How should patients with cervical spondylosis choose pillows when sleeping?

We all need a pillow when we sleep. The height and quality of the pillow will have a direct impact on sleep quality. If the height of the pillow is not suitable for you, it can easily cause cervical spondylosis. Friends who suffer from cervical spondylosis should pay more attention to the comfort of the pillow, because the more comfortable the pillow is, the more help it will provide to patients in treating cervical spondylosis.

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 husk with moderate hardness and softness

This is the most common filling for cervical spondylosis pillows. It is moderately soft and hard, and has good shaping and water absorption properties. The disadvantage is poor elasticity.

Breathable and fluffy down

Down fiber has good resilience, and has temperature and humidity regulating functions. It is 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, and removing blood stasis; 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.