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

1 Summer is the high incidence period of cervical spondylosis. The high temperature in summer naturally increases the number of turns during sleep, which leads to the increase of stiff neck, low air conditioning temperature or sudden 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.

Seven reasons for the high incidence of cervical spondylosis in summer 1, high temperature and frequent turning over during sleep lead to 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.

Remember these three points: Exercise every 40 minutes. Office workers can exercise their lower neck and back every 40 minutes or so. After the back is straight, cross your hands around the upper part of the back of your head, raise your head and lean back as far as possible, and then slowly put your head close to the left and right shoulders to restore the damaged parts and maintain or restore the normal mechanical balance of the cervical spine.

Doing swallow flying at night and imitating swallow flying when watching TV at night 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.

Press 1 and Baihui points frequently.

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. It hurts to press there, but it doesn't.

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.