#6. Orthinex

This is the one you might have seen all over Facebook and Tiktok. 

And the verdict is in - it's a flat-out scam. For starters, I didn't even receive what was pictured on the Orthinex website. As you can see in the picture above, I received a box that didn't even have the Orthinex brand.

Next, it took 16 days to arrive - shipped from China to my house in Ocala, Florida. It really frustrates me when brands don't ship from America.

To stay true to my mission, I still gave it the full week test, but this one was painful to get through.

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Should you try it?

Absolutely not. This isn't just a bad pillow - it's a scam operation. They advertise a 100-day guarantee, but disappeared when I tried to return it. Stay far away and save yourself the headache and money.

#5. Derila

I see their ads everywhere - Facebook, YouTube, streaming platforms - making huge neck pain claims. But the product doesn't deliver.

For starters, it's tiny - this is like the size of a toddler's pillow. The standard size measures just 19.7" x 11.8" x 3.9", which is significantly smaller than a normal pillow. Even the "king" size is misleadingly small at 23.6" x 13.4" x 4.3".

The concept behind the contoured design makes sense in theory, but the execution falls short for side sleepers with neck pain.

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Should you try it?

Skip this one entirely. The size alone disqualifies it for most adults, and the thin profile actually worsens neck pain rather than helping it. For the price point, you're paying premium money for what amounts to a travel pillow masquerading as a full-size cervical support pillow. Too thin for side sleepers and falls well short of its neck pain claims.

#4. FluffCo 

FluffCo is another one I often see on my Facebook feed, promising pain relief through hotel-quality comfort and luxury materials. The pillow itself delivered on the comfort promise - it's undeniably soft and cozy.

But no change to neck pain.

I've been a Marriott Platinum member for a couple of years, meaning I stay at hotels for 50+ nights a year. And I'd say it matches this level of comfort.

I ended up giving this one to my kid to take to college and he loves it.

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Should you try it?

If you're looking for a plush, hotel-style comfort pillow and don't have neck pain issues, FluffCo delivers on quality. However, for side sleepers with neck pain, this won't provide the support you need. The high price point and shipping hassles make it hard to recommend when similar comfort can be found elsewhere for less.

#3. My Pillow 

MyPillow built their brand on relentless TV advertising and bold claims about "patented interlocking fill" that would be "the last pillow you'll ever need."

After testing their current product, I understand why my patients mention MyPillow more than any other brand - and not in a good way.

I really tried to make this one work - I ordered the 3 different firmnesses, but regardless of the fill weight, I just couldn't get comfortable. I still gave it the full week hoping to see a turnaround, but that never came -every morning I'd wake up with neck aches and minor headaches.

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Should you try it?

I would say be wary. It seems the current MyPillow is a shadow of what it used to be. 

Even patients have told me their old MyPillows were great, but replacements ordered recently made their neck pain worse. At $50+, you're paying premium prices for what feels like a $15 pillow stuffed with scraps.

Now, the 1.8 stars on Trustpilot isn't fair, I don't think - it's not an accurate representation of MyPillow. I would peg it right around 3.5 stars after factoring in my full experience from ordering to shipping to using. But for me, I'd say skip it.

#2. Coop Home | Runner Up For Neck Pain | Good For Side Sleepers

Coop is one I've seen all over Consumer Reports and TV. Their reputation rests on one simple promise: adjustable comfort through removable shredded memory foam filling.

After testing it for a week, I understand the appeal. The pillow arrives overstuffed, and you can unzip it to remove filling until you find your perfect height. 

For side sleepers with neck pain, this precise customization does provide moderate relief - you can dial in the exact support your cervical spine needs.

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Should you try it?

If you need extreme customization and don't mind some of the cons, Coop delivers good neck pain relief for side sleepers. When nothing else works for my patients, this tends to be a go to!

#1. Nuzzle Pillow | My #1 Pick For Neck Pain | Best For Side Sleepers

Without a doubt, Nuzzle is my number one pick for side sleepers with neck pain.

I first discovered this brand after one of my patients - a woman in her 50s with chronic neck issues - suddenly stopped coming for adjustments.

When I called to check on her, she told me she'd "found something better."

Yeah, right, I thought. She'll be back soon enough.

That was 5 months ago. I haven't seen her since.

So when I started this review, Nuzzle went straight to the top of my testing list. I was skeptical, but after just three nights, I understood why my patient never came back.

This pillow does exactly what expensive memory foam promises but never delivers: proper head support that lets your neck and spine actually relax. The difference isn't subtle - it's immediate and dramatic.

After 11 years of treating neck pain, I can honestly say this is the first pillow that delivers on its claims.

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Should you try it?

If you're a side sleeper who wakes up with neck pain, this is the only pillow I can recommend without reservation.

At $49, it costs less than one chiropractor visit, and unlike my adjustments, the results last all night.

The 90-day guarantee removes all the risk - and is a key reason I recommend it to all my patients now.