Health guidance for cervical spondylosis

  Life and living guidance 1, the internal temperature is moderate. Too low cause stiff neck muscles, especially wind-cold dampness should pay more attention to room temperature and warmth.  2, the correct sleeping capital. Generally supine, side lying is appropriate. Prone position when the head and neck in a position of extreme twisting to one side, the neck is tense, easy to cause strain and degeneration of the neck muscles, ligaments and joints, generally not easy to use.  3, the appropriate pillow. The shape and texture of the pillow is very relevant to the health of the head and neck. The pillow should be a soft round pillow. Size more than their shoulder width of 10-20 cm, the height to compress slightly higher than their fist height, about 10-15 cm. The position of the pillow should be placed at the back of the neck, to set off the neck curve, do not put in the pillow, so as not to raise the head so that the neck muscles fatigue, the neck curve straightened or reversed. Pillow is too high, will make the neck and spine twisted, so that muscle fatigue, nerves, ligaments are strained. If you do not use a pillow or pillow too low supine sleep, the top of the back of the pillow to form a fulcrum, can make the neck curvature reduced, or even anti-tensor. Causes intervertebral joint strain or misalignment, accelerating the degenerative changes of the cervical spine, so it is not desirable. Mattress should be soft and moderate surface, when the person is lying on but not too much sinking. Too soft mattress easy to cause spinal degeneration, so that the head and neck strain.  4, correct bad posture and habits. Prevent persistent single posture, to avoid muscle fatigue is a major principle. Sitting position according to the need and the body’s upper center of gravity line is located in two kinds: posterior sitting and anterior sitting. Sitting posture, the line of gravity in the sciatic tuberosity and the rear of the hip joint, the back must have a chair, this position is not easy to fatigue, suitable for rest, but not suitable for ambulatory work. When sitting in the front position, the upper part of the body’s center of gravity line through the front of the sciatic tuberosity or hip joint, the back muscle tension to maintain the balance of sitting, which is the most commonly used sitting position. The body parts are naturally relaxed, the torso thoracic section is tilted forward about 15 degrees, the head is then tilted forward 15 degrees from the torso, and the waist is lightly leaned against the back of the chair. Suitable for cervical spine patients.  Each sitting posture should not be too long, more than half an hour to an hour to do some activities. The hands can be used to press, push, knead and point the soft tissues of the neck to release muscle tension or muscle spasm, which can focus on loosening the posterior cervical muscle group. Or cross your fingers, hold the back of the neck, head and neck backward, hands forward with force, each time repeatedly practice 30-50 times. This exercise is safe and secure, with good results, especially for people with cervical spondylosis. In addition, you can also constantly change your position, such as moving your hips back and forth in the chair, moving your torso, upper limbs and head and neck, etc. The distance between the eyes and the desktop is about 30 cm, which can reduce fatigue.  5, the correct functional exercise. Exercise has a good effect on the skeletal muscle system, which can delay the sexual change of bone, increase joint elasticity and flexibility, enhance muscle contraction, and reduce the onset of cervical spondylosis. In addition to daily medical gymnastics treatment under the guidance of medical personnel, you can also do exercises for the head in several directions, including forward flexion and backward extension, left and right rotation, left and right lateral flexion, and winding rotation, with emphasis on doing head backward extension and left and right rotation. This can be done 3-4 times a day. Each time 10-15 minutes. The action should be slow and smooth, to not cause obvious pain as degree, such as dizziness and panic should stop. This method has a health care and complementary therapeutic effect.  Dietary conditioning guidance Dietary disorders and damage to the spleen and stomach often lead to weakness of qi and blood, loss of nourishment of tendons and bones and muscle atrophy, which have certain effects on cervical spondylosis. Therefore, food therapy should be emphasized. Patients can consume such kidney tonics as pecans, yam meat and black sesame. Regularly consume small amounts of papaya, angelica and other things that soothe the tendons and can unblock the qi and blood. Pay attention to increasing the intake of calcium, such as milk, eggs, fish and shrimp, shellfish, tofu, beans, as well as vegetables and fruits. Vitamin C and lactose help the absorption of calcium, which is significant for strong bones.  Guidance during rehabilitation 1. Let patients understand that cervical spondylosis can be prevented and its symptoms reduced. Although cervical spondylosis mostly occurs in the elderly, the pathological process often begins in youth, so it is important to avoid predisposing factors, achieve correct sleeping posture, appropriate pillow, correct posture and good habits. Avoid prolonged ambulation writing or reading with head down.  2.Prevent trauma and treat the disease early. Neck trauma is closely related to cervical spondylosis, and even the diagnosis of “injury cervical spondylosis” has been proposed, especially the secondary effects of minor head and neck sprains, pillow falls and severe trauma, which have a role in inducing cervical spondylosis. Therefore, it is necessary to give timely and thorough treatment to traumatic neck pillow, etc., and practice shows that early treatment has good effect and less recurrence.  3, prevention and control of acute and chronic infections of the throat. Repeated infections in the throat can involve the dynamic balance of the cervical spine, which should be treated accordingly.  4.Strengthen exercise and strengthen physical fitness. Exercise can enhance the functions of the heart, lungs, spleen, kidneys and nervous system, and promote the metabolism of bones. We should insist on doing medical gymnastics and self-massage for the neck. Home traction should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.  5.Regulate diet. Increase the intake of calcium, such as dairy products, beans, fish and shrimp, etc. Eat more flesh and blood things, such as lean meat, hoof tendons, in order to nourish the tendons.  6, local warmth, to avoid the invasion of wind, cold and dampness.  7, under the guidance of a doctor to take kidney bone, tendon relaxation drugs.  8, regular life, happy spirit, avoid emotional stimulation. Those who have been ill for a long time should have a correct understanding of the disease and enhance their confidence in overcoming it.