The pillow-roller is a modern device that alleviates the condition of many people suffering from osteochondrosis. The roller improves blood circulation in the cervical and lumbosacral spine.

If a person sleeps in the wrong position (especially those suffering from osteochondrosis), in addition to circulatory disorders, he does not fully relax the muscles of the neck and back, which means that they do not fully rest. The use of a half-roller is aimed at complete relaxation of the muscles (cervical, paravertebral) during sleep.

You can buy such a pillow-roller in a pharmacy or in a network of online stores.

Types of cushions

A modern pillow - a roller under the neck with osteochondrosis can have 2 forms: a roller and a semi-roller. On both, you can sleep both in the supine position and on the side.

Fillers

The filler for such pillows are most often:

• pressed cotton;
• foam rubber;
• thick cotton fabric rolled up;
• buckwheat peel;
• latex;
• polyester;
• viscoelastic;
• polyurethane foam.

Outside, the pillow has a cover made of bamboo, viscose, satin or other well-ventilated, hygroscopic and pleasant to the touch material.

The positive effect of the roller in osteochondrosis

The pillow-roller has a number of positive aspects:

• relieves discomfort and reduces pain (head, neck, lumbar);
• improves blood circulation;
• relaxes muscles;
• ensures proper rest and sleep.

How to choose the right roller under the neck with osteochondrosis

When choosing a roller, it is important to consider a number of factors:

• pillow filler;
• stuffing density;
• softness;
• elasticity;
• volume;
• body weight of a person;
• favorite positions for sleeping and relaxing.

When choosing a pillow-roller, it is necessary to take into account the distance from the base of the neck to the edge of the shoulder. In addition, it is important to lie down on it in order to optimally evaluate its qualities. If the pillow is chosen correctly, you will feel the relaxation of the muscles of the neck and shoulders.

When choosing an orthopedic roller, it is also important to follow a number of rules:

• It is best to buy it in a pharmacy.
• The length of the roller should be at least 80 cm (this length is due to the displacement of a person during sleep).
• The thickness is chosen individually, for this it is necessary to measure the distance from the mattress to the neck and add 2 cm to it (mattress deflection). A roller of optimal thickness will hold the neck and follow the curves of the spine.
• If osteochondrosis is of a lumbar nature, it is recommended to purchase several rollers (3 pcs.), One of which is placed under the lumbar region, the second in the knee area, and the third in the area of ​​the ankle joints.
• It is best to buy a roller that has an average cost (not the most expensive and not cheap). Too cheap pillows contain cheap and low-quality materials as a filler. Before buying a roller, it is best to consult with your doctor.

Operating tips

When buying a neck roller for osteochondrosis, it is important to evaluate its therapeutic effect, so you should pay attention to the following details:

• If, after purchasing the pillow, the pain intensifies, it is necessary to stop using it. After a few days, it is worth trying again to sleep on the roller.
• If, with lumbar osteochondrosis, 1 roller does not help relieve discomfort or relieve pain, you need to buy 2 more rollers.
• If swelling of the legs appears on the roller after sleep, you should consult a doctor, perhaps he will prescribe drugs that reduce swelling.
• With constant sleep on your side, you need to clamp another roller between your legs - this will improve blood circulation.
• The sleep roller can be replaced with a special collar or corset; its wearing is prescribed by an orthopedic doctor.

Orthopedic cushion care

It is best not to wash the pillow-roller. Only the cover is subject to washing, it gets dirty more often, it is recommended not to remove it and wear it all the time. The cover is most often made from materials that are easy to hand and machine wash. If the pillow, even with the use of the cover, is very dirty, it is possible to clean the roller or hand wash (this depends on the material of the filler).

If the roller is filled with natural latex, it can be washed by hand in warm water using liquid detergent. You can not squeeze the pillow, you can only get it wet with a dry towel. It is also impossible to dry such a pillow in the sun, ultraviolet has a destructive effect on latex. Small areas of dirt on the pillow can be wiped with a sponge.

Pillows filled with synthetic latex can be machine washed, but not more than once every 6 months. If the latex in the roller is mixed, it cannot be washed or wrung out. The cushion can be cleaned by hand using a soft sponge and a gentle detergent, then rinse the pillow in water and air dry after blotting with a towel.

Do not wash orthopedic rollers, the filler of which is buckwheat husk (husk) and pillows with memory. They can only be ventilated. These pillow covers can be washed by hand or in the washing machine.