Sleep without a pillow, OK

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Some people like to have a high pillow when they sleep, which can easily lead to headache. So many people ask, is it OK not to have a pillow? Today we will introduce whether it is OK to sleep without a pillow.

Sleep without a pillow, OK

First: you need to correctly understand the problem of sleeping without pillows. It's not good for cervical vertebrae to sleep without pillows. The function of the pillow is to keep the balance between the head and the lumbar vertebra, so that the cervical spine will not be compressed, when sleeping on the back.

Second: the height of the pillow is 5 to 8 cm. When sleeping on one's side, the height of the pillow varies from 7 cm to 12 cm for women and 11 cm to 14 cm for men, depending on the shoulder width of each person.

Third: suitable pillow height can be maintained in sleep, cervical vertebra will not be uncomfortable because of poor height, but not all people will keep the same sleeping position in sleep, often supine and lateral alternate. Therefore, when choosing a pillow, the height of the pillow is 8 to 10 cm.

matters needing attention

Pillow too high, or do not use a pillow, the harm to cervical spine is great. I hope you can choose the right height, which is good for your health.