"Like many here, I tried the pillow at the store and loved it. At home it turn out to be the most uncomfortable pillow I have ever used in my life. It is a side pillow...I get that, but it is only beneficial if you sleep exclusively on your side, i.e. 100 percent of the times. If I am sleeping side ways then it's ok. But I tend to sleep in various positions through the night (belly and on back) and it is absolutely worthless. I wake up with neck pains, which I have never had before. In addition, these things are a mile long (26 inches to be exact). Why? If you want to cuddle up with your partner or sleep close you can't because this sack of cement is keeping you apart. You are supposed to sleep on the indentation made for you neck and if you do then you got about 7-8 inches to either side of your head. So, save yourself 129 dollars and get something else. "

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"The neck pillow has worked great for me for years, but I recently developed a shoulder issue and decided to try the side pillow. One night using this pillow and my pain has greatly reduced. Another great product from Tempur-Pedic. I just wish that this pillow was available in stores as well as online. "

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"I purchased a TEMPUR-Contour Signature bed and tried this pillow in the store. I absolutely loved it! I sleep on my side mostly, and this pillow was designed especially for side sleepers. I was excited to get it home and give it a try. I've used it for only a few nights intermittently. Every time I sleep on it, I end up with the worst neck pain and associated headaches that last throughout the day after. As far as I can tell, the pillow is not thick enough, so when my head sinks in a ways, my neck actually droops down rather than staying in alignment with the rest of my spine. My other half got the NeckPillow in Large, and it feels much better to me sleeping on my side. Oddly, the NeckPillow has various sizes to deal with difference in neck to shoulder distance. The SidePillow does not. That doesn't make any sense. Unfortunately, I cannot return the SidePillow. The next plan is to purchase a SymphonyPillow and see if that works out better. If not, then I'll probably get a second NeckPillow and stop throwing money away."

87 people found this review helpful do you? Yes - No

Recommended? Yes

"I am in my 3rd year of using this pillow. Before, I tried numerous pillows to give me comfort and support as a side-sleeper. I would always wake up with neck pain, soreness and frequent headaches. Since I have used this pillow, there has not been one instance of any pain or soreness. This I noticed the first night I used the pillow. I also noticed there was a significant drop in my number of headaches. I found that if I travelled and slept on another pillow, the problems would be there in the morning. It has been since then a top priority that when I pack, I also pack the pillow.I will be purchasing a travel pillow as it is almost impossible to pack a pillow in a suitcase. Notice I said almost! "

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Recommended? Yes

"This pillow is fabulous. If you're not used to a tempur-pedic pillow it may take a few nights to adjust. I had the neck pillow perviously and found this one superior because I don't think I had the right thickness on the neck pillow. This one cadles your head at a perfect angle. Even if you sleep on your back, it's fine for that too. "

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Recommended? Yes

"Was encouraged to go and find Tempur-Pedic pillow. I purchased a side pillow after testing several different ones at AZ store after I was in several whip lash accidents. My neck hurt really bad and not only that I also have Fibromyalgia Syndrome. It was difficult to find a pillow that would be very comfortable for my neck. I thought the price was way too high but I bought it anyway. I have had it for ten years now so it is like $10 per year for the pillow which is really cheap in the long run. Seems that it is time for me to buy another one and I am going to look for it; Tempur-Pedic side pillow. When I am on vacation or staying overnight at someone's house, they used different pillow and I always wake up with pain in the neck and also headache. So I was always glad to be back to my own bed because of my precious side pillow. :o)Thank goodness for that. . . just imagine how much I would be suffering all those years without the side pillow. Thanks a bunch for allowing me to be able to have good sleep! PTL! Bunny"

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Recommended? Yes

"I purchased this pillow with high hopes and was not let down. When I first received the pillow I hadn't received my Tempurpedic bed yet. I tried the pillow on my old soft pillow top and it was horrible. However, when I received my new bed a week later, it was awesome! I believe this pillow must be used with a Tempupedic bed, or a firm mattress of some sort. I absolutely love this pillow and I believe some of the bad reviews are caused from the mattress, not the pillow. Definitely the best pillow I've ever had. "

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"Tried this pillow in the store and couldn't wait to get it home. Was I ever let down. Pillow is too soft and did not offer enough support or comfort. I think I'm sleeping worse after using this pillow. It hurts to spend this much money on a pillow and only get disappointment in return."

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"I am very sad to say that I paid $100 for a pillow that I absolutely cannot use, and am unable to return or exchange. I have had 11 back surgeries and thought that having a good quality pillow would help alleviate some of the pain that I experience daily... boy, was I wrong! I got such a head and neck ache from this pillow that I was literally unable to sleep. I went back to my regular pillow for a few days and got myself back to being able to sleep, but thought I should try the side pillow out again... same problem PAIN! I wind up throwing the thing on the floor and sleeping just on the tempur-pedic mattress. Very disappointed that I now have a $100 pillow just sitting here collecting dust.:("

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Recommended? Yes

"Although I still believe that they could lower the price, I have purchased a second and third for my husband and father. Both have tried mine out and are now belivers as well. It did take some getting used to and I could see how it may not be right for everyone, however I KNOW it is the one for me! I used to toss and turn and wake up with back, nack and shoulder pain, all things of the past. The hardest part is remembering to pack it when I go on vacation!"

