The purpose of a body pillow, according to Dr. Nathan Holley, D.C., a chiropractor with years of clinical experience, is “to help patients maintain proper spinal alignment while sleeping.” ...

“There is a large subjective component in choosing a soft versus a firm body pillow,” says Dr. Hayden. “Body pillows tend to compress with age, so medium firmness is probably best for ...

The Dr. Mary Side Sleeper pillow I tested comes in two fill options: down and down-alternative. I have the down-alternative, and it’s pleasantly cushy but supportive.

So, how does a pillow-top mattress fare ... spine position while sleeping,” Dr. Lees explains. This means that you need to avoid one part of your body sinking too far into a mattress.

The key? A body pillow, like the new, aptly-named Cuddler ($199) from Bearaby. Experts In This Article. ... Dr. Radermacher says a bendy body pillow like this is your best friend.

If you’re a stomach sleeper like me, or suffer from a screaming neck or back each morning, Dr. Radermacher says a bendy body pillow like this is your best friend. “Sleeping on your stomach is ...