Travel Pillows are pillows specifically designed to be used around the neck and are generally shaped like the letter “U.” These travel pillows slide around the user’s neck with the open end of the “U” pointing to the front. The shape and design of the travel pillow originates from the designs used for pillows created to offer orthopedic support as well as spinal alignment.

These horseshoe shaped travel pillows aim to offer orthopedic support and reduce pain in the neck and back all while delivering a more comfortable environment and making it easier for the user fall asleep in an otherwise less accommodating situation. These pillows have shown to greatly reduce many of the pains found in the neck for many people.

While traveling the “U” shaped travel pillows can result in a more comfortable and more easily obtained sleep whether you are traveling in a plane, a car, etc. Additionally, the same principles that are used for those who use the neck pillows for medical and orthopedic support come into effect to lessen the pains that are often found after an uncomfortable sleep or attempt at sleep while traveling.

Travel pillows find that they have very loyal users. And wouldn’t they? We’ve all tried to fall asleep while traveling, but been unable to. With a travel pillow obtaining sleep while traveling is much easier. These “U” shaped travel pillows offer support that is difficult to find, thus making it easier to sleep. Once you travel with the “U” nothing else will do!

Did you know that the use of travel pillows on airplanes and busses is almost as common as travel pillow use in automobiles? Well, it’s true! Travel pillows are often only associated with road travel, but use of travel pillows on airplanes has become more and more common. In fact, there are even some airlines that offer travel pillows to their flyers to make them more comfortable during their flight.

These travel pillows have become more popular because they allow the user to rest comfortably without the fear of their head bobbing, weaving and waking them up. And with modified “U” shaped travel pillows such as the travelCOZY, the fear of slipping arms is reduced due to the attached arm hammock. Whether simply traveling in an automobile or flying in an airplane, “U” shaped travel pillows are very useful sleep aids.

As mentioned previously, there are many different kinds of travel pillows, but for most of these pillows the goal is the same; offer support and stability for the head and neck and to maintain correct position of the spine. Through accomplishing this, the result is a more comfortable, more orthopedic enjoyable sleep. And better sleep while traveling means a better traveling experience!