I received my Medcline Shoulder system pillow yesterday. I was excited to try it out so after I washed the pillow cover I set it up. I let it fluff up first. I was trying to find a good position and a placement for my arm. I woke with a tad less pain in my shoulders but as with any change it wasn't a smooth sailing night. After watching your video I went and got one of my small and soft pillows and tried out the position with the extra pillow. I found my ideal comfortable position with that pillow. THANK YOU!!!
Very good review. I have this exact pillow and yes, you do have to play around with it because everyone’s body is unique. I too had to add a pillow for my head. For me in my opinion, it’s not the type of pillow you would use every night in place of your original pillow. When my shoulder is hurting, I will use this pillow combination for a few nights. Yes, it does get warm. I believe it’s the memory foam that is the culprit. The cover has a zipper so you can add a folded cotton sheet where your ribs meet the memory foam. The body contour pillow is heavy to maneuver around. I’m 5’2” and slightly overweight; if that helps.
Thank you for the review. I received my second MedCline pillow today, my old one is 4 years old. I love it. Yes, it can take a while to get everything set up the way that works best for your particular sleeping position. The "filling" in the body pillow can be moved to where you want more support or move it away from where you need less.
Thanks for your video. I also saw this as a facebook ad and I'm thinking about getting this pillow. Within the past week or so, I've started having sharp pain in my right shoulder after about 1-2 hours of sleep and the pain wakes me up every night. I would then take Tylenol which would subside the pain so I could go back to sleep. I feel no pain at all when I'm sitting upright or standing, although I feel a little tight. I sleep on my left side due to I use a cpap machine on this side of the bed. The pain was very bad the past few nights so I was able to find the ad again and I'm about to buy this pillow because I feel it may be my best choice. Everything you described and explained makes sense to me, so thanks again for the upload.
This review was so detailed and useful! I am a little concerned about height because some online reviews say that short people slide off, but I’m 5’4” like you so this gave me enough information to decide that it’s worth trying.
Thank you for the review. It seems like a lot of trouble for a pillow, despite the awesome idea behind it. I wonder why someone doesn't make beds with a well or hole for your arm to go through; it seems you could get shoulder relief and still have your spine in alignment on a mattress if they made one for this. There is a mattress called the "Cuddle Mattress" which allows your arm to go through gaps in the mattress.
Just to revisit this... I had mine for the trial period, and ultimately returned it. I'm sure it's great for reflux sufferers, but the angle to get that benefit AND shoulder relief while sleeping on my side was causing my low back to be at too great an angle from my lower spine. The only way I could describe how I think mine spine looked from the side, is with an analog clock with the hour hand on 3 PM, and the minute hand at 50-55. That caused me additional pain, enough to prompt me to return it.
Currently trying out the reflux system for my shoulder pain. I did the 30 day trial and had some low back discomfort. I then made a phone appnt with one of their Sleep Specialist who had great recommendations and was very knowledgeable. They sent me a small instead of the medium and I’m trying that now though the incline still seems too severe. I was super impressed with their customer service so if you are on the fence, just know follow through with the trial. Their website lists a potential $25 return fee but I believe that’s only if you end up not finding a solution and need to return for a full refund. The body pillow is absolute magic. I’ve tried the all and this one is by far the best though even at 5’3”, I’d have appreciated more length to stabilize the knee and leg as was mentioned in this video. I’ll try and remember to update here!
Very helpful review. I received mine today and found it difficult to decompress my shoulder/elbow but found that if I rotate somewhat back into the body pillow (into the body pillow resting on my back away from the shoulder) this decompresses it nicely. I have calcific tendonitis and frozen shoulder and any "wrong" movement in the night wakes me up, so I'm optimistic that this might be a solution, especially with the "extra pillow hack" that you recommend.
Ive been wanting to try because Im 6'5" and large frame so I have a stiff mattress. I generally sleep on my back but I like sleeping on my side sometimes. But because of the mattress I wake up with a very stiff shoulder. I've been wanting to try this out thank you for the review.
I am using the pillow, my first week. I am 5'9" tall and the body pillow is not long enough to support my hips/knees, so I use a different body pillow. I am still getting used to the pillow, it does take a while. Thank you for the review.
I just received my Medcline system for my acid reflux. Thanks for the suggestions and help understanding the need for your head and neck to be in a neutral position as well as not having any hip rotation. I have arthritis also so I’m hoping this will help the AR without contributing to arthritis pain. Thanks so much.
What a great video - I sure appreciated your honest review of this pillow! I have mild sleep apnea and have been told to try to sleep on my side but can't figure out a comfortable place for the arm closest to the bed so I was checking this out on those grounds. It looks a little awkward, like it's not all it's cracked up to be! I love your honesty and you seem like a real professional therapist. Thanks for taking the time to review!
I've posted a few more sleep videos here on my other channel in case you're interested! th-cam.com/channels/0eq7-8PGBQ5ej3dGR7DzcA.html?view_as=subscriber Thanks for watching!
Love the quilt!!!! I am a side sleeper and when I am trying to fall asleep I put my left hand on the pillow and under my head. I think that I could really benefit from the MedCline pillow.
I have another video over on my other channel...West Physiotherapy...where I show some side sleeping options with regular pillows too! Might be helpful for you!
I got one of these the first week of January 2021. The first time I used it I had my first pain free night of sleep in a couple years. That is no exaggeration. This MedCline system is a win win situation for me and I can't see sleeping without it. I can now sleep the entire night without being awakened with shoulder pain. I do alternate from left to right and back again during the night, but that is no bid deal. It is well worth the price. The only thing I would add would be to have a covering for the wedge and for the pillow. We use pillow cases for our pillows why not one for this system?
Due to a disc problem in my back Medcline suggested I speak to my doctor before I purchase the pillow system. Using the measurements, where my disc is located & the fact that I can return it to Medcline my doctor felt I should give it a try. I also suffer from right shoulder problems & have to wear a Bipap if I sleep on my back. I've got a memory foam bed so I'm very aware of the process of breaking it in. The 1st night I didn't use the pillow because I wanted to see if I could tolerate the wedge & bean. Did ok but decided I needed the pillow too. This is morning five after using the system all night every night & here's where I'm at. Doesn't bother my disc because my height & length of the wedge still keep my spine perfectly straight (had my granddaughter check while I was laying on it). My shoulder has not hurt since. Bonus, my hips which cause me to turn throughout the night do not hurt. My knees which are also a problem do not hurt. I'm not requiring as much sleep. I wake up rejuvenated & well rested at 63yo. I'm not having to use my Bipap (only because my sleep apnea is obstructive. Do not stop using your Bipap/Cpap without your Dr's permission). I'm absolutely appreciative of this sleep system. I only see it getting better as it breaks in. The only one who disliked it is my Service Dog because he's used to sleeping next to me. He's a little guy so I figured out how to tuck him in there with me & now everyone is happy. Plus, got it on sale. I haven't felt this physically good in years.
