Pillow works fine and helps relieve my lower back discomfort
342715
Pillow works fine and helps relieve my lower back discomfort, however, the strap is pretty inadequate.  It needs to be at least twice as wide in order to adequately hold the pillow in place.
3410252
I love this pillow.  It is so comfortable.  No matter how I am positioned in bed, the pillow is positioned so I can use it to keep my spine aligned.  I am not pregnant like this pillow is probably designed for.  I have low back and hip pain and must sleep with some kind of pillow between my legs.  This one is perfect for me.  I have been sleeping much more soundly since using this pillow.
The only negatives I have is that it takes up practically the whole bed which is fine for me.  Also the pillow case is hard to get back on after laundering.
4406965
This is very comfortable and has helped with my lower back pain immensely. When you first sit on it it does feel a bit hard but softens quickly and is comfortable.
3903333
I can't say that I have a problem sleeping. Whenever I feel like it, I put on C-Span on the TV or an old Columbo episode and I'm in the world of dreams in 10 minutes or less (thank you C-Span, thank you Lt. Columbo). I do have a problem with my neck and my spine - they sometimes hurt when I wake up - and I do not always feel fully rested in the morning.

Well... to make one boring story shorter, I received this pillow pair last night and I immediately put it to good use. I woke up this morning well rested and pain-free, as far as my neck and my back are concerned? Coincidence? It's hard to tell but, I WILL revisit this review the moment it is apparent that it was not this pillow that made the difference.

I will summarize below my Sleep Studio experience. Just keep in mind that sleeping is, of course, on of the more intimate/personal aspects of our life and, therefore, my own experience may be the complete opposite of someone else's.

- It does NOT smell, as far as I can tell. I tend to be sensitive to fragrances and use all-natural soap and allergy-free laundry detergent which makes me believe that I would have detected any unusual odors.
- It is firm but it is not rock-hard. My wife bought me a new pillow a couple of months ago which I call 'the brick'. On a scale of 1 to 10, if 'the brick' was an 8, this pillow would be a 4.
- It is not very large but the size is adequate for one person - I am 6'2" and, even though the pillow 'appeared' a bit small before I used it, the size ceased to matter the moment I closed my eyes.

My rating is a 5-star because I haven't felt so rested in the morning in quite a while and yesterday was a VERY stressful day for me.
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2 nights later, my rating remains 'excellent'. I wake up better rested than I used to. One note - I can't use it to support my back while reading in bed. I need a couple of traditional pillows for that.
2658734
Was purchased for my wife.  She was having problems with her neck. Doctors wanted her to sleep on her back.  Regular pillow didn't work.  This pillow allows her to sleep in confort on back which has great reduced neck pain.
2915799
After a lot of back pain and physical therapy, this pillow is shaped just right. It is cool and my back feels so much better.
3216234
yeah, this pillow works as advertised.  I only purchased one to try it out and Im not disappointed.  I will purchase a second.  Buy 2 at the same time and save a few bucks.
715400
Pillows are one of those products for which it is impossible to write a "universal" review. Not only do people sleep in different positions and with varying amounts of night movements, but everyone has specific preferences and habits formed over the years.

The best I can do is make personal observations and you can judge for yourself whether each is an asset or a liability in your case:

--the pillow is heavy and compact (it is not a smooth operation to move it around during the night).
--in the soft vs firm department, it is very definitely firm.
--like all memory foam products, it tends to retain heat. This might be a good thing in Alaska, but not so good in Florida, where I live.
--it fits in a typical twin pillowcase.
--without a pillowcase, the quilted cover would be uncomfortable to use (although the material is soft)
--the curved design is, actually, quite comfortable regardless of position. I've tried it with the curve up and the curve down and both have their benefits.
--due to recent surgery, I am currently sleeping on my back and elevated. This pillow supports my back so I don't wake up with back pain and, since I sink into int, helps me to not slide down over the course of the night.
--I have found it to be very comfortable back support on chairs during the day (not sitting all the way back makes it easier for me to get up). Right now, I have it on the back of my computer chair and, although a bit large, it's really comfortable. There should be something like this, but smaller.
3753249
I have back and neck problems and have experimented with multiple pillows.  This one has really helped me rest and my neck and back feel a bit better.
2468331
I purchased for my wife that has a problem with her back while flying.  We just returned from a trip and she didn't complain a bit so I believe that the cushion works fine.
2432303
I use this pillow as extra support when sleeping on my side, because of an injury. Based on some of these reviews, I'm getting the distinct impression that people are using it for purposes that are drastically different from my own.

But, if you're looking to use this pillow for normal pillow purposes: the level of firmness was "just right" for what I needed-- it squishes down quite a bit, and contours well to my body. The down-alternative material doesn't breathe especially well, so the pillow gets pretty warm-- that one minor complaint aside, it's very comfortable and I've been happy with it.
2343641
I am very happy with this zippered, soft-textured pillow; especially when napping, and supporting my lower back while sitting in front of my computer.
4383093
It is perfect for those who has back pain. I always have pain in my lower back and this pillow help straighten my spine while sleeping. Back pain gone
2637239
The pillow is very firm it does help my back. I wish it came with a flat pillow with that foam.
2252756
This pillow has been so good for my lower back pain. It's just a small, simple thing that doesn't provide a lot of support, but if I keep it where it belongs, it keeps my spine aligned. Some people mentioned losing it when they roll over, but I'd suggest trying to hold onto it with your legs while you roll over. When I had my back surgery last year the nurses tried to teach me to roll over without twisting my back, and this pillow helps with that too. I like the free zippered cover, which is super-soft. I remember being pleasantly surprised by the colors of the covers. It's been a while, but I thought one was described as yellow, and instead they were both neutral, light beige or cream colored.
1504007
I have an issue with two deteriorating disks in my back, so I purchased two lumbar cushions for my office and my car.  I have to say that they make long hauls in the car, or long sitting at the desk for bearable.  It provides the support for just where I need it, and puts my back into a comfortable position.

The only drawback is that I believe they are starting to get "flat".  The same thing happens to this, as happens to a pillow.  However, it would not detract me from buying another one.  The price is right compared to many other products out there.
1529047
I bought this pillow to help my back so that when I got up in morning I would be able to walk. I have been using this pillow for a week now and I haven't had any pain. Ive tried using regular pillows to do the same thing but they don't work like this.