I’m not going to tell you what pillow to buy…
I am always being asked what pillow/mattress/… I recommend, but I will NEVER give you a straight answer for this - sorry!
I am very wary of people who push specific brands, especially expensive brands making big claims.
Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, and you can probably guess what I’m going to say next: there isn’t a magic [insert whatever the next trending product is], and what works for one person, might not work for another.
So normally when you ask me these questions, I will ask you more questions in return. Let’s go back to the pillow example, I will ask you what position you sleep in, then I can advise on what thickness, firmness, etc, you are more likely to get on with.
Are there ANY specific brands that I recommend?
Yes, I love KT tape as I have found that it has better staying power than other brands. Does this mean I think you can’t get on just fine with a cheaper brand? Absolutely not, try it and see what works!
I also won’t necessarily completely advise against some gimmicky products - if it’s not too expensive, and looks safe for you, then sure, go ahead, try it if that’s what you want to do! Even if I think it only works by placebo, if it works for you, I’m happy!