Leg Pillow for Back Pain

A leg pillow keeps your legs in a steadier position when you lie down. For some people with back pain, it makes sleeping on the side or back more comfortable, especially if the pain is worse in the morning.

This guide covers what the NHS says about back pain, hip pain and swollen legs, the main types of leg pillow, and thirteen leg pillows to compare.

General information, not medical advice; see a doctor if back pain does not improve after a few weeks, or follow your surgeon’s instructions after surgery.

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Key Specs

No.	Product	Type	Fill / material	Cover	Sizes	Care
1	Back Support Systems The Angle	Memory foam knee pillow	Memory foam	–	23 x 20 in	Removable cover
2	Natumax Side Sleepers	Memory foam knee pillow	Memory foam	–	8.3 x 5.5 in	Machine washable
3	Abco Tech Leg Elevation	Gel memory foam wedge pillow	Gel memory foam	–	20.9 x 11 in	Machine washable
4	ComfiLife Half Moon	Memory foam knee pillow	Memory foam	–	17.3 x 7.8 x 4 in	Machine washable
5	Everlasting Comfort Half Moon	Memory foam knee pillow	Memory foam	–	21 x 7.9 in	Machine washable
6	Megcxit Leg Elevation	Memory foam wedge pillow	Memory foam	–	23.6 x 16.8 in	–
7	Five Stars United Half Moon	Memory foam bolster	Memory foam	–	20.9 x 7.8 in	Removable cover
8	Minupwell Cooling	Memory foam knee pillow	Memory foam	Bamboo rayon	–	Machine washable
9	DMI Leg Elevation	Knee pillow	–	–	16.5 x 7 x 10 in	Removable cover, machine washable
10	Contour Legacy	Memory foam pillow	Memory foam	–	10 x 6 x 9.5 in	–
11	Anzhixiu Long	Memory foam knee pillow	Memory foam	–	14 x 10 in	–
12	AllSett Health Wedge	Memory foam knee pillow	Memory foam	–	24 x 21 x 8 in	Removable cover
13	BlissTrends Knee Pillow	Memory foam knee pillow	Memory foam	–	10 x 7.9 in	Removable cover

– = not stated by the maker. Specs as stated by the maker, not tested by us.

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Some Reasons for Back Pain

The NHS says back pain, particularly lower back pain, is very common, and it usually improves within a few weeks but can sometimes last longer or keep coming back. A common cause is an injury such as a pulled muscle (strain). Medical conditions such as a slipped disc or sciatica can also cause it, and very rarely it is a sign of a serious problem.^[1]

For pain that does not improve after a few weeks, or pain that stops you doing your day-to-day activities, the NHS advises seeing a GP.^[1]

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Remedies and Treatments for Back Pain

The NHS says back pain often improves on its own within a few weeks, and suggests that you:^[1]

• Stay Active – Continue your daily activities and do not stay in bed for long periods.
• Use Heat or Cold – Wrap an ice pack or bag of frozen peas in a tea towel to reduce pain and swelling, or use a heat pack or hot water bottle wrapped in a tea towel for stiffness and muscle spasms.
• Take Pain Relief – Ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory can help, but it may not be suitable for everyone, so check with a pharmacist or GP.
• Try Exercises and Stretches – Stop if the pain gets worse and see a GP for advice.

Good bedding and pillows can add comfort, but they are not a treatment on their own.

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Types of Leg Pillow for Back Pain

• Knee Pillows – These go between the knees when you sleep on your side. The NHS suggests a pillow between your legs for pelvic and lower back pain in pregnancy.[4]
• Half-Moon and Bolster Pillows – These fit under or between the legs, and some also work behind your lower back. Our lumbar pillow guide covers pillows made for your lower back.
• Wedge Pillows – These raise the legs. The NHS suggests raising swollen ankles, feet or legs on a chair or pillows when you can.[3]
• Cooling Gel Pillows – A gel layer keeps the surface cooler than plain foam. See our gel pillow guide for more.

For hip pain, the NHS says to see a GP if it stops you doing normal activities or affects your sleep, or has not improved after treating it at home for 2 weeks.^[2]

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How We Chose These Pillows

These picks come from desk research. We compared the makers’ public product information, the The web product pages and buyer feedback. We did not test the pillows ourselves.

We looked at these factors:

• Shape – Knee pillow, half-moon, bolster or wedge.
• Size – Stated dimensions.
• Foam and Cover – Memory foam or gel, breathability and washable cover.
• Extras – Straps, certifications and pregnancy use.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Leg Pillows for Back Pain

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Our Picks: Leg Pillow for Back Pain

Here are thirteen leg pillows to compare. We hope you love the products we recommend!
We may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. This does not change your price.

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The Back Support Systems The Angle is a patented memory foam wedge that measures 23 x 20 inches and works as a leg pillow or a wedge for the lower back.

