Mid Core Pillow
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Customer Reviews of Mid Core Pillow
Customer Review: Worked for me
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this pillow for nearly 2 months now. Previously, I was having episodes of very stiff and painful neck and upper back during sleep, continuing during the day. These episodes would come every few weeks and last for a week or so. Upon starting to use the pillow, there was immediately temporarily relief from pain when I nestled my head in the pillow's depression and remained on my back. It was apparent that the pillow's support was directly affecting the painful area in a positive way. After about a week of use, the current episode of pain and stiffness was gone. So far, no further episodes have occurred. After that first week, I allowed myself to sleep on my sides, but always with my head supported by the depression in the pillow. Two months is not quite long enough to conclusively prove that the pain episodes will not return, but so far so good! I highly recommend this pillow.
By the way, when I received the pillow, I immediately ripped off the plastic wrapping before reading the notice that, once this wrapping is removed, the pillow cannot be returned. I seem to have won this "bet", but if you order this pillow, leave the plastic on it for a few days until you see if it will work for you.
Customer Review: Good, but not quite as helpful as I thought.
Summary: 3 Stars
The pillow arrived promptly and was just as I expected. However the support it gives to the neck did not prove as helpful as I had hoped. When I laid on my back, I thought it would support my neck and drop my head down a little further, so that my head was tipped more. As a result, it did not provide the relief to my neck that I had hoped to receive. It is good for side sleeping, but my neck muscles continue to ache at night when I lay down and first thing in the morning.
Generally a hot shower keeps me fine during the day, but I still have some discomfort at bedtime. I feel assured the neck aches are coming from working on the computer so much during the day. If that's your source of discomfort, I'd suggest exploring a variety of pillow types before getting this one. While I do think the price is reasonable, I'd like to see them build up the neck portion and lower the head area which I believe might bring greater sleeping comfort.
Customer Review: What a surprise!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always used 2 down pillows and often would wake up with a stiff, sore neck. I would also spend a lot of time punching and adjusting my pillows. When this one arrived, I had just returned from a VERY long travel day consisting of 3 flights over 32 hours. I was exhausted, and fell into bed to try the new pillow out. I didn't move all night and slept like a rock. I wasn't sure, though, if it was just because I was so tired. So the next several nights, I kept sleeping really well, and found that I was hardly moving around at all. I was sold on this pillow at that point, and now plan to have one sent to my parents house so that I will have one there when I visit them. I have no interest in sleeping without it!! The only problem with it is that it's not good for propping up to watch a movie or reading~ so I keep my old ones around for those times.
I was surprised how firm the pillow is, but it's so supportive, it really is wonderful.
Customer Review: Look at the sizes available!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased my first tri-core standard pillow through my chiropractor over 2 years ago. It is bulky and does not fit well in some of my pillow cases. I had them order the travel sized (child or petite pillow). It is awesome; a much better fit for me than the standard. I have had it almost a year. My husband keeps stealing it from me so I am ordering the midsize now and I bet that will be perfect for him.
Take a look at your neck and try to figure out just how much lift you like to have under your neck. The standard size is bit large for both of us. I am a long necked 5'7" and he is 5'10".
The online price is much less than my chiropractor charges.
I use an allergy encasement so I don't wash the pillow often--only once a year.
Another reason to get the midsize or small is there is room for a cold or hot pack (but no pouch for it). With the standard (large) size, adding anything makes it uncomfortable.
Customer Review: I'm not sure if I like this product.
Summary: 3 Stars
I sometimes twist my neck while I sleep because I sleep on my back, but my face is on side. My chiropractor suggested that I get special pillow to prevent my neck from turning too far. That's why I purchased this pillow. The package says it may take a few weeks before I get used to this product. Well, it has been a few weeks since I started using this pillow, and I haven't gotten used to it yet. I think this pillow is good for side sleepers because it has good neck support. My shoulder doesn't feel pressure. But when I sleep on my back, the neck support is so high that my head is tilted outward (like you give someone CPR), and I have to breathe from my mouth. Also my neck is soar when I wake up in the morning. It certainly keeps my neck from turning, though. Each person's body is different, so you have to try it to find out if this product is good for you or not.