Best Pillow for Hip Pain

Hip pain is common, especially as you get older, and it often feels worst at night.^[1] A pillow cannot treat the cause, but the right pillow can take pressure off your hips and keep your legs lined up while you sleep.

This guide covers what causes hip pain, how to sleep with it, and seven pillows to consider.

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Key Specs

No.	Product	Type	Fill / material	Cover	Sizes	Care
1	Contour Legacy Leg	Memory foam pillow	Memory foam	–	10 x 6 x 9.5 in	–
2	Contour Swan	Body pillow	–	–	Body	–
3	Everlasting Comfort Knee Pillow	Memory foam pillow	Memory foam	Removable breathable	10 x 8 x 6 in	Removable cover, machine washable
4	Milliard Full Body	Shredded memory foam pillow	Shredded memory foam	Cooling cover, removable	54 in	Machine washable
5	DMI Ortho Leg Wedge	Foam wedge pillow	High-density foam	Polyester/cotton, zippered	19.2 x 23.2 x 7 in	Machine washable
6	Crauru Abduction	Abduction pillow	35D high-density foam	Velvet, removable	–	Cover is removable
7	ComfiLife Orthopedic	Foam knee pillow	Polyurethane (memory) foam	–	9.8 x 7.9 x 6.3 in	Machine washable

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

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What Causes Hip Pain

Hip pain can start with a sudden injury or a longer-lasting problem such as arthritis.^[1] The NHS lists these common causes and says not to try to diagnose the cause yourself:^[1]

• Hip Fracture – Severe pain and not being able to walk after a fall or injury.
• Sprain, Strain or Tendonitis – Pain, swelling or bruising after intense or repetitive exercise.
• Osteoarthritis – Pain that is worse when walking, with stiffness after moving, usually in people over 45.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis – Pain and stiffness that are worse after not moving, such as when you wake up.
• Bursitis – Pain that may spread to the thigh and feel worse when moving or lying on your side.
• Joint Infection – A hot, swollen hip with a high temperature needs urgent help.

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How to Ease Hip Pain

The NHS suggests these steps:^[1]

• Avoid putting too much strain on the hip. It is best to keep moving if you can, but do not overdo things.
• Put an ice pack, or a bag of frozen peas, in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.
• Use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen gel, and try gentle hip stretching exercises.
• Wear comfortable, shock-absorbing shoes with a soft sole, and try to lose weight if you are overweight.
• Do not carry anything heavy, and do not sit in low chairs, which can put extra pressure on your hips.

Ask for an urgent GP appointment or call NHS 111 if you have severe hip pain that started suddenly without a fall, or a hot, swollen hip. Call 999 or go to A&E for severe pain after a fall, being unable to put weight on your leg, or tingling or loss of feeling after an injury.^[1]

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How to Sleep With Hip Pain

Joint pain in the hips often feels worse at night. Your sleep position and body alignment cause most of it, and being still in one position for hours can add to it.^[2]

• Sleep on Your Side – Cleveland Clinic suggests starting out on your side, away from a sore joint, with a pillow between your legs, and avoiding lying flat on your back.[2]
• Use a Pillow Between Your Knees – Bend your knees slightly and place a pillow between them, or use a full-length body pillow. This helps line up your spine, pelvis and hips.[3]
• Pad Your Back – If you sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees. A small rolled towel under your waist can add support.[3]
• Check Your Mattress – For back, hip and knee pain, Cleveland Clinic suggests a firm mattress, and a foam pad on top if you need it to spread your weight evenly.[2]
• Stretch Before Bed – Gentle hip stretches before bed may ease tight muscles.[1]

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Types of Pillow for Hip Pain

Knee Pillow

A knee pillow is a contoured pillow that sits between your knees. It keeps your top leg from dropping forward and pulling your hips out of line.^[3] Look at the size and firmness: a pillow that is too thick can push your hips out of line, and one that is too thin will not help. A knee pillow is the most common pick for side sleepers.

Full Body Pillow

A full body pillow is long enough to hold between your legs and hug against your chest. Mayo Clinic says a full-length body pillow can do the same job as a pillow between the legs.^[3] Some come in a C or straight shape, and some are adjustable. They suit people who move between positions in the night.

Wedge and Bolster Pillow

If you sleep on your back, a bolster pillow or wedge under your knees helps keep the curve of your lower back.^[3]

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How We Chose These Pillows

These picks come from research. We compared the makers’ specifications, the The web product pages and buyer feedback, and we checked that every pick is in stock on the web US. We did not test the pillows ourselves.

