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10/14/2025

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With the rise of smartphones and social media apps that keep users glued to small screens for hours upon hours, forward head posture is becoming more common. Unfortunately, this postural fault can set the stage for neck pain. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 60% of patients with neck pain

09/16/2025

Many patients perform some self-care when they first hurt their lower back, hoping this will keep them out of a doctor's office. While home remedies can sometimes make the pain go away, sometimes they don't. It just depends on what you try. When the back is first hurt, it's often a sprain/strain

09/08/2025

In addition to persistent pain, individuals with chronic low back pain often exhibit impaired postural control, which is linked to core muscle atrophy, weakness, and dysfunctional motor control. One effective method for addressing these deficits is dynamic stabilization exercises—a function

09/08/2025

9/04/2025
Written By Tim Bertelsman

A patient with chronic neck stiffness and poor sleep quality asks: "What is the best pillow for neck pain?" Like many chiropractors, you’ve likely fielded this question hundreds of times. Unfortunately, recent research confirms that there’s no universally correct answer.

Various studies support different options, including standard, latex, memory foam, and water-based pillows. (1-5), A 2025 systematic review of prior studies confirmed that “no particular type demonstrates clear superiority” in reducing neck pain, disability, or improving sleep quality. (6)

With no universal solution for choosing the best pillows, your individualized guidance matters more than you might think. The right pillow can reduce pain, improve sleep, and prevent recurrences of spinal problems. So which types, features, and brands are typically endorsed by chiropractors?

We surveyed over 200 practicing chiropractors to uncover their most recommended pillows and why. This blog distills their expert input into seven clear, evidence-informed strategies for helping patients find the best pillow.

1. Match the Pillow Material and Shape to the Patient
The first question in our survey asked chiropractors to identify the pillow types they recommend most often, revealing some clear favorites for chiropractor-recommended pillows.

Orthopedic contoured cervical pillow (e.g., Core, Pillowwise, Therapeutica): 50.0%

Memory foam pillow: 29.1%

Adjustable fill pillow (e.g., MyPillow): 20.9%

Water-based cervical pillow (ChiroFlow, Mediflow): 13.9%

Traditional foam pillow: 11.4%

Feather/ down pillow: 10.1%

Others (i.e., fiberfill/ polyester, buckwheat hull, neck roll, no pillow):

09/03/2025

Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but they are not alone: Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor for some. “In my own practice, I have noticed an increase in the number of young ch...

06/18/2025

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06/18/2025

McKenzie exercises can be really helpful in helping reduce both your back pain and/or leg pain.