Is sleeping with two pillows good or bad for our neck?

There are two types of people: those who sleep with only one pillow and those who need more support for their neck and shoulders. You should know, however, that if you love sleeping with two - or more - pillows, you will need to take some precautions to avoid neck problems.

Neck pain, the choice of your pillow

The choice of your pillow should be made taking into consideration how you sleep and the position you take during sleep. Sleeping without a pillow is never recommended as it could cause too much tension in your head and shoulders. On the contrary, sleeping with too many pillows, or with pillows that are too soft, can cause breathing problems. 

In any case, although the choice of pillow is always very personal, it is important to find the right pillow to wake up relaxed and full of energy to face the new day.

What to look for in a pillow

There are three elements to consider when choosing a pillow:

- Softness

- Composition

- Breathability

The softness of the pillow makes it comfortable and suitable for supporting the head, neck and shoulders during sleep. It is essential to choose a pillow with the right degree of softness, one that manages to be soft and cozy while still being able to properly support the body.

The composition of the pillow is something to consider in order to avoid allergic reactions and to have the right level of softness and support. The perfect pillow is composed of a malleable material that can support the neck but does not deform in contact with the weight, and heat, of the body.

We will focus on this last point, heat. Not only in summer, the perfect pillow is made of a heat-regulating material that can balance body heat. The right breathability of the materials from which the pillow is made makes it possible to recirculate air even while sleeping, preventing you from suffering too much heat during the night.

Which pillow to choose if you suffer from neck pain?

In case of neck pain, it is also very important to consider these features of the pillow composition:

- neck support: the perfect pillow to avoid neck pain is able to support the neck without being stiff, preventing additional strain on the area;

- pillow width: the size of the pillow is very important and should be taken into consideration to sleep well without having problems with tingling and muscle pain in the shoulder area. A pillow that is too small will force you to rest in an incorrect position that will make you sleep poorly, stiffening the whole body and the painful area.

Sleeping with two pillows is not indicated in case of neck pain because you would overstress the muscles, thus causing muscle tears, fatigue and radiating pain to the shoulders as well.

Check out Veradea's online mattress catalog and choose from the available models..

Try the Veradea Onda pillow, ideal for sleepers who have particular neck and cervical discomfort. With its ergonomic shape and two types of memory foam, it follows your shape and provides a solid support for your neck, nape and shoulders.