What are Therapeutic Pillows?

Cervical spine pillow is a kind of pillow that is good for cervical spine. It is different from ordinary pillows in that it is used under the neck. The cervical pillow is used to correct the cervical spine.

Cervical pillow

Cervical pillow is the main tool to maintain the normal position of the head and neck. This "normal" position refers to maintaining the physiological curve of the head and neck segment itself. This physiological curve both guarantees

How to choose

There are many treatments for cervical spondylosis, which can be relieved after treatment. However, treatment alone is not enough. Patients with cervical spine should do their own maintenance. People working at desks should not twist their heads and sides to the side for a long time. Pay attention to rest and relax the neck and back muscles. Many people like to lie on their backs and sleep with their heads tilted to one side all night long. This is a very bad habit. It makes the neck and back muscles and cervical ligaments in a twisted state.

In the long run, it will cause young people to often fall back, but it is easier to recover; and these people will have cervical spondylosis when they reach middle age. Therefore, when sleeping, pay attention to the soft and light pillows, mainly lying supine, sideways to pay attention to turn over, absolutely do not allow the head to lie down.

For cervical spine physiotherapy

1. Cervical spine pillow is wrong, sleep becomes "accomplice" of cervical spondylosis

Incorrect sitting posture, head down to play mobile phones, occupational work (such as long-term head down work), lack of exercise ... These factors are known to cause cervical spondylosis. However, there is another important factor that is easy to overlook: sleep. "Many people get up in the morning and experience discomfort such as neck and back numbness and limb numbness. People usually think that this is caused by poor sleeping posture or cold wind. In fact, it is possible It is caused by improper pillows. Usually we say that if you lower your head for more than 1 hour, the cervical spine is easily affected. An adult spends about 1/4 to 1/3 of his day in sleep (on the pillow). People sleep At this time, during each sleep cycle of up to 90-120 minutes, basically maintain a posture. If the pillow is not used for a long time, it will cause changes in cervical spine curvature, resulting in chronic cervical spine instability, joint dislocation, and ligament damage. Strains develop into cervical spondylosis over time.

2. Pillows are too high, which means you bow your head all night

When choosing a pillow, many people's criteria are softness and comfort, and they have a certain relationship with personal habits, but this habit may not be correct. Li Taoping said that the spine arrangement of the human body is curved when viewed from the side, it is S-shaped, and it is a "C" at the position of the neck. If there is no suitable support, let the neck hang or bend sideways for a long time. Then it is easy to cause disc herniation.

Most common pillows on the market are filled with ordinary sponges, memory sponges, and cotton. This kind of pillow is easily deformed over time, and its elasticity is also deteriorated, which cannot support the normal physiological bending of the human body. You can usually fold the pillow in half and release your hand. If the pillow springs back to its original shape immediately, and the pillow core does not have obvious creases, it indicates that it is in good condition. If it rebounds slowly, or it is easy to leave creases, it means that the elasticity has deteriorated, and it cannot even be used for the head and neck It provides sufficient support, which can affect sleep and bone health, causing insomnia, pillow fall, cervical spondylosis, etc.

How often does the pillow change?

1. The elastic and stable pillow is not easy to deform, has good air permeability, smooth surface, and concealed insects cannot survive. It is suitable for people with allergies. The use period is 3--5 years.

2. The delightful tea fragrance can make people relax. The useful life is about 1 year and a half.

3. It is an animal fiber, which is fluffy and has good ventilation, but it is not suitable for people with allergies or sweating easily. Feathers will kick when they encounter water. The general life cycle is 2-3 years.

4. It is composed of cheap artificial fiber, but it is easy to agglomerate under heavy pressure for a long time. It is recommended to sterilize it every day, every three months, or when the pillow becomes hard, it can be replaced.

Experts remind that when purchasing pillows, you can also use this method to check. At the same time, pay attention to the density of the pillow. The higher the density, the less likely it is to deform. Provide enough support to make your head more comfortable. ^[5]