Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow Review

“Pillow” can be a bit of a misnomer when it comes to talking about the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow.

Despite the name, one shouldn’t order it assuming it’ll be as comfortable as a normal pillow with all the benefits of being a therapeutic device.

Made of foam, it does its job: to give you restful sleep while keeping your spine aligned by keeping your head steady while you sleep.

Its design and material takes some getting used to, but, if used correctly with the right size, this pillow should aide in assuaging neck and/or back pain.

Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow: The Details

Specs

• Product Dimensions: 26 x 15 x 4.8 inches
• Weight: 7 lbs
• Material Composition: Non-toxic white foam
• Cover: One fitted, zippered cover
• Hypoallergenic: Depending on your cover
• Sizes: Average/Medium, Large Adult, X Large, Petite, Child

Material Composition

The Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow itself is made from a non-toxic, non-allergenic foam, making it a safe and healthy option.

The cover included is a fitted polyester/cotton blend, which does retain heat but is highly durable and comfortable if you are in a colder climate or don’t sleep particularly hot.

Therapeutica: The Brand

Therapeutica is a company that’s rising in popularity both inside the medical industry and outside of it.

They produce quality therapeutic products for spinal support. The foam they use is non-toxic and free of allergens, and can sometimes (depending on the product) be recycled.

They come well recommended by chiropractors for therapeutic uses.

Therapeutica is not a retail provider but a provider of therapeutic items that are considered medical devices.

While they may be returned, used medical devices are not subject to the same return policies as other pillows and may not be eligible for a full refund.

They may replace items under the warranty if they break.

Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow Review

Stand Out Features

• Relieves Pain: Say good-bye to neck-aches, headaches, and all the aches involved with getting a poor night’s sleep. This pillow keeps your body in line, reducing the causes of aches and pains in the morning.
• Improves Posture: Who knew you could improve your posture by sleeping? While you can’t do this with just any pillow, the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow aligns your spine while you sleep, improving your general posture.
• Warranty: You won’t be buying this product blind. Therapeutica offers a 5-year warranty should any issues arise.

The Positives

Versatile

Whether you’re a side sleeper or a back sleeper, the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow has you covered.

Their design will allow you to sleep in whatever position you prefer while helping your head stay in place for the night.

This pillow works for sleeping on your left side instead of your right, and vice versa. However, and for good reason, this product does not allow for stomach-sleeping.

Using the side sleeping portions of the pillow for stomach sleeping will be uncomfortable at best, harmful at worst – due to the incorrect height and angle.

Spinal Alignment

Ever wake up with a kink in your neck or lower back pain you didn’t expect?

Unbeknownst to you, your hips could’ve been set at a poor angle or your neck could’ve dipped into a gap between your pillow and the bed.

Having poor sleep posture for several hours can cause stress or tension in your spine, affecting both your neck and back.

The Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow uses patent technology developed with chiropractors in order to produce a pillow that keeps your head in the correct position at night, and as they say – where the head goes, the body follows.

Once your neck is properly supported and straightened, your hips and shoulders will be so as well.

Pain Relief

The greatest cause of neck and back pain for side sleepers is the dip between their pillow and the mattress.

When you find that ‘sweet spot’ where all is supported, you can tell the difference. However, it’s difficult to find this ideal position, or you might lose it in the night.

For side sleepers, this pillow’s height set allows for your shoulder to touch your mattress while keeping your head at the correct height – automatically.

With a normal pillow, you’ll end up scrunching your shoulders to meet your pillow, leading to a lopsided posture.

When this position curves your spine down (so your waist is closer to your mattress) and curves your neck up (so your head can reach your pillow), it leaves you as an uncomfortable pretzel.

After an extended period of time, your muscles will be sore and exhausted from the effort, and your tweaked neck and back will cause pain.

This pillow, however, naturally forces your neck into the right position, so there’s no guesswork left for you.

For back sleepers, the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow uses an incline to support your neck while the rest of the pillow holds your head at the right height.

This position will be preferred for those suffering from chronic back pain, as sleeping on your side rarely keeps the rest of your spine straight.

