OPTP The Original McKenzie Cervical Roll, 20" Neck Support Pillow to Relieve Neck and Back Pain - Round Pillow for Improved Sleeping Support and Cervical Pain Relief - Made in The USA

I have really severe chronic neck pain secondary to 2 auto accidents (both whiplash injuries) which later resulted in neck surgery as I got older. I have suffered with chronic neck pain for 30 years. Sleeping at night is difficult because I will have severe neck pain if my neck is not in an anatomically correct position while I am sleeping. If I happen to deviate from the correct position during the night then I will wake up with severe neck pain & muscles spasms that will continue throughout the next day. This cervical roll was recommended to me after the second injury by my physical therapist. It has been a life saver as far as helping to control my neck pain. I am now on sixth cervical roll. You need to replace them every 1-3 years as the foam will soften up over time & not give adequate support. You place it inside your pillowcase on top of a SOFT (extremely important that it be a soft fluffy pillow) in a position that it be at the base of your neck when you lay your head on the pillow. You will know when you have it in the correct position as it will be comfortable with no strain on your cervical muscles. It will work for side or back sleepers. It keeps me for curving my neck (I am a side sleeper) while I am sleeping. I will not wake up with neck pain from sleeping in an incorrect position as long as I use this cervical roll. I was starting to wake up with severe neck pain that lasted throughout the day before I realized that I needed to purchase a new roll. My morning neck pain was gone after sleeping on the new cervical roll the first night. Sleeping & sitting in the correct positions will help control your neck pain better than anything else you can do in my opinion. Of course you also have to use good body mechanics when performing tasks & no heavy lifting.

This neck pillow works great. The neck pain Ive had is now gone. I would not think of sleeping with out it.

I like the McKenzie cervical pillow. I previously used an inflatable cervical roll, but that just didn't work for me - too hard and scratchy, and it made too much noise. Corflex Medic Air Cervical Sleep Pillow - Blue Then I tried this one. It took a while to get used to it, but overall I'm pleased with it. I've had it for about 6 weeks now, and I can certainly tell that it's helping my neck while I sleep. I used to wake up with a terribly stiff neck. Not anymore. This thing works. Now, it's not perfect for me. It's a little too large and firm, but only just a little. People come in different shapes and sizes, so I realize that it's difficult to find the perfect fit. For me, this one is close. I'll be interested to see if the firmness decreases over time. Regardless, my body is getting used to it, so it is helping with my sleep and the way my neck feels when I wake up.Rather than putting it into my pillow case, I just place it under my neck. This allows me to move it around as needed during the night. I tend to alternate sleeping on my back with sleeping on both my right and left sides. I'll move through these positions throughout the night, and having the pillow out of my regular pillow case makes it easier to move it if necessary. I've tried using only the McKenzie pillow, without my regular pillow, and that's okay, but not ideal. I prefer to use a slim pillow under my head and the McKenzie under my neck. I have a down pillow which is fairly flat, but it gives me just a little cushion.Here's my recommendation to you: If you are suffering from neck pain, it's probably worth it to you to risk a little money for some relief. Maybe this will work. Maybe it won't. You won't know until you try it, but if it does, it may be money well spent. All the bad reviews are probably correct, but so are the good ones. A pillow like this is personal. You are taking a chance that it will work with your body, and you won't know for sure until you've slept on it a couple of nights. I encourage you to give it a week or two of consistent use. Your body has to get used to it, and that will take a while. Keep in mind that if you open it, you can't return it, but maybe you'll find another use for it.I hope you find some relief, because I know how uncomfortable neck pain be.