Choosing the right pillow based on your sleeping position

We've covered the things to consider when choosing a mattress and shared our premium mattress picks for a truly restful slumber. But what about the pillows?

Here are handy tips from Jenny Koh, group COO and executive director of Matsushita Greatwall Corporation, the parent company of King Koil Singapore.

SIDE SLEEPERS

• Pressure relief is needed at the shoulder and hip areas.
• It is important to have a pillow that can fill the gap between your neck and shoulder and align your body while you are lying sideways.
• Support the gap between the legs with a bolster or knee pillow.
• This position lengthens your spine and reduces snoring.

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King Koil Royale Gel Pillow, available in four comfort levels, retails from $95 at
King Koil Singapore, Sleep Well and authorised retailers.

BACK SLEEPERS

• You're good as long as you don't feel your lower body sinking.
• Using a pillow that supports your neck and shoulder as wellas elevates your upper body will give you the best alignment. 
• You can elevate the knee slightly by placing a thin pillow under it, especially if you have back problems. 
• Sleeping in this position will reduce or prevent back pain.

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Simmons Beautyrest NeckCare Pillow, available in four degrees of firmness, retails from $210 at Simmons and authorised retailers.

FRONT SLEEPERS

• This is not a good sleeping position. You will strain your neck muscles and arm and shoulder joints since you will not be able to maintain a neutral spine position. 
• If changing the habit is difficult, make sure the mattress and orthopaedic pillow provide you with adequate support.
• Visit the brick-and-mortar store to try out the best mattresses and pillows. Ask the salesperson for assistance.

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Tempur Original Pillow with SmartCool Technology, available in four sizes, retails from $439 at Tempur and authorised retailers.