Will a dislocated neck heal on its own?

The neck is actually a very fragile part. This part is easily affected by external stimuli. You should also pay attention when the neck is dislocated. Many people don’t know what to do when the neck is dislocated, and they are even curious whether the neck dislocation will recover by itself. When the neck is dislocated, you must be aware of the severity of the situation. Different degrees of dislocation are treated differently. Will a dislocated neck heal on its own?

1. Cannot recover on its own

Cervical dislocation cannot be restored by massage. Headache, dizziness and neck pain are symptoms caused by the misalignment of your cervical vertebra 2. The cervical vertebra can rotate freely without noise or pain, and the headache and dizziness are gone, which means that the reduction is successful. If rotation is difficult, it means that the reduction is not in place. You should continue to push and reduce until the cervical vertebra can rotate freely.

2. Reasons

There are many reasons for cervical dislocation, such as long-term incorrect sitting posture and exposure to cold wind. It is best to do a lateral X-ray of the cervical spine. To determine whether the cervical vertebrae are dislocated. Then treat the symptoms, and you can do rehabilitation techniques to reposition the cervical vertebra. Dislocation cannot recover by itself unless you do cervical recovery exercises every day, but the effect is hard to say. The best treatment for cervical dislocation is traction.

3. Note

A suitable pillow is of great significance for the prevention and treatment of cervical spondylosis. Generally, the pillow should be one fist high for those who sleep on their backs, and one and a half fists high for those who sleep on their side, about 10 cm. Those who are accustomed to sleeping on their backs should put a small pillow under their neck to maintain the physiological curvature of the cervical spine. Those who are accustomed to sleeping on their side should fill the gap between the face and shoulders with the pillow to reduce the burden on the neck. At the same time, you should avoid strenuous exercises of the neck, such as turning your head violently, and do not maintain a posture for a long time. You can massage your neck regularly to promote blood circulation. It is recommended to buy a cervical vertebra protection ring to protect your neck while lying flat.