The Znzi travel pillow
At first I thought the Znzi travel pillow was a bit big but discovered that the memory foam compresses and contorts. It rolls, folds and twists easily. There are 6 embedded magnets to help it keep whatever shape I choose. Usually I roll it up. The padding is slimmer in the middle, the better to cradle my head while lying on my back. The roll fits under the crook of my neck and passively stretches it, lightly countering the tech neck problem. Lying on my side, the roll supports my neck while relieving head weight pressure. At home I find it soothing, on a flight it’s essential.
They’ve considered so much already. I’ve lost numerous travel pillows or they’ve been too bulky to fit inside luggage. The Znzi comes in a lightweight, nylon bag. Stuff the pillow inside, cinch the cord, tie it lightly and then the simple, attached clip attaches the travel pillow to my rolling suitcase or the handle of my travel bag. I’ve carried it across Switzerland, climbing in and out of trains, buses and boats. It should have its own frequent flier mileage accounts! I’ve lost several travel pillows. Loyalty is a virtue and who could’ve guessed a travel pillow had that!
Tech neck techniques and other products
- A Naturopathic doctor recommended this daily technique: For five minutes lie on your back with your head dangling backwards over the edge of the bed. Support with a flat pillow if necessary.
- While dangling your head slowly turn your chin, your head to the right. Slowly turn to the left. Repeat about 25 times.
- Another chiropractic addition is the Denneroll. It’s a fairly stiff foam that is shaped to fit into the crook of your neck adding pressure to the vertebrae. I use it at least once a day for 3 – 5 minutes max. It works best while lying on the floor which offers better resistance than lying on a bed.
- One stretch I repeat and repeat is profound yet simple. Standing firmly with feet slightly apart lift your shoulders and roll them back. Clasp your hands behind you and pull down, opening up the clavicle region, your chest. Look up, stretching your neck.
- Take the standing stretch a little further and tilt your chin towards your chest. Hold for 10 – 20 seconds. Repeat looking up and then down. SLOWLY
Find a good travel pillow, that works for your body and conditions and don’t travel without it!
The Znzi travel pillow was shipped to me for review but no other compensation was received. I’ve used it for a few months now and the review is based solely on my experience.
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it looks like an interesting concept of travel pillow. I am also having neck and back problems and traveling always makes it worse because of the awkward sleeping positions. You definitely need a good travel pillow in order to feel the pain less.
As I’ve traveled more these past years, I’ve come to the same conclusions. When we want to keep going and not be distracted by pain it’s important to take care of our necks and backs.
Znzi pillow surely looks comfortable, but unfortunately I can never sleep on the plane. I don’t think it would work for me.
Sorry to hear you can’t sleep on airplanes. I never have a problem unless I’m home!
I have such a hard time sleeping on planes, I’m willing to give this a try. I think it might just work for me.
Sorry to hear you have a hard time sleeping on airplanes. Have you tried Melatonin, ear plugs, a face mask? They help me immensely.
My husband has neck problems too. He goes to the chiropractor and acupunturist often but it is a condition that needs a lot of treatment. We have to check the neck pillows you suggest in here. We have bought several but they do not feel right (your head ends in a weird position).
I know those weird head positions and then also I find you can’t sleep deeply if you keep bobbing! We’re lucky most flights are fairly short!
I just lost the last one I bought, I’m fussy about neck pillows so I might try this! I don’t like the beads as I think they are make too much noise;)
I hadn’t thought about the beads making noise but that makes sense. This one is silent!
I have two hernias in my neck, so when I fly I use my neck brace if I think I’m going to fall asleep. This Znzi pillow might be a good idea for other situations, like when the pillow in a hotel is too hard and thick, which happened on my most recent trip. I’ll check it out.
I have thought that a neck brace would be good for travel on flights! Sorry to hear about the hernias! I’ve used this Znzi in hotel rooms and it’s been a godsend.
I also have neck/shoulder/back problems and found this fascinating – am looking into this and the denneroll now!
It’s surprising how many of us deal with neck issues. I’m in it for the long haul and staying pain free, comfortable too while traveling is a big deal.
I think I will try one of these on our next long flight.
I hope it works well for you.
Thanks for sharing the review of the Znzi travel pillow. I’ve tried many and I agree most are too big and just not that supportive. Like you I have ongoing neck issues so finding a good pillow is really important. I’ll have to check it out.
Sorry to hear about your neck issues too. Not fun. Having a good pillow has helped me immensely.
The Znzi (how in the world do you pronounce this?) travel pillow looks very comfortable. My only problem is that I can’t sleep on the plane.
Sorry to hear that you can’t sleep on an airplane. It’s about the only place I can nap with ease!