What’s The Answer to Neck Pain? A Travel Neck Pillow

Posted by Dave Johnson on August 29th, 2009 filed in Pillows

by Dave Johnson

The average person will spend a third of their lifetime sleeping so it is important that that sleep is quality sleep so you can make the most of the two thirds that left! Travel neck pillows are a solution to neck pain and can give you a great journey whether you are on a plane, train or car.

Some pillows do not offer the right amount of support for your neck while you sleep and so give you neck pain, headaches, stiffness, snoring, and general joint pain. Research has shown that if you use a pillow with the right support and shape then you can have a better nights sleep and also benefit from better posture.

Many people that are going to travel forget to pack the one essential that could make the difference between a comfortable trip and an uncomfortable one. Unfortunately most airlines no longer supply neck pillows so if you are thinking of traveling soon then make sure that you pack your travel neck pillow. Most of these travel pillows are small and easy to store so you don’t have to worry about the space issue.

These neck pillows have been designed to support you head and neck while traveling. These pillows allow you to have a comfortable position while traveling on a car, plane or train. You can even use a travel pillow for sleeping at night. Here are some of the examples of travel pillows.

1. Memory Foam Neck Pillow

The material of this pillow remembers what position you were in and adjusts to it. It also changes to your body heat. This pillow molds to the contours of your neck so you can have a pressure free sleep.

2. Inflatable Travel Pillow

It allows one to sleep comfortably with your head up while traveling by airplane or car by offering gentle support for head and neck. It inflates to desired support and deflates for easy portability while travel. Remember!! Inflatable Travel Pillow should not be used when operating heavy machinery and not for use while driving. It is meant for Passengers only.

3. Comfort Travel Pillow

This pillow makes your neck and head feel comforted by relieving you of pressure. It can be used for sitting up or lying down and can be used on an airplane, car or train. It is usually found to be U shaped and will hold your head in place when you change sleeping position. It is small and compact so it can be stored away. This pillow is also very helpful for those who suffer from snoring.

 Tempurpedic Travel Pillow

This type of pillow has been designed especially for travel purposes. Its material is temperature-sensitive which reacts to body heat and cradles head and neck creating an orthopedic shape eliminating all pressure points. The visco-elastic Tempur-Pedic material was developed originally for NASA to relieve the pressure on the pilots undergoing high G-force testing.

 Cooling Pillow

This pillow will help you with headaches and neck pain by using a cold insert. This cold insert can be put into the fridge or freezer. It also works well for tension headaches and migraines. This pillow works well when traveling as you can get quite hot.

Contour Travel Pillow

This pillow is for the ladies. It not only supports your neck while you travel but also has a removable satin cover. This cover is gentle on the face, kind to skin (anti-wrinkle) and will keep your hair style in its place. This pillow will provide support around the neck and head and will relieve tension too.

 Travel Water Filled Pillow

This pillow has all the features of a normal travel pillow with one added bonus. It is filled with water rather than air. This means that it can mold to your neck better and changes position with you. The water pouch can be filled with normal tap water or chilled water.

 Neck Roll Pillow

They position and support the neck, back, under the knees and ankles. It is wide and soft making it a good sleeping pillow. They are easy to travel with and provide back support while sitting as well.

If you, like so many others, haven’t tried a travel neck pillow before then you don’t know what you are missing! They are so handy for a restful journey especially if you suffer from back ache or neck pain. A neck pillow will give you a good night’s sleep so that you are ready for the day ahead feeling refreshed and pain free.

A good travel neck pillow must be easy to travel with and should provide maximum comfort possible by relieving pain while traveling long distances. It should also keep your head away from rolling while comfortably supporting the head and neck and should allow you to sleep uninterrupted even in a rough journey.

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