Look for a wedge that extends from the head to the hips to ensure your entire torso is elevated, which prevents straining your neck or putting pressure on your stomach. Top Pick: Reviewers from Sleep Foundation recommend the Helix Wedge Pillow

even include a "dual-wedge" design with an arm hole to take all pressure off your downward shoulder. Summary of Wedge Options Recommended Incline Best Position Upper body elevated Snoring Head & Neck elevated Back Pain Under the knees Circulation Feet above heart level

If you frequently wake up with a burning sensation in your chest, your "result" is likely a high-incline wedge.

Keeping the head and neck elevated prevents your airway from collapsing or being obstructed by soft tissues.

Elevating your upper body at a 30 to 45-degree angle (typically 7–12 inches high) uses gravity to keep stomach acid where it belongs.