The cervical contour memory foam pillow is specially designed to help relieve neck, shoulder and back pain while providing a great nights sleep. The pillow has an ergonomically designed shape to fit the contours of your head, neck and shoulders. With ventilation to promote the circulation of air flow these pillows can be used all year round.The cervical neck pillow helps to support your neck in the natural aligned position and helps to lift your head to the correct height while you sleep. This pillow can be used if you are a back or a side sleeper. During the first 2 weeks of use it is possible to experience some discomfort, this can happen while your body is trying to adjust to the correct position. Please be patient and allow your body to adapt to this pillow.The unique design of this pillow provides neck and center contour. The cavity in the middle of the pillow helps to cradle the head for optimal support, it can also help you to breathe better and smoothly. The center contour is for those who sleep on their back and follows the curve of the neck and upper back, this efficiently helps to prevent neck pains or bulging disc in the neck.