Posted by Wilma,

For those that prefer to sleep or rest on one’s stomach, a few different considerations need to be made when selecting a orthopedic bed rest or Orthopedic Pillow. For this type of position, a more flat pillow will be needed in order to maintain proper posture while lying down. If the padding is too thick, the neck tends to hang down creating additional pressure on the neck vertebrae. Instead, the width of the cushioning needs to be such that your head rests directly on the mattress itself. Additionally, you should pay close attention to the density of the padding as stiffer padding tends to cause more tension. Search for a softer more pliable padding for stomach pillows.