Spry Recovery Pillow – Supportive Neck, Back & Lumbar Pain Relief Pillow

So I’ve been a long time fan- I first was introduced to spry on a hunt for sensory items for children with autism as a behavior therapist. I happened upon their tiny stress ball version of this pillow when they sold it on Amazon and bought it in the light grey cover. That was probably like five years ago now and it became my constant stress companion. It is still not just alive and well but thriving even after consistent abuse by not only myself but many clients over the years. I have been eying the full pillow for years ever since I found out they existed but didn’t feel I could justify the price on my budget. I finally caved after getting a gift card. I pretty much bought this for comfort and could not resist the idea of having not only a useful cushion but a MEGA stress reliever. And I was not disappointed. So there are some subtle differences between the stress ball sized and the full size pillow and I’m not sure if that is for their different purposes or just changes the company made with time. The cases are different but both nice- the stress ball has a slick stretch fabric and the pillow case actually feels like soft brushed leggings. It’s very nice actually. Secondly, the stress ball has what I can only describe as Orbees mixed in with the usual smushy substance that makes up the pillow. The pillow is completely smooth inside and it is HEFTY. the stress ball is so ultra light it is almost like it’s made out of foam but this pillow has a heft I couldn’t believe when I first picked it up. I actually love this feature although perhaps it might be trickier to use as a travel pillow on planes as I had planned. The pillow is also actually bigger than I expected. Not necessarily in its dimensions (I’d say it’s a bit bigger than your average travel pillow) but in its thickness. You see, the gooey insert is actually condensed into the much smaller stretchy pillowcase so that it is more plump than if it were flat. I’ve included a picture comparing the two so you can see the substantial amount of squishing it endures inside the case. This makes it much more functional than I expected for actual body support and use for sleeping. I made a new pillow case for both the pillow and the stress ball out of that super soft mochi “squishmallow” fabric for ultimate stress relief and matching of my decor (highly recommend) and ended up actually sleeping with it the first night. It’s definitely a game changer even just paired with another pillow or used as a bolster for neck, shoulders, arm etc as a side sleeper. I found great relief using it to cushion my collarbone area to prevent my shoulders from folding in on themselves. I can’t even make up a reason to return my impulse purchase. Mind you I’ve had the stress ball for five years and used it pretty much daily and it has not ever even looked as though it might pop or crack. It looks just as new as the day I bought it and neither cushions have any air bubbles. The material really does feel sturdy and has a little bit of stretch to it to be forgiving. That being said, this pillow is filled with gel and heavy use in the same positions certainly could be a risk. With the weight of this larger pillow and the fact that it is super scrunched up in the case, that could maybe be why some of the reviews show the rips. Over time, the plastic creases a little so I think the best defense against this is to occasionally pull your pillow out of the case and let it lay flat to breath, and also repositioning it to avoid spots constantly folded or stretched in the same ways constantly. Especially if you are placing a lot of weight on it as a wheelchair cushion where the gel gets pushed to the sides. The cover is well made and thick/ supportive, so it should be a good defense for the insert as well. My only critique is that the pillow was shipped with the bagged product inside another Amazon mailer bag. So definitely a potential for abuse or crushing during shipping that could create damaged or stressed spots on the insert. I feel a box would be a safer option. I love these pillows and will definitely offer them as sensory and comfort items in my future practice as I transition to marriage and family therapy.

9/10. Best bang for your buck that you can get. For those in the know, this is a fluidized positioner. I have a history of severe neck issues that have led me to only being able to sleep with an aforementioned positioner. The only option I have had before was to spend a chunk of change on the Mölnlycke version. This is the exact same thing but with a really awesome pillowcase. It actually stays on the pillow. Now, there is some air within the pillow that leads to a little noise. However, I didn’t notice any impact on weight distribution due to it. For those that need this, it is sooooooo worth the money. It’s only a quarter a cost of what I’ve been paying before actually. I look forward to leaving an update to see how well it holds up to daily use in the future.

I’ve been a long time SPRY user, it’s the ultimate migraine/headache pillow! My only issue with this one is that the pillowcase doesn’t say SPRY, and it doesn’t have the pocket on it for a cooling/heating pack. I’m not sure if it’s a cheaper version or not genuine? It’s the same price as the one online. Only time will tell if it holds up. That aside, this pillow is a MUST have if you have any pain.

My boyfriend and I absolutely love this pillow. I bought one 6-7years ago for myself and he has been hogging it for ages that I finally decided to just get a second one. The recovery pillow is not the size of a normal pillow so keep that in mind, but it holds your head and neck in place so comfortably that we’ve no need for a normal size pillow. We love it and happy to each have our own now!

Only rating one star to try to get attention of the company. This is an incredible pillow, but PLEASE OFFER A LARGER, FULL SIZE VERSION.

I loved this pillow at first, worked great for my son who is in a wheelchair and needed support on th right side under his arm. We bought In Sept of 2022. It’s now February 2023 and it has pin like holes in it. It was expensive and I had no idea it was that fragile inside. Anyway just feeling disappointed cause it costs a lot and is already broken. Can’t figure out how to repair it either. The picture is the pillow with the cover off and the white spots are the leaking places.

I am a full-time wheelchair user, and comfort is more than just comfort for me. It can also mean stability. I use this pillow daily to help support my side to be able to drive my chair more safely. The gel is soft enough to be comfortable, but firm enough to hold its shape. So, it is perfect if you need something in an unusual shape. You can squish and mold it to make it fit whatever area of your body and needs to fit. I have scoliosis, so I use it in the deep curve on my side and it works really well. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for customizable support.

This pillow took me a long while to get used to. This is filled with an odd feeling material which molds to the way you push it; but can be re-molded at anytime. I put it aside multiple times before I figured out how to position it. I now utilize this when I am icing my neck or have a headache.