We looked at these factors:

• Support – Whether the shape keeps your legs and hips lined up in the position it is made for.
• Size and Firmness – Whether the pillow is the right thickness for most adults.
• Breathability – Whether the foam and cover let air move.
• Care – Whether the cover is removable and machine washable.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Pillows for Hip Pain

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Our Picks: Pillows for Hip Pain

Here are seven pillows for side, back and body support, including a post-surgery option.
We hope you love the pillows we recommend for hip pain!
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The Contour Legacy Leg is a memory foam pillow that supports both your legs and knees when you sleep on your side.

• The hourglass shape keeps your top leg from dropping forward, which can twist the hips and press the knees together.
• The crescent shape suits both men and women, and you can move freely without a strap.
• Air holes in the memory foam let air move through the pillow.
• It comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

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The Contour Swan is an ergonomic body pillow that supports your head, neck, shoulders, back, hips and knees in one piece.

• It works for side, back and stomach sleepers, and it combines a head pillow, body pillow and knee pillow in one design.
• It is adjustable, so you can set the support to your shape.
• The longer length gives side sleepers room to keep the top leg from dropping and twisting the hips.
• It takes up less of the bed than a regular full-length body pillow.

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The Everlasting Comfort Knee Pillow is a memory foam pillow that sits between your knees when you sleep on your side.

• A dual concave design cradles both knees and legs, so the pillow stays put and helps keep your legs and hips lined up.
• A removable, adjustable hook and loop strap holds it between your knees, even if you toss and turn.
• The foam is 100% high-density memory foam.
• The breathable cover is removable and machine washable.

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The Milliard Full Body Pillow is a 54-inch body pillow filled with shredded memory foam.

• The pillow is as wide as a standard mattress, so you can hug it and keep your hips and knees supported.
• You can remove or add shredded memory foam to make it softer or firmer.
• The light gray cooling cover is machine washable.
• It works for side, back and stomach sleepers, and it ships vacuum-packed, so give it time to expand.

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The DMI Ortho Leg Wedge is a firm foam wedge for raising your legs or feet while you rest on your back.

• The high-density foam holds its shape, and it is latex free.
• It is FSA eligible, and the foam meets CAL #117 requirements.
• The removable zippered polyester and cotton cover is machine washable.

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The Crauru Abduction is a 2-in-1 pillow made for people recovering from hip replacement surgery. Ask your surgeon before you use any pillow after surgery.

• It keeps your legs from crossing or rotating inward while you sleep, which is the position surgeons often ask you to avoid.
• A separate knee separator pillow lifts out for use while you sit.
• The 35D high-density foam keeps its shape, and elastic straps hold it in place.
• The velvet cover unzips. It ships in vacuum packaging, so allow 48 to 72 hours for it to expand.

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The ComfiLife Orthopedic is a contoured foam knee pillow for side sleepers.

• The contoured shape fits between your knees and keeps your legs, hips and spine lined up.
• The high-density polyurethane foam holds its shape and does not go flat over time.
• The zippered cover is breathable and machine washable.
• It measures about 9.8 x 7.9 x 6.3 inches.

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Index Table: Pillow for Hip Pain

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Sources

1. National Health Service (NHS). Hip pain in adults. Accessed October 26, 2026.
2. Cleveland Clinic. How To Keep Sore Joints From Ruining Your Sleep. Accessed October 26, 2026.
3. Mayo Clinic. Sleeping positions that reduce back pain. Accessed October 26, 2026.
4. Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. Lateral hip pain: modifying activities. Accessed October 26, 2026.

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Update History

• Oct 2026: Rewrote the article around NHS, Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic advice on hip pain and sleep positions, removed the cancer list and claims that a pillow keeps the joint lubricated or eases the pain, rewrote all seven product notes, and replaced the Sources with four on hip pain and sleeping positions
• Oct 2026: Replaced unavailable products: Beautiful Life Bolster Pillow with Contour Legacy Leg Pillow; PharMeDoc C-Shape Pillow with Contour Swan Pillow; Aeris Knee Pillow Sleepers with Crauru Abduction Pillow
• Oct 2026: Removed Cushy Form Pain Relief Pillow and Abco Tech Memory Foam Pillow (unavailable)
• Oct 2026: Added a Key Specs comparison table and a Sources section
• Feb 2026: Added Milliard Full Body Pillow
• Jul 2020: Added DMI Ortho Pillow
• Jun 2020: Added Contour Legacy Leg Pillow
• Mar 2020: Added Abco Tech Memory Foam Pillow and Aeris Knee Pillow Sleepers
• Jan 2019: Published

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