Cervical Pillows Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)

Market Overview

The cervical pillows market was valued at USD 3,430 million in 2020, and it is expected to reach USD 4,450 million in 2026, registering a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period, 2021-2026.

In the current COVID-19 scenario, most chronic pain services are subsequently deemed and all non-urgent outpatient visits in the hospitals have been reduced or interrupted to reduce the risk of the infection. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare systems worldwide to redistribute healthcare resources toward intensive care, resulting in the shutdown of pain services. Thus, COVID-19 is expected to affect the market growth over the forecast period.

The major factor stimulating the growth of the market is the growing prevalence of neck pain, rising healthcare spending, and increasing disposable income. Currently, neck pain is one of the most common ailments, globally. The neck is interlinked with the spine, nerves, and muscles and when persisted for a longer time, may result in pain in the head, shoulders, and arms. In 2018, the National Institute for Health conducted a survey to understand the prevalence of pain related to the neck and back among athletes. Results of this survey concluded that the prevalence of neck pain among basketball players was found to be 57.69%. And the prevalence of upper back pain was found to be the highest among volleyball players (i.e., 67.90%). In addition, the prevalence of neck and back pain in wrestlers was found to be 18.84% and 10.14%, respectively. Also, in March 2020, as per a research study conducted by the Medical University of Bialystok, Białystok, Poland titled as "A Pilot Study Evaluating the Prevalence of Cervical Spine Dysfunction Among Students of Dentistry at the Medical University", 47.32% of the respondents reported cervical pain and 31.25% of students declared discomfort in the suboccipital area. In 57.14% of people, less intense chronic pain without any functional disorders was observed. A moderate level of stress was reported by 58.03% of students. In addition, mild cervical spine disorders were found in 53.57% of cases. Considering the study reported by NIH and Medical University, it is suggested that the neck and back pain prevalence among the general population, as well as athletes, is increasing. This rise in the prevalence of neck and back pain disorders is expected to increase the demand for cervical pillows, propelling the market growth.

Scope of the Report

The scope of the report includes global-level information on the cervical pillows market. Cervical pillows are one of the modern advancements for head, neck, and spine alignment and assistance. Several global-level foundations, working on creating awareness about different upper body-related diseases, recommend various types of pillows for different diseases, as suggested by physical therapists. The cervical pillows market is segmented by product type (standard pillow, rolls, water-based pillow, and other product types), application (cervical spondylosis, whiplash injuries, temporomandibular disorders, and other applications), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

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Key Market Trends

The Standard Pillow Segment is Expected to Witness Better Growth over the Forecast Period

A standard cervical pillow is an orthotic device that helps in removing spasms and tensions from the spine and maintains the natural cervical lordotic curve in a resting position. Standard cervical pillows are padded with foam cushioning. Foam-based cervical pillows are modified to promote a good fit for the neck and head in a resting position. In the current market, owing to the wider penetration of the pillow and the greater acceptability, these standard pillows have been found to be replaced with many alternatives, like polyester, and in some cases, feather-based pillows. These varying structural stability and stiffness cater to the demand for a wider range of cervical disorder patients with varying preferences for pillows.

The market for standard pillows, due to improvements in the material and the material quality and fabrication, is expected to witness wider demand and growth over the forecast period. A large number of standard foam pillows sold in the global market are filled with microbeads, which helps in the uniform distribution of tension across the pillow. Additionally, technological advancements like hypoallergenic foam pillows preferred by patients with allergic responses to standard foam-based cervical pillows and the specific cervical pillows for spinal realignment are the major advances preferred by the patients.

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