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re: Recommend a side sleeper pillow. I'm tired of my neck and back hurting
Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:35 am to CatfishJohn
Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:35 am to CatfishJohn
I have a firm tempur-pedic as my main pillow my head rests on. By itself, the height isn't exactly right to keep me aligned when side sleeping. So, I experimented with putting folded towels and/or pillows of various thickness under my main pillow until I found what felt like the optimal height that would allow me to remain comfortably in position.
How is your arm positioned? This rarely happens to me, and only is if my arm is pinned under my body. If you extend your arm out perpendicular in front of you (the way it would look if you were throwing an elbow strike) I would think that would resolve the issue.
As others have said, having extra pillows (or a body pillow) helps with this, too. A pillow between the knees helps keep the hips and back aligned. And hugging a pillow/pillows to your chest helps keep your arms and torso aligned and stable so that you don't roll forward on top of your arm.
There might be some ideal side sleeper pillow that's worth buying, but if you spend 10-20 minutes testing different configurations of lift under your current main pillow, between your knees, etc, you might find immediate relief.
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Whichever arm I'm on top of sometimes goes numb as well.
How is your arm positioned? This rarely happens to me, and only is if my arm is pinned under my body. If you extend your arm out perpendicular in front of you (the way it would look if you were throwing an elbow strike) I would think that would resolve the issue.
As others have said, having extra pillows (or a body pillow) helps with this, too. A pillow between the knees helps keep the hips and back aligned. And hugging a pillow/pillows to your chest helps keep your arms and torso aligned and stable so that you don't roll forward on top of your arm.
There might be some ideal side sleeper pillow that's worth buying, but if you spend 10-20 minutes testing different configurations of lift under your current main pillow, between your knees, etc, you might find immediate relief.
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Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:35 am to Pettifogger
Appreciate all of the suggestions! I might end up buying 5 different ones eventually until I find one that's just right.
As I get older, I realize how important a really good nights sleep is.
As I get older, I realize how important a really good nights sleep is.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:35 am to CatfishJohn
I can't say it will help the neck but sleeping in a recliner the last 5 years has been great for the back. My next door neighbor does the same thing. It has also helped with his sleep apnea since your head is elevated.
This post was edited on 4/14/26 at 10:36 am
Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:38 am to epbart
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A pillow between the knees helps keep the hips and back aligned.
Ordered one meant for this that won't fall out. I use a normal pillow for this now and it just falls out of place constantly.
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And hugging a pillow/pillows to your chest helps keep your arms and torso aligned and stable so that you don't roll forward on top of your arm.
Need to try this.
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If you extend your arm out perpendicular in front of you (the way it would look if you were throwing an elbow strike) I would think that would resolve the issue.
I do this, but in my sleep I think I roll over on it or tuck it under my body without knowing. Hopefully hugging a pillow will help.
Hope my wife isn't mortified by her supposedly masculine husband hugging a pillow and tucking another between his knees
Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:38 am to tonydtigr
I also 2nd the Pillow Cube off of amazon. It was recommended by a spine doctor who at the time was not affiliated with the product. Not sure if she is now or not. But my wife and I both have one as does one of my kids.
It's called a pillow cube not a cube pillow. But I am sure either one would work fine, but the pillow cube is the original and the others are knockoffs of the design.
It's called a pillow cube not a cube pillow. But I am sure either one would work fine, but the pillow cube is the original and the others are knockoffs of the design.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:44 am to CatfishJohn
Sam's Club memory foam pillow has been a blessing.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:49 am to CatfishJohn
Mellow cloud align is really good….at least for me
Posted on 4/14/26 at 10:55 am to CatfishJohn
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Hope my wife isn't mortified by her supposedly masculine husband hugging a pillow and tucking another between his knees
I prefer to sleep on my back, but my wife (a light sleeper) claims that I snore that way, and hits me or nudges me awake, which became irritating enough for me to learn to be a better side sleeper... I've actually been half awake sometimes when she hits me and I wasn't even really snoring (was more like heavy breathing), but that's another story.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 11:14 am to CatfishJohn
I have been using my kid's old baby blanket (crocheted "granny square" pattern, on top of a regular pillow that I can manipulate all sorts of ways to support and contour around my head and neck until comfortable with minimal pain.
I also side sleep due to mild apnea.
I also side sleep due to mild apnea.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 11:26 am to PSU2LSU
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It's called a pillow cube not a cube pillow.
Yeah, I checked the tag on the pillow and you're right. Pillow Cube.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 11:41 am to epbart
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I prefer to sleep on my back, but my wife (a light sleeper) claims that I snore that way, and hits me or nudges me awake, which became irritating enough for me to learn to be a better side sleeper... I've actually been half awake sometimes when she hits me and I wasn't even really snoring (was more like heavy breathing), but that's another story.
You are me and I am you
Same EXACT story
Posted on 4/14/26 at 11:44 am to tonydtigr
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went through just about every type of pillow imaginable, and finally found "The Cube Pillow". It works for me, but might not work for you. Pillows are pretty much a personal choice, so much so, that many people bring their own pillows along on trips.
I tried this and it was the hottest fricking thing. Hated it. Slept on it one night and that was enough and returned it.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 12:01 pm to CatfishJohn
I'm in need of a new pillow too. Recommendations for a tiger knee sleeper?
Posted on 4/14/26 at 12:08 pm to Jackie Chan
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tiger knee sleeper
I had to google that and it kind of looks like me after I rolled around a couple times.
Trying to prevent that pose with my new setup
Posted on 4/14/26 at 12:15 pm to CatfishJohn
Posted on 4/14/26 at 12:28 pm to CatfishJohn
I have a cervical pillow and a pillow cube that I alternate with, depending how my neck/back is feeling.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 12:42 pm to CatfishJohn
Nice! Hope you have as good of luck as I did! 
Posted on 4/14/26 at 12:46 pm to CatfishJohn
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Appreciate all of the suggestions! I might end up buying 5 different ones eventually until I find one that's just right.
Sounds like the course of action I have been through. Probabaly spent $400 on pillows in last yr and 1/2. Have been happy with the Nuzzle pillow thus far. I got the bigger size, and so far it's retained it's shape. Ive thrown it in the dryer a few times to refresh but like I said, so far so good for me.
Posted on 4/14/26 at 12:57 pm to CatfishJohn
I have heard this is a good one: The Essence Side Sleeper Pillow by Honeydew
Posted on 4/14/26 at 1:57 pm to CatfishJohn
I was a lifelong side sleeper and loved it dearly until at 40 I started waking up with this huge crease/wrinkle on the side of my mouth and had to teach myself to sleep on my back
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