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Athletes: Got shoulder pain at night? The solution is surprisingly obvious
The wider your shoulders, the harder they get crushed at night. The Papaya Pillow supports your torso so you can side sleep without shoulder pain.
Papaya Sleep – Sleep on Your Side Without Shoulder Pain
The Papaya Pillow by Papaya Sleep lifts your body to create a pressure-free gap for your shoulder — so you wake up without pain.
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"I can’t believe this is helping me sleep better and I can literally sleep on my side all night! No shoulder pain, no neck pain/stiffness waking up. Key is making sure your hips is in the cradle and pillow adjusted properly not too high not low just aligned to your spine. It really feels everything is what it’s suppose to be lying down on it. Thank you!"
"I want to recommend this pillow. Being able to rest my shoulder appealed to me because any contact with the bed or pillows increased my pain. This was also true for my non-surgical shoulder, allowing my healing shoulder to rest on my body without strain. The customer service is outstanding, and the pillow is well-made, cool to the touch, and odor-free."
"Amazing! I'm guilty of buying way too many pillows over the years trying to fix my shoulder issues. The Papaya Pillow is the first one that really helped. And I love how smooth the pillow case feels on my skin!"
"This is my second pillow I have ordered. It’s the only pillow or bed that has helped my shoulder pain! I highly recommend it to anyone with shoulder pain or numbness in arms. Customer service is great. Sent me a new pillow when mine may have been lost in transit."
Why head pillows can't fix your shoulder pain
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What head pillows do
Traditional pillows adjust the height and angle of your head and neck. That helps with neck pain and alignment — but your shoulder is still trapped under the full weight of your torso.
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What torso support does
The Papaya Pillow lifts your entire upper body, redistributing weight away from your shoulder. It creates a gap where your shoulder can rest in a natural position with no pressure on the joint.
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Side Sleepers: Here's The Body Part The Pillow Industry Forgot
Why do side sleepers wake up with shoulder pain? The answer isn't your head pillow. Here's what the pillow industry missed all along.
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Why your shoulder hurts when you sleep on your side
Side sleeping puts more pressure on your shoulder than any other position. Here's the mechanics behind the pain — backed by research — and what to do about it.
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