Royal Therapy Memory Foam Pillow, Queen Neck Pain Relief, Contour Cervical Pillow, for Neck and Shoulder Pain, Side, Back and Stomach SleeperOEKO-TEX STANDARD 100

A bit of background here, as I think it's relevant. Analytical review after:I have a minor medical condition which means if I run short of sleep for a bit, I risk having multiple days of down time to recover. I have the same responsibilities as most, keeping a career on track, keeping relationships healthy, and keeping myself in a good mindset as I navigate the seas of life.I'm a middle aged 6' 0" male, with wider shoulders than average. (No, I'm not saying this because I think I'm anything special. I just have naturally wide shoulders.) I'm a side sleeper, and have always battled keeping my neck aligned to avoid snoring, or awakening due to needing to reposition. I've been through all the sleep studies. Apnea, if present at all, is quite minor. In recent years, as I've learn more, I've gravitated to firmer, thicker pillows. Those with conventional designs helped, but didn't fully correct the sleep issues.Recently, I ordered an inexpensive contoured pillow, to test this sort of configuration. I was shocked how much this improved my sleep. My wife noted I snore less often, and am more difficult to rouse from a deep sleep. Good signs. The cheap pillow was beginning to soften a bit too much, and also was not quite tall enough. I used it with a very thin pillow underneath.Armed with all this information, I began to research premium pillows, looking for more height, and customer feedback indicating good durability. I tend to watch my budget, but I recognize the importance of good sleep, so I wasn't averse to investing a few hundred dollars if I felt it would improve my rest. I found Temper-Pedic was once considered the gold standard, but it appeared something has changed in their production process, with users noting newer pillows didn't match up to their older versions.In digging around, I found this Royal Therapy pillow. Because the max height was considerably more than the pillow I was replacing, I was concerned it may be TOO tall, so the ability to remove layers if needed was a good feature for me. I needn't have worried. This pillow feels like it was made specifically for me, though obviously it was not.I no longer need an extra pillow beneath. I do not snore when using this pillow. I do not toss and turn. If I had to nit pick, the memory foam can be just a tad warm at times, but nothing which seems to impair my sleep. After a week to allow the pillow to break in, it provides the exact same experience as it did the day it arrived. It supports the void between my shoulder and head, keeping my neck and spine aligned, while my head is comfortable. Nothing but sleep, blissful sleep, to allow my body to recover as needed from the daily trials and tribulations we all experience.If I could give this six stars I would, and unless something changes with my physiology or the manufacturing of this pillow, I know where I'll be procuring the replacement, when this one wears out. Great stuff, and a very happy camper here.

Although the reviews looked mostly positive I was somewhat skeptical that this pillow would preform like the Tempur-Pedic pillows I've been using for over 20 years.I tried the pseudo Tempur-Pedic pillow that Costco sells, made by Tempur-Pedic and it wasn't a suitable replacement for the real thing.These are my initial impressions of this pillow.First off I like that the size of the pillow is the correct size of a queen pillow, unlike the Tempur-Pedic pillow which swims inside of the queen pillow case.Secondary, although the pillow had a mild smell to it, it was nowhere near as strong as a new Tempur-Pedic pillow which takes days to out gas.Thirdly, although the Royal pillow is brand new, it isn't as hard and as rigid as a new Tempur-Pedic pillow, which takes weeks to break-in, but is still firm enough to provide ample support, which was an issue with other memory foam pillows I had tried.I guess time will tell if the Royal pillow will hold up over time and not lose support to quickly. I'll be following up with future updates.Update: Been using this pillow for almost two weeks and it has compressed a little, which has reduced its effectiveness for relieving shoulder pain when sleeping on my side. I'm somewhat conserved how well it will hold up for long run.One good thing about the Tempur-Pedic pillows I've been using for years is, although they start out a little to stiff, they hold up and provide good support for a period of 3 years. Not sure this pillow will do the same.

I never write reviews good or bad…… but first night on this pillow slept like a rock!!!My neck does not hurt at all this morning.I hope as time goes on I love this pillow just as much.

So far, so good. However, for the price, I'm wondering why it didn't come with a pillow case.

I’ve spent a small fortune on pillows over the years and have never quite found the right one. I just spent my first night with this pillow and I absolutely love it. I woke up without neck and shoulder tension. I’m going to buy a second one. Definitely a good buy. It’s both supportive and soft and the perfect height. I’m buying another one.

This pillow is exactly what I thought it would be. It’s very soft but also firm for support. It’s also easy to adjust by removing the foam insert to get the perfect height. I love this product!

So before writing this review I wanted to give this pillow a couple tries. I bought one and 11 months later the support and memory foam just caved in when I put my head on it and ended up causing neck pain. So I figured give it one more shot as I slept really well on it for that time and maybe it was just defective, so I buy another and this one made it 5 months before it failed and caused neck pain again. Can’t justify the price on this pillow knowing it’s going to fail so quickly.

Love the feel and comfort. I have cervical spine trouble and need a pillow for travel. This rolls into the compression bag. Will fit in my carry-on and possibly my backpack. Perfect size without taking up too much room.