Amazon's early Boxing Day sales are out, and I have to tell you about one of my favorite products that is a game-changer for a good night's sleep. I have two young boys and between being their human pillow and carrying them on my back for “one more piggyback ride”, I can't remember the last time I went an entire week without shoulder and neck pain .
Add to that the fact that I'm a writer who usually sits hunched over a computer, and my poor back is a complete mess. Plus, I'm a side sleeper who loves a soft down pillow, which gives me very little support while sleeping.
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All this to say, when I read about it Amazon Canada best selling MKicesky Cervical support cushionI was immediately intrigued. After purchasing the pillow and sleeping on it for a few weeks, I can confidently say that this has been one of my best purchasing decisions yet. In fact, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon I spoke with said that supportive pillows like these are “particularly good” for people with back and neck pain. Better yet: It's 40 percent off on Amazon prior to Boxing Day 2024.
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Side and back sleepers will appreciate the benefits of this best-selling memory foam pillow.
- Very comfortable and supportive
- Two different height sides
- Greatly reduced neck and shoulder pain after the first week of use
- It takes some getting used to, especially for anyone who is used to a soft down pillow
$60 (originally $100) at Amazon
The details
This ergonomic neck support pillow is specially designed for side and back sleepers. It helps maintain the natural physiological curvature of the spine and significantly improves sleep quality by relieving pressure on the shoulders and neck.
The pressure-relieving memory foam easily conforms to your body's unique shape and is made with a Greenguard Gold-certified core, which guarantees the product is free of harmful chemicals, so you and your loved ones can sleep safely.
The pillow also features two levels of neck support for a more personalized sleep. The high side provides shoulder support, while the low side helps maintain a more neutral spine.
The Mkicesky Cervical Support Pillow is my favorite product for neck and back pain (photo via Sarah DiMuro)
The breathable ice silk pillowcase is easy to unzip and remove. Just throw it in the wash and you're done.
The high-quality pillowcase material also provides constant cooling, dissipates heat and provides greater temperature control.
Not sure if this pillow is for you? No problem. You can try it out for 101 nights and if you don't like it, you can return it for a full refund.
Suffering from a headache? Snoring up a storm? This pillow can also provide some relief for both.
What I like about it
My neck pain is gone: I have been using this pillow for a few weeks now and my neck pain has virtually disappeared. I often wake up in almost the same position I fell asleep in, which is a miracle for me. Instead of tossing and turning, I can sleep comfortably from the start and start my day feeling well rested.
It's good for my menopausal night sweats: Thanks to menopause I can get very warm at night, but with this pillow I am always comfortable and do not overheat. I even took it camping with me, and despite the humidity, the pillowcase remained sweat and odor free!
This neck pillow is great for my menopausal night sweats (Photo via Sarah DiMuro).
It helps me sleep on my back: I'm really trying to sleep on my back more as this is better for preventing wrinkles and reducing my snoring. Since using this pillow, back sleeping has become more of a norm.
Comfortable side sleeping: What I love about this pillow is that it has all these multi-functional areas, including one specifically meant for side sleeping. So on those nights when back sleeping just isn't possible, I can sleep on the side without hurting my spine and avoiding waking up with a stiff neck.
Room for improvement
There is an adjustment period: My preference has always been for a bed full of soft down pillows, so it took a whole week for me to get used to this more structured and supportive pillow. It's a habit, and once you get used to it, you won't be able to imagine sleeping any other way. Now I take it with me when I travel so I don't get out of the routine of using it.
What other shoppers say
⭐️ 4.3/5 stars
💬 5,800+ reviews
🏆 “What a difference a pillow makes!”
One Amazon reviewer swears by the MKicesky Cervical support cushion “works very well” and calls it a “great product”. The pillow feels a bit “firm” at first, but they said you get used to it “quickly”.
Another shopper can't get enough of this “fabulous” and “super comfortable” pillow. It helped resolve their persistent neck and shoulder pain after just a few nights.
I'm a total fan of the Mkicesky Cervical Support Pillow (Photo via Sarah DiMuro).
A third reviewer called it a “great” purchase, writing that it worked well at “reducing neck pain.” They did find a pillowcase a bit 'rough'.
“What a difference a pillow makes,” commented a third user, whose neck and shoulder pain improved after just one night of sleeping on it. “I'll never go back to a regular pillow again.”
Despite thousands of five-star reviews, one customer who 'really wanted it to work' returned the pillow after three nights, complaining it was 'too high'.
Do neck pillows help with pain? This is what one expert said
Dr. Hooman Melamed, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, shared Yahoo Canada that cervical pillows such as the MKicesky Cervical support cushion provide good support for back and side sleepers. “They are designed to maintain the body's normal cervical curve, allowing the muscles and ligaments to relax, ultimately leading to less neck pain,” Melamed said.
These pillows are “especially good for people with chronic back and neck pain, people with arthritis, post-surgery patients and athletes,” he said. Even if you suffer from sporadic neck pain, this pillow can help you achieve a “good night's sleep.”
Compared to standard down pillows, neck pillows provide much more support. “Those other pillows do not provide a high level of neck support,” Melamed explains. In addition, they trap body heat and can be an allergen. A cervical support pillow is better than foam pillows that don't breathe or conform to your shape, and unlike microbead pillows that trap heat and lose shape quickly, a cervical pillow is all about long-lasting support.
However, Melamed reminds users that a pillow is certainly not a miracle cure, but rather “just one tool in the arsenal to combat back and neck pain,” which is “one of the most common types of pain.”
He also warned that while Mkicesky claimed the pillow is effective for stomach sleepers, there is no “even anecdotal” evidence that it would be “suitable” for anyone other than back and side sleepers.
Should you buy it?
I woke up this morning and my neck wasn't stiff. Does this mean I am cured of neck and shoulder pain forever? Of course not. But I'm sleeping better than I have in months, and for once I'm not complaining about lower back pain on a daily basis. Could it also be due to the pilates and yoga that I regularly do? Certainly. But anyway, wherever I travel, this MKicesky Cervical support cushion comes with me – especially at the pre-Boxing Day 2024 price.
When is Boxing Day 2024?
Boxing Day is Thursday, December 26, 2024, but many Canadian retailers are launching early deals. Click here to see the top Boxing Day 2024 sales in Canada.
The reviews cited above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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