Research Progress of Cervical Pillow in Prevention and Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis

Abstract

Cervical spondylosis is characterized by degeneration of cervical intervertebral disc into core, secondary changes of cervical tissue, compression of nerve and blood vessels, The global prevalence rate is high, with about 200 million patients in China. The high incidence, recurrence rate and youthful characteristics seriously affect the quality of life. The aggravation of nocturnal symptoms provides basis for the application of cervical pillow. The mechanism of cervical pillow is to maintain the dynamic and static balance of cervical spine. 3D printing technology helps the development of personalized corrective pillow. In clinical application, modern cervical pillows such as double horizontal type and adjustable shape can relieve symptoms, correct curvature and reduce recurrence rate when used alone; combination with drugs, acupuncture, massage and acupotomy can increase efficiency significantly, such as medicinal pillow combined with traditional Chinese medicine, combined with acupuncture and massage to form synergistic mechanism, combined with rehabilitation training or acupotomy can also improve the effect. Cervical pillow provides effective auxiliary means for prevention and treatment of cervical spondylosis.