A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.  ~Irish Proverb - Oh how true….   But for those who suffer from pain in the upper back and neck areas, getting a good night sleep can be difficult and frustrating.

Fortunately, a few years back we came across a product called the Mediflow Water Pillow.  So today, I thought I would say a few words about what it is, and why I recommend it as a must have product for anyone who struggles with a painful night sleep.

The Mediflow water pillow is most ideal for people experiencing pain in their upper body. However, I don’t find it to be as effective for pain conditions below the upper back area.  One of the features I like about the Mediflow water pillow is how it provides superior support to the head and neck when compared to standard pillows, and how it brings the neck, head and spine into alignment.

This support allows muscles in your back and neck to relax, and results in less stiffness and tension overall. And since the Mediflow water pillow is filled with… you guessed it… water, it allows for a customized sleeping experience. I always recommend to fill the pillow to 3 quarts (Medium density), then adjust it by either removing or adding water until an optimum density is established.

Mediflow water pillows are also the wonderful solution for those who suffer from poor quality sleep, but don’t want to take pharmaceutical sleeping aids that may cause undesirable side effects.

Since the Mediflow water pillow conforms to the sleeper’s shape, it allows for more comfort and less moving around. And in most cases, less movement also makes for a longer, deeper, more satisfying sleep.

The Mediflow water pillow is comprised of an exterior layer of soft hypo-allergenic fibres and an interior chamber of water, protected by a durable thermal insulated casing. Mediflow water pillow has been around for about 15 years, so they’ve really managed to work out some of the early design “bugs”.  The main improvement being a significantly reduced incidence of leakage and the unique thermal layer that prevents the liquid centre from absorbing the sleeper’s body heat.

The bottom line really is that the less stress placed on the body, the more restful your sleep can be. A more restful sleep means the body functions better, allowing for faster healing, and improved mood, and overall well-being. Many past users of the Mediflow water pillow notice a mental and physical improvement within two to three nights.

Jessica Marie Crease is Director of Operations for www.activebraces.com , a Canadian supplier of clinical and health care products to hundreds of Physiotherapists and Health Care Providers across Canada.