Can a pillow cause pain? Yes, a pillow influences your sleeping position, and an improper sleeping position can cause strain and pain in your neck, back or shoulders. Conversely, choosing the right pillow can result in pain relief. Below are Hullo pillow reviews which mention pain.
I’ve tried dozens of pillows, trying to find a pillow that works for me. My search ended with Hullo. I no longer wake up with neck or shoulder pain. It does not feel too hot to me, and I’m relatively sensitive to that. It took me about 3 nights to get used to the firmness, bit now I love that aspect of it too. I travel for work, and bought a second one to keep in my car to use at hotels.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
I bought my hullo pillow in 2016 and have been using it since. It’s still my favorite pillow.
I sleep on my side, and my hullo pillow supports my head and neck and keeps them stable. I haven’t had neck pain in years.
I highly recommend trying this product.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
I have tried numerous pillows and then one day I had a terrific neck ache. It was so bad I went to a chiropractor and had an adjustment. After that experience, I asked different people what kind of pillow they sleep on and my girlfriend’s husband told me about Hullo. He sleeps on one of your pillows and he raved about it. He told me it helped his neck so I ordered my first one. After 2 years it needed more buckwheat so I ordered another pillow and an order of buckwheat. I refilled the old one and it’s perfect again . I have been so impressed with this pillow. It’s absolutely amazing and I have not had a neck problem since. Thank you.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
Very comfortable and no longer wake up from hot spots or tender ears.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
We were skeptical when we read the great reviews, but because of the guarantee we decided to try it. Since using the pillow, I have not had the neck and upper back problems I regularly suffered from. The only time they came back is when we went on vacation and didn’t have the pillows with us. I cannot recommend this pillow enough.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
Hello everyone! Thank you all for the privilege of your time. I wanted to share my review and let people know that as of today—April 22, 2025—I’m experiencing better sleep quality with the standard-sized buckwheat pillow I purchased from Hulltex, the makers of the Hullo Pillow.
I took off one star because the price is on the higher side.
The pillow was packaged well and shipped via UPS.
Unless something changes, I plan to keep the pillow, as I’m still well within the 60-day trial period.
Yes, I’m aware that the return shipping fee would be my responsibility if I decide to take advantage of Hulltex’s “60-Day, No Questions Asked, Money-Back Policy.”
To echo what many others have said: everything about buckwheat pillows is true. It’s not mumbo jumbo. I’m sleeping better and no longer waking up with uncomfortable neck and shoulder pain. My cervical spine feels rested and well supported.
One interesting effect—though it needs more time to confirm—is that I’m no longer waking up in the middle of the night with mild xerostomia (dry mouth), needing a sip of water before returning to sleep. Lately, I’ve been going to bed around 10 or 11 PM and waking naturally around 6:30 or 7 AM.
If you’re on the fence or experiencing the oddities that others here have reported, give buckwheat pillows a try and see for yourself.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
This is the best pillow for my sore, achy neck! It is so comfortable and provides great support! I love how it molds to my head and neck in any position I lie. I take it with me when I travel because it helps me get a good night’s sleep.
I am a retired chiropractor. I would recommend Hullo pillow to anyone with neck pain!
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With frequent neck pain associated with my chronic migraines, I was looking for a pillow that wouldn’t add to the pain and discomfort. I’m very glad that I gave this type of pillow a try as I have noticed a huge decrease in neck pain during the night and upon waking. This in turn has helped to decrease the intensity (and onset) of migraines I experience in the morning. I will always use this type of pillow from now on.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
I’ve had problems for YEARS with my neck and this pillow is a game changer! Would Absolutely recommend!!
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
This is a great pillow. I don’t have any neckpain after using it, it stays the perfect temperature, and it’s moldable. It’s perfectly full for me.
The standard American size is a bit too big for a buckwheat pillow, imo – it’s extremely heavy and kind of unwieldy if you’re prone to sticking your arm under your pillow. Still works great though!
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Reason 1: These are well-filled; the quality of construction is obvious.
Reason 2: Unlike foam pillows which are not adjustable, these are easy to position and be stably supported.
Reason 3: With basic care to clean the covers, these pillows last for many years with minimal loss of fill loft. ‘Guest room’ foam ones — from Lindell’s internet garbage, to high-end memory-foam mattress store sets – seem to break down and get flat-feeling quite quickly. We’ve tried ’em…
Partner and I have been using buckwheat hull pillows since I bought our first two at a big-box Linens store in Norwalk, CT back in the late 80’s. We were skeptical; back then a single pillow that cost $70. was a big chunk from our monthly income and we needed a pair!