I just got mine. I am taller (6'3") so the body pillow does fall a bit short for leg support. I did not een think about the neck position, but I like your suggestion and think that should help. I am trying to rehabilitate a frozen should that isn't responding well to my exercises. If you have a shoulder that hurts, getting into the proper place is going to require using that shoulder as scoot yourself along the incline. The pillow is large and a bit awkward, so if you sleep with someone else, you may be disrupting them anytime you have to adjust (adjusting can be a bit of a chore between the body pillow and the incline). My wife works nights, so I have opted to use only the body pillow on nights when we're together to minimize the space I am taking and facilitate transitions and I use the whole system when I have the bed to myself.
Received mine today, and was a little overwhelmed! This is HUGH! And if you are like me and make your bed everyday, this can be an issue too, as I don't really have the room to store it anywhere. It is also a bit warm to lay on so I will have to see if I can overcome my OCD and my comfort level at night. I will try it out. This video does bring up a few issues that you may struggle with
Thanks so much for your detailed presentation! I ordered and now have the medcline pillow because I have severe right shoulder pain. I know I will have to try many things to reduce the horrible pain I experience after attempting a full night sleep in a bed. Cortisone did nothing and the sharp pain persists especially when changing positions and in the morning. I am hoping I can avoid surgery.
Hi! thanks for following up! My MRI results as explained by Doctor - No rotator cuff tearing but with tendinosis, Arthritis and 2 pieces of ossified intra-artcular bodies in the subcoracoid bursa causing irritation with a host of many other 'not good' age and past injury anomalies. Surgery is currently not a real necessity and I can give it a chance to heal with some light therapy. The pillow is not effective for me at this point. It elevates my head and upper torso and is not comfortable for me as a side sleeper. I think it might be good for preventing damage to the shoulder in general. My cat likes it though :) A good nights sleep is still the challenge now. I will try the pillow again when my condition improves and let you know how it goes.
@@bkaley8974 That's a bummer that it wasn't helpful. Hopefully you'll get some relief and find a comfortable position. I have a few other sleep positioning videos on this channel that might be helpful! Keep me posted!
Nice review. I'm a side sleeper with a lot of neck and shoulder issues. I'm still thinking of trying this but I'll look for some alternative solutions as well.
I am a side sleeper and having so much pain with my shoulders and neck for months now. I cannot sleep well at night. I saw the MedClineLP Shoulder Relief system and I am interested to give it a try. Thank you very much for the tips.
It's nice that they offer the possibility of a return. If you haven't seen your doctor or a PT near you about your neck and shoulder, you might also start there. Just a thought, you may have already been through that!
My review: 60 year old male, 23 BMI. The body pillow was useless for me. The wedge with the cut out has some merit and I am keeping it. However I had to shim up the wedge with a 30 inch long 1""x6" a few inches below the opening, as the height as shipped was not high enough for my shoulders. Many additional pillows were needed to dial in the height for my head to rest on.
Great review. I just ordered this and am looking forward to trying this. I've had issues sleeping for most of my life. I've never even able find a bed or pillow that is comfortable enough for me.
Wow! That seems like an awful lot of work to get comfortable! Thankfully, I don't have arm/shoulder pain but was interested in knowing about this pillow as I've seen it too on Amazon. Thanks for demonstrating!
I purchased it as well :) cant wait to sleep on my left side again. My left should is constantly injured cause I roll on it in the night because I also have acid reflux
Thank you! Gosh i wish i searched for this months ago. I did noticed that my head wasn't aligned and i am pretty tall but i ignored it from lack of education. Now, a year later, i can't sleep without one nostril closing up and i can't sleep deeply at all. Im just so tired of being tired and this should really help
@@shannon4078 I am not sure what all you related to but I'll overshare. I have made so many changes since this video. My bad neck alignment corrected once I changed how I used the long body pillow. I just use it between my legs. The nostril clogging persisted but seems to be from allergies because anti-inflammatories were decreasing it slowly. I was sleeping with no pain but still couldn't sleep long. The bedtime routine I made that really worked for great sleep, once my alignment discomfort was gone, involved minding my room/body temperature, eating pistachios for melatonin and getting off of electronics 1 - 2 hours before bed. Hope this helps.
Thanks for being so detailed. I'm in an immense amount of pain from both my shoulders. Came across this and wondered if it was a worth a try but that seems like an absolute ordeal to get comfortable, I'm 6ft tall I tend to sleep hot so i don't think this is a worth while investment even if it might help.
medcline is not available in Europe. What alternative product do you recommend for obese side sleepers with GERD / Sleep apnea who suffer from shoulder and neck pain?
Good review. I just ordered one because I'm tired of having shoulder pain after sleeping. Anyone use this in addition to a cpap? Also, I sized up because I'm a big girl.
Great question, it might if you have obstructive sleep apnea, because you're more upright. I would reach out to them and see if they have any studies about the use of the pillow with sleep apnea. Let me know what you find out!! Thanks for watching!!
@@shannon4078 hey! I just saw this. I never contacted them or I couldn't get a response. I can't remember it was so long ago. I think I decided to not get it because they didn't have a good return policy. Oh I know. All the reviews said it was a scam and they couldn't get any customer service to help.
I have been using the MedCline pillow for a couple of years now for reflux and some neck problems. Over this time I have developed a mean left arm epicondylitis or cubital tunnel syndrome. I have tried arm out the side hole and this happens when my arm hangs off the the side of the queen-size bed (got to leave my wife some room on her side). This doesn't happen in a hotel on a substitute stack of pillows, but the other problems return. The pain is even worse when I bend my elbow up in the head pillow hole. Anybody else experience this or have some ideas. I really need this pillow for the other problems, because it works. Thanks for the review!
That's tough, Mike. I'm sorry you're having the elbow issue. Honestly, I think you might benefit from finding a PT in your area. The might be able to help you take some pressure off the nerve and strategize some positioning solutions. Good luck!
There's no smells. I was checking here about this stuff, because the pillow is the only listed on FSAstore.com. It's coincided with a contact dermatitis for me. Very patchy, nothing immediate but after a day+ or 2, and nothing noted on my children that hopped in the bed after each waking from their sleep. I'm thinking I grabbed something into/from laundry, and so I'm washing the new pillow per its tag, in case I in fact introduced traces of an irritant like urushiol to it that evening with standard cleanups. I can say how it washes in an hour or so. It's very densely packed (and lined) chopped foam, inserted into the thicker winding shape. I was not planning to test the make of it so early, but I was very happy to notice no noxious chemical odors from it.
