Do you wake up in the morning and your neck hurts? Do you feel as if
you toss and turn every night? Well this could all be as a result of
your pillow!
With so many different types of pillows now on the market, people are
finding selecting the right pillow quite an overwhelming task. There
are polyester pillows, feather pillows, contoured pillows, water
pillows, and even bambillos (bamboo pillows)! The range of pillows is
huge and this can make choosing one difficult.
My overriding opinion on what the best pillow is for you, is the one
which allows you to wake up feeling comfortable and well rested.
Unfortunately, it is doubtful there will ever be a service that allows
you to demonstrate pillows overnight – you may endure some expense
through trial and error. After much sampling over the years on my own
however, I have found an excellent option. The Sleep Made-to-Measure pillow
is the first truly custom made contoured pillow. These pillows take
your height, weight, sleeping position and style of mattress into
account. This information is then used to calculate the amount of
pressure/weight that is being applied to the pillow. The contoured shape
allows your head and neck to be fully supported, keeping your spine
well aligned and relieving any pressure through out the body.
Normal pillows do not take these factors into account. If your pillow
is cannot support with the weight of your head adequately whilst being
congruent with the dimensions of your neck and shoulders, the muscles in
this region of your body may remain unnecessarily contracted throughout
sleep. This can lead to tossing and turning throughout the night to
relieve this uncomfortable sleeping position.
Furthermore, these pillows have taken the environment into account.
They are 100% certified organic latex, free of chemical fertilizers,
carbon neutral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and allergy and mite-proof.
To order a Sleep Made-to Measure pillow you will first need the special measuring kit called the Neck Compression Index Ruler (NCi). Your practitioner may have one of these, alternatively you can watch the video below. This ruler is used to measure the distance between the side of your head and the edge of your shoulder, and the distance between the top of your shoulder and the top of your head. This accompanies a short questionnaire about your sleeping habits and the style of mattress you are using. The information is sent to the head office and people usually receive their new pillow within two weeks.
I have been using a sample Sleep Made-to Measure pillow in my
practice and many of my patients have commented on its comfort, albeit
only for a short time during consultation. I have also been using my own
custom Sleep Made-to Measure pillow for over three months now. I find
it to be extremely comfortable and have been impressed with how well the
pillow maintains its shape. It shows no signs of losing its resilience
and I am certain it will last for a lengthy period.
If you are interested in this product please call the practice on (02) 9922 6116 today or check out our website! I’m off to bed now, goodnight.
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consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not
intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis
or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other
qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding
a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health
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