Is hot compress on the cervical spine effective?

When you suffer from cervical spondylosis, you should go to the hospital for examination in time and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. You should also develop good living habits and make certain adjustments in your diet. Of course, we can also do some appropriate exercises in life to relieve the pain caused by cervical spondylosis. At the same time, we can also apply hot compresses, which is also a method that many patients with cervical spondylosis prefer to use to relieve pain.

What are the effects and functions of hot compress on the cervical spine

1. Relieve stiffness

Office workers who often face computers basically have problems with cervical spine. Especially when they work overtime until late at night, they will feel their neck is very stiff, and sometimes even their hands and feet feel clumsy. At this time, it is better to cover the cervical spine with a hot towel for a few minutes. You will find that the stiffness has improved.

This is because the neck contains the carotid artery and other nervous systems that extend to various parts of the body. When we maintain a fixed posture for a long time, these nerves will become paralyzed, leading to body stiffness. Hot compresses can promote the circulation of qi and blood in the cervical nerves, and effectively relieve the symptoms of body stiffness through blood circulation.

2. Relieve fatigue

When we feel tired, we can try applying hot compress to the cervical spine. Experts believe that there is a carotid artery and a vertebral artery on each side of the cervical spine. These two nerves are responsible for supplying blood to the brain. When there is a problem with the neck, the brain will not receive enough blood. At this time, people will feel weak and yawn frequently. Hot compress can stimulate the nerves and accelerate the circulation of qi and blood. When the brain has sufficient blood, we will no longer feel tired.

3. Improve sleep treatment

Many friends have problems with poor sleep treatment. In fact, hot compress on the cervical spine can also improve sleep quality. Most of our friends cannot sleep well because they are too tense. Hot compress can make us relax and fall asleep quickly. So when we can’t sleep, we can cover the cervical spine with a hot towel. If you do this for a long time, you will find that the symptoms of insomnia have improved and the quality of sleep will get better and better.

Hot compresses have different effects on different parts of the body

Hot compress on the eyes: Hot compress on the eyes can not only relieve eye fatigue but also promote blood circulation around the eyes. This can keep the skin around the eyes vibrant and fade fine lines. Friends who often sit in front of the computer or read for a long time can apply hot compresses to their eyes before going to bed. It can also improve eyesight if they persist in doing so for a long time.

Hot compress on the abdomen: When women experience dysmenorrhea, they can cover their abdomen with a hot water bottle or a hot towel. Experts believe that hot compress on the abdomen can remove blood stasis and regulate qi, thereby helping women relieve dysmenorrhea.

Apply hot compress to the injured part: When there is blood stasis or bruises on our body, we can use hot compress to relieve them. However, it should be noted that hot compress cannot be used during the stress period of injury, otherwise it will aggravate the condition.