How to Use a Neck Pillow

When it comes to neck pillows, the options are almost limitless. Each one promises outstanding results and amazing relief. With all the hype, it's hard to find one you can trust to do what it says it's going to do. One of the best types is an inflatable pillow. It isn't complicated to use, and it provides comfort and improved posture.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Inflatable neck pillow
• Hand pump

1. Unzip your new inflatable pillow's case and wash the case and the cover. This will simply help to remove anything that remains on the pillow from the packaging or factory. It's always a good idea to wash new things before you use them.

2. Put the pillow's "balloon" back into the newly washed case.

3. Locate the valve on the balloon and twist the end of it counter-clockwise.

4. Place the hand pump's hose over the now-open valve and begin to hand pump the balloon full of air.

5. Fill to the point where the pillow balloon feels firm.

6. Remove the hand pump from the valve, and put the cap back on the valve by twisting it on clockwise.

7. Place your head on the pillow while lying down, and again remove the cap over the valve. The air will begin to release and give you an idea of the full range of possibilities of the pillow.

8. Let all the air out of the pillow while lying on it.

9. Refill the pillow, following steps 4 through 6.

10. Again lay on the pillow and begin releasing air until you have found a level of support you like. When you do, put the cap back on the valve and put the pillow back into the case.

Tips & Warnings

• Following the fill, empty, fill, empty fill method will give you the full feel for the different amounts of support in the pillow. Not adjusting the pillow this way could possibly end up with you having a little more support than you could be happier with.
• Don't use this pillow without adjusting it to your liking first. Sleeping on it with improper support could cause you even worse neck pain.

[sbarry77]

on 10/28/2009 Great tips, I could use one of these! 5*

[starlet67]

on 5/29/2009 I need one of these! Good tips!5*