Pillows
The Different Variations of Pillows
A pillow is an accessory made especially for bed. It is manufactured of clothes and is filled with different types of soft resting materials. Its purpose is to provide both comfort and support for the area of the body which is resting upon it. Typically, pillows are used for sleeping purposes.
Many people may feel discomfort or soreness in the body without the aid of a pillow, but sleeping without a pillow is completely normal and healthy. Other than support pillows also add a touch of color and glamour to the bedroom. They come in various prints, designs and colors to look attractive and add a sense of aesthesis to the room.
Each pillow is uniquely designed in view of the support type that it is meant to provide. There are also some pillows designed for special purposes like aromatherapy or heating pads. The other variations of Pillows are as follows:
Body Pillow: Body pillows are made for the comfort of the whole body. These are long pillows, the size of an adult human body. The top part is meant to give support to the neck and head, while the lower part is meant to give comfort to the knees and legs lower down. A body pillow is especially desired for the people who are comfortable sleeping on their sides and for pregnant ladies.
Donut Pillows: As the name implies, donut pillows are shaped like a donut. In the middle there is a space to alleviate pressure on the tailbone area. These are special purpose pillows and are meant for people who have suffered a tailbone injury or who suffer constant pain due to hemorrhoids or another colon ailment.
A Husband Pillow: It is also known as bedrest. It is a huge, high backed pillow which has two arms. This sole purpose of this pillow is to prop oneself upright for watching television or reading while in bed.
Lumbar Pillow: These pillows are meant to support the inward curve of the lower back. They are designed in such a way so as that when an individual is in sitting position then the space created at the region of lower back is filled up. These pillows are usually utilized while driving or when a person is sitting for a long time, such as in office.
Neck Pillow: A neck pillow is also known as the cervical pillow. It is made specially to provide comfort to the neck. The head has a deep resting area with an adjoining supportive area for the neck to keep it in alignment.
Spillow Pillow: This is a fairly new avatar of body pillow. It is naturally contoured to help people suffering from lower back pain (similar to a body pillow) but its shape is like a spooning position. These pillows are meant to use while sleeping.
Travel Pillows: These pillows are used while traveling, and are meant to give support to the head and neck while in a sitting position. These are designed in a U shape which fits around the neck and keeps the head safe from falling into an uncomfortable position during sleep.