What are the effects of different pillows on cervical spondylosis

For today's office workers who are often busy working in front of computers, most of them suffer from spinal diseases, but they are not very serious. However, as soon as I work a little, the pain becomes unbearable and I have to pound it a few times with my hands to relieve it. This will not only have a great impact on your work efficiency, but also on your mood. However, many people may think that spinal diseases are generally caused by work, but they don’t know that the choice of pillow also has an impact. So, let’s find out together.

Pillow and cervical spine knowledge

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.

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.

Fill the gaps in the body and support the spine

The part of the human body that is in direct contact with the pillow is the cervical spine, which is 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.

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.

sit back and relax? ?

The old saying "sleep soundly and have no worries" is actually not scientific. "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.

Expensive pillows don't 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 is helpful to 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.

Adjust your sleeping position for a good night's sleep

If it is difficult to maintain a sleeping position, you can adjust the pillow. For those who have back pain, it is recommended to use a long cylindrical pillow and hug it with your arms and legs when sleeping: "Like hanging clothes to dry."

You can lie on the pillow like this without exerting force on your waist, which is very comfortable; put one on each side to fix your posture. To avoid prolonged stretching of the lumbar muscles when sleeping on your back,

If stiffness causes soreness, you can put a high pillow under your knees (about twice the height of a normal pillow). When sleeping on your side, stretch the foot closest to the bed and bend the other foot, with a small pillow between the knees. This can prevent the upper pelvis from tilting and is also the most comfortable sleeping position for pregnant women.

Because people spend almost one-third of their lives sleeping in bed, the pillow is the thing that the spine comes into contact with the most during this time. Therefore, I hope everyone can understand the different effects of pillows on spinal diseases introduced above. After all, spinal disease has a great impact on people's body and life.