Best Pillows For Headaches And Migraines

Can you remember the first time you ever had a headache, or can you remember life without being plagued by them? Life was all fine and dandy and only old people seemed to get them and then all of the sudden you’re smacked with one out of nowhere.

Many of us experience headaches or migraines throughout our lives, some suffer from them much more frequently than others do. Some headaches start out small and barely bother you throughout the day, while others grow stronger and take over until you can do almost nothing but give all of your attention to the dull or throbbing pain in your head.

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  • Adjustable
  • Water based
  • Good for all positions
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  • Inexpensive
  • Child approved
  • Chiropractic
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  • Great for spinal alignment
  • Washable cover
  • Hypoallergenic
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  • Hypoallergenic
  • Not expensive
  • Fully adjustable
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  • Hypoallergenic
  • All types of sleepers
  • Kool-flow technology
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So how do you know when the pain you are feeling is just a headache and could be solved with food, water or sleep or when it has become a migraine that could ruin your entire day. There are different causes and medicines or other solutions for dealing with the two and even headaches themselves have multiple different causes which mean you could solve it with a simple pain killer or you could address the problem that caused the head ache to begin with.

Many people most commonly confuse a tension headache with a migraine, a tension headache feels slightly different than a normal one. A regular headache causes you a dull pain usually located on only one side of your head.

A tension headache is different because if it not located in just one region of your head but feels as if your head is under pressure and can cause pain even in your neck or shoulders. Though this is a more widespread pain it is not severe, more annoying and difficult to deal with.

Migraines on the other hand are characteristic of being more extreme pain anywhere from moderate to severe. The pain is actually made worse by things like being physically active, light, sound or even strong smells as if your senses are being overloaded.

Migraines are accompanied with other symptoms like nausea, lightheadedness and seeing stars. Again the pain is not something you can easily ignore and when you wake up or stand up you begin to see just how severe it is.

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Save&Soft Gel Memory Foam Pillow
I’ve chosen the Save&Soft Gel Memory Foam Pillow as the top choice because it comes with the option to have a cooling gel to keep you from overheating, and memory foam to help take the added tension and strain off your neck as well.
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  • Cooling
  • Chiropractic
  • Hypoallergenic

Special Considerations For Compiling This List

  • Comfortable: The pillows i chose for my list to you are all extremely comfortable pillows and not just for short time but for many hours. They will be comfortable through the evening but also if you are spending most of your day on the pillow.
  • Durable: I chose pillows for you that are durable and will hold up to your daily and nightly use without showing signs of wear. The pillows are strong enough to support heavy weights without going flat, but are not too firm.
  • Great for all sleep positions: As not everyone is the same and does not sleep on the same side of their body, the pillows on this list are great for different types of sleepers. Whether you sleep on your back, side, stomach or if you are a combination sleeper these pillows will support you either way.

Top 5 Pillows For Headaches And Migraines

Water Pillow by Mediflow

You can order this pillow in either a single pillow or with two pillows to keep on your bed so no matter which one you sleep on, you know it will be supportive and comfortable while you deal with your pain. This pillow is fully adjustable and allows you to make the pillow completely yours as if it was tailor made for you.

This pillow is very interesting and different as it is made with a sealed and insulated water pouch and is covered with a fiber layer. You add more water to the pillow to make it firm or you can allow some water to escape to soften the pillow.

Because it is water based it easily moves around and conforms to your head and neck to provide you specifically optimal comfort, and the water cannot stiffen up so it will not get uncomfortable. If you will be spending a lot of your time in bed this will be an extremely comfortable pillow to rest on.

Pros:

  • Adjustable
  • Water based
  • Good for all positions
  • Hypoallergenic

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Easy to pop or have leaks

Save&Soft Gel Memory Foam Pillow

You can choose to order this pillow in either just the memory foam option or with the gel insert inside to keep the pillow cooler. The pillow is perfectly designed to be not too firm and not too soft and does not flatten easily over time.

This is an orthopedic pillow so if you experience migraines that cause neck and shoulder pain, this may be a good option for you. Your cervical vertebrae will be supported and cradled to relieve stress and pain.

Regardless of which kind of sleeper you are, this pillow will be comfortable for you so you can sleep on your back or stomach or side easily. You can machine wash the cover which is hypoallergenic and designed to be good for kids so if your little ones are experiencing pain they can also find comfort with this pillow as well.

Pros:

  • Inexpensive
  • Child approved
  • Chiropractic
  • Gel cooling option

Cons:

  • Slightly small
  • Takes time for adjustment

Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow

You may notice this pillow is shaped a bit strangely, something like a butterfly, which is designed to foster deep sleep and therapeutic rest. It may be difficult to find a case for this pillow but you do not have to worry about this, because the pillow is both hypoallergenic and non-toxic.

