If you wake up stiff, your pillow is one of the first things worth checking. A pillow that does not suit how you sleep can hold your head and neck at an awkward angle for hours. Run through these six checks.
1. Is the height right?
Back sleepers usually suit a medium profile. Too high and your chin is pushed toward your chest. Too low and your head drops back. Our pillow height guide explains the ranges.
2. Does it support the curve of your neck?
Your neck curves inward. A contoured pillow fills that curve instead of leaving a gap. Posture Plus offers extra support to the upper vertebrae and neck, and the Contoured Range includes dual-height designs you can turn around to change height.
3. Has it gone flat?
Watch for these signs:
- You fold or stack it to get comfortable.
- It is flat by morning.
- You sleep better away from home than in your own bed.
Every Dentons pillow comes with a five-year replacement guarantee, with proof of purchase.
4. Does it suit your frame?
Frame size changes the height you need. Low Profile suits a small to medium frame. For back sleepers with a larger frame, browse the full back sleepers collection.
5. Is the material right for you?
- Memory foam moulds to your head and neck, then slowly returns to shape. See the memory foam range.
- Softecâ„¢, Dentons' patented foam blend, is soft to the touch yet supportive. Every Therapeutic Range pillow is moulded from it.
- Snore as well? Anti-Snore is designed for back sleepers, with neck support to increase airflow.
6. Is it time to see a professional?
A pillow can help you sleep in a better position, but it is not a treatment. If back or neck pain continues, or you notice numbness or tingling, see your GP or physiotherapist.
Find your back sleeper pillow
Shop the back sleepers collection, try pillows in person at a Dentons stockist, or contact our team for help choosing. Free standard shipping within Australia on orders over $100.