Pillow for treating cervical vertebra

With the accelerating pace of life and the increasing pressure of life, cervical spondylosis is no longer exclusive to the elderly. The incidence of cervical spondylosis among younger working people is also increasing. Sitting in front of the computer for a long time without good protection of the cervical spine, you will suffer from cervical spondylosis over time. The pillow plays a vital role for the cervical spine of the human body, so pillows for treating cervical spondylosis are very popular now.

There are more and more pillows on the market for the treatment of cervical spondylosis, such as sleep-aid pillows and bio-force pillows that protect the cervical vertebrae and adjust sleeping positions. These pillows have a certain supporting effect on the cervical vertebrae. However, experts remind that preventing cervical vertebrae from developing lesions is the key to treating cervical spondylosis.

A major manifestation of cervical spondylosis is the abnormality of the physiological curve of the cervical spine, which is generally caused by frequently working with the head down. When sleeping at night, many people are often in a posture of excessive forward flexion of the neck because the pillow is too high or the shape of the pillow is inappropriate, as if they are still in a bowed posture. This situation usually occurs when the pillow is too high, the head is raised and the neck is bent forward without support. The body's own gravity creates pressure on the cervical spine, which is naturally bad for the cervical spine.

How can office workers better protect their cervical spine?

1. Office workers should first maintain a natural sitting position as much as possible, with the head slightly tilted forward, and maintain the normal physiological curves of the head, neck, and chest; the height ratio between the desktop and the chair can be raised or lowered to avoid excessive backward or forward bending of the head and neck; in addition, customizing a work board with an inclined surface of 10 to 30 degrees from the desktop is more conducive to adjusting the sitting posture.

2. For those who work at a desk for a long time, they should purposefully turn their head and neck to the left and right several times every 1 to 2 hours. The movement should be gentle and slow, so as to achieve the maximum range of motion in that direction; or they can do shoulder-squeezing exercises, slowly tightening their shoulders for 3 to 5 seconds, then holding their shoulders upward for 3 to 5 seconds, and repeating 6 to 8 times; they can also use two desks, support themselves on the table with their hands, keep their feet off the ground, tilt their head back, hold for 5 seconds, and repeat 3 to 5 times.

3. When you look at objects at close range for a long time, especially when you lower your head, it will not only affect the cervical spine, but also easily cause visual fatigue and even induce refractive errors. Therefore, whenever you work at a desk for too long, you should look up and gaze into the distance.

Are pillows for treating cervical vertebrae useful? I believe you already know about this. Experts remind: Although the pillow for treating cervical spondylosis can provide certain support for the cervical vertebrae, it is far from enough for treating cervical spondylosis. You also need to improve your sitting posture. When working, you should exercise your shoulders and neck from time to time, and pay attention to the combination of work and rest to effectively prevent the occurrence of cervical spondylosis.