Cervical spondylosis causes pain in the back of the head, one movement can help you relieve it!

In daily life, cervical spondylosis is a relatively common cervical joint disease with a high incidence rate. It is generally more common in young people and middle-aged and elderly people. There are many causes of cervical spondylosis, which is generally caused by long-term bowing of the head or long-term sitting at work. Cervical spondylosis can easily cause dizziness, headache, pain in the back of the head, and affect sleep. You can relieve the pain in the back of the head through massage, and you can also treat it through acupuncture therapy. Pay more attention to rest, avoid long-term neck fatigue, and do some appropriate neck activities. Next, let’s take a closer look at which movements can relieve cervical pain?

What to do if you have pain in the back of your head caused by cervical spondylosis

You can have acupuncture therapy, including acupuncture, massage, scraping, and cupping to stimulate the acupoints and promote blood circulation, which is very effective. Usually, be careful not to lower your head for long periods of time and move your body parts appropriately. Pay attention to keeping local warmth.

What to do if you have cervical pain

1. Stretching method

Sit on a chair with your upper body upright and your hands placed naturally on your thighs (original state). Stretch the head forward and lower, return to the original position, then tilt it backward to the maximum extent, return to the original position and stretch to the left and right respectively. Each stretch should be held for 15-90 seconds. Completing all four positions counts as a set. Do 3-5 sets. Note: The movements should be gentle and slow, without excessive force, and the body should be stable. Don't swing left and right.

2. Rotation Method

Sit on a chair with your upper body straight and your neck upright (original state). Slowly turn your head to the right, looking at the back of your right shoulder, breathe evenly, and slowly return to the original position. Hold for 15-90 seconds, switch to the other side, and repeat 3-5 times.

3. Surround Method

Sit on a chair with your upper body straight, neck erect, and your hands placed naturally on your thighs (original state). Inhale and slowly lift your shoulders up, which looks like shrugging your shoulders. Exhale and slowly lower your shoulders from front to back to return to the original position. Repeat 12-15 times. Reverse the movement, inhale and lift your shoulders from back to front, exhale and lower them. Repeat 12-15 times. This can fully relax the neck muscles and promote blood circulation.

4. Massage

Sit on a chair with your upper body straight and your neck upright (original state). Lift one arm and use four fingers to gently perform DIY massage on the shoulder in the opposite direction (the trapezius muscle is located at the highest position between the cervical spine and the shoulder and is prone to soreness). Repeat this for 20 times in a row, then move in the opposite direction.

5. Hot compress

Apply a hot towel for 5-10 minutes to enhance blood circulation and ensure smooth blood circulation in the cervical spine. It is best to wear a scarf in winter and avoid cold air conditioning in summer.