Did you find that any of the components had a strong smell upon opening the package? I've purchased foam pillows in the past that I had to toss because the vapors coming off the material were giving me headaches and congestion (even after several weeks of use)
This was suggested to me by a sleep center. I have apnea, wear a CPAP mask and have trouble staying asleep. I've had it for months now and cannot find a way to use it with the mask, it's incredibly hot even in the winter and doesn't help at all. $300 mistake, beware.
I was interested in this but it's expensive...but that's ok provided it's a good product and the company is customer service oriented. Unfortunately, I did not want the white cases. SO, initially I thought, no problem as they sell the grey and blue covers and when I looked at the site, they sell ALL COLORS for the same amount of money (white, grey and blue). SO, I reached out and asked if I could get the whole system ($250 & $310) but with the darker colors. NOPE! They said they would not accommodate me. I asked why not, if the colored covers are the same price? No good reason - they just don't. I then asked if I bought the cheaper version (1 system with 1 set of covers @ $250, could they sell me the colored covers for the $60 difference ($310-$250 = $60)? Again, the answer was NO - the price is $80 ($35 + $45). In the end, I had to pass because they were not helpful. These are NOT inexpensive and if they sell all covers for the same price, why would I have to pay extra for the colored ones? Just swap them out...simple and get another happy customer. And yes, there is a 20% coupon that they seem to offer perpetually but the issue is the same - the discount applies to either the system or the individual pieces, so that does not really help with the issue.
I don't know of another one. I have a video for side sleepers using regular pillows to set over on my other channel at West Physiotherapy. Maybe that would be helpful!
Thank you! Ive been using the medcline for 4 years due to my acid reflux. I also bend my elbow the way you do because when I lay it flat sticking out of the pillow, my arm gets numb. Do you know why that is? I also find that I move during the night and end up off my pillow. Any suggestions on how to stay stationary?
Those are tricky problems Gina! The more comfortable you can get, the less likely you might be to move. Numbness in the arm is usually related to tension on the nerves or blood vessels some where between the neck and the arm. I hope that helps a little!
I'm a side sleeper and a mover (constantly), I don't think i would like it b/c I do get hot fast. What pillow would you recommend, if any? I already have a body pillow and its not helping. I'm tired of being tired.
I'm sorry to hear that. Here's another video I did about sleeping positions for neck and shoulder using regular pillows. th-cam.com/video/Fn0hTqB7moM/w-d-xo.html I hope it's helpful!
I'm sorry you struggling! I would suggest finding a PT in your area if you haven't already. Also, here is a link about sleeping positions with regular pillows in case that's helpful: th-cam.com/video/Fn0hTqB7moM/w-d-xo.html Thanks!
Was this review done of the large size or the small size? I ordered from amazon which that stated "one size" but it looks like its the large and I'm a little unsure about it as I am 5'5.
Id luv one of these as ive chronic hip pain & shocking gerd. The prob is,i do occ get a frozen shoulder so is it not wrth risking??? Mind u im in UK & they dont ship to uk anyway!😔Exc vid btw Xxx
Great question! It depends most on how the pillow fits you. If your back is supported on the incline then less strain will be at the lower lumbar spine and more at the hip. If your back is not on the pillow (probably because you're taller) then you may have a little side bending and therefore strain. I found it uncomfortable on my ribs only for the first night. They do say that the foam takes some breaking in. I'm not sure, but there may be different sizes depending on your height. I hope that's helpful!
Ironically my bad discs are the same area. I'm 5'8" tall, 270lbs & it's not bothered those areas at all. I left a detailed review above. It does take a little getting used to but well worth it. Hope this helps.
I only bought the body pillow. Should this work with just your regular memory foam pillow? I couldn't afford the wedge. I didn't have allot of money on my card for the fsa store.
Hi Taylor (or anyone with experience based advice) - you seem to know quite a bit about the subject. Thanks for the review, i am considering ordering this. I have bad shoulder's - in particular my right. I also have mild sleep apnea and i do crossfit quite a bit 8 years and i am competing at the games a 2nd time in 2021. For what its worth, my shoulder pain was dramatically worse before starting crossfit and has mostly been fixed by strengthening the muscles. I have chosen to avoid surgery or any medical treatment so far. High volume training aggravates my shoulder, but really i think what does the most damage is at night I tend to come out of side sleep position and end up with my hands behind my head (almost fingers interlaced style) and laying on my back. I have to carefully bring my right arm back down to my side to avoid pain. This pain seems to be caused by getting in this position with the shoulder a little "out of its normal track" Any ideas on how to stop myself from continually reverting to this position. Side sleeping hurts a bit but not too bad.. The medcline shoulder system seems worth a try, but it sure seems like quite a lot to go through to find a place for your shoulder at night.
hows your journey my dude? I injured my shoulder at the gym been in pain for 3 months I'm looking at getting this pillow to help went to a Cyropracter a clinic and gotten massages my shoulder is still in pain curious if you found anything to help the pain
Why not just add the extra pillow and use it as a wedge to sleep on your back? I get mine today and I'm going to back sleep with it because all that ridiculous hassle for side sleeping is just going to piss me off
I’m very confused If I buy it or no I get shoulder pain if I sleep side way I have surgery long time ago for dislocation but I can’t never sleep on my side anymore because I will have a lot of pain I don’t know what to do because my favorite position to sleep better is side way
I bought mine for the shoulder pain. My right shoulder would hurt during sleep and then hurt all day. Pain pills weren't helping and not a great long term solution. My shoulder has not hurt once since. Not a twinge. I had to save up for it but bought with confidence knowing I could return it if it didn't work. I can't praise it enough.
Renee Hughes Thank you for reply not a lot of people reply back I really need something to spleen better with out scare of having pain in the morning thanks God bless
Thanks for this review! I just unboxed mine, and I'm wondering, is the long part of the body pillow supposed to be "broken" or is it supposed to be a single stiff pillow? Like, the "u-shape" is one piece of foam, but then on the long end, there's like... maybe a separate pillow in there, creating a joint... is that normal? Or is it a defect (broken piece of foam)?
I'm not sure if there are different pieces of foam. There is the curve or hook for your neck, and then yes, there is another angle along the longer piece. I think this is meant to be there to tuck between your legs. Curious to hear how it works for you. Did you get it for shoulder pain? Thanks for your comment!
