From this article you will learn: what is and how to choose an orthopedic pillow, what types of pillows there are and how to use them correctly.
In the days of our grandmothers, large down pillows and feather beds were considered especially chic and a sign of family well-being. They were an integral part of the dowry of unmarried girls, and it was a bad mother who could not prepare at least a few of these pillows for her daughters for marriage. The down for them has been carefully collected for years.
A lot of time passed before the benefits of these downy monsters were called into question. Scientists have proven that a large pillow stuffed with natural materials (down, feathers, wool) contributes to overheating. A person sleeps restlessly on it, sweats, and as a result wakes up with a feeling of weakness due to the incorrect position of the head and neck.
Moreover, a large down pillow often causes skin rashes and acne. People can cough for years and even experience attacks of suffocation, completely unaware that the cause of their troubles lies in the fluff with which the pillow is stuffed. The fact is that bird fluff itself is a strong allergen. And over the years, dust mites, bugs and worms appear in it. Pillows filled with sheep wool are especially “prone” to this.
Is there a way to get rid of this scourge once and for all?
Yes, but only one thing: change your “dowry” to new generation orthopedic pillows.
Orthopedic pillows, a tribute to fashion or part of a healthy lifestyle?
Sleeping on an orthopedic pillow is beneficial in all respects. Thanks to the high-tech filler, microorganisms, mites and insects will never grow in it. Consequently, it will not become a source of allergies or cause an attack of bronchial asthma. Its internal contents will be impeccable, from a sanitary point of view, even after several years of use.
But the main advantage of such a pillow is encrypted in its very name. That is why it is called orthopedic, because it guarantees the optimal position of the cervical vertebrae during sleep and rest, i.e. in line with the spine. The correct position of the head and neck helps prevent problems such as circulatory disorders and curvature of the cervical spine.
Not only older people, but also young people know firsthand what osteochondrosis is. Let's be objective: this disease is not treated with a pillow, but with medical methods. But the intensity of pain in the back and neck, which can sometimes be painful, can be significantly reduced if you replace old down pillows with orthopedic ones in time. In addition, this is excellent prevention. The best option for organizing a “healthy” sleeping place is an orthopedic mattress in combination with an orthopedic pillow.
Indications for the use of orthopedic pillows
There are many diseases that require sleeping on an orthopedic pillow. In particular, such a pillow under the head is needed by those who suffer from osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, displacement or injuries of the vertebrae in this area, chronic neck pain, sleep disorders, headaches and dizziness. Children under 1 year of age are prescribed to sleep on an orthopedic pillow in case of torticollis. Chiropractors and medical massage specialists almost always recommend the use of an orthopedic pillow for those who suffer from increased neck muscle tone, myositis and neuralgia.
An orthopedic pillow should be used not only at home, but also taken with you on vacation, a business trip, or to the country. However, their scope of application extends to almost the entire body, not limited to just the cervical spine. Thus, orthopedic pillows under the back allow you to maintain correct posture during prolonged sitting (for example, on a bus or car). In addition, they alleviate the condition of chronic radiculitis, scoliosis and osteochondrosis of the lumbar region.
Millions of people on earth suffer from varicose veins in their legs. Most of them do not suspect that an orthopedic pillow placed under their feet reduces venous insufficiency, eliminates swelling, and helps improve the outflow of blood and lymph. After a hard day of work spent on your feet, there is nothing better than taking a horizontal position and elevating your lower limbs with the help of an orthopedic pillow under your feet so that they are above the level of your heart.
Seat cushions with a healing effect have been widely used in patients who have suffered injuries and surgical interventions in the perineum, rectum, and pelvic bones. They are also recommended for people suffering from painful hemorrhoids, varicose veins of the male genital organ, and inflammation of the prostate gland.
Contraindications to the use of orthopedic pillows
Persons diagnosed with inflammatory skin diseases are not recommended to use pillows in their “problem” areas. For example, acne on the shoulders caused by metabolic disorders is a direct contraindication. In addition, people whose filling materials in orthopedic pillows or their pillowcases cause allergy symptoms are also at risk. True, in such cases, you can try changing the pillowcase so as not to completely deny yourself the therapeutic effect.
