Cervical spondylosis (CS) is a disease that involves degenerative changes in cervical disc tissues and surrounding tissue structures, and has clinical manifestations corresponding to the imaging changes. Currently, neck pain has become the second leading cause of disability in China, and female patients are more common than male patients, and there is a trend toward younger age. Cervical support pillows are used to aid in the treatment of cervical spondylosis, and the right cervical pillow helps in the development and perfection of the cervical spondylosis treatment plan. But there is insufficient clarity regarding the optimal design and efficacy of cervical support pillows. In this article, we analyze the classification design and application of cervical support pillows by summarizing the articles related to cervical support pillows in recent years, aiming to provide reference for clinical work and researchers, better academic research, and promote the professionalization and scientificization of cervical support pillows development and application.