@@taylormcnair4944 Yup I got it for shoulder comfort. I'm a side sleeper, so I have to do weird things with my arms to be comfortable, and often have numbness. I also have loose shoulder joints that injure easily. Been looking for a way to sleep more comfortably, in a position that isn't putting strain on things. After one night, this seems to be workable for shoulders (though sticking the arm through the hole still pinches a bit around my armpit... I can figure that out). ... but at 6'5, it limits my usual approaches to lower body comfort. I may be a side sleeper, but I'm usually "partially rolled" towards my stomach, resting on the top leg's knee ("sideways captain morgan", or... "the tripod"...) because if my legs are stacked, I eventually start having knee/hip pain from the position. I can't get into the tripod position when my upped body is on an incline, because then it puts too much of a bend into my lumbar, and is really uncomfortable for my back. I'm hoping I can just reinforce the body pillow's leg portion (like you said, it's a bit flimsy for taller folks). Maybe I need a pillow pillar next to it, so I can extend my top knee and have it rest on top, without having to partly roll over... if that makes sense. :) Thanks for your reply!
@@tamaszsebe3730 This is a good point about the position you like for your lower body. I'm wondering if you could tuck the foam straight back through your legs, closer to your hip/groin, then use a king size pillow to support the rest of your top leg with it stacked on the bottom? I'll try to make a video of this soon. Thanks!
@@tamaszsebe3730 Have you found the pillow more convenient? FSAstore sells just the long twist body form without the wedge for their system, so I'm trying options outside pt sessions I'd look to persist at points. I've come across the 4 pillow standard for side sleepers, and confronted the oddly suprising (as in: how can we be surprised when we think about it) pelvic rotation after years of whatever-sleeping among other routine activities only brought to consideration with persisting pain onsets. 4 pillows is an intense layout. This is a big pillow but maybe trimmer arrangement. The only spot missing is the ankles it seems, but I was happy to find an option to stay in place for relieving the hip area, and this seems to overcome the obstacle of a misplaced hip wedge very well. Rather than looping my arm, since I've habituated lengthening my arms to my knees in sleep to alleviate cuboid inner elbow region, I found the height of the pillow immensely keen for allowing space between the neck and a shoulder that can rest well within it. Movement didn't destabilize the availability of the pillow supports. I wasn't looking at keeping my ankles in place but will pay attention to that now too. Without the wedge slope tho, the side sleep seemed a little less complicated...
@@bloomscode3825 Naw, I ended up returning it. It's comfy enough at first, but I found it didn't fully address the issues. Also, I like to rotate from one side to the other a couple times a night, and it's logistically really annoying to do with the medcline. Finally, I was too far away from my gf haha. Ultimately, when we switched mattresses (got the nicest purple), most of the issues mostly went away.
I see this is 2 years old. That pillow is too large for you, your hips are supposed to lay on the bed below the pillow. Call MedCline and they should replace it for you.
Also why not just buy a wedge pillow with a low incline for like 30 bucks oh wait i did oh and it works the exact same. That side pillow is just so terrible for your posture and neck.
They have an F rating from the Better Business Bureau! I bought one for my son who suffers from nighttime acid reflux. He didn’t like it - I bought it directly from MedCline, They have listed as a medical device so they get out of having to offer returns and refunds. What a joke! how do you know if something is going to work for you if you don’t take it out of the packaging and that is what renders it nonreturnable!
Pretty comical watching you change positions. We have two of these pillows. We use them on massaging tables with the patients head in the hole. Works great.
Gosh, please don’t click your tongue - a bit frank / harsh, sorry - otherwise a really, really well done review. Thank you for taking the time to do it! I’m looking for a pillow for my partner for shoulder pain and this sends to be a good solution.
You're welcome! Here are a few more sleep videos I posted on my other channel! Thanks for watching! th-cam.com/channels/0eq7-8PGBQ5ej3dGR7DzcA.html?view_as=subscriber
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I received my Medcline Shoulder system pillow yesterday. I was excited to try it out so after I washed the pillow cover I set it up. I let it fluff up first. I was trying to find a good position and a placement for my arm. I woke with a tad less pain in my shoulders but as with any change it wasn't a smooth sailing night. After watching your video I went and got one of my small and soft pillows and tried out the position with the extra pillow. I found my ideal comfortable position with that pillow. THANK YOU!!!
I'm so glad that helped! Thanks!
Very good review. I have this exact pillow and yes, you do have to play around with it because everyone’s body is unique. I too had to add a pillow for my head. For me in my opinion, it’s not the type of pillow you would use every night in place of your original pillow. When my shoulder is hurting, I will use this pillow combination for a few nights. Yes, it does get warm. I believe it’s the memory foam that is the culprit. The cover has a zipper so you can add a folded cotton sheet where your ribs meet the memory foam. The body contour pillow is heavy to maneuver around. I’m 5’2” and slightly overweight; if that helps.
Great tips, thanks!
Thank you for the review. I received my second MedCline pillow today, my old one is 4 years old. I love it. Yes, it can take a while to get everything set up the way that works best for your particular sleeping position. The "filling" in the body pillow can be moved to where you want more support or move it away from where you need less.
I appreciate the tip on moving the filling. Thank you.
Thanks for your video. I also saw this as a facebook ad and I'm thinking about getting this pillow. Within the past week or so, I've started having sharp pain in my right shoulder after about 1-2 hours of sleep and the pain wakes me up every night. I would then take Tylenol which would subside the pain so I could go back to sleep. I feel no pain at all when I'm sitting upright or standing, although I feel a little tight. I sleep on my left side due to I use a cpap machine on this side of the bed. The pain was very bad the past few nights so I was able to find the ad again and I'm about to buy this pillow because I feel it may be my best choice. Everything you described and explained makes sense to me, so thanks again for the upload.
This review was so detailed and useful! I am a little concerned about height because some online reviews say that short people slide off, but I’m 5’4” like you so this gave me enough information to decide that it’s worth trying.
Thank you for this comment! So, how did it go?
Excellent review and suggestions. With GERD and sleep apnea, I need all the help I can get. Taylor was very helpful with her suggestions--smart lady.
Thanks Jon!
Thank you for the review. It seems like a lot of trouble for a pillow, despite the awesome idea behind it. I wonder why someone doesn't make beds with a well or hole for your arm to go through; it seems you could get shoulder relief and still have your spine in alignment on a mattress if they made one for this. There is a mattress called the "Cuddle Mattress" which allows your arm to go through gaps in the mattress.
Great question! I've got to look into the Cuddle Mattress!
Exactly. I was thinking of cutting a "trench" in out mattress after reading lots of reviews with a lot being negative.
