People who prefer to sleep on their stomach can refuse a pillow. It is because the spine is already in a not too natural position. If you remove the pillow, you remove some load from the neck muscles. In other cases, a pillow is still needed because it supports your spine.
What kind of pillow do you need?
An incorrectly selected pillow becomes a source of discomfort. It also affects the quality of sleep. Scientists associate bad sleep with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and the development of atherosclerosis, nervousness, reduced concentration and inattention during the day.
Anatomical or orthopedic pillow?
Orthopaedic pillows are intended for the treatment and prevention of the cervical spine diseases. Such a pillow has a special shape so that the spine and neck are in the correct position.
The anatomical pillow is made of a material that adapts to the shape of the body, repeating the curve of the neck and spine. It helps to make you feel like new and relieve neck muscles. It is worth considering the position in which you usually sleep. The shape of a “wave” is not suitable for those who sleep on their side or on their back.
Sleep bolster
Some people replace pillows with special bolsters. Such a bolster is placed under the neck preserving its bend and unloading the spine. The bolster can be placed not only under the neck, but also under the lower back to relieve the load from the lower spine.
Special purpose pillow
A simple solution is a pillow with a special breach, which is called pillow with a hole. It is suitable for those who have undergone surgery on the nose, and people with nodular chondrodermatitis. This is the name of a painful neoplasm on the surface of the auricle, because of which it is often impossible to sleep peacefully. In this case, piercing pillow is your option.
