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Knee pillows help to relieve pressure in the hips and lower back and are a helpful tool for anyone who has an achy back or who wants extra support for the spine. In most cases knee pillows are used for side sleepers. This type of sleeping device helps to open the hips, keeps the knees separated, encourages circulation and keeps stress off the spine and lower back.
If you are sleeping on the side, bending the knees and placing a pillow between the knees prevents the knees from coming together and keeps the spine in the neutral position. When there is no support between the legs, the upper leg rotates downward, pulling the pelvis, and distorting the natural line of the spine. Adding support between the knees can prevent back pain induced by these types of forces and allow the back to heal and more properly rest while sleeping.
Usually the firm pillow between the knees works better than a softer pillow because it serves somewhat as a kickstand to keep the upper leg from rotating over the lower leg. When sleeping on the back, placing a pillow underneath the back of the knees helps reduce the load on the lower back. Some people even prefer to have two pillows to elevate their knees higher.
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With two or more pillows underneath the knees, the lumbar spine is flattened, putting less force on the pain sensitive facet joints of the spine.
Knee pillows soothe your back and hips as you sleep. Doctors recommend using a knee pillow to help circulation and relieve lower back and leg discomfort.
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Carex Knee Pillow
The Carex knee pillow is ergonomically designed to provide ideal spinal alignment to help reduce lower back, leg, hip, ankle, or joint pain. Sleeping or sitting can be difficult for those with back, leg, hip or joint pain. A knee pillow when placed between the legs keeps your legs, hips and spine parallel and aligned. This results in improved circulation and decreased pressure and strain on those areas. The high quality memory foam in the Carex knee pillow reacts fast to provide instant relief and comfort, and provides slow memory foam recovery for longer support. The removable soft polyester and rayon cover zips off easily for machine washing. Hypo-allergenic.
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Knee Rest
The Knee rest pillow's soft foam is more stable than regular pillows. The Knee Rest Pillow is designed to promote proper alignment, reduce pressure or elevate extremities.
Knee rest pillow's can be placed under knees, arms, feet, or behind back.
Knee Rest Pillow Features:Designed to promote proper alignment, reduce pressure or elevate extremities.
Cotton cover is machine washable.
Knee Rest Pillow Specifications:Measures 24 x 11 x 15 inches.
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Osteoarthritis Night Knee Pad / Side Sleeper, White
The Osteoarthritis Night Time Knee Pad / Side Sleeper Pad is made with a soft, breathable elastic sleeve that has a 1 1/2 inch thick pad sewn into the inside of it. The pad is specially cut to fit gently between the knees and provide cushioning for aching knees. The benefit to the Osteoarthritis Night Time Knee Pad / Side Sleeper Pad rather than a pillow is it stays in place throughout the night regardless of movement or even getting out of bed. If you are looking for night time knee pain relief, improved hip or spine alignment we encourage you to give alphabrace.com's Osteoarthritis Night Time Knee Pad / Side Sleeper Pad a try.
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