I'm not sure which type of Pillow I need. I have been told I walk like an Old Person...

"Hi, I'm not sure which type of pillow I need. I would like to improve my posture and lessen my neck hump. I am not in pain, but have had several people comment on my posture and tell me to "straighten up" that I walk like an "old person." I am 72 and 5'7". Did have a c6-c7 disc fusion about 12 years ago. Spend a lot of time on computer too. Thanks" - Richard

Dear Richard,

This Posture Corrector Brace Adjusts
from the Front and in the Shoulder Area

Thank you for your email. I would recommend the arc4life traction pillow in the medium size. This pillow will gently stretch your neck for comfort while sleeping on your side or on your back.

Also, I would recommend some kind of a posture corrector brace for you. This will help you walk and sit straighter. Spending long amounts of time in front of the computer can cause a slumped forward type of posture. This posture corrector brace will also help bring your shoulders back. It can be adjusted in the front and at the shoulder level, making it more comfortable. The key is to get the right size. If you are in between sizes, get the larger size. It comes in small, medium, medium/large, large and x-large. Also this brace is thin enough to wear under your clothing. Please email us if you have any further questions.

- Arc4life

Additional Reading:

• Options for pinched nerve in the neck
• What to do if you have a hunchback posture
• Neck Exercises you can to improve posture
• Improve Your Posture with the Posture Corrector
• Recommendation for the best pillow to prevent back pain

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Buy Combination Traction Pillow Sets on Arc4life Now

Buy the arc4life traction pillows in sets with dust covers

One of our most effective pillows for a patient with a herniated disc, bulging disc, pinched nerve in the neck or numbness and tingling is the arc4life traction pillows. You can now buy them with a dust covers and in combination sets:

• medium arc4life cervical traction pillow + medium dust cover 
• large arc4life cervical traction pillow + large dust cover

Another peculiar request we have been getting a lot of is to order one medium, and one large pillow. So now you can buy this on arc4life as well. I guess our customers and patients want to try out both sizes.

• medium arc4life traction pillow + large arc4life traction pillow + medium dust cover + large dust cover

Finally, you now have the option of purchasing two of each pillow + two dust covers

2 medium arc4life cervical traction pillow + 2 medium dust covers

2 large arc4life cervical traction pillow +2  large dust covers

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Additional Reading:

• Traction neck pillows on arc4life.com
• How to use the V Side of the arc4life traction pillow for maximum pain relief and neck traction
• FAQ's about the arc4life traction pillow
• Understanding the neck roll on the traction pillow
• Video for the arc4life traction pillow: How to use it. 

What Size Pillow Should I Get?

Getting the Right Size Pillow is Key for
Your Neck for Proper Alignment

This is probably one of the most common questions if not the most common questions we will get. Pillow sizes are very important because it should be based on your size of the body and not on the size of the bed.

If the pillows are too big it can be a problem. What happens is instead of working the neck into alignment and putting a curvature back into the neck, it ends up pushing your head forward or tilting your head up towards the ceiling if you're on your side. You don't want to sleep in one of these awkward positions multiple times or for extended hours because your spine starts to change or conform to these positions.

If we're looking at spine from the front or back it should be straight up-and-down. If were looking at the spine from the side we should have nice smooth flowing curves.  In other words, you should have a nice "C" curve in the neck, that's with the neckroll is for. So when on your back that helps maintain and improve that cervical curve.

If the pillow is too small the same thing effect happens; your head basically has no support so you lose curve. On your side, same thing, instead of your head tilting towards the ceiling it just tilts more towards the bed, giving that the neck a lateral head tilt misalignment once again.

As you can see you really need a pillow that fit your body and your head and your neck appropriately. Doing this will ensure a properly aligned spine. Remember, that properly aligned spine means nerves are free from pressure and therefore pain is relieved.

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Additional Reading:

• Help with Choosing a pillow that works
• What to do for a Straight Neck
• The Arc4life Natural Alignment Pillow Video
• Studies that show the effectiveness of using a proper pillow
• Military Neck and Treatment Options

I Have a Neck pillow But I sleep on my belly?

Are you a Stomach Sleeper? Are you waking up with morning neck pain,
stiffness and headaches?

One purpose of the arc4life traction pillow is to convert you to a back or side sleeper.  Stomach sleeping can really put the neck in a bad position. In addition, it can cause headaches when you wake up in the morning. Not a good way to start the day.   That being said, getting a good night's sleep is extremely important, but this only lasts for so long being a stomach sleeper.

When we are little kids we have so much flexibility we can easily do it but as we get older we can't.  The best thing to do is get out of the habit now.  A neck pillow is great because the pocket holds you better in place.  Sleeping on your side is just fine, and the neck pillow fills in the gap between your neck and shoulders.

Additional Reading:

• The Right Pillow choice for a herniated disk
• When there is a misalignment in your upper neck spine
• Products for Better Posture Everyday
• Help me choose a pillow for my neck pain
• Products that work with my traction pillow to help my numbness and tingling

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