No Midnight Tossing

This pillow makes it hard to change position, preventing you from adopting a bad angle in the middle of the night without knowing.

Moving around on this pillow will require you to move your whole body, something that’s hard to do while you’re asleep.

If you are prone to shifting throughout the night, or sleeping in the oddest of positions, then this design will guide you into the right place and hold you there until you awake.

Warranty

Since this is a medical device, there are no trial periods or return policies included. However, the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow is backed by a reassuring 5-year warranty.

This warranty is there to ensure that your pillow doesn’t lose it’s shape, support, or resilience during your initial time of having it.

If you do find that your pillow has lost its shape, contact the company and they’ll be able to handle this for you.

Just be sure to register online so your  warranty counts.

Ships Fast

No need to wait forever for a chance at a better night’s sleep (no need to stalk your courier either).

Customers have reported this pillow to ship really fast so you can try to sleep better, quicker.

Durable

You won’t have to start thinking about investing in a new pillow any time soon after purchasing the Therapeutica Pillow.

While it needs to be soft enough to be comfortable – they’ve also designed this pillow to be sturdy enough to give you support to last the years.

These pillows are made to be durable and long-lasting, as long as you handle with care.

The Negatives

Uncomfortable

The biggest downside, and biggest factor to consider, is that it takes time to get used to this pillow. If you prefer, or are more used to, softer products, it’s a massive leap.

Due to being made of foam, the product will have no give. Users that are accustomed to a certain amount of comfort might find it too hard to adjust to, despite the obvious benefits.

Be sure to measure yourself correctly according to Therapeudica’s guide, otherwise it’s possible to end up with the incorrect size.

Also be sure to buy a pillow case (King-sized) with a preferred fabric type to avoid that feeling of foam on your face if you’re a side sleeper.

Sliding

Depending on your sheets or bed type, this product may slide around. Placing some fabric with more traction, or grip, underneath the pillow may help.

It’s approximately seven pounds in weight, so it’s heavy but not so much that it’ll stay put if you sleep on satin or silk sheets.

It relies on your weight to keep it steady during the night, which works if you’re solely a back sleeper, but may cause some trouble if you’re a side sleeper.

Fragile

As it’s made of foam, it is possible for the product to break or chip off when not handled with care.

However, if you regard it with daily, gentle use, it should have a decent lifespan.

Side Sleeping Conundrum

Despite the fact that the Therapeudica Sleeping Pillow allows for side sleeping, it’s likely that you’ll only be able to solve neck pain – not back pain – by side sleeping on this product.

Price

This isn’t a cheap pillow and if you’re looking for a pillow that’s just a little comfier than what you have now, you probably won’t be convinced that you need to pay the price to have this pillow on your bed.

This pillow is intended for those who need more of a medical answer to sleeping correctly and comfortably, and for those dealing with pain due to how they’re sleeping.

If you do feel that this pillow is for you, but the price is deterring, speak with your insurance provider to see if this pillow is covered. As this is being sold as a medical device, they might be able to help you out.

Overall Verdict

When it comes to medical pillows, it’s best to take your doctor’s recommendation first.

However, if you’re shopping solo, the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow is currently the best pillow for neck and back pain. Despite taking a bit of time to get used to, the benefits surpass the initial lack of comfort.

Other similar products are going to be clunky and awkward at best, suffocating at worst, in the case of neck braces that only help for back sleeping.

If you want to shift your sleeping position from night to night, this pillow offers you that chance, and then holds you firm until you willingly rise and move.

The foam has minimal give, which throws out the concern of it losing its support over time, making it a reliable option – if you’re gentle with it.

Where to Buy the Therapeautica Sleeping Pillow

Since the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow is a medical product, it will prove a little tricky to find in your usual bedding stores, or department stores.

That being said, this pillow has done well in proving its worth, with some online specialty outlets offering this product on their websites to help aid uncomfortable sleepers.

To start, take a look at the following online retailers.

• Core Products International (from $84)
• Healthy Kin (from $75)

But of course, it’s also available on Amazon.

That wraps up our review on the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow. Care to give it a go?