Just to revisit this... I had mine for the trial period, and ultimately returned it. I'm sure it's great for reflux sufferers, but the angle to get that benefit AND shoulder relief while sleeping on my side was causing my low back to be at too great an angle from my lower spine. The only way I could describe how I think mine spine looked from the side, is with an analog clock with the hour hand on 3 PM, and the minute hand at 50-55. That caused me additional pain, enough to prompt me to return it.
@@superbri007 Do you think the 15% incline (for reflux) instead of the 10% for shoulder may have mitigated the need for that supplemental pillow?
Currently trying out the reflux system for my shoulder pain. I did the 30 day trial and had some low back discomfort. I then made a phone appnt with one of their Sleep Specialist who had great recommendations and was very knowledgeable. They sent me a small instead of the medium and I’m trying that now though the incline still seems too severe.
I was super impressed with their customer service so if you are on the fence, just know follow through with the trial. Their website lists a potential $25 return fee but I believe that’s only if you end up not finding a solution and need to return for a full refund.
The body pillow is absolute magic. I’ve tried the all and this one is by far the best though even at 5’3”, I’d have appreciated more length to stabilize the knee and leg as was mentioned in this video.
I’ll try and remember to update here!
Very helpful review. I received mine today and found it difficult to decompress my shoulder/elbow but found that if I rotate somewhat back into the body pillow (into the body pillow resting on my back away from the shoulder) this decompresses it nicely. I have calcific tendonitis and frozen shoulder and any "wrong" movement in the night wakes me up, so I'm optimistic that this might be a solution, especially with the "extra pillow hack" that you recommend.
Oh man! That is tough! I really hope the pillow gives you some relief to sleep! Let me know how it goes. I’d love to hear.
Hi Erik! That's tough! Hopefully your shoulder will gradually improve and the pillow will help you get some rest in the mean time!
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Now that it's been 2 years how did you like the pillow? Do you still use it?
This was very helpful, particularly the extra info on alignment and also about the heat retention. Thank you!!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Ive been wanting to try because Im 6'5" and large frame so I have a stiff mattress. I generally sleep on my back but I like sleeping on my side sometimes. But because of the mattress I wake up with a very stiff shoulder. I've been wanting to try this out thank you for the review.
Thank you for the excellent non bias review.
I am using the pillow, my first week. I am 5'9" tall and the body pillow is not long enough to support my hips/knees, so I use a different body pillow. I am still getting used to the pillow, it does take a while. Thank you for the review.
Thanks for your comment! How has it been going with the pillow?
At 8:38 you look amazingly comfortable. Thanks for a really informative review.
Ha! You're welcome!
I just received my Medcline system for my acid reflux. Thanks for the suggestions and help understanding the need for your head and neck to be in a neutral position as well as not having any hip rotation. I have arthritis also so I’m hoping this will help the AR without contributing to arthritis pain. Thanks so much.
@Cassandra Alls Did it work out for you? I have acid reflux also and was thinking about getting this pillow.
Thanks Cassandra! I hope it's going well!
What a great video - I sure appreciated your honest review of this pillow! I have mild sleep apnea and have been told to try to sleep on my side but can't figure out a comfortable place for the arm closest to the bed so I was checking this out on those grounds. It looks a little awkward, like it's not all it's cracked up to be! I love your honesty and you seem like a real professional therapist. Thanks for taking the time to review!
perhaps it does look awkward but looks can be deceiving :) mine is everything i hoped it would be and i couldn't be happier
Thank you for taking the time to give an in-depth review!
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
I've posted a few more sleep videos here on my other channel in case you're interested! th-cam.com/channels/0eq7-8PGBQ5ej3dGR7DzcA.html?view_as=subscriber Thanks for watching!
Randomly came upon your review, and we're in the same town! Received my pillow yesterday, it was fine but I definitely need to experiment
Hi! We sure are! Did you get yours for shoulder issues or GERD? I'll be interested to hear how it goes!
Love the quilt!!!! I am a side sleeper and when I am trying to fall asleep I put my left hand on the pillow and under my head. I think that I could really benefit from the MedCline pillow.
I have another video over on my other channel...West Physiotherapy...where I show some side sleeping options with regular pillows too! Might be helpful for you!
@@taylormcnair4944 Thank you very much.
I got one of these the first week of January 2021. The first time I used it I had my first pain free night of sleep in a couple years. That is no exaggeration. This MedCline system is a win win situation for me and I can't see sleeping without it. I can now sleep the entire night without being awakened with shoulder pain. I do alternate from left to right and back again during the night, but that is no bid deal. It is well worth the price. The only thing I would add would be to have a covering for the wedge and for the pillow. We use pillow cases for our pillows why not one for this system?
That's great that it's working so well for you Paul! I do think the cover comes off to wash...did you find that?
Due to a disc problem in my back Medcline suggested I speak to my doctor before I purchase the pillow system. Using the measurements, where my disc is located & the fact that I can return it to Medcline my doctor felt I should give it a try. I also suffer from right shoulder problems & have to wear a Bipap if I sleep on my back. I've got a memory foam bed so I'm very aware of the process of breaking it in. The 1st night I didn't use the pillow because I wanted to see if I could tolerate the wedge & bean. Did ok but decided I needed the pillow too. This is morning five after using the system all night every night & here's where I'm at. Doesn't bother my disc because my height & length of the wedge still keep my spine perfectly straight (had my granddaughter check while I was laying on it). My shoulder has not hurt since. Bonus, my hips which cause me to turn throughout the night do not hurt. My knees which are also a problem do not hurt. I'm not requiring as much sleep. I wake up rejuvenated & well rested at 63yo. I'm not having to use my Bipap (only because my sleep apnea is obstructive. Do not stop using your Bipap/Cpap without your Dr's permission). I'm absolutely appreciative of this sleep system. I only see it getting better as it breaks in. The only one who disliked it is my Service Dog because he's used to sleeping next to me. He's a little guy so I figured out how to tuck him in there with me & now everyone is happy. Plus, got it on sale. I haven't felt this physically good in years.
Wow! This is great! Thanks for sharing-so awesome that you're getting restorative sleep!
thanks for the review. I want to use this to take some pressure off my shoulder because I find that actually feels better on my severe neck injury
Thank you soo much..this was really Informative and has gave me a lot to think on
Your welcome!
