U-Shaped Inflatable Pillow

An Inflatable Travel Pillow is a U-shaped, inflatable pillow designed to support the cervical spine and maintain neutral neck alignment during upright seated travel in vehicles, airplanes, trains, or medical transport. The horseshoe-shaped design wraps around the neck with the opening at the front, providing bilateral support that prevents the head from falling into painful lateral flexion or rotation positions during sleep. The inflatable construction allows users to adjust firmness to their preferred support level—accommodating individual neck contours and varying support needs while deflating to a compact size for easy packing and transport. For the orthopedic specialist and physical therapist, the inflatable travel pillow protects patients with cervical spondylosis, chronic neck pain, whiplash history, or post-operative cervical surgery during necessary or leisure travel. For the patient with cervical radiculopathy, fibromyalgia, or cervical degenerative disease, an inflatable travel pillow allows them to undertake long-distance journeys without suffering days of exacerbated symptoms, maintaining quality of life and independence despite chronic neck pathology. Lightweight, portable, and adjustable, the inflatable travel pillow provides reliable cervical support for travel without the bulk of traditional foam pillows.