To use a travel pillow effectively on your neck, you typically secure it around your neck with the open part at the front. However, for potentially better support, you can turn it around the other way, placing the bulk of the pillow under your chin or at the front of your neck, which can lead to your head and neck are super supported.
Understanding Travel Pillow Usage
Travel pillows, often U-shaped, are designed to provide support and comfort to your neck and head while sitting upright during travel, preventing your head from slumping uncomfortably to the side or front.
There are two primary ways to position a U-shaped travel pillow on your neck:
1. Standard Position
- Place the pillow around the back of your neck.
- The open part of the "U" faces forward, under your chin.
- This position helps support your head from tilting sideways.
2. Reversed Position (The "Other Way")
According to the provided reference, turning the pillow around the other way can offer enhanced support.
- Secure this around your neck as you would normally.
- Then, turn it around the other way so the curved part of the "U" is positioned at the front of your neck, potentially under your chin or lower jaw.
- When used this way, you'll notice that your head and neck are super supported, particularly in preventing your head from dropping forward during sleep.
This reversed method is often preferred by those whose heads tend to fall forward when they sleep sitting up. By placing the thicker part of the pillow in front, it acts as a ledge for your chin or jaw to rest on, maintaining better neck alignment.
Different travel pillow designs (inflatable, memory foam, microbead) and firmness levels can also impact how supportive they feel in either position. Experimenting with both the standard and reversed positions can help you find the method that offers you the most comfort and support on your journey.