I just got mine. I am taller (6'3") so the body pillow does fall a bit short for leg support. I did not een think about the neck position, but I like your suggestion and think that should help. I am trying to rehabilitate a frozen should that isn't responding well to my exercises. If you have a shoulder that hurts, getting into the proper place is going to require using that shoulder as scoot yourself along the incline. The pillow is large and a bit awkward, so if you sleep with someone else, you may be disrupting them anytime you have to adjust (adjusting can be a bit of a chore between the body pillow and the incline). My wife works nights, so I have opted to use only the body pillow on nights when we're together to minimize the space I am taking and facilitate transitions and I use the whole system when I have the bed to myself.
Received mine today, and was a little overwhelmed! This is HUGH! And if you are like me and make your bed everyday, this can be an issue too, as I don't really have the room to store it anywhere. It is also a bit warm to lay on so I will have to see if I can overcome my OCD and my comfort level at night. I will try it out. This video does bring up a few issues that you may struggle with
Thanks so much for your detailed presentation! I ordered and now have the medcline pillow because I have severe right shoulder pain. I know I will have to try many things to reduce the horrible pain I experience after attempting a full night sleep in a bed. Cortisone did nothing and the sharp pain persists especially when changing positions and in the morning. I am hoping I can avoid surgery.
Did you receive it already? What do
You think about it?
Hi B. Kaley! I'm sorry you're struggling with you shoulder. How did the pillow work for you?
Hi! thanks for following up! My MRI results as explained by Doctor - No rotator cuff tearing but with tendinosis, Arthritis and 2 pieces of ossified intra-artcular bodies in the subcoracoid bursa causing irritation with a host of many other 'not good' age and past injury anomalies. Surgery is currently not a real necessity and I can give it a chance to heal with some light therapy. The pillow is not effective for me at this point. It elevates my head and upper torso and is not comfortable for me as a side sleeper. I think it might be good for preventing damage to the shoulder in general. My cat likes it though :) A good nights sleep is still the challenge now. I will try the pillow again when my condition improves and let you know how it goes.
@@bkaley8974 That's a bummer that it wasn't helpful. Hopefully you'll get some relief and find a comfortable position. I have a few other sleep positioning videos on this channel that might be helpful! Keep me posted!
Nice review. I'm a side sleeper with a lot of neck and shoulder issues. I'm still thinking of trying this but I'll look for some alternative solutions as well.
I am a side sleeper and having so much pain with my shoulders and neck for months now. I cannot sleep well at night. I saw the MedClineLP Shoulder Relief system and I am interested to give it a try.
Thank you very much for the tips.
It's nice that they offer the possibility of a return. If you haven't seen your doctor or a PT near you about your neck and shoulder, you might also start there. Just a thought, you may have already been through that!
My review: 60 year old male, 23 BMI. The body pillow was useless for me. The wedge with the cut out has some merit and I am keeping it. However I had to shim up the wedge with a 30 inch long 1""x6" a few inches below the opening, as the height as shipped was not high enough for my shoulders. Many additional pillows were needed to dial in the height for my head to rest on.
Great review. I just ordered this and am looking forward to trying this. I've had issues sleeping for most of my life. I've never even able find a bed or pillow that is comfortable enough for me.
Wow! That seems like an awful lot of work to get comfortable! Thankfully, I don't have arm/shoulder pain but was interested in knowing about this pillow as I've seen it too on Amazon. Thanks for demonstrating!
It sure is! Wish I had stumbled accross this video before buying one..🤦♂️
Great review, mine arrives tomorrow (Acid Reflux version). This video I found very helpful thanks!
Do you like it?
Excellent review! Thank you for this!
Thank you!!! Much appreciated
I purchased it as well :) cant wait to sleep on my left side again. My left should is constantly injured cause I roll on it in the night because I also have acid reflux
Thank you. I just bought it. I will try it for and let you know from my sleep 😴 experience. Ale
Mine arrived yesterday I'll give it a try tonight!🐊🇺🇸🦅👍
how is it?
You are a good looking woman, Taylor. Thanks for the advice on this stuff
Thank you! Gosh i wish i searched for this months ago. I did noticed that my head wasn't aligned and i am pretty tall but i ignored it from lack of education. Now, a year later, i can't sleep without one nostril closing up and i can't sleep deeply at all. Im just so tired of being tired and this should really help
I'm in the same boat. Did you try it? any results you can share? thanks,
@@shannon4078 I am not sure what all you related to but I'll overshare. I have made so many changes since this video. My bad neck alignment corrected once I changed how I used the long body pillow. I just use it between my legs. The nostril clogging persisted but seems to be from allergies because anti-inflammatories were decreasing it slowly. I was sleeping with no pain but still couldn't sleep long. The bedtime routine I made that really worked for great sleep, once my alignment discomfort was gone, involved minding my room/body temperature, eating pistachios for melatonin and getting off of electronics 1 - 2 hours before bed. Hope this helps.
Thank you for the review!
You're welcome!
Great review. Thank you!😊
Thank you very much For this review!
Great review.... thanks for your efforts!
best video out there ( detailed ) thank you
Great review, thanks.
The first night I use this, it was better for my shoulder, but I woke up in the middle of the night with my ribs hurting.
great review, nice and detailed! Thank you :)
Excellent. Thanks so much.
Thanks for being so detailed. I'm in an immense amount of pain from both my shoulders. Came across this and wondered if it was a worth a try but that seems like an absolute ordeal to get comfortable, I'm 6ft tall I tend to sleep hot so i don't think this is a worth while investment even if it might help.
medcline is not available in Europe. What alternative product do you
recommend for obese side sleepers with GERD / Sleep apnea who suffer
from shoulder and neck pain?
Good review. I just ordered one because I'm tired of having shoulder pain after sleeping. Anyone use this in addition to a cpap? Also, I sized up because I'm a big girl.
Thanks! Curious to hear how it goes!
I wonder if it'll help my sleep apnea. GREAT REVIEW!
Great question, it might if you have obstructive sleep apnea, because you're more upright. I would reach out to them and see if they have any studies about the use of the pillow with sleep apnea. Let me know what you find out!! Thanks for watching!!
@@westphysiotherapy6901 great! Ill call them and let you know what I find out!
@@lovemyshowz What'd they say?
@@shannon4078 hey! I just saw this. I never contacted them or I couldn't get a response. I can't remember it was so long ago. I think I decided to not get it because they didn't have a good return policy. Oh I know. All the reviews said it was a scam and they couldn't get any customer service to help.
Thank you!!!
Thank you.
...Sorry meant to say ive got hip dysplasia so am concerned that my hips wud be supported enough.big thanks Xx
I have been using the MedCline pillow for a couple of years now for reflux and some neck problems. Over this time I have developed a mean left arm epicondylitis or cubital tunnel syndrome. I have tried arm out the side hole and this happens when my arm hangs off the the side of the queen-size bed (got to leave my wife some room on her side). This doesn't happen in a hotel on a substitute stack of pillows, but the other problems return. The pain is even worse when I bend my elbow up in the head pillow hole. Anybody else experience this or have some ideas. I really need this pillow for the other problems, because it works. Thanks for the review!