We have been dedicated BHPusers now for more than 35 years. As we both have different cervical vertebrae issues, these are always our mainstay for comfortable nights and less-pain days.
We don’t take ’em on overnight travels (yet!) but they’re so good you’ll want to.
Hullo’s product is more substantial than another brand’s set purchased in 2013. If you’re looking for a buckwheat hull pillow, you won’t be disappointed with these! If I could give these 6 stars, I would.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
I rarely wake up with stiff shoulders / neck in all the years I’ve used to type of pillow. It’s cooler, keeps it’s form until you change it and is excellent for helping me sleep better. I even took it to the hospital when I was in for 8 days because the ones provided were polyester filled and I couldn’t get comfortable; the fill kept sinking and caused me neck stiffness on the first night. Even tried memory foam types but they were very hot and not very pliable to move around the way the ones I made with these hulls are.
I’ve recommended this site to several people through the years and all have been converts to switching over from their usual type to the buckwheat hulls. These also last much longer so are cost effective versus replacing flattened other fill pillows.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
Hesitated, thinking it would be too hard to be comfortable. Now, I’ll probably never use another kind of pillow. I’m a solid back sleeper and I don’t move much. My husband is an all over the place sleeper. We both have found some pains alleviated, since we transitioned. Also love that the pillow never loses its form and get all lumpy and sloppy looking. Best decision.
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I had been dealing with neck pain every morning for about a year and was thinking I may need to find a new pillow. My old pillows offered very little support and I assumed I needed something that would provide more consistent support. My husband did a lot of research and then surprised me with a Hullo for my birthday, and it has completely eradicated my neck pain. I wake up refreshed every morning and have been telling everyone I know about this pillow! It doesn’t impact my allergies and I love that it can be easily adjusted to give me all the support I want.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
I really, really like my hullo pillow. My sleep has improved exponentially since I started using it and my neck no longer hurts. Highly recommend.
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I love this! Previously I usually had a stiff neck upon waking up. It hasn’t appeared again since I bought a Hullo. I recommend it. I had to remove some hulls to get it where I wanted.
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We purchased one from our daughter who did not like it. We loved it and ordered a second one. It’s probably not for everyone but we sleep so good. You should like a firm mattress/pillow in order for you to love it. No more neck/ shoulder pain.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
The First night I used my pillow I noticed a huge difference. Before my hullo pillow I was waking up with horrible head, neck, and shoulder pain. No more! With my hullo pillow I am able to adjust it to how high or low I want it. It is soft but firm as well. The noise of the pillow does not bother me at all. In fact I find it rather comforting. The one downside I can think of with this pillow is that it is a bit heavy, but that is it! For people who are side sleepers, back sleepers and stomach sleepers I highly recommend!
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My husband and I have been using our Hullo pillows for about 9 years. We just bought more bulk buckwheat hulls to freshen up one of our pillows. These are the greatest pillows on the planet and I have tried them all. Totally worth the money for a good pain free night’s sleep. I will not use another pillow or another brand. Customers for life!!
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Like most of the reviews tell you it takes a day or two to get used to it. It’s different but that is what makes them great. Less neck/back pain. Better deeper sleep.
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I love this pillow. It’s made a huge difference in my quality of sleep and in my neck pain. I love how adjustable it is. I removed a decent amount of the hulls to make it fit exactly how I needed it to. I will never use another pillow. High quality and wonderful results!
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I suffered from awful neck pain for years due to a terrible pillows. From the first night after I started using a Hullo pillow, my pain has been gone. I really can’t overstate how this has improved my quality of life. I used to spend all day in pain, rubbing my neck and shoulders, rotating my whole body instead of turning my neck, and wincing whenever I moved my head quickly. All solved now. It takes a few nights to get used to it, and I needed to reduce the amount of hulls slightly to be a little more comfortable, but overall it is worth EVERY PENNY.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
I got a buckwheat pillow for me and my partner. The pillow didn’t kill their snoring entirely, but snoring is down 90% at least. The sound has gone from a drowning water buffalo to the rumble of a old car in far in the distance. I can tune it out and sleep. For me, I don’t wake up with neck pain anymore, and I only have to sleep on one pillow. As an added bonus, my pillow is now so heavy that my kid can’t steal it off the bed for pillow forts.
It took a little getting used to, and the pillow had a faint smell at first, but as someone who gets migraines from strong smells I can attest that it wasn’t strong and didn’t smell bad. To me, it smelled like black tea, almost. I never in a million years would have thought that sleeping on what is essentially a sack of grain would improve my sleep so much, but it absolutely has.
You should absolutely get one, as long as you don’t intend to use it for pillow fights.
I would recommend Hullo to a friend.
It’s hard and it hurts.