Which pillow is good for the cervical spine when sleeping?

Many people have a misunderstanding about the prevention and treatment of cervical spondylosis, thinking that they do not need to use a pillow after suffering from cervical spondylosis. In fact, this is wrong. A good pillow can effectively relieve cervical spondylosis. You should also pay attention to some precautions when using a pillow. It should not be too hard, too soft, too high, or too low. It does not mean that the more expensive the pillow, the healthier you will sleep.

Which pillow is good for the cervical spine when sleeping?

1. Expensive pillows do not necessarily lead to healthy sleep:

In fact, what kind of pillow and bed is suitable for each person still depends on the individual's physical condition. We cannot easily believe that a certain feature will help everyone. There are many pillows on the market that claim to be ergonomic, but many of them are excessive claims. Expensive pillows may not necessarily lead to a healthy sleep. Only by choosing bedding carefully can you sleep more energetically.

2. It is not scientific to be complacent.

"Some people often feel numbness in their hands and feet while sleeping, and most of the time it's because the pillow is too high!" A stiff cervical spine can also easily cause arterial compression, resulting in increased blood pressure and cerebrovascular disease. A healthy pillow can maintain the natural curve of the neck, reduce the pressure and tension on the joints and muscles, and achieve a relaxing effect.

3. Pillows and beds support the spine:

In normal standing conditions, the spine bears minimal pressure, but when lying flat, the neck and waist are in a lordotic curve and are suspended in the air. They need a support point, otherwise they can easily get injured due to overstretching. "Pillows and beds are the key to maintaining and supporting the spine." Especially people over 40 to 50 years old need to maintain a correct sleeping posture. Because the elderly are more prone to bone spurs and the cervical ligaments become thicker, if the neck is tilted back excessively and the intervertebral disc closes, it is easy to compress the nerves.

4. Fill the gaps in your body:

The cervical vertebrae are the part of the human body that provide support to the spine and are in direct contact with the pillow. The cervical vertebrae are closely related to the shoulder, back and waist muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs, etc. This shows the impact of pillows on human health. The pillow should not only be able to support the forward convexity of the neck well, but also be able to accommodate the backward convexity of the occipital part of the skull (back of the head). Only in this way can the tissues and organs of the neck be in a relaxed and resting state. An inappropriate pillow and incorrect sleeping posture may cause excessive tension in the ligaments and muscles of the neck, accelerate the degeneration of the intervertebral joints and lead to functional disorders.

5. Pillows affect sleep and health:

Most people think that it is the bed, mattress and other items that affect the quality of sleep, and pillows are insignificant? This is not the case. The correct use of bedding can relieve your fatigue of the day, and in the long run it can also prevent scoliosis, herniated disc, and nerve compression caused by incorrect posture.

6. Value 1/3 of your life:

One third of a person's life is spent sleeping, and the pillow can be said to be our longest companion. If we choose the right partner, it can not only ensure our high-quality sleep, but also... The source of all diseases starts from the spine. Only by taking care of the spine regularly can we maintain good health. The function of the pillow is to ensure that the physiological curvature of the human neck does not deform during sleep.

According to cervical experts, the cervical vertebrae are located at the top of the human spine, wrapped in the neck, and are composed of 7 vertebrae. The so-called physiological curvature is a smooth, forward-facing arc formed by these 7 vertebrae. The function of the pillow is to maintain this normal physiological curve.