Yahoo Lifestyle 9 Best Pillows for Back Sleepers That Will Have You Counting Sheep
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9 Best Pillows for Back Sleepers That Will Have You Counting Sheep
WHEN IT comes to shopping for a pillow to support your sleeping position—no matter if you're a stomach sleeper, a side sleeper, or a back sleeper—you want to look for options that help keep your spine in its natural alignment. If you're a back sleeper, then you don't have to think too hard about the pillow you need. The best pillows for back sleepers can ultimately boil down to a medium loft that's not too soft or firm, but just right—the "Goldilocks" of your sleeping buddy.
To elaborate further on the loft level, a pillow with a good middle height will help back sleepers keep the natural curve alignment of their spine. If you choose a pillow that's raised too high, then you risk cranking your neck at a sharp upward angle—which not only could produce neck pain but can also set off a chain reaction of stress to other parts of your body. And if you select a pillow that's too low, you risk hyperextending your neck back and setting off a similar chain of events.
Back sleepers shouldn't fret about being limited on pillow preferences. You can still buy a fluffy down pillow to sink into a blissful snooze, and you can still buy a firm pillow that gives you ample support for a locked-in slumber. In the end, you just don't want to lean too far either way on the proverbial bell curve. Ahead, we've curated the top pillows for back sleepers for all types of preferences you may have. Side sleepers and stomach sleepers go away!
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Green Pillow
Avocado
avocadogreenmattress.com
$89.00
Made from Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) certified organic latex and organic kapok, Avocado's hypoallergenic Green Pillow has just the right amount of rise and fill for back sleepers to get proper spine alignment. It leans towards a medium to plush feel when taken out of the box, but if you prefer to make your pillow firmer Avocado provides an extra fill bag so you can add (or remove) as much of the inside as you like.
avocadogreenmattress.com - 3/10
Memory Foam Pillow
Saatva
saatva.com
$185.00
Saatva's Memory Foam Pillow might have an elevated price tag, but when you consider how long it will last the investment will even out down the road. What sets this pillow apart from other memory foam pillows is the graphite-infused memory foam Saatva opted for. The contouring material provides a cooling effect on your head and neck, creating a blissful sleeping experience all night long.
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Original Loft Pillow
Coop Home Goods
amazon.com
$72.00
This top-rated pillow is ideal for all sleeping positions. Why? Because you can add and remove the memory foam fill to create the best formula for your sleeping position. For back sleepers, Coop recommends removing 1/4 of the fill to bring the pillow down to a medium level of height and feel. Oh, and did we mention it comes as a 36 x 20-inch long pillow?
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Down Pillow
Brooklinen
brooklinen.com
$69.00
If you're someone who's always preferred down pillows, or you simply love the luxe down feel of pillows at expensive hotels, then Brooklinen's Down Pillow in Plush is a solid pick for back sleepers. Skip the mid-plush and firm options and select plush for a premium comfort feel that your head will sink into just the right amount.
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Down Alternative Pillow, Plush
Riley
rileyhome.com
$70.00
Down alternative pillows are great for those who love the feel of down but can't tolerate the actual feathers due to allergies. Riley's down alternative pillow is filled with 100% hypoallergenic microfiber that mimics the fluffy feeling of real down. The pillow has the ideal build for back sleepers, as its microfiber fill doesn't keep your head too high or sink your head too low.
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Silk Pillow
Cozy Earth
cozyearth.com
$209.25
The crème de la crème of pillow for back sleepers, so to speak, Cozy Earth's is made from 100% Mulberry Silk to create an out-of-this-world sleeping experience. The pillow is perfect for back sleepers, as its mid-weight design keeps your head level and the filling inside always stays in place. The price point is steep, but if you really want to level up your sleep then it's worth the investment.
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Squishy Pillow
Nolah
nolahmattress.com
$198.00
Bamboo fabric provides the ultimate durable stretch, and that's exactly what Nolah went with when designing their Squishy Pillow. Inside the pillow is a cubed foam filling that provides ample support without making your skin feel hot. And if you want to bring the pillow down a bit more and make it plusher, you can remove the filling easily thanks to a special two-chamber design.
nolahmattress.com - 9/10
Purple Harmony Pillow, Medium
Purple
amazon.com
$179.00
Purple Harmony is a more boosted and cushioned version of its original Purple Pillow. The US company prides itself on its latex grid material used to fill the pillow that's durable as heck and never seems to flatten out. The filling might take a second for users to get used to, but once you get settled you'll find a travel-friendly pillow that will keep your head and neck comfortably supported and in place—no matter if you're at your home or on the road.
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The Carbon Air Pillow King
Eight Sleep
eightsleep.com
$150.00
Eight Sleep is all about optimization, and the brand's pillows follow suit just like its mattresses. For starters, a carbon-infused foam is used to create the ideal height and support needed for back sleepers. Then, a special perforated air ventilation system is added to quite literally drive air holes through the entire pillow to create supreme breathability. And to make sure the cooling doesn't stop there, a removable TENCEL cover is added to double down on the breathability.
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