That's tough, Mike. I'm sorry you're having the elbow issue. Honestly, I think you might benefit from finding a PT in your area. The might be able to help you take some pressure off the nerve and strategize some positioning solutions. Good luck!
I have chemical sensitivities and was wondering if there is any smell or chemical smell in the pillows and wedge? Thank you.
There's no smells. I was checking here about this stuff, because the pillow is the only listed on FSAstore.com. It's coincided with a contact dermatitis for me. Very patchy, nothing immediate but after a day+ or 2, and nothing noted on my children that hopped in the bed after each waking from their sleep. I'm thinking I grabbed something into/from laundry, and so I'm washing the new pillow per its tag, in case I in fact introduced traces of an irritant like urushiol to it that evening with standard cleanups. I can say how it washes in an hour or so. It's very densely packed (and lined) chopped foam, inserted into the thicker winding shape. I was not planning to test the make of it so early, but I was very happy to notice no noxious chemical odors from it.
I've been a side sleeper all my life and been suffering from neck and shoulder pain and feel numbness in my upper arm a lot. It is so annoying.
Did you find that any of the components had a strong smell upon opening the package?
I've purchased foam pillows in the past that I had to toss because the vapors coming off the material were giving me headaches and congestion (even after several weeks of use)
I can’t remember very well! I think maybe upon first opening it, but I don’t remember noticing a problem once I slept on it.
This was suggested to me by a sleep center. I have apnea, wear a CPAP mask and have trouble staying asleep. I've had it for months now and cannot find a way to use it with the mask, it's incredibly hot even in the winter and doesn't help at all. $300 mistake, beware.
How does one change sides without waking up fully? It seems cumbersome and complicated unless you sleep in one solitary position all night.
I was interested in this but it's expensive...but that's ok provided it's a good product and the company is customer service oriented. Unfortunately, I did not want the white cases. SO, initially I thought, no problem as they sell the grey and blue covers and when I looked at the site, they sell ALL COLORS for the same amount of money (white, grey and blue).
SO, I reached out and asked if I could get the whole system ($250 & $310) but with the darker colors. NOPE! They said they would not accommodate me. I asked why not, if the colored covers are the same price? No good reason - they just don't. I then asked if I bought the cheaper version (1 system with 1 set of covers @ $250, could they sell me the colored covers for the $60 difference ($310-$250 = $60)? Again, the answer was NO - the price is $80 ($35 + $45).
In the end, I had to pass because they were not helpful. These are NOT inexpensive and if they sell all covers for the same price, why would I have to pay extra for the colored ones? Just swap them out...simple and get another happy customer. And yes, there is a 20% coupon that they seem to offer perpetually but the issue is the same - the discount applies to either the system or the individual pieces, so that does not really help with the issue.
All well and good but cmon price is ridiculous
350.00 AUD lol
Thanks Taylor, is there another pillow with hole solution you would recommend for side sleepers with shoulder pain?
I don't know of another one. I have a video for side sleepers using regular pillows to set over on my other channel at West Physiotherapy. Maybe that would be helpful!
Nice review - thank you! I'm curious: did you give up after 2 nights, or did you try for the full 30 day? (and what was your final opinion?)
By the time I got situated on one side 2 seconds later I would be ready to switch lol.
Thank you! Ive been using the medcline for 4 years due to my acid reflux. I also bend my elbow the way you do because when I lay it flat sticking out of the pillow, my arm gets numb. Do you know why that is? I also find that I move during the night and end up off my pillow. Any suggestions on how to stay stationary?
Those are tricky problems Gina! The more comfortable you can get, the less likely you might be to move. Numbness in the arm is usually related to tension on the nerves or blood vessels some where between the neck and the arm. I hope that helps a little!
I'm a side sleeper and a mover (constantly), I don't think i would like it b/c I do get hot fast. What pillow would you recommend, if any? I already have a body pillow and its not helping. I'm tired of being tired.
I'm sorry to hear that. Here's another video I did about sleeping positions for neck and shoulder using regular pillows. th-cam.com/video/Fn0hTqB7moM/w-d-xo.html I hope it's helpful!
I have neck and shoulder pain. It is stressful. I live in Austria, but shipping is in USA. 😢
I'm sorry you struggling! I would suggest finding a PT in your area if you haven't already. Also, here is a link about sleeping positions with regular pillows in case that's helpful: th-cam.com/video/Fn0hTqB7moM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
Was this review done of the large size or the small size? I ordered from amazon which that stated "one size" but it looks like its the large and I'm a little unsure about it as I am 5'5.
Id luv one of these as ive chronic hip pain & shocking gerd. The prob is,i do occ get a frozen shoulder so is it not wrth risking??? Mind u im in UK & they dont ship to uk anyway!😔Exc vid btw Xxx
How much strain does this cause in the lower back (L4-L5, L5-S1)? Would you say it exerts a lot of pressure on the ribs?
Great question! It depends most on how the pillow fits you. If your back is supported on the incline then less strain will be at the lower lumbar spine and more at the hip. If your back is not on the pillow (probably because you're taller) then you may have a little side bending and therefore strain. I found it uncomfortable on my ribs only for the first night. They do say that the foam takes some breaking in. I'm not sure, but there may be different sizes depending on your height. I hope that's helpful!
Ironically my bad discs are the same area. I'm 5'8" tall, 270lbs & it's not bothered those areas at all. I left a detailed review above. It does take a little getting used to but well worth it. Hope this helps.
I only bought the body pillow. Should this work with just your regular memory foam pillow? I couldn't afford the wedge. I didn't have allot of money on my card for the fsa store.
How did it work for you Tracie?
@@taylormcnair4944 I love it. I can't sleep without it
Sleeping on this on your back for 8 hours is terrible for your hip flexors.
