How to choose the height of the pillow

We all know that we need to use a pillow when we sleep. As the concept of health preservation in China continues to deepen, many friends will choose pillows with health care functions, such as cassia seed pillows, lavender pillows, etc. However, we need to remind you that the most important thing when choosing a pillow is to pay attention to its height. So how do you choose the height of the pillow?

Many friends don’t care about the height of the pillow. In fact, if the height of the pillow is not chosen well, it can easily lead to some cervical problems, and it can also cause hypoxia in the head and lead to neurasthenia. Therefore, you must pay attention to choosing the right pillow height.

The main function of a pillow is to maintain the normal physiological curve of the human body and ensure that the physiological curvature of the neck does not deform during sleep. The height of each person's pillow is different. It is actually very simple to find a standard height that suits you. The height of each person's upright fist is the height of their pillow. This height just matches the physiological flexion of the human body after leaving bed.

Nowadays, many people sit in front of the computer for a long time and maintain the same posture, which can easily cause neck problems, such as cervical bone hyperplasia. It is recommended that such people pay special attention to choosing a suitable pillow when sleeping, place the head in the center of the pillow, and choose a harder bed. You should choose a pillow that is breathable and can be adjusted in height at any time, preferably in the physiological position. The general height should be 8cm-15cm. The best filling for pillows is buckwheat husk. Buckwheat husk pillows are not only excellent for the head.

How to choose the height of the pillow? The height difference between the back of our head and the neck is just enough to fit a hand in, so when we choose a pillow, the height of the pillow should be exactly the height of a hand after being pressed by the weight of the head. Generally speaking, 15 cm is appropriate for adults.

You should know that only by choosing a qualified pillow can you have a good sleep. Therefore, after knowing how to choose the height of the pillow, you also need to pay attention to choosing a pillow that is beneficial to your health. In addition to observing the height, its hardness is also worthy of your attention. It does not mean that the softer the pillow, the better. You must pay attention to this point.