I like the McKenzie cervical pillow. I previously used an inflatable cervical roll, but that just didn't work for me - too hard and scratchy, and it made too much noise. Corflex Medic Air Cervical Sleep Pillow - Blue Then I tried this one. It took a while to get used to it, but overall I'm pleased with it. I've had it for about 6 weeks now, and I can certainly tell that it's helping my neck while I sleep. I used to wake up with a terribly stiff neck. Not anymore. This thing works. Now, it's not perfect for me. It's a little too large and firm, but only just a little. People come in different shapes and sizes, so I realize that it's difficult to find the perfect fit. For me, this one is close. I'll be interested to see if the firmness decreases over time. Regardless, my body is getting used to it, so it is helping with my sleep and the way my neck feels when I wake up.

Rather than putting it into my pillow case, I just place it under my neck. This allows me to move it around as needed during the night. I tend to alternate sleeping on my back with sleeping on both my right and left sides. I'll move through these positions throughout the night, and having the pillow out of my regular pillow case makes it easier to move it if necessary. I've tried using only the McKenzie pillow, without my regular pillow, and that's okay, but not ideal. I prefer to use a slim pillow under my head and the McKenzie under my neck. I have a down pillow which is fairly flat, but it gives me just a little cushion.

Here's my recommendation to you: If you are suffering from neck pain, it's probably worth it to you to risk a little money for some relief. Maybe this will work. Maybe it won't. You won't know until you try it, but if it does, it may be money well spent. All the bad reviews are probably correct, but so are the good ones. A pillow like this is personal. You are taking a chance that it will work with your body, and you won't know for sure until you've slept on it a couple of nights. I encourage you to give it a week or two of consistent use. Your body has to get used to it, and that will take a while. Keep in mind that if you open it, you can't return it, but maybe you'll find another use for it.

I hope you find some relief, because I know how uncomfortable neck pain be.

14 years out from an auto accident with whiplash, I discovered this cervical pillow and decided to give it a try. I had relied on sleeping face down for so long. I love this. I even like to bring it along for a long car ride that I might sleep as passenger - as the strain on my neck often has been uncomfortable during them.

The circumference is perfect for behind my neck. I love that while this pillow has some firmness, it doesn't apply any uncomfortable pressure to the base of my skull and neck. There is a removable/laundry washable cover and the foam density allows for great breathability.

Love it! Worth every penny.

This pillow was recommended to me by my OT after I had a full spinal fusion. I was having a hard time getting comfortable because a regular pillow was just too aggressive but I really needed something under my neck. Now I sleep on a wedge pillow with this under my neck. Its nicer to sleep with than a neck pillow because my face and neck don't get too overheated. Its a lot less firm than a pool noodle, I see where people are coming from then they say to just cut down a pool noodle, but its just a different experience.

This definitely improved my morning neck pain. It is comfortable to sleep on in any position, too. So glad I got thisðŸ'

This is a much needed item. Sleep is so much nicer!