90% of households choose the wrong pillow! After reading this article, you will know how to choose?

Approximately 250,000 to 350,000 hours are spent sleeping in a person's life. Research shows that good sleep helps recharge energy, protect cognition, and consolidate memory. However, according to statistics, the incidence of insomnia among people has exceeded 40%, and the choice and use of pillows directly affect the quality of sleep. But 90% of families make some common mistakes when choosing pillows, so how should they choose? You will understand after reading this article!

Appropriate height should be chosen

The choice of pillow height is very important, as it directly affects the quality and comfort of sleep. A suitable pillow height can maintain the natural curve of the cervical spine, reduce pressure on the neck and shoulders, help relax muscles, and promote good sleep. If the pillow is too high, we will be "forced to bow our head", which will cause our cervical spine to bend forward excessively. We will keep our head bowed when sleeping at night, and cervical spine problems will occur. When lying on your side, incorrect cervical spine curves can also cause shoulder and neck pain. Everyone has different sleeping styles. Some people like to lie flat, and some like to sleep on their sides. No matter what height pillow you choose, it is important to maintain the natural curve of the cervical spine and ensure comfort.

Appropriate hardness should be chosen

Choosing the right firmness can provide a comfortable sleep experience and protect the cervical spine from pressure and distortion. Pillows that are too hard or too soft are not good choices because the back of our head is not a flat plate, it is curved. Pillows that are too hard may cause discomfort or even pain in the cervical spine. Especially for people who sit for long periods of time or use electronic devices for long periods of time, the cervical spine is already under a lot of pressure. Choosing a pillow that is too hard will only increase the burden on the cervical spine. Pillows that are too soft cause the cervical spine to receive insufficient support, causing excessive curvature of the cervical spine. Such a sleeping position will cause compression of the cervical joints, which can easily lead to cervical pain and stiffness. Therefore, you should choose pillows with moderate hardness and softness.

To sum up, choosing the right pillow requires comprehensive consideration of sleeping posture, pillow height, pillow hardness, pillow adaptability and health factors. Choose a pillow that suits you to improve sleep quality and protect cervical spine health.