The 7 Best Pillows For Headaches Of 2023 To Achieve A Deeper, More Restorative Sleep

This pillow has an extra-firm feel and maintains its shape to support your neck and shoulder muscles. Sponaugle personally uses this pick and recommends it to patients who suffer from migraines. “The brand’s proprietary material and pillow structure give optimal support for the cervical spine,” she says. “It also promotes natural spine alignment.” While this pillow is not a budget choice, you can save a bit when you buy a bundle of two.

This pillow has nearly 4,000 reviews on the company’s website, with many that mention migraines. One reviewer writes, “I had constant headaches that my doctor attributed to arthritis in my neck. I would toss and turn and be unable to sleep all night. I got this pillow and it contributed to better sleep and better migraine management. Thank you! I have more good days than bad now!” Some say this pillow took about four days to break in before noticing a reduction in their migraine pain.

The Tempur-Cloud pillow uses the brand’s signature TEMPUR material for a soft-yet-supportive feel that the brand says can help remedy headaches and migraines. Bonus: if you run hot in the night, this pillow is available in a cooling design, the Cloud Breeze Dual Cooling pillow, which has layers of cooling gel woven throughout the pillow.

The TEMPUR-Cloud pillow has over 6,000 reviews and a 4.5 out of five-star rating overall. Many reviewers gave stellar comments about how this pillow reduces and relieves their headaches. One raves, “Not to be dramatic, but these pillows have completely changed how I feel when I wake up in the morning. I no longer wake up with headaches” Another boasts, “I was waking up with a neck pain or a headache. This pillow changed my world. I love it and would recommend it in a heartbeat.”

Avocado gets major points in our book for making mattresses, pillows, and bedding from organic, vegan, eco-friendly materials that truly feel luxurious. For those looking to relieve headaches, the Green Pillow helps keep the spine in alignment. What’s more, it maintains its shape against many sleeping positions. The pillow comes voluminously stuffed for a medium-plush feel, but you can easily add or remove fill to meet your ideal volume and firmness. We love that Avocado goes the extra mile to support the environment with carbon-negative production and shipping, too.

With nearly 6,000 reviews on the company’s website, this pillow has a 4.5 out of five-star rating overall. Many shoppers find this pillow to be the golden ticket to relieving their headaches. One writes, “I tend to be prone to headaches, so am very picky about pillows. If they don't provide the right support for me, a migraine can trigger. The ability to customize the level of material inside the pillow is genius.” Even side sleepers enjoy this pillow for its flexibility and support.

Coyuchi’s ergonomic pillow has two sides that are designed to promote spinal alignment and relieve pressure from the neck and head. What sets this pillow apart is its head-cradling design that reviewers compare to sleeping in the clouds. The luxurious organic cotton sateen material makes this pillow even more comfortable, and with non-toxic, natural materials, it’s one of the most eco-friendly choices on our list. It’s made from certified organic latex from rubber sap trees and a washable organic cotton cover that’s mold and mildew resistant. What’s more, the pillow arrives in a reusable, organic cloth bag to further minimize waste.

This pillow boasts super high marks with a 4.8 out of five-star rating on the brand’s website. One satisfied customer writes, “I have had chronic neck pain for years and I have tried at least 10 different pillows. This one was the perfect fit for me! It is the perfect softness/firmness. The cut out is perfect for my head/neck position. I have not had any neck pain or stiffness since I have had this pillow. Not waking up with a headache is worth every penny!” Some reviewers mention a latex smell, but they describe it as “very mild,” and say it dissipates with time.

A top choice in our roundups of the most comfortable pillows and best pillows for neck pain, this pillow makes the cut for its natural materials, cloud-like support, and luxury feel. While other light and fluffy down pillows don’t have enough support to alleviate tension headaches, this pick comes in multiple firmness levels to keep your spine in alignment while providing serious comfort. Parachute’s carbon-neutral shipping earns the brand bonus points by mitigating environmental impact upon production.

This pillow has over 1,2000 perfect five-star ratings, with customers obsessing over the quality for the price. One says, “These are the most comfortable pillows we’ve ever had. We chose the middle amount of filling. Very happy with them!” Another writes, “Worth every penny to get the real thing. Nothing beats true down pillows!” While many reviewers describe the pillow’s firmness as “just right,” a few find it too soft or too firm.

If you’ve heard of acupressure mats for headache relief, the Kanjo Acupressure Pillow may look familiar to you. It taps into ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine methodologies to target specific acupressure points that help relieve pain. The company says the pillow alleviates back and shoulder pain and boosts stress relief, circulation, and skin rejuvenation.

With an overall rating of four out of five stars on the company’s website, this pillow gets many rave reviews for migraine and headache relief. One buyer writes, “Very Helpful! Before or during a migraine attack or tension headache, I've been using the pillow for about 15 minutes and I feel relief. I wasn't expecting the results to be this great!” Another adds, “This works great! I started to get a stress headache and used this pillow to avoid taking OTC meds and it worked!” As with most wedge pillows, this pillow can only be used while sleeping on your back.

With this design, you can essentially create your own pillow by adding and removing the foam filling to your desired thickness. Each pillow ships with an extra half pound of fill, so you can really fluff it up. It’s a great choice for those who sleep on their side or in a combination of sleeping positions, because you’ll be able to find your perfect level of support. Unfortunately, this pillow’s filling is synthetic—but it’s worth noting that the foam is certified by GREENGUARD and CertiPUR-US.

Coop stacks up against bigger name brands, with a 90 overall score on Consumer Reports. Additionally, there are over 15,000 reviews on the company’s website, giving this pillow an average of 4.7 out of five stars. One reviewer writes, “I'm a side sleeper and struggled to find a pillow that had just the right amount of support. The Coop Original Pillow is it! Ever since I started using it I haven't woken up with any neck pain.” Another adds, “I have terrible back and neck pain. The relief of my pain was almost instant. I’ve tried 20 pillows and this is the best!”