Advances in Neck Support Pillows KANAL PILLOW IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE IN THE USA (look for availability in 2011)
The uniqueness of the Kanal Orthopedic Pillow will push the envelope for the future development of cervical neck support pillows in either memory foam or other materials. In addition to the posture enhancing wave-like neck support, the design incorporates a patented cutout or canal underneath the pillow.
Developed by a well known Swedish physiotherapist, the Kanal Pillow Excellent model reached a high degree of popularity in Sweden, providing soft comfort and more substantial ergonomic support than competitive pillows.
This channel or canal serves to cradle the head and neck, preventing pinched nerves caused by excessive rotation.
Additionally it provides the perfect depression to receive and accommodate the shape of the shoulder while side sleeping.
With both edges of the pillow having the wave-like cervical support, the user may choose that which fits their neck length and therapeutic needs. The pillow is height adjustable from 3 3/4 to 6 inches insuring that one pillow will accommodate all size users and all sleep positions.
Back Be Nimble proudly introduces this valuable pillow to the USA market. We offer it in two foam types:
Kanal Orthopedic Pillow - Space: molded in high grade space foam, also known as temperature reactive memory foam
Kanal Orthopedic Pillow - Standard (formerly the Kanal Pillow Excellent): formed of high grade polyurethane cold foam
Sleep Ergonomics - getting used to your new Kanal Orthopedic Pillow
The Kanal Orthopaedic Pillow provides a completely new level of support and can take up to 7 days to accommodate to.
Begin with the lesser support edge and lower height (remove the 1" height adjuster).
Always begin on your back with your head centered in the pillow for at least 10 minutes. This is the most relaxing position for your neck muscles. We also suggest a soft pillow to slightly bend your knees for optimal full-spine relaxation.
Once you've spent a minimum of 10 minutes on your back, you can either remain there or turn to your side if preferred.
When side sleeping, pillow height becomes most concerning. If possible, have your spouse, partner or friend look at you while lying on your side to look at the alignment of your neck relative to the rest of your spine. Back doctors suggest that we sleep level such that our head and neck is not tilting downhill or uphill. If tilting downhill, increase your pillow height with the optional foam insert underneath. If you have wide shoulders, you likely need to do such anyway. Of course your comfort is always a major consideration, so make sure to factor that in.
If you have shoulder complaints, it is especially important to improve your side sleeping posture, support and pressure relief. The Kanal Pillow takes very special measures to insure your comfort by having the right spot for you shoulder to be positioned, tucked away in the channel hidden underneath the neck support. This is one of the features making our pillow unique.
Although chiropractors, orthopedists and sleep specialists to not recommend such, some folks like to sleep with their arm beneath their pillow underneath their head. Our channel also provides the perfect spot for placement of the arm should one so desire.
Although our pillow perhaps better facilitates stomach sleeping than many pillows, stomach sleeping is NOT recommended.
Other Valuable Pillow Features:
Foam Manufacturing: the pillow is poured in a mold as a single unit from allergy-tested, Freon-free and CFC-free foam.
One-length: Adjustable Height & Support: 21 1/4"L x 16 1/2"W. Height Variations: 3 3/4", 4 3/4", 5" or 6 inches.
Premium Foam Upgrade: The Kanal® Excellent Space Pillow is our memory foam version for enhanced comfort, as well as pressure relief on the face, jaw, and ears.
Competitor Comparisons and Manufacturing Guide for Cervical Neck Support Pillows
Kanal® Orthopedic Space Pillow vs. Tempurpedic® Millennium For further information and analysis, we invite you to compare this pillow to all cervical orthopedic neck pillows, whether memory foam, polyurethane foam or other materials.
AVAILABILITY: Kanal Pillows are currently unavailable in the USA. Look for availability sometime in 2011.
RETURN POLICY: For health reasons, and due to Federal Government regulations, pillows are not returnable items. We feel that our customers appreciate this policy knowing that every pillow they purchase is brand new and never been tried before.
Memory Foam Pillows with Neck Support Advantage - Cervical support in the Nimblepedic memory foam pillow offers plush comfort and a sound sleep. Won't wrinkle your face when side sleeping.
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