Why is cervical spondylosis the most common season in summer? How to take care of your cervical spine in summer?

Many people are prone to cervical spondylosis in summer. Cervical spondylosis is a very common disease. Nowadays, not only middle-aged and elderly people are prone to cervical spondylosis, but also many young people, especially those who sit every day. Office workers are prone to cervical spondylosis, so why is cervical spondylosis most likely to occur in summer? How to care for your cervical spine in summer?

1. Summer is the period of high incidence of cervical spondylosis

The temperature in summer is high, and the number of turning over during sleep naturally increases, which increases the chance of stiff neck. If the air conditioner temperature is too low or the fan blows hard, the neck Catch a cold, induce cervical spondylosis, etc. When the weather is hot, everyone will spend less time going out and more time surfing the Internet and watching TV at home. If you stay in the same position for a long time, your cervical spine will feel uncomfortable. For people with bad cervical vertebrae, do not use cold water to shower in summer.

2. Reasons for the high incidence of cervical spondylosis in summer

1. High temperature and frequent turning over during sleep, leading to stiff neck. We should try to keep the indoor temperature from being too hot. It is also very useful to add a straw mat cover to the pillow.

2. Hot weather and irritable mood can induce cervical spondylosis. Studies have shown that people who are sentimental and have bad tempers are prone to neurasthenia, which affects the rest of bones, joints and muscles. If things go on like this, they will easily suffer from pain in the neck and shoulders. In summer we must pay attention to maintaining a healthy, happy and peaceful mood.

3. If the air conditioner temperature is too low or the fan blows hard, the neck will get cold, which may induce cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis is closely related to catching cold. In offices in the summer, the air conditioner temperature is generally turned on very low, especially for women whose seats are facing the air conditioner or who wear suspenders. The neck and back muscles are easily exposed to cold, which can induce cervical spondylosis.

4. The weather is hot, people go out less and spend more time surfing the Internet and watching TV at home, which leads to cervical spondylosis. In fact, you might as well arrange some local "exercises", such as sit-ups, window cleaning, overlooking, etc., to fully exercise the neck and back muscles and keep the blood in the neck flowing smoothly.

5. Long days and short nights, rich nightlife, and reduced sleep can induce cervical spondylosis.

6. It is easy to feel sleepy in summer, and bad posture during lunch break can damage the cervical spine. We often see some office workers falling asleep with their heads hanging down in their seats. Little do we know that sleeping like this causes great harm to the cervical spine. When taking a lunch break or sleeping in the car: First, it is not recommended to sleep with your arms stretched forward. You can take a rest by lying back; second, be sure to find a support point for the cervical spine, such as a pad behind the neck. Wrapped clothes or bring a U-shaped neck pillow, etc.

7. Taking a cold shower can induce cervical spondylosis. Warm reminder from experts: "Treat winter diseases in summer": The weather is hot in summer, the body's blood circulation accelerates, and joints, ligaments and muscles become stretched, which is the best time to regulate the cervical spine.

3. Remember these three points to maintain your cervical spine

(1) Move every 40 minutes

Office workers can move their lower neck and back every 40 minutes or so. After straightening your back, cross your hands and hug the upper half of the back of your head, raise your head and lean back as much as possible, and then slowly move your head toward the left and right shoulders respectively to recover the damaged parts and maintain or restore normal cervical spine mechanical balance. .

(2) Do Swallow Flying at night

Learn "Swallow Flying" in every possible way while watching TV at night.

It can increase the toughness of the neck muscles.

Lie prone on the bed, slowly lift your arms and legs upward at the same time, tilt your head back, contract the muscles at the bottom of your waist, and try to support your body with your chest and abdomen. After 5 to 10 seconds, your limbs and Return your head to the original position, relax your muscles, rest for 5 seconds, and then repeat 30 to 50 times.

