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Louise Reid

What is the Best Wedge Pillow?

Hey everyone - What’s the best wedge pillow you’ve found? I’m thinking of buying one to help with my chronic shoulder ... and back pain. I really want to get a good night’s sleep for once! There are so many different wedge pillows out there and they can be pretty pricey so I want to make sure I’m getting the best one. Any suggestions? Read more

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#1 LUXELIFT Wedge Pillow

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Discussion highlights:

  • Comfortable! Memory foam top
  • Adjustable height and incline
  • Relieves lower back, shoulder pain
  • Soft, quilted, moisture-wicking fabric
  • Machine-washable bamboo cover
  • For sleep apnea, acid reflux, snoring
  • Good post-surgery pillow
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Discussion highlights:

  • Comfortable! Memory foam top
  • Adjustable height and incline
  • Relieves lower back, shoulder pain
  • Soft, quilted, moisture-wicking fabric
  • Machine-washable bamboo cover
  • For sleep apnea, acid reflux, snoring
  • Good post-surgery pillow
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Top comments:

Mona Wong

The LUXELIFT wedge pillow is one of the best purchases I can remember making. I actually bought it for my husband, who is a terrible sleeper due ... to a combination of back pain, acid reflux, and he snores, which can keep me awake. Right away we both noticed the difference -- less pain, less snoring, and a better night’s sleep.

I often borrow it when I’m working on my laptop in bed, as you can flip it around and lean it against the headboard for excellent back support. It stays cool to the touch and keeps my back supported and comfortable. I also love the little side pocket for storing my phone and glasses. Read more

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Vivian C.

@ Mona Wong, just wondering, can you put a regular pillow on top of it? I’m looking for a wedge pillow to help with my lower back ... pain but I’d like to sleep with my head on a normal pillow. Read more

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Mona Wong

Yes, my husband usually puts a small pillow on top of the wedge pillow; the texture ... of the LUXELIFT helps the pillow stay in place. He’s never complained! Read more

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Teri May

This pillow really helped my husband, too! It made such a difference for his sleep apnea and is absolutely worth the money.

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Jackie Barton

I was encouraged to buy a wedge pillow to help with my acid reflux. It’s definitely better than trying to sleep on a pile of squishy pillows that constantly moved as I slept. I really like the material of this one (bamboo cover) and it unzips so you can throw it in the washing machine.

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Edmund Romero

It’s amazing how much my sleep improved with the LUXELIFT. My chiropractor recommended it, and I wish I had tried it sooner. I also tend to get really hot during the night, but this pillow actually kept me cool so I didn’t wake up a sweaty mess. I also really like how you can sleep on your back or on your side with it. It’s such a blessing waking up and not having a sore back or sore shoulders.

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Tina Quinn

I purchased this pillow as an alternative to having to sleep in a recliner after shoulder surgery and I’m really glad I did … I was able to sleep in my own bed and the pillow gave my shoulder just the right amount of support. It’s a firm pillow but the top layer of memory foam feels really great.

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N. Henderson

I highly recommend the LUXELIFT. I originally bought it when I had knee replacement surgery last April, since I needed to keep my knee supported and keep icing it. It’s very convenient that you can change the height of the pillow from 12” to 8” so that it’s not so much of an incline.

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Noel Marsh

Yes! Being able to change the height of the pillow was a real life-saver for me. Great post-surgery pillow. ... I haven’t needed it, but the pillow also comes with a money-back guarantee and a 5-year warranty, which was a relief since I didn’t know how well this would work. Read more

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#2 Brentwood Home

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Discussion highlights:

  • Firm but not too hard
  • Use with small pillow for best comfort
  • Know your best size before ordering
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#2 Brentwood Home

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Discussion highlights:

  • Firm but not too hard
  • Use with small pillow for best comfort
  • Know your best size before ordering
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Top comments:

Irvin Holland

I’m a fan of the Brentwood Home wedge pillow. I've had good luck with the Brentwood mattress topper so I decided to try the ... wedge pillow, too. It was a decision that I’ve been happy with. I suffer from pretty bad back pain, and this pillow helped me to get some proper sleep and wake up feeling rested. It’s fairly firm and the cover has a pleasant feel to it. Read more

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Reiko Daley

@ Irvin Holland, which height did you go for with the Brentwood? I’m thinking of buying the 12” but I’m concerned it might be too high.

