Your pillow guide: Which pillow is ideal for me?

The pillow determines the position of our head while we sleep. With the right pillow, you can support a healthy sleeping posture, ensure a restful night's sleep, and protect your body from the painful consequences of an uncomfortable night. Find out which pillow is best suited to your sleeping position here.

Table of contents

1. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it
2. The perfect pillow
3. Your pillow guide
1. General recommendation
2. The perfect pillow for back sleepers
3. The perfect pillow for side sleepers
4. The perfect pillow for stomach sleepers
4. Comfort & Sleep
5. The Pillow Advisor
6. Conclusion

1. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it

A comfortable lying position supports the relaxation needed for sleep and protects the body from an unhealthy sleeping posture. This is important because staying in one position for too long can have a negative effect on our back and neck and lead to headaches, stiff muscles, or strong Tensions the next morning In addition to a suitable mattress that is neither too hard nor too soft, the choice of pillow is particularly important. Our pillow determines the position of the head during sleep and is responsible for ensuring that the sensitive cervical spine is well positioned and protected at night.

2. The perfect pillow

With a pillow tailored to your needs, you can support a healthy, relaxed sleeping posture and prevent tension the next morning. If your pillow is too high, your neck will be overextended or your spine will be bent too much. If it's too flat, your head may not be sufficiently supported, and your muscles may be overstretched. This can lead to Tensions and blockages, which can strain the spine and lead to pain. Ideally, the shoulders and cervical spine should be positioned at exactly right angles to each other while sleeping. The head and spine, including the pelvis, should ideally form a straight line. Choosing the right pillow is therefore extremely important for a truly healthy and rested start to the day.

Important: The head and spine should form a straight line towards the pelvis, while the shoulders should ideally be at a right angle to the cervical spine.

3. Your pillow guide

Large, small, made of elastic foam or filled with down – Pillows differ in size, shape, and filling material. Which type of pillow is best for you depends not only on your personal preferences but also on your preferred sleeping position To provide optimal support for your body while sleeping, your pillow should be adapted to your individual sleeping position.

In this article you will find an overview of the different sleeping positions and we have told you everything about the perfect pillow height here noted.

So which is the best pillow for you? We'll give you an overview of the different pillow types and explain which pillow best suits your sleeping position.

General recommendation

Large, soft pillows with a loose filling are comfortable and individually moldable, but due to their comparatively low support, they are less suitable for effectively helping to stabilize a healthy sleeping position.An ergonomic, dimensionally stable pillow with a high-quality foam core can better adapt to individual pressure, support the neck area and keep your head in a comfortable lying position while you sleep without slipping.

Tip: We also lose a lot of moisture at night through our skin and breathing. For hygiene reasons, you should therefore look for breathable material and a washable cover.

The perfect pillow for back sleepers

To achieve a healthy and ergonomic sleeping position, back sleepers need a stable pillow that fills the area between the upper shoulders and the back of the head and supports the neck. This keeps the head in a straight position and stabilizes the spine.

Tip: Be careful not to flat or too high pillow to choose so that the head is positioned horizontally and the cervical vertebrae are not overstretched or bent.

The perfect pillow for side sleepers

The ideal pillow for side sleepers supports the head and neck, allows the shoulder to sink into the mattress, and fills the space between the shoulder area and the cervical spine. This prevents one-sided overstretching of the neck muscles and stabilizes the head during sleep.

Tip: Pay attention to the correct Height of the pillow, as incorrect lateral positioning of the head quickly leads to one-sided tension.

The perfect pillow for stomach sleepers

When sleeping on your stomach, the cervical vertebrae are subjected to considerable strain due to the sideways position of the head. Raising the head area further with a thick pillow then causes the neck to "bend" and promotes an unnatural curvature of the spine. To relieve pressure on the neck and keep the head horizontal, stomach sleepers should use a pillow that is as flat and stable as possible, so that your breathing isn't disrupted and your head isn't further twisted or stretched.

Tip: Although many stomach sleepers do not use a pillow at all, a flat pillow can support the head and provide support while sleeping.

4. Comfort & Sleep

The ideal pillow, the right mattress and a comfortable duvet are important components of our sleeping environment and significantly influence the quality of our sleep. With the ideal pillow, you can support healthy posture at night and ensure that you fall asleep relaxed and awaken from a restful sleep without discomfort.

Especially when combined with good sleep hygiene, a suitable pillow can sustainably improve your sleep. Learn all about ideal sleep hygiene here. here in our sleep magazine.

5. Your practical pillow advisor

Finding the right pillow isn't easy, and sometimes the choice is more difficult than expected. That's why our practical pillow advisor helps you find the right pillow for you from our wide range of models! Answer a few simple questions about your sleeping habits and sleeping conditions and find the ideal pillow for a restful night's sleep! To the pillow advisor ➨

An overview of all pillow models from smartsleep you will receive hereif you would like to compare our pillows.

6.Conclusion

• For a healthy sleeping posture, the shoulders and cervical spine should be at right angles to each other and the head and spine should form a straight line down to the pelvis.

• Particularly dimensionally stable and ergonomically shaped pillows made of elastic foam stabilize and support the head and spine during sleep and adapt optimally to individual sleeping needs.

• For back sleepers, a sturdy, ergonomic pillow that provides extra support for the neck is ideal.

• Side sleepers are best served by a neck-supporting pillow that allows the shoulder to sink into the mattress.

• Stomach sleepers should ideally choose a model that is as flat as possible or do without a pillow altogether.

Best wishes and see you soon!