How to protect your cervical spine

In daily life, many people have encountered problems with the cervical spine, especially office workers and sedentary people. Long-term inactivity will cause the cervical spine to become stiff and difficult to move. Severe patients will also experience cervical pain and other problems. Problems with the cervical spine can also lead to insomnia and other physical complications, which is very bad for the body. Let me introduce to you in detail how to protect your cervical spine.

(1) Traction therapy for the cervical spine at home: Install a traction frame at the head of the bed, which can be used for sitting or lying positions. Start with a small weight for half an hour a day, and gradually increase to about 6 kg. Traction is performed for 1 hour a day for 10 consecutive days as a course of treatment. Rest for 2 to 3 days after each course of treatment, and then repeat the course. Not applicable to spinal cord type.

(2) Collar: Cut a high collar out of cardboard, wrap it with flannel or a small towel, and secure it with a cloth tape or adhesive tape to limit neck movement.

(3) Neck stretching exercise: Do neck stretching exercises on the balcony every morning for 15-30 minutes each time. The method is: ① try to straighten your neck, look forward, and keep your head in the middle; ② lift your head, chest out, and abdomen, and take deep breaths; ③ separate your feet, the distance between your shoulders, and place them flat on the ground; ④ cross your hands behind your back, half-clench your fists, straighten your arms as much as possible, and press down; ⑤ If you feel uncomfortable in your head and neck, you can only move it slightly forward and backward, left and right, and it is best not to do rotational exercises; ⑥ After finishing, jog or step on the spot for 5 minutes.

(4) Massage and Tuina: ① Use an electric massager to massage your neck and related acupoints; ② Rub and massage the tense areas of the cervical vertebrae and muscles; ③ Family members help with acupoint massage or rotation massage, which is very helpful in the early stages. The technique should be gentle, allowing the patient to fully relax his neck muscles, and be careful to avoid accidents. If the condition does not improve after repeated massage, you should stop so as not to aggravate the condition.

(5) Apply wax therapy or hot compress with a hot water bag locally.

(6) Acupuncture or ear acupuncture should be performed under the guidance of a physician.

(7) Treat with Dahuo Luo Dan, vitamin B1, B2, fursultiamine, ATP, indomethacin, thiamine chondroitin or aspirin to relieve symptoms.

(8) If you have recurring episodes of cervical vertigo, be careful when going out and avoid climbing high places or taking dangerous actions.

The above article describes in detail how to protect your cervical spine. I believe that you have learned how to protect your cervical spine through the above content. In real life, you should go outdoors appropriately and breathe more fresh air. In addition, you can eat more foods high in calcium. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables is very beneficial to the cervical spine.