How to make your own cervical pillow

In daily life, more and more people are suffering from cervical spondylosis. Most of the patients with cervical spondylosis are caused by bad living habits. Many people like to watch mobile phones, play computers, etc. These bad living habits are generally the root cause of cervical spondylosis. In fact, there are many ways to relieve cervical spondylosis. You can use a cervical pillow. So what is the method of making a homemade cervical pillow? The following introduces the method of making a homemade cervical pillow.

How to make your own cervical pillow

You can make use of the old cotton sheets or quilt covers at home. After washing them, flatten them and fold them in half or three or four times. The specific length can be determined according to your needs. After folding them in half, you need to slowly roll them up from one side, just like rolling up a scroll. When rolling, pay attention to smooth it from the middle to both sides with your hands. The purpose of this is to make the pillow flatter and smoother. When smoothing, be sure to use as much strength as possible. After you are done, you only need to sew it with a needle.

You can use buckwheat husks to make pillows. The specific method is to find a piece of pure cotton cloth or the sleeve of a cotton garment at home, sew up three sides of it, leaving only the covering. The recommended thickness should be about the size of a beer bottle. Note that it must be made into a cylindrical shape, and then put the buckwheat husks inside to make a pillow. There are two details you need to pay attention to when using this method to make pillows: first, you need to fry the buckwheat husks before use to avoid insects; second, before using buckwheat husks, you must first find out whether you are allergic to it, otherwise your neck may become red due to allergies.

The method of making a homemade pillow for cervical spondylosis is very simple. Take an old cotton bed sheet or cotton towel at home, fold it in half or into three or four parts, leaving the length you need. Then slowly roll it up from one side like a scroll. Each time you roll it, you should stroke it from the middle to both ends. Remember to use force with your hands when rolling, so that the pillow can be rolled flat and smooth. When it is rolled to the appropriate thickness, use needle and thread to sew the two sides together, and a practical cervical pillow is ready. When making it, you must make sure it is smooth. When using it as a pillow, lie flat and place it on the back of your neck, with the back of your head slightly leaning back.

How can we take care of our cervical spine in daily life to keep us away from cervical spondylosis? First of all, we should maintain correct sitting and standing posture to reduce fatigue and cervical spine injury. If you keep your head down for a long time, you should look up and gaze into the distance to relieve cervical fatigue. Be careful to avoid cervical spine injuries and take care of yourself when encountering sudden braking or possible injuries. Choose a pillow that suits you when sleeping. If you have neck discomfort, choose a relatively low pillow that can support the physiological curve of the cervical spine. People with cervical pain should pay attention to keeping their neck warm when it is cold, and actively exercise regularly. They can do some neck exercises to help move the neck, which are simple and easy to do.

Cervical spondylosis can develop overnight. It is caused by long-term neglect of posture and lack of maintenance. We must pay attention to the maintenance of the cervical spine, otherwise, no matter how old you are, there is the possibility of suffering from cervical spondylosis. If you have discomfort in your cervical spine, you should exercise or traction as soon as possible. You should also massage and maintain your cervical spine regularly, otherwise it may cause other diseases.