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Michael (New Zealand) on 09/24/2016
5 out of 5 stars

When I have had neck problems in the past, I have sometimes got relief by rolling up a medium-sized, bathroom towel and using that instead of a pillow. You might not notice relief for a couple of nights/days but if you persevere you might be pleasantly surprised at the result. I found it was better to roll the towel lengthwise, as it was too bulky the other way round. The towel is placed under the neck rather then the head obviously. It takes a while for the muscles/joints/nerves to adjust to their new position and you to get comfortable. You may end up preferring the towel to the pillow!

04/04/2021 UPDATE:

As a sequel to my earlier post (above), I now wish to promote the Mark!! (improved) version!!

Instead of the rolled towel alone, I now incorporate the same rolled towel into the pillow case I.e. it goes inside the pillow case (with the pillow also inside the pillow case) down one side of the pillow. That way the towel supports the neck and the pillow supports the head.

I have always preferred a less bulky pillow than most other people I know.

Cheers from Down Under

Michael

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Replied By Nothy Lane (Ontario) on 05/28/2022

The rolled towel helps a lot. I fold it length wise and put in into a pillowcase. I used to be side sleeper but have really tried to sleep on my back due to neck pain. I find simply starting out on my back helps a lot! I can't believe the difference.
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Replied By Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 05/28/2022

I had neck issues for years until I found a travel pillow which is the same length as a regular pillow but only half as wide so it doesn't curl up over the top of the back of my head and put pressure on my neck as even the very slight pressure of a pillow cupping around my head was horrible, as if someone was pressing down on my head. SOO, half a pillow - much like your neck roll - problem solved! You DO have to make your pillow cases but that's easy peasy.