I am a side sleeper and my neck and shoulder have been miserable for months. I tried several “cervical support” pillows and lots of different combinations, but nothing helped for more than a night or two and I’d be right back in pain. I decided to try one more option with this pillow set. These pillows come with extra foam or the ability to remove foam to make them the perfect density for your sleep preference. For me the way it came out of the bag was ideal. My neck and shoulder haven’t felt this good in ages and I am so glad I gave these pillows a try!