As a side sleeper who needs support for the back and neck one writer tested a range of different pillows to find the best one including options from wamsutta casper layla bear hullo and.
Thin pillows for side sleepers.
This pillow is not effective for everyone.
Pillow loft refers to how high a pillow sits when laying flat and a thin pillow most likely won t have much more that 2 to 3 inches of loft.
The ultra thin model may be a strain on side sleepers and is not recommended.
The best pillows for stomach sleepers provide medium firm support and are relatively flat.
There are many pillows out there that purport to be the best choice for side sleepers.
Side sleepers should avoid thin pillows as it will make your head angle downwards placing strain on your spinal column and create compression and strain upon the soft tissues of your neck.
That said small word of discretion.
Some customers have also described it as a very firm pillow so if you re looking for a soft thin pillow this may not be right for you.