1. What is the difference between MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow, bolster and side sleeper pillow?

Actually, there is a big difference between bolster and side sleeper pillow. Most of the bolster on Hong Kong market are cylinder-shaped, for hugging or cuddling while sleeping, helping you to relax and feel secure, so you may fall asleep faster. Side sleeper pillows are mainly designed with a 3D structure to fit your cervical curve when you sleep on your side, so as to protect your spine health.

There are various choices of pillows on the Hong Kong market, and MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow is a rare combination of bolster and side sleeper pillow. It is not only designed for people who already have a habit of sleeping on their side, but also for those who need positional therapy to improve their health*, and help people change their sleeping positions from sleeping on their backs, stomachs or other sleeping postures to side sleeping. Therefore, MedCline not only has the cylindrical design from the traditional bolster, but also upgraded to full-length and J-shaped design, providing proper support for your back to knees, allowing you to maintain a good side sleeping posture whole night, and reduce the possibility that you will rolling to your back or into other sleeping positions unconsciously during sleep. In addition, it also gives enough support to your head and neck, as well as helps you take pressure off your shoulders and hips which caused by side sleeping.

*People who need positional therapy to improve their health, the health problems include snoring and low back pain. In addition, it is also suitable for pregnant women to use as pregnancy pillow or side sleeper pillow, which helps to improve the snoring problem caused by the hormonal changes during pregnancy and relieve the low back pain caused by the weight of your growing baby and uterus.

2. How MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow reduce snoring?

Due to the force of gravity, when we sleep on our backs, the tongue and the loose soft tissues of the throat will collapse, blocking part of our airway. When you breathe, air rushes into the narrow passage, vibrating the loose soft tissues, and causing loud snoring. However, when we sleep on our side, the loose soft tissues or muscles of the throat will collapse on the wall of the airway instead of hanging in the centre of the airway, which can effectively reduce the vibration caused and reduce snoring. Therefore, when purchasing side sleeper pillows, you must pay attention on its effectiveness, which should be able to provide sufficient support for the front and the rear of your body. At the same time, it should be allowing your body to comfortably maintain the side sleeping posture throughout your time asleep. Also, the height of the side sleeper pillow should be able to adjust freely to help you take pressure off your shoulders and hips which caused by side sleeping.

3. Can MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow help sleep apnea?

The principle of MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow for improving snoring is much the same as for improving sleep apnea. Since both snoring and sleep apnea are related to the narrowed airway, using bolster and side sleeper pillow to help maintain side sleeping posture throughout the time asleep allows the loose soft tissues or muscles of the throat to collapse against the wall of the airway instead of hanging in the centre of the airway, which will help reduce the possibility of airway obstruction. So theoretically, MedCline can also help to improve snoring and sleep apnea. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), in addition to CPAP, people with mild to moderate sleep apnea may also consider positional therapy (side sleeping) or oral appliance as one of the treatment options.

Remarks: sleep apnea can increase the risk of developing serious cardiovascular disease. If you suspect that you have sleep apnea, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible to receive professional sleep test, and understand the most suitable and effective treatment options for you.

4. Can MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow be used as a pregnancy pillow to relieve the discomforts of pregnancy?

Most pregnant women will experience low back pain due to the increasing weight of the growing baby, especially in the last phase of the pregnancy. If he pregnant women are used to sleeping on their backs, which is not hard to imagine that the big belly with the growing baby will press their lower back throughout the time asleep. Therefore, pregnant women can use pregnancy pillows or bolsters to ease the discomforts of pregnancy.

In addition to low back pain, many pregnant women also suffer from severe snoring during pregnancy. This may due to the changes of the hormones and the body weight, which can narrow the upper airway and cause trouble breathing. This not only reduces the blood oxygen level that may affect the development of the fetus, but also increases the risk of gestational hypertension due to hypoxia. Therefore, many medical professionals recommend that pregnant women use pregnancy pillow or bolster to help them sleep on their left side during sleep, so as to improve the blood circulation of the body, to keep the airway opens, and improve the overall sleep quality of pregnant women.

