Symptoms of a cold neck

In autumn, we will find that many middle-aged and elderly people wear scarves early, and some only wear high-necked clothes. All of these are to protect their necks from cold. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people suffering from hypertension and cerebral infarction, it is more important to protect the neck. Once they catch a cold, they must make timely improvements. So what are the symptoms of a cold neck? Some people will be unable to twist, while others will experience dizziness and other symptoms.

The neck is easily injured.

The weather is cold in winter, and the skin, muscles, and blood vessels all over the body will shrink. If the neck is always exposed, the muscles will tighten more easily when it is cold.

Over time, the neck muscles may continue to spasm and contract, aggravating blood circulation disorders and even leading to insufficient blood supply to the brain, causing dizziness, blurred vision, memory loss, etc.

Cold weather can increase blood viscosity and slow blood flow. When the human body suddenly changes position from a resting state (such as turning over or turning the head), it may cause dizziness and vertigo. This is the main reason why middle-aged and elderly people often experience short-term dizziness or dizziness lasting for several minutes or hours when turning over at night or getting up in the morning.

In addition to catching a cold, bad habits such as sitting in front of the computer for a long time or looking down at the phone can also strain the cervical spine, causing lesions and leading to dizziness and other discomforts.

Protect your neck, you can actually do this

Protect your neck from cold

It is recommended to wear a turtleneck top or a thick scarf to keep warm and prevent your neck from getting cold. At the same time, you should also keep warm when sleeping at night to prevent your neck and shoulders from getting cold.

Rub your ears and neck in the morning and evening

When washing your face in the morning and evening, use a towel to rub from top to bottom - the ears (auricle), the front of the ears, the sides of the Adam's apple, and the cervical vertebrae behind the neck, until the ears and neck are warm. This can not only relax the neck muscles, but also promote the dilation of the neck blood vessels, making the blood flow more smooth, so as to achieve the purpose of clear ears, eyes and a flexible mind.

Change your pillow and let your neck sleep in

People who are used to sleeping on their backs can choose a sloped pillow, which is about 14 cm high and 10 cm low. When sleeping, place the higher side close to your neck so that your head is slightly tilted back and your neck is supported to get enough rest.

People who are accustomed to sleeping on their side should adjust the pillow to the same height as the shoulder to keep the head and neck on the same plane. This can maintain the normal curvature of the cervical spine and allow the muscles of the neck and shoulders to fully relax.

Don't be complacent

Move your neck if you sit at a desk for a long time

For those who work with their heads down for long periods of time (such as the working class and students), or those who have a stiff neck for a long time (such as car drivers and computer users), it is recommended that you raise your head, shrug your shoulders, look into the distance, and pat and rub your neck and shoulders every once in a while.