How to prevent cervical spondylosis

  As we age, degenerative changes in the cervical discs (aging) are almost inevitable, but if we can pay attention to avoid some harmful factors in life and work, it will help prevent the occurrence and development of cervical spondylosis.  Avoid long-term low posture Avoid long-term low posture at work should pay special attention to avoid fixing the neck in a long-term low office posture, this posture makes the neck muscles are strained for a long time, prone to cervical and back muscle strain. Therefore, the need to change this posture, such as the document will be placed obliquely padded reading and writing.  The neck is placed in a physiological state rest The neck is placed in a physiological state rest placed in a neutral position is appropriate, the general adult neck cushion height of about 10 centimeters is better, “high pillow without worry” is not appropriate, high pillow is harmful to health. Lying on the sofa, the neck on the armrest to watch TV or sleep, is also harmful bad posture, the same reason as the long-term low work harmful reason.  Strictly prevent neck trauma such as sleeping in a small car, and not wearing seat belts, when the emergency brake, but also very easy to accidental injury, serious paraplegia.  Exercise of medical sports and health care exercises For those who do not have any symptoms, slow head lowering, head tilting, left and right neck rotation and lateral neck flexion can be performed several times a day in the morning and evening.  Physical therapy or gentle massage For those who have mild symptoms such as neck and shoulder pain, gentle massage can be performed after examination by a physician when it is confirmed that there is no cervical spinal stenosis, intervertebral foraminal stenosis or cervical instability. If any of the above, massage should be regarded as contraindicated to avoid accidents such as paralysis.  If you have obvious symptoms, go to the hospital in time to find an experienced orthopedic surgeon to check and treat.