There is a fitted pillow cover that allows you to remove it and to wash it whenever it is dirty or sweaty and can be dried and put back on the pillow when you are ready. While it may be more comfortable to sleep on your back with this pillow it is actually quite functional for any type of sleeper.

The company, which is based in Canada, markets the pillow as being able to help with spinal alignment. When the spine can be realigned to the position it is supposed to be in, your body tends to function more properly which means you will feel better overall.

Pros:

  • Great for spinal alignment
  • Washable cover
  • Hypoallergenic
  • For all types of sleepers

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • May be too small

Xtreme Comforts Adjustable Pillow

You can order this pillow in one of three sizes depending on how large you want this pillow to be, and how much you need to move around on the pillow. This pillow is made in the US so you know who is making your pillow and what standards they are being held when creating each individual one.

Xtreme Comforts pillows are made to be fully adjustable because they are packed with shredded memory foam that can be added or removed to firm up or soften your pillow. The pillow, regardless, of how soft or firm your pillow is, it will with your spinal alignment and help you to truly rest as you take the strain and stress off of your body.

The pillows are not very expensive and when you are choosing your size you may want to consider the price difference as it is not the steep from one to another. The difference between queen and king size pillows is only a few dollars.

Pros:

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Not expensive
  • Fully adjustable
  • Machine washable

Cons:

  • Not perfect for side sleepers
  • May flatten easily

Snuggle-Pedic Luxury Memory Foam Pillow

Snuggle-Pedic is a brand that knows their sleep and values it, and wants to ensure the best possible rest and sleep that you can have. The pillow is designed out of shredded memory foam that allows you to adjust the pillow to your own comfort level.

This pillow has Kool-flow technology that helps to keep your pillow ventilated and cool throughout the night regardless of how hot or sweaty you usually get. The cover is made of a breathable bamboo material that is easy to wash and keep clean.

However you sleep or lay, this pillow is created to help you find peace in your resting and sleeping. Whatever type of sleeper you are, you will find support and relief from strain.

Pros:

  • Hypoallergenic
  • All types of sleepers
  • Kool-flow technology
  • A brand we trust

Cons:

  • Slightly expensive
  • Very firm

Causes Of And Solutions For Headaches And Migraines

While many people like to treat the main symptom of a headache or migraine which is the pain that they are feeling, it may be more beneficial to understand and address the problem at hand and target the source of the pain. There are different kinds of headaches and as you now know they differ fro migraines which means that they stem from different beginnings as well.

A simple headache is typically caused by something in your body not working correctly, or, more often than not, by you lacking something essential that your body needs to function. You know yourself very well, and day to day you probably can keep track of how much you have eaten, slept, and drank in order to know what you are lacking.

More often than not, a headache is a lack of water which seems like a simple thing, but scientists have stated that we need at least eight glasses of water a day, and let’s be honest, most of us aren’t taking enough clean liquids in. It may also be caused by not eating enough food for the day, or fasting or by a major lack of sleep in one night or even over a period of time.

Stress and anxiety can cause tension headaches which feel like a lot of pressure around your head. Sinus headaches as well are caused by your sinuses being irritated and feel like a lot of unnecessary pressure on your head, located around your nose and eyes where your sinuses are agitated.

Migraines are thought to be linked to chemical or hormonal changes in your body, which imbalances the way your body functions. Many women experience migraines as a symptom of monthly menstruation. Migraines cannot be easily treated with a simple painkiller but there are specific medicines that help with migraine suffering.

To help dealing with your headaches and migraines you may find that adjusting your sleep routine and pillow may help you a lot. Many people find that laying down will help you to avoid the major symptoms of your headache or migraine.

The pillow should be extremely comfortable so that you even if you are laying on it the entire day, you are not uncomfortable. It should also help you to sleep better as sleep can often help you to deal with the cause of your pain.

Closing Thoughts

If you are living with and suffering from chronic headaches or migraines, then you may consider dealing with the root cause of each of these. You may also want to consider investing in a new pillow that will keep you comfortable in your bed if you will be spending more time there.

Though sleep is not the cure all for every headache or migraine, it is usually helpful for you to stay laying down, inactive and without harsh lights or sounds. While you are stuck in bed it may as well be a comfortable time there.

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About Haley Henson Haley Ann Vuksta is an American woman currently living and serving in Uzhgorod, Ukraine. She teaches English and ministers to the local Roma (gypsy) population there with her husband, Ruvim. Following a call on her heart and the local pastor's prompting, she moved to Ukraine at the age of 22 and began to serve the people in whichever way was most needed. This is often women's and children's small groups as well as English lessons. She enjoys reading, writing, singing, travelling, meeting new people and learning languages. She is fluent in English and Ukrainian and knows Spanish and some Russian as well. She is currently taking Italian lessons in an effort to broaden her horizons and assist her when she travels. She loves animals, people, her husband and Jesus.