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Irvin Holland

I’ve got the 7” pillow. It’s just high enough for me, but I always use an extra pillow on top. ... I think if you sleep on your side, 12” is probably too high to be comfortable. Maybe the 10” could work for you? Read more

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#3 Healthex Cooling Gel

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Discussion highlights:

  • Stays cool
  • Better for back sleepers
  • Memory foam has an initial odor
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#3 Healthex Cooling Gel

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Discussion highlights:

  • Stays cool
  • Better for back sleepers
  • Memory foam has an initial odor
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Top comments:

Duncan Brand

I resisted getting a wedge pillow for a long time because I thought it would be a waste of money ... until a friend recommended the Healthex. It’s generally helped me to breathe easier, sleep more soundly, and wake up less sore. Read more

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Nicky Kopp

Similar here. I always thought they would be bulky, but this one idn't bad. It’s not too hard but I would say that it’s probably not a great choice ... for side sleepers (my partner has tried it and didn’t find it comfortable). If you sleep on your back it’s great. Read more

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Roy Anderson

Agree with everything said here, but it took a few days for the smell to go away. ...

I guess that’s pretty standard with memory foam, though. Read more

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#4 Bekweim

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Discussion highlights:

  • Versatile. Can be used in multiple ways
  • Jack of all trades, master of none
  • Avoid backaches while reading
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#4 Bekweim

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Discussion highlights:

  • Versatile. Can be used in multiple ways
  • Jack of all trades, master of none
  • Avoid backaches while reading
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Top comments:

J. Lau

I spent a long time trawling through Amazon trying to decide which wedge pillow was best, but I eventually ... bought the Bekweim wedge pillow because it looked versatile. I’m a rather restless person so I often find myself mixing it up to try and get comfortable. It may not be the best option for any single use, but it helps with many-- kind of a jack of all trades. Read more

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Jules Damico

Agreed. I have the (bad) habit of using my laptop in bed. I’ve noticed such a difference compared ... to my evenings of propping myself up on pillows to change position and get comfortable. Read more

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#5 InteVision

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Discussion highlights:

  • Quite firm
  • Large sizes require bed space
  • Incline & fabric can cause sliding issues
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#5 InteVision

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Discussion highlights:

  • Quite firm
  • Large sizes require bed space
  • Incline & fabric can cause sliding issues
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Top comments:

Anja Silverman

After surgery, the InteVision saved me from having to spend every night in a recliner. It seemed too firm at first, ... but after a few nights either my body adjusted or the memory foam got softer, because it was comfortable after that. Read more

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Alyssa Hunt

I got the XL and should probably point out that it really is XL … it takes up at least half the width of my double bed, and it’s really long, too. ... This worked for me, but it would probably be too high if you wanted to sleep on your side. The cover really is silky smooth, although this does mean that if you put a smaller pillow on top it may slip down. Read more

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Noel Marsh

I tried this one also but it wasn't my favorite. I found myself constantly sliding down the pillow due to ... the angle and smooth fabric - one of the reasons I was happier after switching to the Luxelift. Read more

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#6 DMI Ortho Leg Pillow

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Discussion highlights:

  • Relieves lower back pressure
  • Blue cover has "medical" appearance
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#6 DMI Ortho Leg Pillow

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Discussion highlights:

  • Relieves lower back pressure
  • Blue cover has "medical" appearance
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Top comments:

Dee Manning

If you’re looking for a pillow to help relieve pressure on your spine, you might consider the DMI Leg Pillow. It’s a support for your legs, not your shoulders and head, ... so it doesn’t have the versatility of some other pillows. But it does what it’s designed to do. Read more

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Jennie Dunn-Mitchell

The DMI Ortho Leg Pillow is really good for helping with circulation, and it was the cheapest of those on Amazon.

I do wish the cover came in another color besides blue .. it looks a bit too much like a “medical” pillow...

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