Core Basic Cervical Support Pillow

Core Basic Support Pillow Features

• With 2 different support lobes, choose the side that is more comfortable, depending on whether user is a side or back sleeper 
• Dimension: 22"L x 14.5"W (56cm x 37cm)
• Height: 4" (10cm)
• Material Type: Cut Foam
• Sleep Position: Back Sleeping
• Select: Firm or Gentle support
• Contoured design is ideal for back sleeping
• Helps restore the natural curve of the neck
• Lobes: 4-5/8" (12cm)
• Washable cotton/polyester cover included
• Fits standard pillowcase

When to use Basic Support Pillow?

By providing proper neck support, cervical pillows can help with:

• Neck muscle and joint strains and sprains 
• Tension headaches 
• Whiplash injuries 
• Arthritis 
• Morning hand stiffness and swelling 
• Temporomandibular disorders 
• Stiffness 
• Snoring (in some cases)

What to buy with Basic Support Foam Cervical Pillow

Tylenol Extra Strength Pain Reliever Caplet

Fabrication Point Relief LidoSpot Pain Relieving Patch

Biofreeze Professional Pain Relieving Spray

 

How to use Core Basic Cervical Support Pillow?

1. Place in pillowcase and start by using the smaller diameter lobe.
2. After the body has adjusted to its new sleeping posture, increase support, by using the larger diameter lobe.

Things to know more about the Core Orthopedic Cervical Support Pillows

Support cervical pillows are designed to help correct and maintain proper cervical posture/alignment while sleeping by providing the right amount of resistive feedback into the cervical & upper thoracic musculature.

• Special Note: Support type pillows are orthotic devices (like a custom orthotic in your shoe) and therefore may take time to get accustomed to. Healthcare providers should give patients proper education regarding the time needed for training the musculature in accepting the pillow. Although some people can react positively to this type of pillow immediately, others may take up to 2 weeks of gradual increased use through the night. Patient should use pillow to waking tolerance and then switch to previous pillow for the rest of the night. Each successive night, patient should increase time support pillow is used through the night.
• Correct: Helps eliminate symptoms by treating the cause of the condition. Helps correct the cause of pain, supports treatment to regain proper function. At this stage, orthopedic  pillow are often prescribed to assist in correcting the diagnosed condition and to help the patient regain proper function. Allows tissue to heal functionally. Prepares for the maintenance stage. Corrective pillows can help alleviate headaches; neck muscle and joint strains, arthritis and whiplash discomfort and help restore proper nerve function. Supportive pillows are used in this stage of care.
• Maintain: Ensures continued good health by helping sustain the body in its proper, natural posture. Complements care to help prevent recurrence/progression. Pillows selected for the Maintain Stage should ensure continued good health by providing proper positioning and helping preserve the natural curvature of the neck and spine. For ideal maintenance, the pillow should provide maximum support and comfort. In fact, most people discover that once the normal curvature of the neck is restored, they crave the comfort of maximum support - the reason supportive pillows have grown more popular. Supportive pillows are used in this stage of care.

How to care and clean the Core Cervical Support Pillow

• Pillowcase:
  • Wash in cool, soapy water
  • Tumble or line dry
• Pillow:
  • Wipe foam with a damp cloth
  • Air dry only