Chiroflow Premium Water Pillow

The Chiroflow Premium Water Pillow and its water-based technology is said to be the best on the market when it comes to relieving neck pain and promoting deep, restful sleep.
Sleepopolis Score
4.10 / 5

Construction & Feel
The Chiroflow Pillow’s unique design—aka, adding water to the filling— allows people to create the perfect shape for their pillow and find a desired level of comfort, whether soft, medium or firm. The waterbase filling is said to automatically adjust to your head movement throughout the night, ensuring that your body is properly supported and aligned, even when you move during sleep. The three main parts of the Chiroflow Waterbase Pillow include a cushion of hypoallergenic polyester fiber (called “StāLoft) which rests over the waterbase layer, a thermal insulator that surrounds the waterbase layer, and the waterbase itself—where the water goes. The pillow comes with a little blue nozzle to help you easily add water to the waterbase, putting in whatever amount equates to the firmness level you enjoy sleeping on. They suggest starting with using three quarts of water if you like soft pillows, four if you like medium firmness, and five if you like your pillows firm. It’s recommended you change the water once a year, so while it does take some time to set this pillow up, you won’t have to worry about changing the water for a long time.
Other Details
- Comes in one size (20″ x 28″) which fits Standard and Queen-sized pillow cases
- You can fill it yourself with tap water
- Comes with a 30-day money back guarantee and three year warranty.
My Experience
The Chiroflow pillow arrived in a simple, thick plastic case with a zippered opening. The pillow itself was protected in a plastic bag and one large sheet of reading material—pillow benefits on the front, and water filling instructions on the back. I was happy to see the instructions, which were pretty straight forward:- Step 1: Remove cap
- Step 2: Screw on funnel
- Step 3: Hold pillow upright (which I skipped over and did lying flat—learn from my mistakes and hold it upright! I had some water spill out)
- Step 4: Pour in the water!



Common Praises & Complaints
Many people talked about how this water pillow had great loft and significantly helped reduce neck and other types of pain: “Upon several recommendations, I bought one of these for my wife, who has neck problems (prior neck surgery) and has gone through foam, memory foam, flat, contoured, polyfill (whatever that is) and every other pillow known to man. She reports that this is the most comfortable pillow she’s ever used and is much easier on her neck. Its “loft” is adjustable according to the volume of water you put in it. The bladder and cap are impressively secure and unlikely to leak in my lifetime.” “This is the best pillow I have found since my neck injury. Once the correct amount of water is found, sleeping is again comfortable.” “I love, love, love this pillow and highly recommend to anyone whether you have neck issues or not. You will not be sorry.” However, other people claimed the opposite: it actually made their neck pain worse: “I wasn’t happy with this pillow. I felt like I wasted my money. It is to thick. I even put the least amount of water I could but it was still to high and hurt my neck.” “I ordered this pillow to replace another water pillow I had used and loved for about 6-8 years. I received it and filled it with water according to the instructions. Within days, the seam had split up the side and the filling was coming out, AND, when I filled the pillow with water, it became way too thick and high for my neck. I had to let some water out and sew the seam back together, myself. Very poor quality control, I would not recommend this supposedly “premium” water pillow to anyone.” While these reviews seem to be contradictory, what is helpful is knowing there is a 30-day money back guarantee for most of Chiroflow’s pillow products.Who Should Buy It
- You’re ready to try something different and fun! If you’ve experienced chronic pain or discomfort while sleeping, or you simply don’t sleep well, maybe memory foam, feather, down, and other commonly sought pillows simply aren’t for you. This could be the new solution you are looking for.
- You suffer from neck pain. Many users, patients, and clinicians cite how this pillow is designed to specifically relieve neck pain. If you fall into this category, it may be worth giving the Chiroflow a shot.
- You have time on your hands. This pillow does come with a little “assembly required.” You will need to add water yourself, so make sure you have the time (and patience) to do this before heading off to sleep. The benefit to this is you really can personalize the firmness of your pillow, which I think is worth the time.