Why do you need a pair of knee pads?
If you pay attention to the structure of a person, it is easy to understand that he has “single” organs (nose, mouth, liver, etc.), and there are paired organs (eyes, ears, arms, legs, kidneys, etc.) .).
And, if one of the paired organs is sick (one ear or one knee), it is necessary to work on recovery (warming, massage, rubbing, etc.) in conjunction with a healthy organ. For example, if your right knee hurts, you should start treatment with the left one (if it’s hardware or deep massage), or with both at once (if it’s rubbing, compressing, warming up). What happens in the human body when we start working with a mirror-like healthy organ?
Blood circulation also improves in the diseased paired organ. This happens because the body reacts to two organs at the same time. But with prolonged repeated exposure to one paired organ, a imbalance in metabolic processes is possible. You should listen to the recommendations of specialists and, if your right knee is sick, you should act on two at once, starting with the healthy one.
These recommendations apply to all Asonia brand products. It is no coincidence that the manufacturer puts two knee pads or two ankle segments in one package. In order to save money, you should not buy a pair of knee pads with a friend for two (one for each). Do not forget about the correct use of products on paired organs.
In addition, from the experience of using Asonia products, it was noticed that the best effect is achieved when using exactly two products at the same time. If you have a cold and feel chills all over your body, place one Asonia pillow under your head and the second under your feet and you will feel how beneficial warmth spreads throughout your body, you warm up, blood circulation improves, muscles relax, energy flows increase, and you you get better much faster.
Types of orthopedic pillows
The Russian market offers a wide variety of orthopedic products; there is no shortage of pillows either. At first glance, they seem so different, but nevertheless, they can be classified into three groups: latex pillows, polyester products and pillows filled with viscoelastic foam. They differ not only in price, but also in their properties.
Orthopedic pillows with polyester filling
These products are relatively inexpensive. But this is the case when “cheap” and “poor quality” are not synonymous. Orthopedic pillows made of polyester provide good support for the neck and shoulders, giving the entire spinal column the correct position during sleep. Inside they are polyester balls that have undergone special anti-allergenic and antiseptic treatment. The filling of such pillows perfectly retains its characteristics for several years. They can be machine washed without any problems. To the touch, orthopedic products made of polyester resemble the familiar down pillows. Their service life is 8-10 years.
Latex pillows with orthopedic effect
Judging by market sales statistics, pillows made of latex are gaining popularity - a natural material, by the way, which is a specially processed milky sap of plants. During the manufacturing process, such orthopedic pillows are given an anatomical shape, equipped with one or two bolsters to support the neck and shoulders in the correct position, and a recess for the head. Sleeping on such a pillow guarantees proper cerebral circulation and sufficient oxygen supply to the brain vessels. Their ability to “breathe” makes it possible to recommend them to bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
Products filled with latex are more durable than those filled with polyester. True, they cost an order of magnitude more.
Orthopedic pillows filled with viscoelastic foam
These products are the most modern and high-tech, which is why prices are kept at a fairly high level. The filler for them is polyurethane foam - a material whose properties have been known for over 40 years. The unique feature of this pillow is that it has a memory effect. You lie down on it, take a comfortable position - and the smart product remembers all the curves of your head and neck, and subsequently maintains optimal conditions for them.
Another advantage is their ability to remain thermally neutral. Even if the room is unbearably hot, the viscoelastic foam pillow will not heat up. In addition, it evenly distributes pressure throughout the body and absorbs vibration. And all because polyurethane foam has the ability to absorb mechanical energy. The high market price of such products still scares off many buyers. But their healing effect is much higher than the price that you have to pay for them.
How to care for Asonia brand products?
The product must be handled with care: do not tear, stab, or throw.
Do not leave stains or streaks on it. To avoid this, the company offers pillowcases and covers for all products. It is not recommended to wash the products; you can wipe them with a damp microfiber or microfiber cloth; be sure to place the products in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
If you notice that white powder is spilling out of the product or that the pillow “gets dusty” when you lightly tap it, it should be replaced immediately. But this can be done within the first 6 months of use. The manufacturer will not be held liable in the future.