When choosing pregnancy pillow or bolster, you can consider the shape first. An effective pregnancy pillow or bolster is generally full-length and “U” or “J” shaped design, so it can comfortably support and protect the pregnant women’s shoulders, neck, back and baby bump, to reduce the burden on the lower back. Also, the long limb of the body pillow should be able to position between the knees, to help disperse the weight and pressure of the body, so as to reduce the occurrence of pregnancy leg cramps. Secondly, you should also aware the design details of the pregnancy pillow or bolster, it better has removable and washable pillowcases to ensure the pillow’s hygiene. Last but not least, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the pillow is made of outer seam and sewn with any buttons, which may cause a foreign body sensation and feel uncomfortable during use.

5. Who should not use MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow?

In fact, most people are suitable for using the MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow. As long as its height allows you to maintain the natural curves of your spine when sleeping on your side, it is suitable for you to use as a bolster and a side sleeper pillow. If you have lower back pain or are pregnant, when purchasing a bolster or a pregnancy pillow, you need to pay attention to whether the length of the bolster or pregnancy pillow is able to position between your knees; if not, you should add an extra pillow and put it between your knees, this will help align your neck, hips and body for neutral joint positioning in the ideal side-sleeping position, in order to protect the health of your spine, relieve the low back pain caused by side sleeping, and avoid leg cramps during pregnancy.

6. Is the MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow difficult to get used to?

The time and process for everyone to adapt to the MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow are different. For some people, it needs time to adapt to using the pillow, while for others, the transition may be very easy. If you encounter difficulties in adapting to the pillow, try to be patient and give yourself some time to let your body adapt to the new support method. You can also use the traditional pillow and the MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow alternately, and then gradually increase the time of using MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow until you are fully adapted.

7. Is it possible to try out the MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow at a Sleepkinwood’s physical store? MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow

We believe that buying the MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow is similar to buying a traditional pillow, and it is necessary to try it out personally to find the one that suits you best. Our store has multiple independent simulated bedrooms, where customers can visit in person. Our customer service staff will explain the correct usage of the pillow to you in detail and arrange a trial for you. There is no limit on the trial time for pillow, allowing you to slowly experience the comfort which brings to your sleep. If you are interested, please reach us at 31060033 or WhatsApp 66269538 to make an appointment for a trial at our store.

8. How to choose the right MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow for yourself?

MedCline offers two size options for side-sleeping pillows in Hong Kong. Those with a height of 5'1" or below can choose the smaller size, while those with a height of 5'2" or above can choose the medium to large size. Additionally, we recommend customers to visit our store to try out both sizes in person before purchasing to compare which one fits more comfortably and suits their body shape. When purchasing, please note that the longer side of the J-shaped side-sleeping pillow should extend sufficiently between your knees. At the same time, the gap between the long and short sides should provide just enough support for your body front and back. If the space is too wide, it will not stably support your body to maintain side sleeping. Conversely, if the space is too narrow, it may affect your comfort and even breathing during sleep. Therefore, in addition to referring to the manufacturer's height recommendations, we also recommend customers to visit our store for a personal trial.

9. How big is the MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow?

The small-sized MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow is 45" long, 18" wide, and 5" height. The medium-to-large-sized pillow is 50" long, 22" wide, and 6" height.

The longer and shorter sides of the pillow can be placed in front or behind based on personal preference, but the longer side must be place between the knees.

10. Can the MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow be washed?

Each MedCline J-Shaped Therapeutic Body Pillow comes with a white premium velvet pillowcase that can be removed and washed in a washing machine with cold water. If needed, you can use a non-chlorine bleach. It can be tumble dried on low heat (but the process should not be too long, and it should be taken out of the machine as soon as the drying cycle is complete). Additionally, you can purchase a separate premium velvet cover from the original manufacturer, which is available in three colors: white, gray, and blue. The pillow itself cannot be washed in a washing machine. If necessary, you can gently clean it with a towel, but remember to ensure it is thoroughly dried before placing it back into the pillowcase.