SleepLabs Medi Memory Foam Knee Pillow for Side Sleepers

A knee pillow sits between the knees while you sleep on your side, keeping the top leg from dropping across the body. This helps align the hips, pelvis and spine and relieves pressure where the knees press together. Side sleepers use it to ease hip, lower back and knee discomfort and to reduce tossing and turning.

It has a contoured, hourglass shape that follows the natural angle between your legs, cradling the knees and lower thighs so your top leg rests level with your hip rather than dropping forward. The memory foam moulds to your shape and holds its form through the night rather than flattening like a folded pillow.

The Q-angle (short for quadriceps angle) is the natural angle between your hip and your knee - essentially how your thigh lines up with your lower leg. It tends to be slightly greater in women than men because of a wider pelvis. When you sleep on your side, your top leg naturally drops down and forward across the body, which rotates the hip and pelvis and puts strain through the knee, hip and lower back. A contoured knee pillow sits between your knees and lower thighs to keep the top leg supported roughly level with your hip, so your legs, pelvis and spine stay in more neutral alignment overnight. This is why side sleepers often look for a "Q-angle knee pillow" - a shaped pillow that works with this natural angle. It is a comfort and alignment aid, not a medical device; for specific joint or alignment concerns, check with your doctor or physiotherapist.

Many side sleepers find a knee pillow eases hip, lower back and knee discomfort by keeping the legs, pelvis and spine in better alignment overnight. It is a sleep-comfort aid, not a medical treatment - if you have persistent or severe pain, or are recovering from surgery, speak with your doctor or physiotherapist.

Yes - many pregnant side sleepers use a knee pillow to support the hips and pelvis and take pressure off the lower back, especially in the second and third trimesters when side sleeping is recommended. Check the position that suits you with your midwife or doctor.

A knee pillow is often used by side sleepers after knee or hip procedures to keep the legs separated and aligned and reduce pressure on the joint. Always follow the specific guidance of your surgeon or physiotherapist on positioning during recovery.

It measures 34 x 26 x 16 cm.

The most common complaint about ordinary knee pillows is that they slide out overnight. This pillow has an adjustable strap that secures it around your leg, so it stays in position as you move and change sides - no constant repositioning.