What's going on with the cervical vertebrae bulging

Bulging of the cervical vertebrae is mostly caused by bad living habits. For example, people who often use their mobile phones or workers who use computers for a long time are prone to bulging of the cervical vertebrae. Bulging of the cervical vertebrae may also be caused by obesity or diabetes, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness and insomnia. The bulging of the cervical vertebrae can be relieved through essential oil massage. In daily life, you should also pay attention to regular activities and not always maintain the same posture.

Reason 1 for bulging cervical vertebra: Wealth hump

On the surface, it appears as a hard lump protruding between the seventh cervical vertebra and the first thoracic vertebra. But in fact there are several situations to consider. In the first case, most of these big lumps feel soft to the touch. This is because excess fat accumulates behind the neck. It is usually seen in middle-aged women who are overweight. A bulging lump usually does not cause any feeling other than affecting the appearance. People who practice traditional Chinese medicine in the community said that essential oil massage can be used to clear the blockage and make the lumps smaller.

In the second case, this big lump is usually bony and swollen due to tension and spasm of the related muscle groups, so it feels hard to the touch. This situation will be accompanied by symptoms similar to cervical spondylosis, such as widespread soreness and pain in the upper back, dizziness, and radiating numbness in the hands. In this case, an MRI scan is recommended.

Reason 2 for bulging cervical vertebrae: caused by daily living habits

Due to excessive hunching, the cervical spine will produce a small intersection with the first thoracic vertebra when it bends forward. In this case, if you continue to maintain a bad posture and look down at your phone, or do not pay attention to keeping your back straight when walking or standing, it will easily aggravate the situation.

Reason 3 for bulging cervical spine: fat accumulation causes a large lump behind the neck

The area behind the cervical spine is where fat accumulates more easily. If a patient is obese or has diabetes, fat is likely to accumulate here. The fat accumulation is thicker, larger and softer, causing large lumps to appear in this area. If you have a big lump behind your neck, you should be careful whether your body fat is excessive. In addition, a large lump behind the neck can cause many harms. First of all, it affects the appearance, forming a big lump here, which is ugly. Secondly, it can easily cause tension in the neck and shoulder muscles, leading to headaches and decreased flexibility of the cervical spine. In addition, sympathetic nerves pass through this area, and in more severe cases, symptoms such as dizziness, arrhythmia, and insomnia may occur.

Things to note when your cervical spine bulges

Try to maintain good posture in your daily life. Reduce the frequency of looking down at your phone, or when looking at the phone screen, raise your hands slightly so that your head is not too lowered, and walk with your chest up and your eyes looking forward. When using the computer for a long time, you must raise the monitor and avoid looking down. To protect your eyes, the display screen should be positioned at a comfortable viewing distance, ideally within reach of the screen with your forearm extended while sitting (35-60 cm). The height of the screen should be such that the top line is at eye level or slightly lower by 15-30 degrees. The pillow should be of moderate hardness, and it is important not to be too hard. It is best to use a cone-protecting pillow. In addition, you can put a small cushion on your neck to support the normal curvature of the cervical spine!