• You can use it to raise your legs or to support your lower back.
• The foam is CertiPUR-US certified and hypoallergenic, it has Be Cool temperature technology, and the pillow is made in the USA.
• The cover is removable.

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The Natumax Side Sleepers is a memory foam leg pillow that measures 8.3 x 5.5 inches and fits between or under the legs.

• A leg strap keeps it in place between your legs while you sleep.
• It comes with a sleep mask and earplugs, and it is machine washable.

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The Abco Tech Leg Elevation is a hypoallergenic gel memory foam wedge that measures 20.9 x 11 inches.

• Gel in the foam is meant to keep the surface cooler than plain foam.
• The pillow is machine washable.

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The ComfiLife Half Moon is a memory foam knee pillow sold for pregnancy that measures 17.3 x 7.8 x 4 inches.

• It is made for side and back sleepers, and the breathable materials keep it cooler than plain foam.
• The pillow is machine washable.

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The Everlasting Comfort Half Moon is a contoured memory foam pillow that measures 21 x 7.9 inches.

• The breathable cover is machine washable, and the foam is OEKO-TEX certified.
• The curved shape fits between or under your legs.

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The Megcxit Leg Elevation is a soft memory foam wedge for back sleepers that measures 23.6 x 16.8 inches.

• It is a wedge for raising your legs, not a pillow for between your knees.
• The breathable materials keep it cooler than plain foam.

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The Five Stars United Half Moon is a memory foam bolster that measures 20.9 x 7.8 inches and comes with a breathable, removable cover.

• You can place it under your legs, between your knees or behind your lower back.
• The memory foam is durable, and it suits several sleeping positions.

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The Minupwell Cooling is a contoured memory foam knee pillow with a bamboo rayon cover, made for side and back sleepers.

• The bamboo rayon cover is machine washable.
• The breathable materials keep it cooler than plain foam.

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The DMI Leg Elevation is a washable knee pillow sold for pregnancy that measures 16.5 x 7 x 10 inches.

• It is made for side and back sleepers.
• The cover is removable and machine washable.

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The Contour Legacy is a memory foam leg and knee pillow that measures 10 x 6 x 9.5 inches.

• The foam has air holes for ventilation and conforms to the shape of the legs and knees.
• It goes between the legs when you sleep on your side.

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The Anzhixiu Long is a contoured memory foam knee pillow for side sleepers that measures 14 x 10 inches.

• The memory foam molds slowly to your body.

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The AllSett Health Wedge is a layered, high-density memory foam leg elevation pillow that measures 24 x 21 x 8 inches.

• The layered foam is soft and firm at the same time, and it keeps its shape.
• The plush cover is breathable, removable and machine washable.

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The BlissTrends Knee Pillow is a contoured memory foam knee pillow sold for pregnancy, made for side sleepers, and it measures 10 x 7.9 inches.

• The cover is removable.
• The memory foam molds slowly to your body.

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Index Table: Leg Pillow for Back Pain

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Sources

1. National Health Service (NHS). Back pain. Accessed October 27, 2026.
2. National Health Service (NHS). Hip pain in adults. Accessed October 27, 2026.
3. National Health Service (NHS). Swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema). Accessed October 27, 2026.
4. National Health Service (NHS). Pelvic pain in pregnancy. Accessed October 27, 2026.

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Update History

• Oct 2026: Rewrote the article around NHS advice on back pain, hip pain, swollen legs and pelvic pain in pregnancy, removed the unsourced posture, osteoporosis, scoliosis, nutrient and ‘decompression’ claims and the unrelated NHS allergy cite, rewrote all thirteen product notes and corrected their Key Specs, and added a disclaimer line, a takeaways box, How We Chose and an FAQ
• Oct 2026: Replaced unavailable products: Abco Tech Memory Foam Wedge with Abco Tech Leg Elevation Pillow; BeautifulLife Half Moon Pillow with ComfiLife Half Moon Pillow; Luna Orthopedic Pillow with Everlasting Comfort Half Moon Pillow; ComfiLife Lumbar Support Pillow with Megcxit Leg Elevation Pillow; Zen Bamboo Wedge Pillow with Minupwell Cooling Pillow; DMI Ortho Pillow with DMI Leg Elevation Pillow; Modvel Orthopedic Pillow with Anzhixiu Long Pillow; Essort Contour Pillow with BlissTrends Classic Pillow
• Oct 2026: Added a Key Specs comparison table and a Sources section
• Jan 2022: Added Back Support Systems The Angle Pillow
• Aug 2020: Added AllSett Health Wedge Pillow and Essort Contour Pillow
• Jun 2020: Added Contour Legacy Pillow
• Apr 2020: Added Modvel Orthopedic Pillow
• Mar 2020: Added Abco Tech Memory Foam Wedge, Luna Orthopedic Pillow and DMI Ortho Pillow
• Feb 2020: Published

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