(3) Press the three acupoints frequently

1. Baihui point

Dizziness and headache caused by poor cervical vertebrae, or usual tiredness and mental stress Sometimes, it 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 line connecting the tips of the two ears.

Pressing method: Use your index finger or middle finger to press. Use a certain amount of force when pressing and keep applying force. Generally, when the local area feels sore and numb, continue for another 30 seconds, or it can be extended to 1 minute.

2. Fengchi Point

Those with neck and shoulder pain or high blood pressure caused by cervical spine problems can be relieved by rubbing Fengchi Point.

Quickly find the Fengchi point: on the back of the neck, under the back of the skull, in the hollow at the outer edge of the two large tendons, which is equivalent to the level of the earlobes.

Pressing method: Hold both hands on both sides of the head, and press the Fengchi point with the tip of your thumb. If you press it on that place, you will feel soreness, but not pain.

First apply pressure from light to heavy. When soreness and swelling appear, continue to press for 30 seconds to 1 minute. When you feel your muscles are a little tense, you can start kneading them, press them, move your fingers in a 360-degree circle, and then knead them locally. Knead clockwise for 30 seconds first, then reverse for 30 seconds.

3. Jianjing point

If you have neck soreness, lightheadedness, stiff neck, etc., you can try massaging the Jianjing point to help relieve the symptoms.

Quickly find the Jianjing point: on the back of the shoulder, the midpoint of the line connecting the shoulder and the neck.

How to press: You can find someone else to assist you in pressing the Jianjing point. Use your thumb to press the Jianjing point, and the other four fingers to hold it gently in front of the shoulder. Use force against your thumb to lift the entire shoulder muscles, alternately picking up and putting down. It usually lasts for a minute or two, and you can feel the entire shoulder muscles go from tense to relaxed, and then it really works.

4. Alarm for cervical spine problems

1. Walking is not straight and fisting is weak

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

2. Chronic cervical spondylosis

Inflammation in some parts that seems to be completely unrelated to the cervical spine, especially chronic cervical spondylosis, may increase the chance of cervical spondylosis. Common ones include pharyngitis, followed by dental caries, periodontitis, otitis media, etc. Inflammation in these areas can directly stimulate the soft tissue of the neck, or cause soft tissue lesions in the neck and occipital area through the lymphatic system. Therefore, once discovered, active treatment is required and one cannot be "soft".

3. Wrong exercises

Many people who work at their desks often shake their heads or learn some neck exercises to exercise their cervical spine. Exercises vary from person to person. Movements such as balancing with a book on your head, turning your head frequently, pecking at rice, etc. are not suitable for people with chronic cervical strain, and may even aggravate the condition. It's best to take a cervical spine X-ray to find out your situation.

4. Head and neck trauma

50% of the causes of cervical myeloid spondylosis are related to neck trauma. For some patients with cervical spondylosis, the cervical spinal canal is in a critical state of stenosis due to cervical bone hyperplasia, cervical disc bulge, soft tissue lesions in the spinal canal, etc. Once they are injured, it is likely to be the "last straw that breaks the camel's back." induce symptoms.

5. Frequently catch cold

Many young people are dressing more and more "coolly" and like to wear low-necked and backless clothes all year round. However, the cervical spine is particularly afraid of freezing. The wind, cold, and dampness factors in the external environment can reduce the body's tolerance to pain, cause muscle spasm, constrict small blood vessels, slow down lymphatic reflux, and disrupt soft tissue blood circulation, which in turn can produce aseptic inflammation and induce cervical spondylosis.

6. Aging and degeneration

As age increases, the damage to various parts of the human body also increases. The cervical spine will also undergo various degenerative changes, compressing and irritating the nerve roots and vertebral arteries. , leading to cervical spondylosis.

Therefore, paying attention to a balanced diet since childhood and engaging in appropriate outdoor exercise to promote bone development; paying attention to correct sitting posture as an adult, not sleeping on high pillows, running more, swimming, etc., can slow down the aging of the cervical spine.