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Recommended? Yes

"Ah, the SidePillow. I spent lots of time and money trying to find the right pillow, and I've heard a LOT of people say the same thing. THIS is MY pillow. I can definitely see where it's not perfect for everyone, but the key for me was finding a place to try pillows out. I found Relax the Back online and saw they had a local store that carried pillows to try. The heavens opened and choirs sang Hallelujah. I was thrilled to hear of their "loaner program" that allowed customers to actually take pillows home to try them. This is revolutionary. I spent 2 hours in the store trying to decide which one to take home. I experimented with each pillow for at least 10-15 minutes, laying in different positions, with different heights, etc. After laying on the SidePillow for about 10 minutes, the Tempur-Pedic "cells" began opening, and its firmness changed to sheer comfort (for me). I still maintain that there is no ONE pillow that will work for EVERY person. To read reviews that say "Do NOT buy this pillow" and similar sentiments steer people away from something that might just work for them. My advice is to find a place where you can either lay down on pillows to try them out and/or find somewhere that is willing to try a "loaner program" where you use the floor model for several nights."

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Recommended? Yes

"A little getting used to is necessary, due to firmness, but a great help in spinal allignmemt"

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Recommended? Yes

"The Side Pillow is fantastic! I use a CPAP machine due to snoring & sleep apnea. My old conventional pillow was pushing my CPAP mask to the side, causing it to leak which negates the benefit of the sleep machine. So, I hoped the Side Pillow would help. It has far exceeded any expectations I had. I've only had it for 3 days/nights but I am sleeping so much better on it than any other pillow I've ever used. I know many people complain about the cost of the pillows but considering the improvement in my sleep it is worth EVERY penny. Thank you Tempur-Pedic!"

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"I would just like to thank the Lord, God Almighty for putting this idea into the head of who ever invented this pillow! I just went to Urgent Care for what we believe to be a bulging disc in my neck. I am in sooo sooo much pain meds can't touch it. My hubby got this for me and I was sick with the price. I wanted to beat him for how much he paid, but now I'd beat him if he took it back. I just slept on it last night and I felt best after WAKING. I don't think I turned over once. I was scared it would be too high or hard, but it does melt with your temp. I did get progressivly worse as the day wore on as I had no choice but to go to work. I am literally radiating pain from my head to tail. I will be laying on this pillow all weekend as it is the ONLY thing keeping me sane in this amount of pain. I am now a very firm believer in tempurpedic and am telling everyone about this God sent miracle. Thank you a million times over, your products are worth every penny."

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"I purchased the Tempur-Pedic mattress, and I love it. However, I purchased the side pillow, and I am very, very disappointed. Due to a back deformity, I am unable to sleep on my back. Also, I have neck and shoulder problems. The pillow not only has not been helpful, it has actually exacerbated my neck and shoulder problems. "

86 people found this review helpful do you? Yes - No

Recommended? Yes

"I started with the normal Neck Pillow design. I am very much a side sleeper. When I saw this version of the SidePillow, I knew I had to have it--the neck pillow changed my life for the better, why wouldn't this one do the same... It did. At first, I didn't buy into all the contour talk and yadda yadda. But this pillow really does make sleeping on your side amazing. The pillow is cut to contour your shoulder's and neck, making the side sleep a thing of wonder. Seriously. If you sleep on your side, you should have this pillow. Simply said. "

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"I have had the side pillow for a year now, and I absolutely love it. I upgraded from the neck pillow to this pillow, and it is fantastic! Perfect for sleeping on my side...a problem I have had all my life. If I decide to sleep on my back, I simply flip the pillow around 180 degrees, and it is a perfect back sleeping pillow. Excellent buy. I wish it was not quite so expensive, but it is worth the money, and compliments my temperpedic mattress perfectly."

84 people found this review helpful do you? Yes - No

Recommended? Yes

"This pillow has helped me so much with my neck problems. It was recommended by my doctor. I wish they weren't so expensive, but they are worth it. I helps alleviate the pain in my neck and upper shoulders. This pillow allows me to sleep on my back as well as on my sides. "

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"I am a big fan of your pillows, I have slept on the Neck Pillow since a car accident back in 2001. When it came time to replace my pillow again I decided to try the side pillow since I prefer sleeping on my side. This pillow is a huge disappointment, I have had it for about 2 weeks now and I wake up with a terrible headache and additional neck pain. I would however go back to the neck pillow if I didn't have to hock the farm to pay for it. They are too expensive not to be effective and since you have a no return policy it makes it very difficult for me to invest in another neck pillow."

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