Buckwheat Pillows

While many people can use just about anything as a pillow and not experience pain, others have to be very careful about the type of pillow they use. For these people, chronic neck pain can truly hinder their day to day lives, making just about everything uncomfortable or difficult. For these sufferers, there has been a variety of orthopedic pillows produced. One of the most common types of orthopedic pillows is the lumbar pillow. This fits behind the small of your back while you’re in a sitting position. It helps alleviate back pain caused by sitting at a desk for long periods of time.

There is also the donut pillow, which you actually sit on. These are particularly helpful for anyone dealing with a tailbone injury or any kind of colon ailment. And for the frequent flyer, there is the travel pillow. These are typically U-shaped pillows that fit around the neck, but can also be small versions of a regular pillow. They are intended to stop the head from slipping or rolling into an uncomfortable position while sleeping in an upright, sitting position.