What pillow should I use if I have a bad spine

Nowadays, due to life and work, everyone is under a lot of pressure. Many people need to maintain a posture for a long time at work, which will cause some lesions in the spine for a long time, and the number of patients suffering from spinal diseases is gradually increasing. In response to this situation, many spinal patients will use pillows that can treat spinal diseases, and there are certain requirements for such pillows.

Pillow selection

For cervical spondylosis pillows - cervical spondylosis therapeutic pillows, cervical spondylosis pillows with a certain supporting strength are better. Only with appropriate supporting strength can the cervical vertebrae be supported, and it will have a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on cervical spondylosis patients. However, how therapeutic pillows can really play a role in cervical spondylosis requires treatment according to the different conditions of cervical spondylosis patients.

A For people with mild cervical spondylosis: Patients with cervical spondylosis should try to prevent their neck and shoulders from getting cold, and choose a pillow that fits the physiological curvature of the neck and shoulders.

B For people with more serious cervical spondylosis: we recommend shapes and materials with stronger support and more direct effects, such as neck protection pillows with buckwheat husks and traditional Chinese medicine, which have stronger traction effects. You can listen to the doctor's advice.

Choice of filling material

The quality of the filling of cervical spondylosis pillow has a great impact on our health. There are many types of fillings for cervical spondylosis pillows. Only by clearly understanding the advantages and disadvantages of various fillings can you choose the most suitable type of cervical spondylosis pillow according to your personal situation.

Natural and environmentally friendly natural filler

Compared with artificial chemical fibers, some people prefer to use cervical spondylosis pillows filled with natural materials, especially the elderly, who prefer this type of cervical spondylosis pillows.

Buckwheat husks are the most common filling for cervical spondylosis pillows. They are moderately soft and hard, and have good shaping and water absorption properties. The disadvantage is poor elasticity.

Breathable and fluffy down fibers have good resilience, and have temperature and humidity regulating functions. They are highly breathable and can provide a dry and comfortable "microenvironment" for the human body. Down pillows cannot be washed, so people with allergies should avoid using them to avoid respiratory discomfort.

Neutral pillow: Natural cattail fluff, kapok and other materials are slightly less elastic, but they are naturally fragrant, comfortable and soft, and provide moderate support for the cervical spine, which is particularly attractive. The best pillow needs to have moderate springiness and moderate support.

Chinese herbal medicine fillers

Chinese herbal medicine core: Chinese herbal medicines such as Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong, Costusroot, Lycopodiella cuneata, Atractylodes macrocephala, Notopterygium wilfordii, Panax notoginseng, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Cassia twig, Safflower, Saposhnikovia divaricata, and Juncus effusus.

Functions of Chinese herbal medicine: Angelica sinensis has the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, promoting blood circulation and unblocking collaterals; Chuanxiong has the effects of dispersing heat, warming and promoting blood circulation; Smilax glabra has the function of clearing away heat and dampness, relaxing muscles and activating collaterals. Filling these Chinese herbs into the cervical pillow can relieve cervical spondylosis to a certain extent.

The appropriate height of the pillow for cervical spondylosis

The pillow is the main tool for maintaining the normal position of the head and neck. This "normal" position is to maintain the physiological curve of the head and neck segment itself. This weight curve ensures the external muscle balance of the cervical spine while maintaining the physiological and anatomical state within the spinal canal. Therefore, an ideal pillow should be in line with the physiological curvature of the cervical spine, be soft in texture, and have good breathability. It should be in the shape of a gold ingot with a low middle and high ends. Because this shape can use the concave part in the middle to maintain the physiological curvature of the cervical spine, it can also play a relative braking and fixing role on the head and neck, which can reduce abnormal movement of the head and neck during sleep.

Height and hardness

In addition to paying attention to the internal fillings of cervical spondylosis pillows with different characteristics, the most important thing is to determine the height and hardness of the cervical spondylosis pillow that best suits your actual physical condition. Sleeping habits also have a subtle impact on the height of the cervical spondylosis pillow, which should also be taken into consideration. For normal people, the height and hardness of a cervical spondylosis pillow are related to each person's weight, shoulder width, and neck length, and should be adjusted to ensure comfort.