Orthopaedic Pillows
Orthopaedic pillows for neck, back, hip and leg support, helping improve alignment, ease pain and reduce stiffness while you sleep or rest.
What Does an Orthopaedic Pillow Do?
An orthopaedic pillow is shaped or structured to support the body in a more neutral position during sleep or rest.
For the head and neck, this means supporting the natural curve of the cervical spine and choosing a pillow height that suits your body type and sleep position. The right support can help maintain neutral spinal alignment, reduce muscle tension and joint strain, relieve pressure points and ease neck and shoulder pain or morning stiffness.
Orthopaedic support can also be useful through the lower body. Supporting the hips, knees or legs can help reduce twisting through the lower back and make side or back sleeping more comfortable, particularly when back or hip pain is already affecting sleep.
The Posture Form, Travel and Children's pillows are made in Australia from breathable NexGen memory foam. The Posture Form range is stocked in more than 300 clinics around Australia and trusted by health professionals.
Orthopaedic Support for Neck, Back, Hips and Legs
Different orthopaedic pillows support different parts of the body.
The Posture Form Pillow, Travel Pillow and Children's Pillow focus primarily on head and neck support. The Peanut Pillow can be positioned around the neck or behind the lower back while sitting or resting, helping relieve pressure and provide targeted support where it is needed.
The Big Peanut offers more surface area for the lower body. Placed between the knees or under the legs, it can support hip and pelvic alignment, reduce pressure through the lower back and hips, and help reduce unnecessary muscle tension while sleeping.
Orthopaedic pillows can also be useful during recovery from injury or periods when your usual sleep position is uncomfortable. Some people combine head and neck support with lower-body positioning so the spine, hips and legs are supported together.
FAQs
What is an orthopaedic pillow?
An orthopaedic pillow is designed to support a particular part of the body and help maintain more neutral alignment during sleep or rest.
Depending on its shape, it may support the head and neck, lower back, hips, knees or legs.
What is the difference between an orthopaedic pillow and a regular pillow?
An orthopaedic pillow places more emphasis on shape, height and body positioning.
This can help support neutral spinal alignment, relieve pressure points and reduce the muscle tension or stiffness that can build up when the body is poorly supported for long periods.
Who should use an orthopaedic pillow?
Orthopaedic pillows can suit people who want better support while sleeping or resting, including those experiencing neck, shoulder, back or hip pain and stiffness.
They can also be useful for side and back sleepers, growing children, people recovering from injury or managing ongoing musculoskeletal issues, and anyone working to improve their sleep posture.
What is the best orthopaedic pillow for neck pain?
The best orthopaedic pillow for neck pain should support the natural curve of your neck at a height that suits your body type and sleep position.
The Posture Form Pillow has a contoured shape and adjustable height for side and back sleepers, helping maintain neutral spinal alignment and reduce tension through the neck and shoulders.
Can an orthopaedic pillow help with back pain?
Yes. An orthopaedic pillow can help by providing targeted support and reducing unnecessary strain through the body.
The Peanut Pillow can support the lower back while sitting or resting, while the Big Peanut can be positioned between the knees or under the legs to support the hips, pelvis and lower back while sleeping.
Can an orthopaedic pillow help with morning stiffness?
Yes. Better support and alignment while you sleep can help reduce the muscle tension and joint strain that contribute to morning stiffness.
The pillow still needs to suit your body type, sleep position and the area that needs support.
Are orthopaedic pillows good for side sleepers?
Yes. Side sleepers usually need enough pillow height to support the head and neck while also keeping the spine in a more neutral position.
Additional support between the knees or around the hips can also help reduce twisting and pressure through the lower body.
What is the difference between the Peanut Pillow and Big Peanut Pillow?
The Peanut Pillow is smaller and suited to targeted support around the neck or lower back while sitting or resting.
The Big Peanut is wider and gives you more surface area, making it better suited to support between the knees, under the legs or around the hips while sleeping.
What is the difference between “orthopaedic” and “orthopedic” pillows?
They mean the same thing.
“Orthopaedic” is the standard Australian and British spelling, while “orthopedic” is the American spelling.