Now as people’s needs increase, the shape of pillows has gradually increased. What shape pillow is the healthiest? Here are the tips for selecting pillows of different shapes.
Rectangular pillow
A kind of pillow that many people are using is the rectangular flat pillow. Although this pillow has a long history and looks practical and generous, it does not meet the physiological requirements of the human body. Long-term use will destroy the physiological curvature of the human cervical spine and cause the neck Muscles and ligaments are in a state of stress for a long time, so that the neck is not fully rested and strained.
Square pillow
The square health pillow is called the 123 health pillow, which is composed of one middle pillow, two side pillows, and three different heights and hardnesses. The biggest advantage of the design of this kind of health pillow is that when people sleep, they will inevitably have the habit of turning over. This kind of pillow can reliably protect the neck regardless of whether you are lying on the left or on the side.
U-shaped pillow
U-shaped pillows are also known as: U-shaped neck pillows, car pillows, aviation pillows, nap pillows, leisure pillows, gift pillows, U-shaped travel pillows, etc. It is an emerging product that strongly protects the cervical spine. This neck pillow uses a butterfly-shaped groove echo design, which forms a natural traction under the gravity stretching of the head backward. The U-shaped pillow is good for supporting the neck and shoulders, leveling the angle of view, and reducing neck and eye fatigue. It is very suitable for watching TV, driving, playing computer, lunch break and daily care of cervical spondylosis.
Candy-shaped pillows
A candy-shaped pillow is a pillow that looks like a candy. Because of its short size, it can be added in any number according to the different needs of the human neck, and it is better to choose your own body. Generally, the filling of candy-shaped pillows is bamboo charcoal, which has the advantages of making the human body generate micro heat, promoting metabolism, automatically adjusting humidity, and improving air quality.
Bone type pillow
A pillow of this shape looks like a bone. The general trend is that the two sides are high and the middle is low, and they can have various patterns. The fabric is mainly made of high-quality rich velvet materials, and the interior is filled with stretch cotton such as PP cotton. Such a design can not only use the central depression to maintain the physiological curvature of the cervical spine, but also can relatively brake and fix the head and neck. Pillows of this type are mainly used on car back chairs to promote blood circulation for users.
Round pillow
The pillows commonly used in daily life are mostly flat. In fact, round pillows are more suitable for the physiological curve of the human cervical spine. Chinese medical scientists have always advocated the use of round pillows, because round pillows are very in line with the physiological curve of the cervical spine. Place a round pillow on the neck. When lying on your back, the highest point (fulcrum) of the pillow should be in the middle of the back of the neck. Keep the pillow and neck close to the pillow at the same time. Keep the head slightly reclining to maintain the physiological curvature of the neck. It can stabilize the cervical spine and fully relieve the strain of the posterior cervical muscles and ligaments, and can also play the role of cervical brace and light traction, which can reduce the compression of the nerves caused by the hyperplastic bone and prevent cervical spondylosis.
Butterfly pillow
Butterfly-shaped health pillow, this pillow is suitable for various sleeping positions, whether you are sleeping on your back or sleeping on your side, you can use this pillow. This pillow is fully ergonomically designed, and multiple supporting points can produce the human head. The pressure is perfectly decomposed. People’s cervical spine will not be subject to head pressure and can maintain a normal growth state. At the same time, the human body’s cervical spine can also be strongly supported without gaps and looseness. This pillow is very suitable Busy office workers.
