Core Products - Tri-Core Cervical Fiber Pillow - Standard/Firm #200
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Customer Reviews of Core Products - Tri-Core Cervical Fiber Pillow - Standard/Firm #200
Customer Review: Wonderful pillow, relieved neck pain
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased one of these tri-core pillows with a great deal of skepticism but out of desperation to help my neck pain. I had tried various sleeping positions, tried different "regular" pillows of varying softness, tried long neck and shoulder stretches, and tried some basic exercises and weight training specifically for the neck and shoulder muscles. My neck's range of motion was limited to about 45° in either direction and I felt sharp twinges it I tried to extend further. This affected many day-to-day activities, but most of all it made driving difficult, as looking over my shoulders became an exercise in twisting my upper body and shoulders to be able to look far enough.
When the pillow arrived, it had a foul chemical odor, but washing it by hand with regular clothing detergent eliminated any bad smells. I had to let the pillow dry for a full two days, and afterwards I put it to proper use. The very first night, I slept on my back for the first time in as many months as I could remember. My neck and back pain had meant I could only comfortably sleep on my side or belly, but this pillow immediately relieved enough pain for a full night's rest on my back. I soon alternated sleeping on my sides, but it's worth noting that you have to shift the pillow slightly off-center for proper head and neck support when sleeping on your side.
After about a week or two with my new pillow, my neck pain had faded away and my range of motion had been restored. I was amazed that a simple change in sleep support like this could have such a dramatic effect on me and my health. I've been using this pillow for several months now and, after borrowing it a few times, my wife said she loved it and we bought one for her too. By far this has been the best low-cost investment in our long-term health and I would strongly recommend it to anyone else with neck, shoulder, and back pain.
Customer Review: Neck injury pain relief (this pillow and an inversion table)
Summary: 5 Stars
I've tried many Orthopedic pillows since my neck was injured in a car accident over a year ago, but this is the first one to fully deliver on its claims. My pain has decreased by about 80% since I started using this pillow. I have not experienced this with any of the other neck rolls or orthopedic pillows that I have tried. As an aside, I also purchased an inversion table and I use that in addition to this pillow. On the days when I still have pain, I use the inversion table for traction and the pain relief is usually instantaneous. As other reviewers have noted, this pillow was not comfortable for the first few days. Lots of pressure on the base of my skull and on my ears from the "lobes" would cause those areas to be a bit sore in the morning. However, my intense neck pain was so significantly alleviated that I decided to stick with it to see if my body would adapt to the pillow. After about a week, the "pressure" issues disappeared and the neck relief benefits remained. I've been using the pillow for about a month and recently purchased one for my husband as well.
Update! We have now had these pillows for several months and still love them! We are side *and* back sleepers and find this pillow very comfortable for both. When side-sleeping, we roll onto the side lobes which are firm enough to keep our heads well supported and in good alignment, yet not too firm as to be uncomfortable. When back sleeping, we just roll back to the middle pocket.
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Customer Review: Got me away from the Surgeon.
Summary: 5 Stars
This pillow was recommended to me by a chiropractor about 10 years ago. I was experienceing significant neck pain. The surgeon was wanting to cut me open. It was amazing to me that no one asked me about our bed or my pillow.
I tried a lot of different pillows over the years and could not find one I liked.
I got the Tri-Core Orthopedic Standard Size pillow. It took a little time to get used to the pillow. I switched back and forth between this and my old pillow for about a week.
In a very short time, my neck pain got significantly better. I understand that this is so because I was sleeping with my neck in the proper alignment.
I sleep on by back, side, and stomach. Although I understand that sleeping on your stomach is really bad for your neck. When sleep on your side, you have to put your head on the outer third of the pillow. Sleeping in the middle of the pillow on your side does not work.
Now 10 years later my neck is beginning to hurt again. The pillow loft has decreased a good bit.
The pillow is stiff and supportive.
My recommendation: I would not hesitate from purchasing this pillow. Be patient to give yourself a little time to get used to it.
Customer Review: Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
After 3 whiplash injuries and many years of pain and problems followed by many therapies, I went to a chiropractor who recommended these pillows and sold them in the office. I was skeptical especially since I have tried most of the pillows which were recommended over the years and none had ever helped. I had chronic neck pain and stiffness and for the past several years I also had shoulder pain. I have used this pillow for over a year now and must say I have had a huge improvement in my neck and my shoulders and have very little if any pain at all. There was a breaking in period with this pillow, but I continued to use it and within a few days, I loved it. I am currently on Amazon to purchase a new Tri-core cervical pillow since I recently went on vacation and packed my pillow as always but unfortunately, a bottle of perfume leaked and my pillow is too highly fragranced to use any more. I did go back to the same chiropractors office and bought another pillow, but it was a different brand and although it is shaped much the same, it is hard and just not the same. I love my Tri-core pillow and will not use anything else.Customer Review: Best pillows ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
This pillow does take about a week or so to get used to like anything else that's new. My chiropractor suggested this pillow to me a few years ago. I ended up buying one on my second visit to his clinic. I was told I had a military neck, where the curvature isn't quite the norm. I had bad migranes which were caused by tension in the neck area. This pillow made most of the tension and migranes go away. I moved out of country a while back and most of my items went into storage along with my 1st pillow. A few months ago I had surgery on my right shoulder and had trouble sleeping on a regular pillow. I'd given a couple pillows a try and still was aching. Then I remembered this pillow. I went to Amazon to see if they had it since you can find about anything on the site. I ordered it about a month ago and have been sleeping on it since. The shoulder doesn't ache and I get a good nights rest without accidently rolling onto my bad shoulder. I've convinced my physical therapist in buying one too. I've suggested this pillow to many and all that have gotten one love it.