Is this thicker than regular pillows? I need some height as my shoulders hurt in the morning from being "crunched up" with a flatter pillow.
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Hi- I love the pillow however if there is a choice I would have gone to the higher pillow as sometimes I find myself crunching up the end for more height- as I don't have chronic shoulder/neck pain I am keeping pillow. love it just wish I had opted for higher loft. hope this helps
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No I do not believe it is thicker but it does not squash down like others either
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It is thicker; the center is about 6" deep. This pillow has solved all of my sleeping pain issues, and I have permanent disc damage in my neck. I highly recommend this natural foam. We tried about 10 other types of pillows before finally finding this one.
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I'm the same height as you and very petite, and have the same preferences as you. I loved my goose down pillow, but hated that I had to keep fluffing it. I purchased this pillow in "low loft, firm," and it's a little too firm for me. Also, I find that when I awake that I'm hardly on the pillow because it might still be a little too high. So I'm exchanging it for the "low loft, plush."
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I purchased high-loft firm because I am a side sleeper & have arthritis in my neck. I would guess the pillow is abour 7" high in middle, tapering to 4-5" near the edges. It has been great for my neck stiffness. If you're not used to firm pillows it may be a big adjustment for you.
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The standard pillow is 24in long and 15in wide. My pillow (low plush) expanded to about 5in deep, but I also was not patient and did not allow it to fully expand before starting to sleep on it. The direction say to leave it on a flat surface for 24 hours before use due to being vacuum sealed for shipping purposes, fyi. Actual results may vary. I put mine in a full size jersey pillow case and it has some extra length space, but not much in width. I use it on top of another pillow, as I sleep on my side and it's just a bit too thin to keep my neck straight with my broad shoulders. But I still love it! The standard pillow is 24in long and 15in wide. My pillow (low plush) expanded to about 5in deep, but I also was not patient and did not allow it to fully expand before starting to sleep on it. The direction say to leave it on a flat surface for 24 hours before use due to being vacuum sealed for shipping purposes, fyi. Actual results may vary. I put mine in a full size jersey pillow case and it has some extra length space, but not much in width. I use it on top of another pillow, as I sleep on my side and it's just a bit too thin to keep my neck straight with my broad shoulders. But I still... » Read More The standard pillow is 24in long and 15in wide. My pillow (low plush) expanded to about 5in deep, but I also was not patient and did not allow it to fully expand before starting to sleep on it. The direction say to leave it on a flat surface for 24 hours before use due to being vacuum sealed for shipping purposes, fyi. Actual results may vary. I put mine in a full size jersey pillow case and it has some extra length space, but not much in width. I use it on top of another pillow, as I sleep on my side and it's just a bit too thin to keep my neck straight with my broad shoulders. But I still love it! « Show Less
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The pillow actually ended up being too large for me. I am petite 5'2" and it pushed my neck too far forward. For an average size or larger adult it might be ok. I am currently out of town so cannot measure the exact thickness, but it is quite thick in the center as well as the wing sides. The center of the pillow was also too wide for me and extremely firm. I ended up using one as a lumbar support in my office chair and the other as neck support when I do floor exercises. I hope this helps!
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The standard pillow had a really high neck support. It is more like 4 inches. If I were to order again, I would not order the standard pillow but would try the softer one.
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Here's what I said in my review, "It may be thin relative to a standard king size pillow but is not even close to being really thin. " This is as thin a foam pillow I've found but it's still too thick for me. If anyone knows of one thinner, please reply to this query and let everyone know... Thanks
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I have similar problems. the pillow is 5 1/2" thick. it's really perfect, because it's a very firm pillow. yet it doesn't feel firm once you put your head on it. it really is difficult to explain, when I don't even understand how it can make such a difference. after years of waking up with neck pain that would make my tendons so tight it caused severe migrains, I would tense up more and add back pain to the mixture. it is the best purchase I ever made, and I haven't had pain since 1st night I got pillow. I really recommend it, and I can't think of any other product that helps pain that I would ever recommend. GOOD LUCK I have similar problems. the pillow is 5 1/2" thick. it's really perfect, because it's a very firm pillow. yet it doesn't feel firm once you put your head on it. it really is difficult to explain, when I don't even understand how it can make such a difference. after years of waking up with neck pain that would make my tendons so tight it caused severe migrains, I would tense up more and add back pain to the mixture. it is the best purchase I ever made, and I haven't had pain since 1st night I got pillow. I really recommend it, and I can't think of any other product that helps pain that... » Read More I have similar problems. the pillow is 5 1/2" thick. it's really perfect, because it's a very firm pillow. yet it doesn't feel firm once you put your head on it. it really is difficult to explain, when I don't even understand how it can make such a difference. after years of waking up with neck pain that would make my tendons so tight it caused severe migrains, I would tense up more and add back pain to the mixture. it is the best purchase I ever made, and I haven't had pain since 1st night I got pillow. I really recommend it, and I can't think of any other product that helps pain that I would ever recommend. GOOD LUCK « Show Less
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Kang often manufactures for all sorts of things have in size and or firmness specific designations listed. These things are even with the same designation in fact completely different. Pillows are no exception and due to their changing shape particularly difficult to measure. I measure this pillow at no wider than 17" and no longer than 28" but I could be a little off because I think it was a little longer and wider before it began to rise. It has a pretty thick loft. I don't have a scale to measure that low a weight but I would guess that It's under two pounds. My suggestion would be to contact the manufacturer. If you are having trouble with this. Amazon will be great at helping you with this. I would say that this pillow for me is alright but not extra firm as listed. Appprox. 20-25% short of that designation. Best of Luck to you Bob
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It's going to depend on your definition of too firm. I don't think it's especially firm, but it's not soft and squishy either. I got the thicker version, but you might want to go with the thin version.
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If you a a petite person who is also lightweight (I am 5'4" and 105 lbs) then this pillow might be too thick for you-- as it was for me. It's very firm (for a petite person who doesn't have much weight to put on it).
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I do not like firm mattresses myself ..I have a beauty rest mattress..but my back was bothering me. .I added this topper & was surprisingly pleased..It is about 3 inches thick..but it works great for me..it is hard to find a product that actually works..I love it
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The semi roll pillow pillow is great for neck support. My husband I find that it works best without a thick regular pillow underneath. We even take them when we travel. For us they are the best amount of softness to be comfortable.
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this pillow is kind of in between firm and soft. it contours to your neck. i was in a car accident and it has helped me tremendously with my neck and shoulder pain. hope this helps!
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I weigh 250 lbs and the only issue I have is the pillow is too thick for me. It pokes me in the back of the head and I do not feel it on my neck at all. Laying down on the mat is easy with little discomfort from the mat, getting up however is a little more painful as I roll over and put the same weight on a smaller surface area. Standing on the mat took a little more getting used to. The first time I tried it was from a full standing position. I obviously had the full 250 lbs on one foot. I quickly got the second foot onto the mat and started to wobble and the discomfort was a bit high. I realized I wasn't standing in a natural V, instead my feet were close and parallel to each other. Once I re-positioned into a natural V the discomfort was gone and I was able to maintain balance without discomfort. My favorite position is to lay on the bed with my knees pulled up and my feet on the pillow. This puts more pressure into my lower back and the arches of my feet at the same time.
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yes. this pad is four inches thick. the "pillow" part is thicker. My husband weighs 260 and it works for him. We don't store them rolled up in the bags.
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Yes you can also add more buckwheat to it to make it stay thicker don't think of it as a pillow so much as a soft bean bag it is firmer than normal pillows.