Meet The Hippie

Meet The Hippie: The Hip Pillow That Lets Your Side Sleep Again

If lying on your side lights up the outside of your hip—especially if you’ve been told you have trochanteric bursitis—The Hippie was made for you. It’s a rectangular pillow with a soft, center opening that lets your hip rest without pressure right where it’s most sensitive, so you can finally settle in comfortably.

Note: This post is educational and product‑focused. We don’t diagnose or provide treatment plans.

Who The Hippie Is For

  • Adults 40+ who notice outer‑hip tenderness when side sleeping

  • People whose clinicians have mentioned trochanteric bursitis (a.k.a. outer‑hip tenderness around the greater trochanter)

  • Anyone who wants a simple, at‑home comfort tool that reduces pressure on the hip while resting

What The Hippie Does

When you lie on your side, the bony point of the hip can get pressed into the mattress. The Hippie’s center opening gently offloads that pressure point while the surrounding cushion supports the rest of your hip and pelvis. Think: pressure relief where you need it; support where you don’t.

At a glance:

  • Offloads outer‑hip pressure using a center opening

  • Supportive foam around the opening for a stable, cushioned feel

  • Super light and pretty thick so it feels substantial without being heavy

How to Use The Hippie (Step‑by‑Step)

  1. Set the pillow on your mattress before you lie down—the opening facing up.

  2. Lie on your side like you normally would.

  3. Position your hip so the most tender spot rests over the center opening—not on the foam.

  4. Scoot and fine‑tune: tiny shifts forward/back can dial in the sweet spot. Your hip should feel unloaded, not pinned.

  5. Stay aligned: keep your knees and ankles stacked or place a small pillow between your knees/ankles if you prefer extra alignment.

  6. Change sides? Just slide The Hippie with you and re‑center your hip over the opening.

Why the Center Opening Helps

  • Reduces direct compression over the greater trochanter (the bony bump on the outer hip)

  • Lets tissues settle instead of getting squished against a firm surface

  • Keeps pressure distributed to the surrounding foam ring for a supportive, stable feel

Materials & Feel

  • Core: supportive foam (cushioned but not floppy)

  • Build: super light and thick enough to feel substantial

  • Shape: rectangular with a smooth, center opening

  • Cover: removable outer fabric with a zipper

Care & Cleaning

  • Care and wash instructions are included with your purchase.

  • In short: unzip and remove the outer fabric to wash; spot‑clean the foam only.

Shipping & Returns

  • Free standard shipping in the U.S.

  • Faster, paid options are available at checkout.

  • 30‑day returns: if it’s not a match, send it back within 30 days in original condition.

FAQs

Is The Hippie a knee pillow or a body pillow?
Neither—it’s a hip‑specific pillow. The center opening offloads the sore hip directly, which typical knee/body pillows don’t do.

Will it help if I sleep on my back?
The Hippie is designed primarily for side sleeping. Some back sleepers like placing it under the thighs for comfort, but its key benefit is pressure relief for side sleepers’ outer hip.

How do I know it’s positioned correctly?
You should feel less direct pressure on the sore spot and more even support around it. If you feel a pinch, slide your body so the tender point sits directly over the opening.

Can I use it with a mattress topper?
Yes. Softer beds can still create pressure points at the hip. The Hippie’s opening specifically relieves that spot.

Is it medical equipment?
No. It’s a comfort product. For diagnosis or treatment advice, please talk with a licensed clinician.

Ready to Try The Hippie?

If side‑sleeping has been off the table, The Hippie brings it back—gently.

Add The Hippie to your cart with free shipping today. Need a quick answer first? Message us and we’ll help you decide if it’s right for you.

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