How to choose a cervical massage pillow for middle-aged and elderly people?
Tips for choosing a cervical massage pillow for middle-aged and elderly people
According to your own Choice of sleeping habits
A person’s sleeping habits also have an impact on determining the height of the pillow. For those who are used to sleeping on their backs, the height of their pillow should be the same as the height of their fist after compression For those who are used to sleeping on the side, the height of the pillow should be the same as the height of the shoulder width on one side after compression. Of course, a pillow that can maintain the normal physiological curvature of the neck whether sleeping on the back or on the side is the most ideal.
How high should the pillow be?
Usually, the height of the pillow is 10~15 cm is more suitable, but the specific size depends on each person’s physiological characteristics, especially the physiological curvature of the neck. The pillow can be slightly higher for those with wide shoulders and a fat body, and slightly lower for those who are thin. Generally speaking, people with high blood pressure, heart disease, and asthma sometimes need to sleep on a high pillow; those with low blood pressure and anemia sometimes need to sleep on a low pillow.
Soft or hard pillows
Pillows should be slightly softer but not less firm. On the other hand, it maintains an uneven pressure, allowing blood to pass through places with less pressure. The pillow only needs to be slightly elastic. Excessive elasticity will cause fatigue and damage to the neck muscles.
The pillow should not be too low
If you don’t drink water before going to bed, but wake up and find your face swollen, this may be because the pillow is too low, causing Caused by slight congestion of the head. If the pillow is too low, the lower jaw will be lifted up, making it easy to open your mouth to breathe and snoring.
