Post-operative cervical spine rehabilitation training methods

  Training methods for postoperative rehabilitation of cervical spine: 1. Maintain good sleeping posture when lying in bed: lie in bed without wearing a cervical brace, take side or supine, the height of the pillow in supine position is the height of his fist, the height of the pillow in side lying should be the width of one shoulder, to keep the neck axis turn over.  2, postoperative prevention of neck trauma: especially to prevent injury caused by violent shaking of the neck back and forth when riding on the brakes. Therefore, it is best to lie flat on the car and wear a good neck brace when discharged home by car.  3, functional exercise of the limbs: exercise of the upper limbs, including shoulder, arm and wrist activities and fist clenching exercises, as well as the training of fine hand movements, such as threading needles, holding chopsticks, tying clothes buttons, etc., or through the exercise ball to enhance the strength and flexibility of the hands. Exercises for the lower limbs include contraction exercises for the quadriceps, kicking and leg lifting, etc. Patients can also practice walking in the company of family members and escorts or with assistance to enhance the strength of the lower limbs and restore the function of the lower limbs (walking) as soon as possible.  4, back muscle exercise: in wearing a neck brace, should gradually begin to carry out the exercise of the neck and back muscles. This is beneficial to improve (enhance) the blood circulation of the cervical muscles, improve the symptoms of neck strain, and can prevent the disuse atrophy of the collar and back muscles, and enhance the recovery of muscle strength, especially for patients undergoing posterior cervical spine surgery, should adhere to long-term exercise.  5, correct work position: should avoid too low head, especially the “buried” work of people should adjust the neck posture every now and then, and appropriate head lifting activities of the neck muscles.  6.Long-term post-operative functional exercise: Regular whole-body exercise should be performed every week, such as tai chi and walking. If your condition allows after the follow-up, you can take part in swimming, and pay attention to the cold to keep warm.