Cervical spondylosis refers to some diseases that occur above the cervical spine. Generally speaking, cervical spondylosis is related to bone hyperplasia. Although cervical spondylosis is not a fatal illness, it can be very painful when it occurs, making patients unbearable. There are actually many tips for treating cervical spondylosis. So what are the tips for treating cervical spondylosis?
1. Correct sitting posture
To prevent the occurrence of cervical spondylosis, the most important thing is to sit correctly, relax the neck and shoulders, and maintain the most comfortable and natural posture. Adjust the height of the table and chairs to the optimal state that is proportional to your height, and more importantly, keep your waist straight and your shoulders naturally spread back. The distance between your eyes and the tabletop is about 35 centimeters. You should also stand up and walk around from time to time, moving your neck and shoulders to relax the muscles in them.
2. Exercise the neck
Support your lower neck with both palms, exert force, and hold it up or down for 10 seconds. Cross your hands and hug your head, press your hands forward, tilt your head back, and you will feel the warmth behind your neck. Hold on for 10 seconds. Hug your head with both hands, push your hands to the left, turn your head to the right, and then alternate for 10 seconds.
3. Rub the shoulder and neck acupoints
The node between the neck and shoulders is called the shoulder neck acupoint. Rubbing this area can feel very sour, and it is very effective in preventing and treating cervical spondylosis.
4. Physical therapy method
Physiotherapy is the abbreviation for physical therapy. The principle is to apply various natural and artificial physical factors, such as sound, light, electricity, heat, magnetism, etc., to the human body to achieve the goal of treating and preventing diseases. The frequency of the magnetic field can be coordinated with the human body's own magnetic field, which not only does not cause disorder of the human body's own magnetic field, but more importantly, can promote the enhancement of the body's biological electromagnetic energy, promote the operation of the body's meridians, and thus achieve the effect of unblocking meridians, activating collaterals, and effectively relieving pain.
5. Traction method
By balancing the traction force and anti traction force, the head and neck are relatively fixed in a physiological curve state, gradually changing the phenomenon of cervical spine curvature. However, its therapeutic effect is limited and only suitable for mild patients; And traction is prohibited during the acute phase to prevent local inflammation and edema from worsening; The activity during the traction period is restricted.
6. Extend forward to explore the sea
The patient should first maintain a standing posture, with their head and neck extended forward and turned to the right front and bottom, with their eyes looking forward and downward. Then, they should return to their original standing posture, with their head and neck extended forward and turned to the left front and bottom, with their eyes looking forward and downward. Then restore the standing posture.
This article provides a detailed introduction to six tips for treating cervical spondylosis. As a cervical spondylosis patient, it is best for you to refer to the methods described in this article, which can help your cervical spondylosis receive timely treatment. The methods are simple and feasible, and you only need to persist in doing these movements. The treatment effect is still quite good.
