What are the dangers of cross syndrome

Upper body examination syndrome is a very common disease in daily life. It is mostly caused by excessive training or incorrect training posture, which leads to imbalanced body muscles. This not only seriously affects personal image, but also creates a lot of pressure on the body, and even causes a series of problems such as headaches and shortness of breath. The best treatment for this disease is not drug therapy, but through correction of posture and strict control of exercise. The treatment process is very long, but long-term persistence will have significant results. Friends in need must try it. I believe it will bring different surprises.

1. Upper Cross Syndrome

It refers to a series of body changes such as forward head tilt (the normal curvature of the cervical spine is reduced or straightened), hunchback (round shoulders), hunchback (increased curvature of the thoracic spine), and raised shoulder blades, which in turn lead to various symptoms such as tension and soreness in the neck and shoulder muscles, headache and dizziness, numbness of the arms, difficulty breathing, palpitations, chest tightness, and even constipation.

Because the strong and weak muscles in the front and back form a cross, it is called upper cross syndrome (correspondingly, there is also lower cross syndrome)

2. Adverse Effects

Lowering the head, hunching the chest, hunching the back, and shrugging the shoulders will give people an unsightly impression in terms of body shape, but this is not the main point. The key point is that it will cause a series of discomforts in the human body, such as tension and pain in the neck and back, and even headaches, dizziness, difficulty breathing, palpitations, chest tightness, etc.

Studies have found that women suffer from headaches, migraines and cervical pain far more often than men, which may be closely related to upper crossed syndrome. This is because women's neck muscles are much weaker than men's, but the weight of their heads is almost the same, making them more likely to develop upper crossed syndrome in the same body posture.

1. Due to the tension in the head, neck and chest muscles, it may cause neck, shoulder and back pain and sternum pain.

2. Because the curvature of the cervical vertebrae becomes smaller or even disappears, in severe cases it compresses the nerves between the cervical vertebrae, which can cause headaches and arm pain and numbness, and compress the vertebral arteries passing through the cervical vertebrae, causing insufficient blood supply to the brain and dizziness.

3. Due to hunching over, the chest cavity volume is reduced, which can cause breathing difficulties, reduced lung capacity and decreased exercise ability.

4. Rounded shoulders will cause the diaphragm to be in a tense and shortened state, causing compression on the aorta and vena cava, increasing the workload of the heart and causing symptoms of heart discomfort such as palpitations and chest tightness.

5. Due to changes in abdominal cavity capacity, digestion and nutrient absorption are affected, which may cause constipation.

6. Because the external rotator muscles of the shoulder are weakened in the rounded shoulder posture, the upper arm cannot be externally rotated in time during shoulder abduction, which will cause the greater tuberosity of the humerus to collide with the acromion, squeezing the supraspinatus and the long head of the biceps tendon, resulting in either limited shoulder abduction or subacromial impingement during shoulder abduction.

3. Posture Correction

Correct body posture can not only change a person's body shape and make them feel more confident, but also reduce the chance of physical injury and improve the quality of life.

Therefore, whether you are a healthy person or a patient with upper crossed syndrome, you should maintain correct body posture at all times (including sitting still and exercising), that is, keep your jaw slightly retracted, your shoulders open, and your chest and abdomen upright.

It may be difficult for people with upper crossed syndrome to maintain this posture. It is recommended that you try to overcome it and let the body start to learn and adapt to the new posture. Gradually, you will gain new and healthier benefits.

4. Exercise Changes

The main principle is to relax stiff and overly strong muscles, exercise and strengthen weakened muscles in the shoulder and neck area, and stretch the thoracic spine.

Because everyone's individual condition is different, it is recommended to consult a professional coach before exercising. If the condition is serious, please consult a doctor.