If your pillow is too thick, your head will be elevated and this will result in a hunched back.

• ✘ Turning your head will cause shortening in your neck (stiff neck)
• ✘ Raising your shoulders will cause shortening above your shoulders (stiff neck and shoulders)
• ✘ Raising your arms will cause trapped nerves and blood vessels (numbness, pins and needles)

If your head is not at the right height, your neck will side bend and strain (stiff neck).

Ordinary pillows do not take into account the head-to-shoulder gap, which means your body has to compensate when side sleeping.

The shoulder you rest on will pull forward as a result.

If the shoulder you rest on is pulled forward, circulation to your arm will be cut (numbness, pins and needles).

The 3D Pillow takes into account the head-to-shoulder gap.

If your top arm leans forward, your shoulder will round forward and strain (stiff neck and shoulder muscles).

It will give you a hunched back.

If you sleep in the recovery position, your spine will twist and you will strain your lower back and your neck.

Resting your legs on top of each other keeps your spine in the correct alignment. Place a cushion between the knees for additional comfort.

Sleeping on your front is to be avoided because it is impossible to maintain your neck and shoulders in the correct neutral position.

When sleeping on your front, you have to turn your head to one side to breathe. People who sleep on their front always consult physiotherapists, ostheopaths and chiropractors for various neck, shoulders and middle back problems.

Sleeping on your front is not recommended because it is impossible to maintain the correct alignment of your neck and breathe at the same time. The 3D Pillow does not cater for sleeping on your front.

Instead, we recommend you initially sleep on your side (on either side section of the 3D Pillow) as it is less of a shock for you than sleeping on your back and you will greatly reduce the strain on your neck, shoulders and middle back.

Moving on the 3D Pillow is very easy. Your hips pivot on the spot as they normally do when moving in bed and your head simply moves from one section to the other. It is very intuitive.

Check the 'How to Use' section above for an illustration.

If you want to wake up in the morning feeling that your neck and shoulders are relaxed, lengthened and realigned; if you want to wake up without aches and stiffness or numbness and pins and needles in your arms, then the 3D Pillow is for you.

The 3D Pillow will assist you in maintaining the correct positions because of its very unique shape that restricts your ability to get into straining positions.

You will subconsciously adjust your body on it while sleeping to achieve the most comfortable position.

The 3D Pillow primarily controls the position of your head in relation to your spine and shoulders. This is achieved by the deeper layers of firmer foam that prevent the head from sinking in too deep and also by the specific height of each section of the pillow.

The neck is supported by the superficial layers of memory foam that give under the weight of the head (heavier) and mould around the neck (lighter). This allows the pillow to mould itself to the unique shape of your head and neck, and give you a personalised and optimal support.

Most pillows on the market offer one standard height for all the sleeping positions, even though each sleeping position has unique height requirements.

The 3D Pillow has a lower middle section for sleeping on your back and two higher side sections for sleeping on your side, so your head is always at the right height during the night.

Most pillows on the market have a ridge designed to support the neck that often ends up adding more pressure instead.

The surface of the 3D Pillow is flat and your neck is supported by the memory foam that moulds around it, offering a tailored and subtle support.

Yes, although sleeping on your back might be uncomfortable at first.

We would recommend you practise lying on a carpeted floor or a firm mat with your head resting on a 2 inch book (covered with a towel) and with your knees bent (feet on the floor) for 5 minutes once a day to slowly stretch your spine into a straighter 'S' shape.

In the meantime, you can sleep on your side using the side sections until you gain flexiblity to sleep comfortably on your back.

Few sessions with Izzel could assist you in speeding up this process. Contact us if you have any queries, require medical advice or need treatments.

We would recommend memory foam mattresses that are made of a blend of memory foam (3 to 4 inches) superficially and firmer foam at the bottom.

The other alternative is a firmer mattress with a memory foam topper on it.

Memory foam always works better when supported by firmer foam. These two options mirror the foam blend of the 3D Pillow for optimal balance between support and comfort.

Yes, you can try the 3D Pillow for free at our physio practice in West Molesey. There is a sample available to try when patients come for treatment.