Why is summer a high incidence period of cervical spondylosis? How to maintain cervical vertebra in summer?

Many people are prone to cervical spondylosis in summer. Cervical spondylosis is a very common disease. Nowadays, not only the middle-aged and elderly people are prone to cervical spondylosis, but also many young people, especially those office workers who sit in offices every day. It is prone to cervical spondylosis. Then why is summer a high incidence period of cervical spondylosis? How to maintain cervical vertebra in summer?

1, summer is the high incidence period of cervical spondylosis.

When the temperature is high in summer, the number of turns during sleep naturally increases, which leads to an increase in the probability of stiff neck, too low air conditioning temperature or violent fan blowing, cold neck and cervical spondylosis. When the weather is hot, people will spend less time going out, spend more time surfing the Internet and watching TV at home, and keep a posture for a long time, and their cervical vertebrae will be uncomfortable. For people with poor cervical spine, don't take a cold bath in summer.

2. Causes of high incidence of cervical spondylosis in summer.

1, high temperature, turning over during sleep, resulting in stiff neck. We should try to keep the indoor temperature not too hot, and it is also very useful to add a straw mat cover to the pillow.

2, the weather is hot, the mood is irritable, and cervical spondylosis is induced. Studies have shown that people who are sentimental and grumpy are prone to neurasthenia, which will affect the rest of bones, joints and muscles. In the long run, neck and shoulders are prone to pain. We must pay attention to maintaining a healthy, happy and peaceful mood in summer.

3, the air conditioning temperature is too low or the fan is blown fiercely, and the neck is cold, which induces cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis has a lot to do with catching cold. In the office in summer, the air conditioning temperature is generally low, especially for women whose seats are facing the air conditioning or wearing suspenders. The neck and back muscles are easy to catch cold and induce cervical spondylosis.

4, the weather is hot, going out is reduced, and watching TV online at home is increased, leading to cervical spondylosis. In fact, we might as well arrange more "exercises" based on local materials, such as sit-ups, window cleaning and overlooking. , in order to fully exercise the neck and back muscles, keep the neck blood unobstructed.

5, the days are long and the nights are short, the nightlife is rich, and the reduction of sleep induces cervical spondylosis.

6, easy to get sleepy in summer, bad lunch break posture hurts the cervical spine. We often see some office workers falling asleep with their heads drooping in their seats, but they don't know that sleeping like this will do great harm to the cervical spine. When taking a lunch break or sleeping in the car: first, it is not recommended to sleep forward, and you can rest on your back; Second, be sure to find a support point for the cervical vertebra, such as putting a chest-wrapped dress at the back of the neck or bringing a U-shaped neck pillow.

7, cold shower, induce cervical spondylosis. Expert tip: "Winter disease is cured in summer": The hot weather in summer, the accelerated blood circulation of human body and the stretching of joint ligament muscles are the best time for cervical vertebra to recuperate.

3. Maintain the cervical spine and remember these three points.

(1) move every 40 minutes.

Office workers can exercise their necks and backs every 40 minutes or so. After straightening the back, cross your hands around the upper part of the back of the head, raise your head and lean back as far as possible, and then slowly move your head close to the left shoulder and the right shoulder to restore the damaged part and maintain or restore the normal mechanical balance of the cervical spine.

(2) Can swallows fly at night?

Learn to swallow flies when watching TV at night.

It can increase the toughness of neck muscles.

Lie prone on the bed, slowly and gently lift your arms and legs, tilt your head backwards, and contract the muscles at the bottom of your waist, so that your chest and abdomen can support your body as much as possible. After 5~ 10 seconds, your limbs and head return to their original positions, relax your muscles, rest for 5 seconds, and repeat 30~50 times.

(3) Press three acupoints frequently.

1, Baihui point

Dizziness and headache caused by poor cervical vertebra, or fatigue and tension at ordinary times, can be relieved by massaging Baihui point.

Quickly find Baihui point: Baihui point is located in the center of the head, at the midpoint of the connecting line between the two ear tips.

Pressing method: press with index finger or middle finger, give a certain strength when pressing, and continue to exert strength. Generally, when local numbness occurs, it lasts for another 30 seconds, or it can be extended to 1 min.

2. Fengchi point

Neck and shoulder pain and hypertension caused by cervical vertebra problems can be relieved by pressing Fengchi point.

Quickly find Fengchi points: the posterior neck, the posterior skull, and the outer edges of the two tendons are sunken, which is equivalent to the flush of the earlobe.

Pressing method: put your hands on both sides of your head and point your thumb at Fengchi point, where it hurts, but it doesn't hurt.

Press from light to heavy first, and continue to press for 30 seconds to 1 min when you feel sore. When you feel a little nervous, you can start rubbing, pressing, rotating your fingers 360 degrees, and then rubbing locally. Knead clockwise for 30 seconds, then reverse for 30 seconds.

3. Jianjing point

If you have a sore neck, heavy head and stiff neck, you can try to massage Jianjing point to help relieve the symptoms.

Quickly find the point of Jianjing: the middle point of the connecting line between shoulder and back and shoulder and neck.

Pressing method: You can find someone else to assist pressing at Jianjing point. Hold the point of Shoulder Well with your thumb, gently hold the other four fingers in front of your shoulder, and lift the whole shoulder muscle alternately with the thumb exerting relative force. It usually lasts for a minute or two, and it really works when you feel the whole shoulder muscles change from tension to relaxation.

4. Cervical vertebra problem alarm

1, walking is not straight, making a fist is boring.

In a sense, the neck is as important as breathing. But in life, everyone often regrets when something goes wrong. The following situations are the most likely to damage the fragile neck.

2, slow cute dyeing

Inflammation of some seemingly unrelated parts of the cervical spine, especially chronic infection, may increase the incidence of cervical spondylosis. Pharyngolaryngitis is common, followed by dental caries, periodontitis and otitis media. Inflammation in these parts can directly stimulate the soft tissue of the neck or cause soft tissue lesions in the neck and occipital region through the lymphatic system. Therefore, once found, it is necessary to actively treat it and not be "soft".

3. Wrong exercises

Many people who work at their desks often "shake their heads" or learn some neck exercises to exercise the cervical vertebrae. Exercise varies from person to person, such as balancing books on the head, turning around frequently, pecking rice, etc. , not suitable for people with chronic cervical strain, and may even aggravate the condition. It's best to take an X-ray of cervical vertebra and get to know your own situation.

4. Head and neck injuries

50% of the causes of cervical spondylosis are related to neck trauma. Some patients with cervical spondylosis, due to cervical hyperosteogeny, cervical disc herniation, soft tissue lesions in the spinal canal, etc. The cervical spinal canal is in a state of critical stenosis. Once injured, it is likely to become "the last straw to crush the camel" and induce symptoms.

5, often catch a cold

Many young people wear more and more "cool" clothes, and they love to wear low-necked clothes with a backless back all year round. Cervical vertebrae are particularly afraid of freezing. The cold and dampness factors in the external environment can reduce the body's tolerance to pain, make muscle spasms, small blood vessels contract, slow down lymphatic reflux, and block the blood circulation of soft tissues, thus producing aseptic inflammation and inducing cervical spondylosis.

6. Aging and degradation

With the increase of age, the injuries of various parts of the human body are increasing day by day, and the cervical vertebra will also produce various degenerative changes, which will oppress and stimulate nerve roots and vertebral arteries, leading to cervical spondylosis.

Therefore, we should pay attention to a balanced diet, proper outdoor exercise and promote bone development; Pay attention to the correct sitting posture in adulthood, don't sleep on high pillows, run more, swim more, etc. It can make the cervical spine "old" more slowly.