How do people with cervical spondylosis sleep? Pay attention to these matters

Under normal circumstances, people who have been tired all day will be particularly relaxed when lying in bed to rest, and any sleeping position is fine. However, it is different for patients with cervical spondylosis, who must maintain a sleeping position that is beneficial to them.

1. The height of the pillow. It should not be too high or too low, and it is best to maintain the physiological position of the cervical lordosis. For patients with cervical spondylosis who mainly suffer from movement disorders, the pillow can be slightly lower; for patients who mainly suffer from sensory disorders such as numbness and pain in the limbs, the pillow can be slightly higher.

2. Pillow filling. Soft and breathable are preferred. Commonly used materials are duck down, buckwheat husk, cattail fluff, kapok, mung bean shells, chicken feathers, etc. Sponges and plastic air pillows have poor air permeability and should not be used.

3. The best pillow is in the shape of a Yuanbao, which is low in the middle and high at both ends. The depression in the middle helps maintain the physiological curvature of the cervical spine, and can have a relative braking and fixing effect on the head and neck, thereby reducing abnormal movements of the head and neck during sleep. Those who are not used to the ingot-shaped pillow can use a flat pillow, but should not use a hill-shaped pillow that is high in the middle and low at both ends, because the head and neck tend to move to both ends and it is difficult to maintain the position of the head and neck.

4. The coir stretch mattress is suitable for areas with warm climate in the south because of its excellent air permeability, softness and elasticity. A wooden bed helps maintain the balance and strength of the spine, and it is advisable to choose a breathable wooden slat bed. A good quality Simmons mattress can also better maintain the physiological curve of the human body and make patients feel comfortable.

The kang has similar advantages to a wooden bed. When heated in winter, it can not only keep out the cold, but also has a thermal therapeutic effect on spasmodic and painful muscles and joints. The quilt on the kang should be slightly thicker to reduce pressure on protruding parts such as bones and joints.

The nylon stretch bed will form a state with a low center and high sides due to the pressure of human body weight. As the use time increases, the fabric gradually loosens, increasing the tension of the lying side muscles of the waist and back, affecting the physiological curve of the cervical spine itself, so it is not suitable for use.

Foam plastic mattresses have poor air permeability and are not suitable. There are many treatments for cervical spondylosis, and the condition can be alleviated after treatment. However, treatment alone is not enough.

Patients with cervical spondylosis should take good care of themselves. People who work at a desk should not twist their head and neck to one side for a long time. They should take a break to relax the muscles of their neck and back. Many people like to sleep on their side or stomach, with their head tilted to one side all night. This is a very bad habit, as it causes the neck and back muscles and cervical ligaments to be twisted. If this continues for a long time, young people will often suffer from stiff neck, but it is easier to recover; while these people will develop cervical spondylosis when they reach middle age. Therefore, when sleeping, you should pay attention to using a soft and light pillow, lie on your back as the main position, and pay attention to turning over when lying on your side. It is absolutely not allowed to lie prone with your head tilted.

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