Hi Taylor (or anyone with experience based advice) - you seem to know quite a bit about the subject. Thanks for the review, i am considering ordering this. I have bad shoulder's - in particular my right. I also have mild sleep apnea and i do crossfit quite a bit 8 years and i am competing at the games a 2nd time in 2021. For what its worth, my shoulder pain was dramatically worse before starting crossfit and has mostly been fixed by strengthening the muscles. I have chosen to avoid surgery or any medical treatment so far. High volume training aggravates my shoulder, but really i think what does the most damage is at night I tend to come out of side sleep position and end up with my hands behind my head (almost fingers interlaced style) and laying on my back. I have to carefully bring my right arm back down to my side to avoid pain. This pain seems to be caused by getting in this position with the shoulder a little "out of its normal track"
Any ideas on how to stop myself from continually reverting to this position. Side sleeping hurts a bit but not too bad.. The medcline shoulder system seems worth a try, but it sure seems like quite a lot to go through to find a place for your shoulder at night.
hows your journey my dude? I injured my shoulder at the gym been in pain for 3 months I'm looking at getting this pillow to help went to a Cyropracter a clinic and gotten massages my shoulder is still in pain curious if you found anything to help the pain
Appreciate the review thanks.
You're welcome!
Wait. Hold up do other people not shove books under their pillows to make an incline when you have a stuffy nose? I've done it since I was a kid.
Why not just add the extra pillow and use it as a wedge to sleep on your back? I get mine today and I'm going to back sleep with it because all that ridiculous hassle for side sleeping is just going to piss me off
I’m very confused If I buy it or no I get shoulder pain if I sleep side way I have surgery long time ago for dislocation but I can’t never sleep on my side anymore because I will have a lot of pain I don’t know what to do because my favorite position to sleep better is side way
I bought mine for the shoulder pain. My right shoulder would hurt during sleep and then hurt all day. Pain pills weren't helping and not a great long term solution. My shoulder has not hurt once since. Not a twinge. I had to save up for it but bought with confidence knowing I could return it if it didn't work. I can't praise it enough.
Renee Hughes Thank you for reply not a lot of people reply back I really need something to spleen better with out scare of having pain in the morning thanks God bless
Great review. I think the rolling over is going to be an ordeal. You just saved me 300 bucks.
Have u looked at the Sonu mattress?
I haven't.
A pillow so comfortable it requires another pillow to make it comfortable. Good thing it's only like $250
Thanks for this review!
I just unboxed mine, and I'm wondering, is the long part of the body pillow supposed to be "broken" or is it supposed to be a single stiff pillow? Like, the "u-shape" is one piece of foam, but then on the long end, there's like... maybe a separate pillow in there, creating a joint... is that normal? Or is it a defect (broken piece of foam)?
I'm not sure if there are different pieces of foam. There is the curve or hook for your neck, and then yes, there is another angle along the longer piece. I think this is meant to be there to tuck between your legs. Curious to hear how it works for you. Did you get it for shoulder pain? Thanks for your comment!
@@taylormcnair4944 Yup I got it for shoulder comfort. I'm a side sleeper, so I have to do weird things with my arms to be comfortable, and often have numbness. I also have loose shoulder joints that injure easily. Been looking for a way to sleep more comfortably, in a position that isn't putting strain on things.
After one night, this seems to be workable for shoulders (though sticking the arm through the hole still pinches a bit around my armpit... I can figure that out).
... but at 6'5, it limits my usual approaches to lower body comfort. I may be a side sleeper, but I'm usually "partially rolled" towards my stomach, resting on the top leg's knee ("sideways captain morgan", or... "the tripod"...) because if my legs are stacked, I eventually start having knee/hip pain from the position.
I can't get into the tripod position when my upped body is on an incline, because then it puts too much of a bend into my lumbar, and is really uncomfortable for my back.
I'm hoping I can just reinforce the body pillow's leg portion (like you said, it's a bit flimsy for taller folks). Maybe I need a pillow pillar next to it, so I can extend my top knee and have it rest on top, without having to partly roll over... if that makes sense. :)
Thanks for your reply!
@@tamaszsebe3730 This is a good point about the position you like for your lower body. I'm wondering if you could tuck the foam straight back through your legs, closer to your hip/groin, then use a king size pillow to support the rest of your top leg with it stacked on the bottom? I'll try to make a video of this soon. Thanks!
@@tamaszsebe3730 Have you found the pillow more convenient? FSAstore sells just the long twist body form without the wedge for their system, so I'm trying options outside pt sessions I'd look to persist at points. I've come across the 4 pillow standard for side sleepers, and confronted the oddly suprising (as in: how can we be surprised when we think about it) pelvic rotation after years of whatever-sleeping among other routine activities only brought to consideration with persisting pain onsets. 4 pillows is an intense layout. This is a big pillow but maybe trimmer arrangement. The only spot missing is the ankles it seems, but I was happy to find an option to stay in place for relieving the hip area, and this seems to overcome the obstacle of a misplaced hip wedge very well. Rather than looping my arm, since I've habituated lengthening my arms to my knees in sleep to alleviate cuboid inner elbow region, I found the height of the pillow immensely keen for allowing space between the neck and a shoulder that can rest well within it. Movement didn't destabilize the availability of the pillow supports. I wasn't looking at keeping my ankles in place but will pay attention to that now too. Without the wedge slope tho, the side sleep seemed a little less complicated...
@@bloomscode3825 Naw, I ended up returning it. It's comfy enough at first, but I found it didn't fully address the issues. Also, I like to rotate from one side to the other a couple times a night, and it's logistically really annoying to do with the medcline.
Finally, I was too far away from my gf haha. Ultimately, when we switched mattresses (got the nicest purple), most of the issues mostly went away.
For damn near 300 dollars, i expect not to have to add another pillow for this to work smh. This is extremely overpriced.
I see this is 2 years old. That pillow is too large for you, your hips are supposed to lay on the bed below the pillow. Call MedCline and they should replace it for you.
Also why not just buy a wedge pillow with a low incline for like 30 bucks oh wait i did oh and it works the exact same. That side pillow is just so terrible for your posture and neck.
So very single I hope you find recovery
They have an F rating from the Better Business Bureau! I bought one for my son who suffers from nighttime acid reflux. He didn’t like it - I bought it directly from MedCline, They have listed as a medical device so they get out of having to offer returns and refunds. What a joke! how do you know if something is going to work for you if you don’t take it out of the packaging and that is what renders it nonreturnable!
Pretty comical watching you change positions. We have two of these pillows. We use them on massaging tables with the patients head in the hole. Works great.
I need my hearing aids cause I can’t hear her!
Save your money!!!! These do not work and you cannot return!!
The pillow is 300 garbage
Dumbest pillow
Gosh, please don’t click your tongue - a bit frank / harsh, sorry - otherwise a really, really well done review. Thank you for taking the time to do it! I’m looking for a pillow for my partner for shoulder pain and this sends to be a good solution.
Thank you for the review!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions...
Thank you!!
You're welcome! Here are a few more sleep videos I posted on my other channel! Thanks for watching! th-cam.com/channels/0eq7-8PGBQ5ej3dGR7DzcA.html?view_as=subscriber
Thank you