Jak vybrat polštář pro zdravý spánek a klidný krk

When choosing a pillow, you're not just picking something soft to rest your head on—you're supporting your krční páteř, součást těla, která udržuje hlavu v rovnováze a umožňuje volný pohyb krku. Also known as neck spine, it's easily strained by the wrong pillow, leading to morning stiffness, headaches, or even worsened nasal congestion. A bad pillow doesn't just make you tired—it can make your nose stuffy, your ears feel blocked, or your throat tight. If you wake up with a stiff neck or feel like your head is tilted awkwardly, your pillow might be the culprit.

It's not about how high or fluffy the pillow is. It's about alignment. Your polštář, předmět, který podporuje hlavu a krk během spánku. Also known as sleep pillow, it should keep your head in line with your spine—no tilting forward, no sinking too deep. Side sleepers need a thicker pillow to fill the gap between ear and shoulder. Back sleepers need something medium to support the natural curve of the neck. Stomach sleepers? A thin or even flat pillow is best—otherwise, you twist your neck all night. And if you snore or have a stuffy nose, elevating your head just a bit can help your airways stay open.

You don't need to spend a fortune. Look for pillows with adjustable fill—memory foam, latex, or even buckwheat hulls. Avoid cheap polyester that flattens overnight. Test it: lie down as you normally would. Can you breathe easily? Does your neck feel supported, not stretched? Does your shoulder sink too far? If your jaw feels tight or your ears pop when you turn, your pillow is likely too high or too low. And if you wake up with a headache or feel like your nose is clogged every morning, it might not be the cold—it's your pillow.

People often overlook how much sleep position affects their nosní dutiny, prostory v hlavě, které se mohou ucapat, pokud je hlava nesprávně podporovaná. Also known as nasal cavities, they rely on gravity and posture to drain properly. A pillow that tilts your head too far back can make sinus pressure worse. One that's too flat can force your jaw forward, tightening throat muscles and making breathing harder. The right pillow doesn't just help you sleep—it helps your body heal.

What you'll find below are real stories from people who fixed their morning pain—not with pills or injections, but by changing their pillow. You'll learn how to test one at home, what materials actually work, and how to match your pillow to your body—not to a trend. No fluff. Just what matters: your neck, your breathing, and your sleep.