How to prevent cervical spondylosis

  With the change of seasons, cervical spondylosis is prone to recurrence in winter, often closely related to seasonal climate changes such as wind chill and humidity.  After the weather becomes cold, the blood circulation of the exposed neck muscles is slow and the excretion of metabolic substances is also slow, which can often lead to local swelling. At the same time, after the neck muscles are stimulated by cold, the local muscles will contract protectively to avoid excessive heat dissipation. In this way, the tension in the neck is increased and there is an imbalance of forces, which can lead to a narrowing of the cervical spine gap can lead to a narrowing of the cervical spine gap, and the nerves and blood vessels are stuck, increasing the risk of cervical spondylosis, and this reaction is more likely to occur when there is already damage to the neck.  For the general population with cervical spondylosis, a pillow that is too high or too low also has a great impact on the neck, because the head and neck have a normal physiological curve, that is, a mildly convex cervical spine. This physiological curve not only ensures the balance of the external muscles of the cervical spine, but also plays an important role in maintaining the physiological anatomical state of the spinal canal. The height of the pillow is also related to each person’s fat and thin, a suitable pillow should be the next day wake up feeling relaxed neck or clear-headed.  In the state of too much strain work, reading, Internet, etc. is harmful to the neck, if long-term work in the state of neck strain will only lead to more serious neck strain. Here are a few suggestions for people who work in front of a computer or at a desk are beneficial. The first upper body should keep the neck upright, so that the head is supported, the shoulders naturally droop, the upper arm close to the body, the elbow bent at 90 degrees, operating the keyboard or mouse, try to keep the wrist horizontal posture, the palm of the hand and the forearm midline should be kept in a straight line. The lower body is straight at the waist, the knees are naturally bent at 90 degrees, and the sitting position with the feet on the ground is maintained. Second. Must choose an ergonomically designed desk and chair, use a special computer chair, sit on it to follow the “three right angles”: the computer desk under the knee to form the first right angle, the thighs and back is the second right angle, the arms at the elbow joint to form the third right angle. Shoulder blades against the back of the chair, shoulders down, chin not close to the neck. Both eyes level to the center of the computer screen, the seat is best to have a supportive back and armrests, and can adjust the height. Third any kind of posture should not be maintained for too long, every 30 minutes should get up to move the cervical spine and limbs, with hands crossed in the back of the neck repeatedly rubbed 50 times.  Prevention of wind and cold in the neck and active treatment of trauma, infection, tuberculosis, lymphadenitis and intervertebral discitis in the neck is also an important part of the prevention of cervical spondylosis. Therefore, pay attention to keeping the neck warm in the late autumn and winter. Of course, if symptoms of cervical spondylosis have already appeared, you should actively seek treatment at a specialist clinic to avoid serious secondary lesions.