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Sleeping with a pillow between your knees supports optimal spine alignment. Particularly if you’re a side sleeper, this simple adjustment can help relieve joint and back pain. Knee pillows are simply orthopedic pillows designed specifically for this purpose – they are shaped to match the natural contours of your body and made from supportive materials like memory foam.
While it may seem like one knee pillow is like any other, there are some important features to consider. We’ve done the research and testing to bring you our top picks for the best knee pillows on the market.
Knee Pillow Reviews
Knee pillows are extremely popular among side sleepers but, really, they are a great option for anyone who suffers from chronic back pain or joint pain. There are many different knee pillows to choose from, but we’ve done the hard work for you in narrowing down the options to our top 5 picks.
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Other Products We Considered
The Pillow Insider editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
- EnerPlex CertiPUR-US Certified Never-Flat Memory Foam Knee Pillow
- ComfiLife Orthopedic Knee Pillow