If the product “gets dusty” due to the fault of the buyer, due to careless treatment of it (punctures, cuts, etc.), then it is subject to restoration at the buyer’s expense.
How to choose an orthopedic pillow
Are you sleeping correctly? Where are your shoulders when you sleep - on the pillow or just below?
Ideally, the shoulders should just touch the bottom edge of the pillow, and its thickened cushion should provide support for the head and cervical vertebrae. This is a healthy sleeping position that promotes complete relaxation, proper blood circulation, breathing, and prevents snoring. This is why we purchase orthopedic pillows.
Their choice should be taken as seriously as possible. After all, such a pillow is not a fashionable interior detail, but the main component of a healthy and restful sleep. In the selection process, many factors are important, including not only height and weight, but also the presence of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, a tendency to allergies, and even a favorite position during sleep. It is also important for what purpose the pillow is purchased: treatment or prevention. From this point of view, it is chosen according to the degree of rigidity, the presence of rollers, the quality of seams, etc.
If you are not sure which filler is most suitable for you, do not hesitate to ask questions to sales consultants. They will be happy to tell you about the properties of certain types of orthopedic pillows and recommend something specific.
Can Asonia be used by children?
Only in the womb of a healthy mother is the future person sufficiently protected from environmental influences.
After birth, the child loses this protection. A large, mysterious and dangerous world awaits him. Anyone who comes into it will be exposed to heat, cold, potentially dangerous food, physical damage, psychological trauma, and come into contact with viruses, microbes and other external irritants. From the moment of birth and throughout life, the main problem for a person becomes adaptation, that is, maintaining the constancy of one’s internal environment through self-regulation. And if little can be changed in a person’s innate properties, then helping him adapt to life at a higher level and ensure a comfortable existence is a completely doable task.
Children have a special relationship with the Asonia pillow - not as a household item, but as a living being. Taking the pillow in his hands, the child asks: “Who is this?”
The company receives many reviews from parents with gratitude for the amazing non-drug help for their children.
The miser will pay twice
When choosing an orthopedic pillow, you should never focus only on price. Moreover, you should not try to save money on its purchase, because... this will save on your own health and well-being. The market is full of fakes, and some suppliers, not burdened with high moral qualities, are selling pseudo-orthopedic pillows with all their might, passing them off as products of elite quality.
Lured by the low price, the unlucky buyer becomes the owner of a pillow that can do more harm than good. The orthopedic effect of such a purchase is very low or completely absent. It does not have any preventive or, especially, therapeutic properties. The result is sad: a headache, a feeling of exhaustion in the morning and money thrown away.
If you have any questions about the types and use of orthopedic pillows, write a question in our communities on social networks. If you have a question: how to choose an orthopedic pillow in our online store, request a call back or call us at our toll-free number.
Not life, but sheer torment.
Each of us spends almost a third of our lives sleeping. 1/3 of our lives. Think about this number again. But as a rule, we don’t think about how we live this time. After all, we sleep and don’t pay attention to it.
In fact, the picture is catastrophic. Essentially a vicious circle.
Uncomfortable bed – poor sleep – headache – irritability – depression – fatigue – desire to rest and again poor sleep.
We are trying to break this vicious circle in various ways, from the next unsuccessful attempts to lead a healthy lifestyle, to medications. But things are still there.
Moreover, over time, chronic fatigue also begins to add to illness.
And so, day after day, we gradually begin to come to terms with the fact that our condition is a payment for life in our noisy and nervous world.
What to do in this situation? How to break out of this vicious circle? How to stop this destructive mechanism that undermines our health every day?
It is already clear that no lotions, drugs, spells, or pills can correct the situation. All these remedies bring only a short-term effect, they act on the result, and not on the cause of our poor condition.
The only sure way to solve a problem is to address its cause.
Influence the dream itself. More precisely on the quality of sleep.
Here each of you can object that you have already tried many remedies, but the problem has still not been solved.
It's like that.
But the world does not stand still, every day something new is discovered, every day a person takes another step in studying healthy sleep. Therefore, today we would like to introduce you to the latest unique development of Russian doctors
