As someone who struggles not to roll onto their stomach to sleep, and someone who’s had a baby and found side sleeping challenging, this is a nice option, but not the most optimal. While the machine-washable cover is soft and somewhat design-forward, it’s polyester and not overly breathable. The Leg Support Pillow is contoured to follow the shape of your legs, giving maximum support whilst also reducing pressure. This can be modified by slipping two longer pieces of harder cardboard or light plywood into the case, so they hug the pillow’s longer sides.

People with significant heart failure or poorly controlled hypertension should consult with their physicians regarding any potential impact of leg elevation,” explains Dr. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Experts including Fitness and Commerce Editor Talene Appleton, NASM-CPT, have tested and assessed 12 leg elevation pillows from top-rated brands to determine which ones are worth recommending to our readers.

According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 75-85% of American adults experience some form of lower back pain during their lifetime.

Designed to support the knees and lower legs, knee pillows and bolsters are ideal for individuals with knee pain, hip pain, or those who need to maintain a specific leg position.Whether you’re often on the go, planning a weekend getaway, or challenged with limited space at home, an inflatable leg elevation pillow like the LOKFEHRE can be your best option. Her father was a disabled Army veteran, which made her passionate about all things healthcare and accessibility. As frustrating as this may be to hear, the precise way to use a leg elevation pillow is at least partially going to rely on the curves of each individual using it. Each position is flat, and no curvature means this is a lot less supportive than other pillows that are angled for specific parts of the body (especially pillows with wells for knees).

The same principles apply while we are sitting, except the distance the blood needs to travel is not quite as far. Capillaries then absorb Carbon Dioxide (C02) and waste products that our cells produce, carrying them back to the heart.This KingPavonini Cooling Pillow has a smooth exterior and a hidden zipper for uninterrupted comfort. That means you can be confident that our polyurethane foam meets CertiPUR-US® standards for content, emissions, and durability, and has been analyzed by independent, accredited testing laboratories. This Omloon pillow is super easy to carry, but it may slide around a bit thanks to its slippery fabric.

Without exception, we require that your mattress, topper and/or foundation has original law labels attached; your mattress has been used on a proper foundation or supportive base (a box spring, which contains springs, may not be sufficient); your mattress has been properly rotated head-to-toe, once a month for the first six months, then every other month; and everything is in a condition appropriate for donation (free from stains and burns). Jake Smith, an editorial fellow at Prevention, recently graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in magazine journalism and just started going to the gym. Use more natural, recycled, and innovative materials from the best domestic and international sources.Cells are left standing in waste products and cannot travel through our bodies to absorb oxygen and other vital nutrients. IF YOU'RE contemplating the use of a leg elevation pillow, it's likely you're seeking a comfortable sleep solution or relief from leg pain, swelling, or lower back discomfort. The exterior is a non-breathable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that can only be spot cleaned, making this pillow a suboptimal option for users who run hot and/or sweat. While many leg elevation pillows can look the same to those who don’t watch these products closely, there design has a large implication on how these products should be used. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.