Rest and lying position

A high-quality ergonomic pillow supports the head and cervical spine in their natural position during sleep. Finding the right pillow depends on your sleeping position. For side sleepers, a thicker pillow is recommended, focusing on supporting the cervical spine. For back or stomach sleepers, a lower pillow is recommended so that the forehead and chin are level and aligned with each other. When sleeping on your stomach, the spine and the muscles in that specific area are forced into a severe twisting motion in the neck region, which can cause muscle tightness, as well as upper back and head pain. If possible, it is advisable to train yourself out of sleeping on your stomach. The ideal sleeping positions are either on your side or on your back.

First, you need to determine the position you sleep in at night. Are you a side sleeper, stomach sleeper, or back sleeper? Based on your sleeping posture, it is easier to choose a suitable pillow model. The high-quality memory foam pillows available at Avoris can be found here.

Pillows can be compared based on, for example, the needs of your sleeping position, manufacturing material, pillow shape, thickness, and foam density.

A baby generally does not need to use a pillow during their first year of life. A baby's body proportions are still different from other people's (the neck is small and the head is large), so a standard pillow would force the baby's spine into an incorrect resting position. A pillow can be introduced starting from 1 year of age. However, there are situations where using a baby pillow is indeed appropriate. Such conditions include plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome), brachycephaly, and scaphocephaly. In these cases, a specialized pillow acts as a preventative measure or slows down the progression of symptoms.

A pillow can be introduced for a child at the age of 1-2 years. A pillow is not recommended for a child under 1 year old, as their body proportions are still different from others (the neck is small and the head is large). When a child starts using a pillow, it is recommended to be low-profile and smaller in size than an adult's pillow. A low-profile pillow correctly supports the child's head, neck, and spinal alignment. A good child's pillow is made of breathable and moisture-wicking material.

A sleep apnea belt, also known as a positional snoring belt, is a soft-material belt that fastens around the body with velcro. The back part of the belt features a soft, square-shaped cushion that guides you to sleep in a lateral (side) position and prevents you from rolling onto your back while sleeping. The product's material is soft and skin-friendly. The belt can also be used by individuals who utilize a CPAP machine while sleeping.

To relieve ear pressure, there are, as the name suggests, ear pillows that feature a small hole in the middle. When sleeping, the ear is placed over the hole, preventing any pressure from accumulating on that specific area. Ear pillows are available as full-sized regular pillows as well as smaller ear cushion pads.

After eye surgery, an eye surgery recovery pillow is used. There is a hole in the middle of the pillow where the eye area is placed while sleeping. The design of the pillow prevents pressure from being applied to the operated eye area. It also reduces the risk of cataract development and retinal detachment following surgery.

A CPAP pillow is shaped like a "starfish," which provides necessary space for the CPAP machine's mask and hose. Thanks to the pillow's unique shape, the CPAP mask stays tightly sealed against the face even when you change positions during sleep. At the same time, the pillow reduces the pressure caused by the mask on your face, making it possible to comfortably sleep on your side during CPAP therapy.

A person spends a third of their life in bed, so it is highly worth investing in high-quality sleep equipment. A high-quality orthopedic pillow is ergonomic; it supports the head and cervical spine in a natural position during rest. With a high-quality pillow of the correct height, sleep is more restorative, more uninterrupted, and you feel refreshed in the mornings. If you sleep with an unsuitable pillow, your neck and cervical muscles can feel tight and stiff in the morning, and your head may feel congested and ache. The day might be spent feeling tired and suffering from head and muscle aches. To prevent these symptoms and ensure high-quality sleep, it is definitely worth investing in a high-quality pillow.

To prevent the spine, pelvic region, and lower limbs from becoming sore during sleep, it is important for them to be in their natural alignment. For example, when sleeping on your side, it is good to support your sleeping posture with a positioning pillow. The pillow can be round, square, etc. At Avoris, you will find two differently shaped support pillow models: a knee and leg spacer pillow and a cylindrical roll pillow.

For stomach sleepers, a low-profile pillow is recommended so that the forehead and chin are level and aligned with each other. This allows the pillow to adequately support the head and cervical spine. However, when sleeping on your stomach, the spine and neck muscles are forced into a severe twisting motion, which can cause muscle tightness, as well as upper back and head pain. If possible, it is advisable to train yourself out of sleeping on your stomach. The ideal sleeping positions are on your side or on your back.

For side sleepers, it is recommended to use a thicker pillow, allowing the pillow to support the head and cervical spine in a natural position. The forehead is then slightly higher than the chin, and a straight line runs down from the forehead to the chin and into the cervical spine. The pillow fills the empty space between the head and the shoulder.

For back sleepers, a lower pillow is recommended so that the forehead and chin are level and aligned with each other. This allows the pillow to correctly support the head and cervical spine in a natural sleeping position.

The Avoris Oy online store offers a wide selection of high-quality memory foam pillows, CPAP pillows, ear pillows, and children's pillows suitable for various needs directly from our own warehouse. Orders over 60 euros are delivered free of charge. Exchanges and returns are free. Products are easy to order online or pick up from our store in Oulu.