Does the middle of the pillow (i.e. the part for back sleepers) still have a contour for neck support, or is it just flat?
1726553
The contour is there and definitely helps the positioning of your head. Love the support as I have disc issues in my neck. I totally recommend this pillow!!
1726554
It has more of a horizontal contour as show in the pic versus elevated thickness in the middle.
1726555
I sometimes sleep on my back. The contour is slight and feels comfortable. not sure how much of a contour you want but both ways feel great to me! I have spent so much money on doctors, pillows and aids but this is the best investment I have made.
1726556
Yes the middle of it has a contoured center for back sleepers that really supports your neck
1726557
It is has contour for neck support. The most comfortable pillow I have ever had. I highly recommend it!!
1726558
I sleep on my back most of the time and this pillow has molded itself to my contours. Others I have tried keep their original shape, being to hard or have unnatural curves at the neck and top of head. This one has been firm enough to keep my neck in the correct position but giving enough to form and have true memory foam to remember my shape.
1205260
The Back is thinner and flat so YES! For the first time in my life I can sleep on my back (57 years). With my Sleep Apnea this is the only pillow that I get a full night sleep.Even when I left the apnea machine home accidentally I used this in the motel and got a great night sleep.
1840517
No, this pillow does not go flat. I have had one for several years and it is still in great shape. I bought a few of these for gifts for family members this year for this reason. They are just the right height to support your neck so that your head is neither hanging down or pushed up, keeping your spine in alignment. I LOVE this pillow, changed the way I sleep.
856144
I sleep on my side and back. This pillow is flatter so when I am on my back, it doesn't hyperflex my neck. That used to give me a headache in the morning. I wake up headache free. I can't do without this pillow.
1872823
When I ordered the contour, I got a pillow that was curved for cervical support.
967933
No it's broad flat and and very soft so I don't notice it. I sleep mostly on my side and stomach.
804341
Yes, absolutely. I have had no issues with it getting flattened or losing its thickness. It maintains its shape the whole time. It has to be the most comfortable pillow I ever used, and I am a back sleeper due to really bad neck and back problems.
1496524
As a side sleeper I can say that while it is firm it contours to you so you get even support. Your shoulder and hip will sink in to it so your back actually ends up in a good position despite the fact that it feels firm. It also softens up a bit where you sleep over the first month or so but not so much that it is a valley or anything. I would actually recommend it for a side sleeper.
636864
the pillow can be formed by your head or by hand........not exactly flat...it cradlles your headI have had mine for over 2 years and I still use it. I have problems with the 4th thru 7th vertebrae and it helps me
1607707
The anatomic pillow is best for back sleepers, and the contour pillow is best for side sleepers. The Anatomic pillow is shaped more like a traditional cervical pillow, except you can use both sides (one side is higher than the other) The contour pillow is more hour glass shaped, so that your shoulders can get closer to the pillow. I hope this helps, but please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you
1822995
They are both the same. any contour in the picture is due to the amount of air that has been put into the pillow. It doesn't take much air at all to fill the 'space' between the seat and your back.
88474
The center part is approximately 2-3"; the edges are closer to 5.5" It does squish down a bit, but I had to end up using a different pillow that doesn't push my neck up quite so much. My son has one, too, and he ended up using some down pillows that he prefers. I wrote the original answer in September; however, I am now sleeping on this pillow almost exclusively. The foam has a nice amount of give, once you've slept on it for a week or two. Haven't had the same neck issues that I did before, so I must give it a thumbs up.
1586892
It is not contoured, it is advertised as a pillow for side sleepers, but it sinks under your neck and doesn't support it after an hour or so.
1335492
I purchased the gentle support pillow. At first there is a little resistance on the neck when you are "breaking in" the pillow but it recedes. I am a side sleeper so the support is in the middle of the neck on my side. Your skull will be in the middle of the pillow - where the hole is. No "pushing" on the skull (to me it feels like my skull is resting in someone's cupped hands.
861559
It is flat but someone around 5-5 1/2' could fold the end under or over to create a pillow if they had to. This thing is very long, someone a little over 6' would fit. Not that you'd want to.
491215
The pillow is not super firm - and it does "soften up" over time. At 54" long, this is definitely a body pillow. I sleep with it full length against my body for hip, knee and back support - I don't think it's meant to be used as a pillow for head/neck support. Hope this helps.
1208720
It does make a noise but has never bothered me. The pillow does not wake me up. The noise is not loud. Also you can contour this pillow however you like. I push a hollow in so that my face and ear are not squashed.