How Does Pillow Determine Your Sleep Quality?
November 27,2021
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One-third of a person's life is spent in sleep, so pillows can be said to be one of our longest companions. Choosing the right “partner” not only guarantees our high-quality sleep but also determines the quality of life for the remaining two-thirds.
When waking up in the morning, you feel that the neck is very stiff and can't move, as well as the back is sore, perhaps you should consider to change a pillow. Choosing an ergonomically designed pillow is not only good for the cervical spine but also for the physiological bending of the entire spine and paraspinal muscles. Keeping the cervical spine in a healthy condition also means keeping your mental and physical in a good condition. The function of the pillow is to ensure that the physiological curvature of the human neck is not deformed when sleeping.
Why is choosing the right pillow important?
The cervical spine refers to the bones of the cervical spine, located below the head and above the thoracic spine. Located in the cervical segment of the spine, there are 7 pieces in total, surrounding the cervical spinal cord and its spinal membranes. Connected by the intervertebral discs and ligaments, it forms a forward convex physiological curve. The function of the pillow is to maintain this normal physiological curve. How to maintain a normal physiological arc depends on whether you understand the height, softness, and size of the pillow. Improper selection of pillows directly affects people's sleep. So what kind of pillow is appropriate? Too high or too low?
Pillow is too high: Many people just use pillows to cushion their heads, leaving their shoulders and pillows at a distance. This will cause the cervical spine to hang in the air and the neck muscles cannot rest, causing muscle strain, soreness, and even difficulty falling asleep. At the same time, the cervical spine is elevated and not in line with the thoracic and lumbar spine, which will compress the cranial nerves and vertebral arteries, which may cause hypoxia, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, and insomnia, even bone hyperplasia.
Pillow is too low: a pillow that is too low is also not good for health, it will make the neck not relaxed and destroy the normal curvature of the cervical spine. In addition, it may cause unbalanced blood supply and congestion and swelling of the nasal mucosa, affecting breathing. If there is soreness in the neck and shoulders after waking up, it may be mainly caused by the pillow, some special attention should be paid.
Since everyone's cervical spine is different, while considering comfort, we must also consider its functionality. A comfortable latex pillow is your first choice.
Why should you choose a latex pillow?
There are various pillows on the market, but compared with ordinary pillows, latex pillows have more advantages.
- Antibacterial and anti-mite properties of latex pillows. The reason why latex pillows have this feature is due to the core components of latex pillows--- protease, which not only has a strong anti-mite ability but is also harmless to the human body, you may feel relieved using it;
- The support of latex pillows. This performance is similar but second only to the memory pillow. The latex pillow can support the stress points of the neck, so that the neck can be effectively relaxed, making you relieve the fatigue and release the pressure; the last is the breathability of latex pillows due to the unique honeycomb shape, which is unmatched by other types of pillows on the market.
- The naturalness of latex pillows. Latex pillows have excellent air permeability and heat dissipation properties. When sleeping at night, can quickly release the heat emitted by the human body, and you can still feel very dry the next morning, which has advantages of keeping warm in winter and cool in summer. Moreover, the natural latex pillow is made of purely natural materials, without any metal parts and magnetic field reaction, which has an antistatic effect.
Consequently, there is another question, when you decide to invest in a latex pillow, how to choose one that is the most suitable for you. You can follow the below guideline.
How to choose a comfortable latex pillow?
For comfort, everyone has different opinions, so below factors, you all need to consider carefully. When necessary, you can go to the physical store to have a try.
Firmness --- The firmness of a latex pillow is determined by the density of latex. One thing to consider when buying a pillow is how firm it is. A soft pillow or hard pillow is always a hard choice for most people, but important. Before buying, have one more try.
Thickness --- Another factor that affects the quality of sleep is the thickness of the pillow. The thickness you choose should depend on your preferences and sleeping posture.
Allergies --- If you have allergies, latex pillows are a good choice because they are naturally hypoallergenic and can resist dust mites, mold, and other allergens. However, if you are allergic to latex, you should avoid these pillows at all costs.
When choosing a satisfying latex pillow, what is the next step? that is, find the most comfortable sleep posture.
The use of latex pillows for people in different sleeping positions
People who are used to sleeping on their backs:
When lying on a latex pillow, the compressed height of the pillow should be close to the height of the fist, that is, about 6-13 cm. This can ensure the normal neck curve of the human body, relax the neck muscles, and protect the health of the cervical spine.
People who are used to sleeping on their side:
When lying on a latex pillow, the compressed height of the pillow should be the same as the shoulder width, that is, about 13-16 cm so that the human cervical spine and lumbar spine are kept on the same horizontal line. This is the most comfortable and scientific pillow method.
People who are accustomed to prone sleep:
When lying on a latex pillow, after the pillow is compressed, the lowest position of the face should be close to the height of your fist, which is about 6-13 cm, whose height is the most comfortable.
Reminder: However, it is recommended not to sleep on your stomach for a long time. This will put pressure on the heart and organs of the human body, and thus meet the discomfort. You can use this posture to relax for 15 minutes.
As far as I'm concerned, when I had a part-time job in Ikea, I found natural latex pillows win out in terms of comfort, service life, breathability, volatility, and mitigation. So in my opinion, natural latex pillows are the better all-around pillows on the market. Hope that you can choose a comfortable and satisfying latex pillow after reading my article, and have a good rest. If you have more questions or doubts, please follow my Facebook or Twitter, we can discuss them together.?
Author: Crystal Miller