Pillows for neck ache and hydrotherapy referral.

[fibrogirl41]

Hi i was wondering if anyone could recommend soft comfy pillows but supportive ones because i am currently looking for one but not sure, seen simba ones and tempur but they are expensive, also anyone know about being referred for hydrotherapy to help my leg pains. X

[Hidden]

Hi im new here No about the pillows

The hydrotherapy yes i got refered 6 to 8 weeks

It was good and helpfull

Can be a bit sore after but not for long

Depending who refered so etines there's a

Occupational therapist in the pool too

Definitely recommend

Usually high demand for it as well

[fibrogirl41 in reply to Hidden]

Did you get referred through your gp, i have asked my surgery to do that x

[Hidden in reply to fibrogirl41]

Yes it was through gp referal to Occupational therapy who put me on list

Got refered to them first

Physiotherapy refer as well usually wating lists

[rosewine]

Sorry can't help you with the pillow situation as choice is so individual. As fat as hydrotherapy is concerned I honestly wish I could have it every week but in my area only allowed 6 sessions. It is completely different exercising on warm water with thr guidance of a physiotherapist. I found it very beneficial. Must admit had mirr pain after the first couple of sessions but then really started to feel the benefit. Particularly helped with walking. Good luck.x

[Spanner46]

Hi, I bought a Silent Night body support pillow, which folds into a 'V' shape, to which I rest around the neck, I personally love this pillow.

[Cat00]

Best pillow I have found is a very expensive goose down pillow which my mother-in-law left at my house by accident 😁. I did have hydrotherapy for my neck, it didn't help at all but I did like being in the hot water...

[margg81]

I have recently purchased this pillow after buying many others only to find too hard or not supportive and admit this has been a game changer for my neck pain. It is soft and supportive which is a must I think if you have a painful neck unlike a lot of other memory foam pillows that are like a brick.

amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08QH7...

[Lin333 in reply to margg81]

The shape of these helps a lot to prevent the neck compressing, and causing pain. I didn't find soft memory foam helped me, and I have a firmer sponge one.

A soft pillow between the knees helps leg pain.

[Rob172]

Hi there after going through loads of different kind of pillow for neck pain over time I found these and I can honestly these are the best pillow I have ever used to help with really bad neck and shoulder pain...I have added a link so you can take a wee look.... martianmade.co.uk/products/...

If you have Amazon prime you can buy them on there for free delivery 😉

[fibrogirl41 in reply to Rob172]

Thanks i wondered if the martainmade site is an english site or american they are just the pillows i want x

[Rob172 in reply to fibrogirl41]

Hiya yeah I think they are based in London somewhere, I ordered mine on Amazon and they came next day fab pillows and they come with a guarantee too.

[Rob172 in reply to Rob172]

Any luck with getting access to hydrotherapy? I'm in the Edinburgh area and there are no referrals through the NHS for hydrotherapy unfortunately 😔@

[fibrogirl41 in reply to Rob172]

I have asked the gp about it because i cant afford to go back to the paddock pool because its expensive, loved it there but expensive. He sent a referral to msk x

[JessHoney]

Dunelm have some good pillows I bought one for side sleeping as I suffer with neck and shoulder issues, this helped and not too expensive either

[Purple_Badgers]

Aww man, the struggle to find comfortable pillows is real!

I’m constantly trying different ones, from cheap to expensive, in the hope that something will suit me. Even if I think they’re ok to start with, it never lasts 🙁

However, might be something to do with the fact that I sleep like a spinning top - side, back, other side, front - and no-one has invented a pillow for that! 😂

[giraffe8 in reply to Purple_Badgers]

I am the same , moving around all night. Your description is good but I am a very slow spinning top. Never comfortable for long , on the move through out the night.

[Wobblygirl]

I used to have terrible neck/upper back pain made worse at night!!!I bought one of those cheap flight pillows that looks like a half ring... After buying so many pillows in the past!

It is so successful 4 me!

I take it everywhere to sleep.

So comfortable...

Sort of memory foam that keeps my spine straight.

V rarely get that sort of neck pain anymore...

Washable cover.

And they're abt £6/7.00 from Dunelm...

Wonderful solution for me!

Maybe trial it as it's cheap???

Good luck to you

Wx

[Phanerzoic]

Hi,

Best option is to make it yourself using cut up foam pieces sewn into a pillow case. I have not used a purchased pillow for over 35 years as I simply make my own.

Purchase some cheap foam - remember to check the density before you buy; not too soft or too hard - from an upholsterer, and cut it up into varying sizes and shapes to suit your needs. I cut mine roughly anywhere between 2x2cm to 4x4cm and at all differing shapes. Pour them into a pillow case about three quarters full and sew it closed.

This then allows you to mould the pillow any way you require it depending on how you are feeling. I have 2 versions of this, one normal size pillow case and one half size pillow case. I then just add and remove another pillow case each week like you normally do on a wash day. Once in a while you can just wash the whole pillow and then after a few years just make a new one.

I consider my home made pillows as part of my medicine cabinet/treatment. You can also vacuum pack them down to take on holiday with you.

Give it a try as you have nothing to lose. You can make your own pillow for less than a fiver! Hope this helps.

Regards,

Phanerzoic.

[ALPSIE]

Hi. I use a 'Groove' pillow. It's about £30, so not the cheapest but was recommended it by a friend who had an accident fracturing a bone in their cervical spine and bought one following a recommendation from a nurse. It doesn't get rid of my neck and back pain entirely but I have found it comfortable to sleep on. The pain also doesn't get worse at night when sleeping on it.