Sleep is one of the basic needs we have to keep our bodies healthy. During sleep, we regenerate, our muscles relax, and our heart rate slows down. It is extremely important that this process runs smoothly and lasts about 8 hours a day. How to take care of proper regeneration of the body?
The first step to ensure comfort during sleep is to choose the right pillow. This is something that, with a small outlay of money, will increase the quality of rest. A neutral position of the cervical spine is provided by a special orthopedic pillow. Thanks to this pillow your spine will be able to rest even after a demanding day.
The product in question relieves the pressure on the discs and makes them better hydrated. We feel rested thanks to the relaxation of muscles and ligaments. Successful use depends on the correct choice of pillow. It is recommended for adults and children, except those under 2 years of age.
It is an ideal solution for people who complain about stiffness of the spine. Of course, if you have this type of ailment, you should consult a medical specialist. Using a pillow will not solve the problem, but it may alleviate the pain.
If you do not have a problem with your spine, but you spend a lot of time at the computer and your work requires you to sit, consider replacing your regular pillow with an orthopedic pillow. This product reduces muscle tension and prevents discopathy
It is important to properly adjust the pillow to your needs. Sometimes a seemingly expensive, good quality and pleasant to the touch pillow will not fulfill its primary function
First of all, it is worth answering a few questions that will help you in product selection. What position do you assume most often while sleeping? How much do you weigh and measure? How wide are your shoulders measured from the base of your neck to the head of your upper arm? The more information you provide, the better the pillow specialist can select for you.
A pillow with a roller shape is suitable for people who prefer to sleep on their side. It is designed to maintain a neutral head position. Moreover, it fills the space between the shoulder and the spine perfectly. The degree of hardness of the material should be adjusted to the preferences of the person who will use the pillow.
Fans of sleeping on their backs should definitely reach for a soft pillow with additional space in the profiling. This will stabilise the head and prevent the cervical spine from moving upwards. Products with a medium firmness level are best for sleeping on your back.
The most difficult situation is for people who sleep on their stomachs. Unfortunately, there is no pillow recommended by an orthopaedic surgeon that would put the spine in the right position. When we sleep on our stomachs, the cervical area is bent unnaturally, which promotes discopathy and the development of further spinal diseases
On the market you will find orthopedic pillows that will meet the expectations of even the most demanding customers. The product can be made of two types of materials. One of them is polyurethane foam, the most preferred by people who do not have high requirements as to the shape of the pillow. It is characterized by good ventilation, lower price and is intended for people who want to protect the spine prophylactically.
Another material is thermoplastic foam which is an ideal choice for people who suffer from cervical spine problems. The pillow made of this material perfectly adapts to the shape of the neck, thus guaranteeing proper head stabilization. In addition, it distributes the pressure on the skin evenly, thus guaranteeing relaxation during sleep.
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