Pillow for lying prone

november · 11-02-2012, 02:51 AM

What do people use? I need something that I can use keeping my face straight down. When I have my head facing to either side my neck hurts as I bring it back to the center even after a short period of time. Muscle tightness etc.

I've looked on Amazon at a few prone pillows. One was rated as awkward and the simplier horseshoe shaped ones weren't tall enough and people's head sank to the mattress not giving them room to breath.

I just need something to use for an hr a day. Keeping my head to the sides is increasing my muscle pain in the neck/upperback/shoulders.

Le Type Français · 11-02-2012, 02:59 AM

I've tried the pillow with the hole you put your face in and it sucks! It often props you up too high, unlike a massage board, and feels very unnatural.

I just now lie on my stomach and deal with the turning of the head.

SCI-Nurse · 11-02-2012, 05:42 AM

I have used a block of non-latex foam and custom cut mine own for use with my clients. An electric knife makes this much easier.

I have also used these:
http://www.delasco.com/pcat/1/Surger...illo/dlmip045/

http://www.amazon.com/Pron-Pillo-Pro...849130&sr=1-16

You can also check out products used by massage therapists, such as these:
http://www.shop.com/Prone+Pillow+Fac...72466-p+.xhtml

http://www.amazon.com/Hermell-Produc...m_etk_hg_bb__3

http://www.amazon.com/Memory-Sherpa-...f=pd_sim_hpc_1

(KLD)

t8burst · 11-02-2012, 06:05 AM

When I want to lie prone I switch around and lay with my head just off the end of my bed (I don't have a foot board on my bed. You have to get it just right so that you chin is being supported by the mattress but it works for me.

vjls · 11-02-2012, 01:14 PM

prono pillo i have had it 10 yrs love it

november · 11-03-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t8burst

When I want to lie prone I switch around and lay with my head just off the end of my bed (I don't have a foot board on my bed. You have to get it just right so that you chin is being supported by the mattress but it works for me.

Good idea, but I also need my feet hanging off the edge of the bed too for stretching (I add ankle weights). My bed is against a wall so only one side and the foot would be free to hang off of.

november · 11-03-2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vjls

prono pillo i have had it 10 yrs love it

The blue one linked above? It works well on the bed?

Thanx everyone for ideas.

11-02-2012, 02:51 AM	#1
november Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,198	Pillow for lying prone What do people use? I need something that I can use keeping my face straight down. When I have my head facing to either side my neck hurts as I bring it back to the center even after a short period of time. Muscle tightness etc. I've looked on Amazon at a few prone pillows. One was rated as awkward and the simplier horseshoe shaped ones weren't tall enough and people's head sank to the mattress not giving them room to breath. I just need something to use for an hr a day. Keeping my head to the sides is increasing my muscle pain in the neck/upperback/shoulders. __________________ Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know that, so it goes on flying anyways--Mary Kay Ash

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11-02-2012, 02:59 AM	#2
Le Type Français Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25,860	I've tried the pillow with the hole you put your face in and it sucks! It often props you up too high, unlike a massage board, and feels very unnatural. I just now lie on my stomach and deal with the turning of the head.

11-02-2012, 05:42 AM	#3
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,356	I have used a block of non-latex foam and custom cut mine own for use with my clients. An electric knife makes this much easier. I have also used these: http://www.delasco.com/pcat/1/Surger...illo/dlmip045/ http://www.amazon.com/Pron-Pillo-Pro...849130&sr=1-16 You can also check out products used by massage therapists, such as these: http://www.shop.com/Prone+Pillow+Fac...72466-p+.xhtml http://www.amazon.com/Hermell-Produc...m_etk_hg_bb__3 http://www.amazon.com/Memory-Sherpa-...f=pd_sim_hpc_1 (KLD)

11-02-2012, 06:05 AM	#4
t8burst Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6,498	When I want to lie prone I switch around and lay with my head just off the end of my bed (I don't have a foot board on my bed. You have to get it just right so that you chin is being supported by the mattress but it works for me.

11-02-2012, 01:14 PM	#5
vjls Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: middle georgia Posts: 861	prono pillo i have had it 10 yrs love it