How to relax neck muscles

For patients with cervical spondylosis, they always feel that the muscles in their neck are particularly stiff. At this time, they will feel very uncomfortable and even cause dizziness, nausea and other phenomena. In such a situation, the muscles in the neck should be relaxed in time, which can be achieved through certain exercise methods. At the same time, you can also do more massage methods to relieve the symptoms.

How to relax your neck muscles

This movement stimulates the neck arteries by stretching the neck muscles, accelerates blood flow, relaxes the muscles around the head and neck, and restores muscle softness and elasticity. At the same time, meditation helps concentrate the mind, get rid of tension and anxiety, and allow brain cells to function normally. When performing this exercise, be sure to take deep breaths. Studies have shown that deep breathing can help you relax and reduce muscle tension. When your muscles relax, nutrients can flow freely.

1. Keep your shoulders balanced, back straight and abdomen in.

2. Place your right hand on your left ear.

3. Tilt your head slightly to the right and lightly press your left ear with your right hand, keeping your abdomen and waist straight and your shoulders balanced. This can dilate the carotid arteries, increase blood circulation, and allow oxygen to reach the brain.

4. Press down on your left ear with your right fingers, and at the same time, straighten your left shoulder outward. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds. This can stretch the shoulder muscles and make the shoulders softer.

5. Release your head and arms, return to the original position, take a deep breath and exhale. By tightening and then releasing it and taking a deep breath, you can immediately feel the relaxation of your head and the release of local muscles.

The basic pathological change of cervical spondylosis caused by neck muscle stiffness is the degeneration of the intervertebral disc. The cervical vertebrae are located between the head and the thorax. The cervical intervertebral discs need to move frequently while bearing weight, and are prone to excessive minor trauma and strain, leading to illness. The main pathological changes are: early degeneration of the cervical intervertebral disc, decreased water content of the nucleus pulposus and swelling and thickening of the fibers of the annulus fibrosus, followed by hyaline degeneration and even rupture. After the cervical intervertebral disc degenerates, its resistance to pressure and tension decreases. When affected by the gravity of the head and the pulling force of the head-thoracic muscles, the degenerated intervertebral disc may bulge outward locally or extensively, causing the intervertebral disc space to narrow, the articular processes to overlap and dislocate, and the longitudinal diameter of the intervertebral foramen to decrease. Due to the weakening of the traction resistance of the intervertebral disc, when the cervical spine moves, the stability between adjacent vertebrae decreases and intervertebral instability occurs, the range of motion between the vertebral bodies increases and the vertebral bodies have slight slippage, followed by bone hyperplasia of the posterior facet joints, uncovertebral joints and vertebral lamina, degeneration of the yellow ligament and nuchal ligament, and changes such as cartilage and ossification.

If neck stiffness is diagnosed as cervical spondylosis, it must be treated promptly. Cervical spondylosis belongs to the category of Bi disease in traditional Chinese medicine. Bi disease in a narrow sense refers to Bi disease of the limbs and meridians. It is a common disease with a high incidence rate. Many people seek treatment from traditional Chinese medicine, and the effect is good. For example, Jingfukang Granules can dispel wind and cold, dry dampness and dredge the meridians, nourish blood and activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis and dredge the meridians, which naturally relieves the symptoms of cervical stiffness.

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