Is a cylindrical pillow good for the cervical spine?

In the medical field, it is believed that the clinical symptoms of cervical spondylosis are relatively complex. Not only will there be pain and swelling in the shoulders and neck, but it will also be accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, it may even cause compression of the heart and human nerves, endangering life. If you want to treat cervical spondylosis, in addition to drug intervention, choosing the pillow that suits you best is also one of the ways to cure cervical spondylosis. So is the spike cylindrical pillow good for the cervical spine?

In modern society, there are many diseases, which are closely related to our daily habits, especially diet and work and rest time, which are inseparable. We need to pay attention to some issues in life, exercise actively, and have good physical fitness, which will be more conducive to preventing the occurrence of some diseases. Everyone is very familiar with cervical spondylosis. So, is it okay to use a cylindrical pillow when cervical spondylosis occurs?

For patients with cervical spondylosis, choosing a suitable pillow is also very important. Some people choose cylindrical pillows, which is actually not good for our condition! If the pillow is too high, it means that we lower our heads all night, which is more likely to cause cervical hyperextension. The pressure on our neck is too great, which will cause insufficient blood supply to the head and neck, causing hypoxia or ischemia, and symptoms of headache, dizziness, and insomnia; but if the pillow is too low, it will cause the cervical spine to straighten, which can easily cause a herniated disc.

Choosing a cylindrical pillow will make our head hang in the air. Putting a cylindrical pillow under the neck will cause poor blood circulation in the brain and aggravate cervical spondylosis. Therefore, it is recommended that you use the pillow for a while each time, and don't use the cylindrical pillow for too long!

In recent years, due to various pressures from our work and family environment, the number of patients with cervical spondylosis has been increasing. Therefore, in addition to the sitting posture, a very important reason for patients is the pillow, so choosing a good one is also very important! We can choose Chinese medicine as filler, which will also help us to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and we should also choose different types of pillows according to our condition!

The above are some answers to the question of whether cylindrical pillows are suitable for cervical spondylosis. For patients with cervical spondylosis, they should not only pay attention to their sitting posture and work habits, but more importantly, choose a suitable pillow. Don’t use a pillow that is too high or too low, as this will have an impact on your cervical spine! I hope everyone can pay attention to this!