Dog Bone Pillow
Dog bone shaped pillows benefit you on various levels.

Well, the name really says it all. A dog bone pillow is made in the shape of a dog bone as a neck support pillow for people that want or need extra support while they are sleeping.

Since these pillows are bone shaped they are thinner in the middle where the neck goes, and thicker at each end which keeps the neck from tilting too much. They also make a great decoration piece if you want to keep one or two in the living room. If a visitor asks for a pillow to put their head on, they will be pleasantly surprised to see a dog bone pillow.

It is important to get the proper positioning of the neck during sleep. If the neck is not positioned properly it can lead to a problem with the curvature of the spine. When this goes out of balance it can affect the rest of the body since it is the main supportive system of your body and loaded with nerves in the area.

These pillows can be used when you are sleeping in bed, relaxing on the couch or in your favorite chair, or they can be used as a traveling pillow. When you are sitting upright or in a slightly reclined position you need a lot of neck support if you fall asleep.

As you fall asleep your neck muscles relax and your head will usually tilt to one side or the other. If this happens you can end up with a terribly sore neck that can last for days.

Dog bone pillows can be made in various shapes and sizes to meet anybody's needs while they are sleeping. The ones that you can purchase in a store are usually made from cotton or polyester material and filled with some sort of polyester fiberfill. Since they are made of different fabrics you can have quite an assortment to choose from with designs, pictures or just a solid color.

These pillows are not usually expensive to purchase at all. You can head to your nearest department store and get them for $10-$20 each, and you can also order them on the Internet. Some websites offer custom handmade pillows that make great gifts, especially if you know anyone with back or neck problems.

If you go on the Internet to look for dog bone pillows you will see a lot of patterns available if you want to make your own. You can pick out your own fabric and stuff it with whatever material you prefer. If you don't know how to sew, or do not have the time, you can commission somebody to do it for you at a good price.

There are a lot of people that advertise in local community newspapers for sewing in their own home. You can also order a custom made pillow on the Internet. This way you will have your own personal customized dog bone pillow, just the way you like it.