Head Drop Glossary
The Essential Terms Behind the Crown Lift® System
Head Drop The backward collapse of the crown of your head into the pillow, causing neck strain and misalignment.
Crown Support Support for the top‑back of the skull — the area that collapses first in every pillow.
Pillow Sink The downward/backward compression of pillow fill under the weight of the head.
Fill Migration The movement of pillow fill away from the crown area during sleep.
Neutral Alignment The natural, straight alignment of the head, neck, and spine.
Structural Lift A stable internal support that prevents backward collapse (the core function of Crown Lift).
Crown Lift System A customizable internal support system that restores structural integrity inside any pillow.
Head Support vs Neck Support Neck support only works if the head is stable. If the crown collapses, the neck compensates.
The Drop Zone The area behind the head where pillows collapse the most.
Back‑Weighting The natural tendency of the head to roll backward when lying down.
Crown Collapse Another term for head drop — loss of structural support at the crown.
Lift Options (1”, 2”, 3”) The interchangeable support levels in the Crown Lift® system.
Sleep Alignment System A system designed to maintain head‑neck‑spine alignment all night.
Crown Stabilization Preventing backward head movement by supporting the crown.
Pillow Fatigue The breakdown of pillow materials over time, especially at the crown.
Crown Lift Zone The exact placement area inside the pillow where the lift should sit.
Crown Rebound The effect of restoring support under the crown, allowing the neck to relax.
Crown Lift Effect The immediate improvement in alignment when the crown is properly supported.