HoMedics Ortho Therapy Four Position Support Pillow with Velour Cover

Customer Reviews

Versatile Pillow

2008-08-27
We already had one of these, so we got this so we could each have our own. It's a nice pillow to put behind your lower back while watching TV or as a neck support when sleeping. The fabric is soft and really comfy. I've taken it on trips with us and it's great to use in the car or airplane. It would be nice if it was a little bit bigger, but overall, I like it.

Lumbar support

2008-06-02
Works good for when sitting on a chair with no arms...i use for when eating....too big for car, or desk...etc...

Great for neck support!

2008-05-13
I have a bad neck and this pillow surprised me how comfortable it was for sleeping. I sleep on my back and my side, and the height was perfect. The reviewers that said this pillow is too hard are misleading. If you've felt memory foam before, then you'll have an idea - it is very plush, but yet gives great support. I also disagree that it makes a good lumbar cushion. I bought it as either a lumbar support for sitting, or neck support for sleeping. I soon found that it gives too much for me when I lean back on it. But for a lighter bodypart like the head, it gives just enough. Great velour cover too!

I love this pillow

2008-04-22
I was experiencing neck pain with every pillow in my house until I bought this one. I even have other expensive temperpedic pillows. For me it is the shape of the pillow which might not be right for every one.

Not so pillowy.

2008-03-25
The pillow is very hard and does not really give. I had hoped to use it under my knees while sleeping, but it is not high enough. It is too hard to use between the legs while sleeping, and it is not comfortable for my head. It does make a great lumbar support though.

Really too small for comfort

2008-03-13
The Homedics Ortho and Therapy 4 Position Pillow molds to your body for lasting support. It contours perfectly to the neck, lower back, knees and legs. The soothing, pressure-relieving memory foam has the comfort that allows for a more restful sleep.

Disappointed

2008-02-15
I was very disappointed with this pillow. Based on the other reviews, I thought it would be great. But they fail to mention that this pillow flattens significantly for all use, so it does not provide the support I wanted. I placed the pillow under my knees and it did not keep its shape. I also used it as a leg separator (for side sleeping) and same thing-no support. If you want a minimal support pillow, this would work. I did purchase the leg separator by the same manufacturer and that was more supportive and did not flatten.

EXTRA, EXTRA Firm Recovery

2008-01-18
I bought this product as a gift for my sexagenarian mother who recently had knee surgery. Since she is a side sleeper, I thought the Ortho Therapy Pillow could be used between her knees for support. My mom was excited to open the gift but soon disappointed to discover that she would have to wait for her knee to heal before she could use it, if ever. That pillow is hard as a rock! Someone is going to have to soften it by literally sitting on it or weighting it down. I would also not recommend using it under your neck, unless you want a serious strain and an emergency visit to the chiropractor. Maybe you could use it while sitting for lower back support, but I would sooner recommend a rolled-up towel than this hard monstrosity. The only position out of four that I would suggest this pillow be used for is to elevate your legs while at rest. I sincerely thought, with a name like HoMedics, it would be useful in my mother's recovery. Guess not.

Cool Little Pillow

2007-12-24
This is a great little pillow. It is very firm but softens up with the heat of your body. I have had cronic neck pain and this really helps. It is also a nice size for travel.

Note: If you are looking for a soft squishy pillow, this is NOT it.

Update: After 6 weeks of use, my neck & legs seem to fight over this pillow - I can't decide which feels better. I am on here ordering another right now.

love this item

2007-12-17
I recently purchases two of the memory foam pillows and have enjoyed peaceful sleep ever since. So I purchases the memory foam back support and the knee support. I write while sitting in bed using a laptop, naturally...lol. I cannot sit at a regular computer for the long hours I must, so I have a lounge chair pillowThe Bedlounge - The Ultimate Back Wedge, Bed Rest, Back Support, Comfort Reading Pillow - Navy Blue, which I highly recommend. It supports by neck and arms. Only I needed to keep my knees bent. This is the perfect solutions. I another another knee pillow, but it was too stuff. And yet another too hard. I felt like Goldilocks. This one is just right. Good support, yet with this wonderful memory foam. Love the removable cover. You can just toss it in the wash.