What are the “seven ways” to prevent cervical spondylosis?

  First, some studies have shown that long-term repression of feelings, do not reveal things, sentimental people are prone to neurasthenia, neurasthenia will affect the bones and joints and muscle rest, in the long run, the neck and shoulders are prone to pain. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain an optimistic and good mood.  Second, daily life should pay attention to maintain the correct posture of the head and neck, do not shrug your shoulders, read books, operate the computer to look at the front, keep the spine straight. When sleeping to choose the right pillow, should not be too high or too low, the general pillow with a height of 10 cm is appropriate. Do not lie down to read books, watch TV.  Third, sit as little as possible, do not ride a bike if you can walk, do not ride a car if you can ride a bike. Especially the car people and long-term office workers, take some time to exercise every day, especially pay attention to strengthen the neck and shoulder muscle exercise, can do a head and double upper limbs of the forward flexion, back extension and rotation movement, not only can relieve fatigue, but also can make the muscle developed, toughness enhanced, conducive to the stability of the neck section of the spine, enhance the ability of the neck and shoulder to comply with sudden changes in the neck. Mountain climbing, swimming, the prevention of cervical spondylosis effect is better.  Fourth, long-term low-covered workers, pay attention to the combination of static and dynamic, every hour or so to stand up to do interval exercises, activities, limbs, cervical spine, eliminate the fatigue of the neck muscles, ligaments, to prevent strain injury.  Fifth, usually pay attention to warmth, do not use electric fans and air conditioners blow directly, pay attention to neck protection when riding in a car or sports, avoid sharp turns, sharp brakes or sudden neck turn.  Sixth, to prevent alcohol abuse. Alcohol can affect the deposition of calcium on the bone, making people vulnerable to osteoporosis, osteochondrosis and accelerating the degenerative changes of the cervical spine.  Seventh, Chinese medicine believes that walnut, dogwood, raw earth, black sesame, etc. has the function of kidney marrow, can be taken in small quantities under the guidance of a doctor in a reasonable manner to play a role in strengthening the bones and delaying the degeneration of the kidneys and joints.