Sedentary, have you ever felt symptoms such as neck pain, dizziness, and numbness in your fingers?This may be cervical spondylosis!Cervical spondylosis is coming, how should sedentary people deal with it?Here are a few ways to help you relieve pain and protect the health of your cervical spine.
First, adjust your sitting position. Poor posture for long periods of time is a major cause of cervical spondylosis. We should always pay attention to our sitting posture, try to keep the cervical spine naturally curved, and avoid bowing or tilting our head excessively. At the same time, choose an ergonomic chair that provides good support for the cervical spine.
Second, stand up and move regularly. Sitting still for a long time increases the pressure on the cervical spine, which can easily lead to cervical spine fatigue. Every 30-60 minutes, stand up and walk around to move your neck joints and relieve pressure on your cervical spine.
Third, do neck exercises. In addition to work, you can do a set of neck exercises to relax the neck muscles and increase the flexibility of the cervical spine. For example: neck extension, left and right rotation, forward bending and back extension, etc. But be careful not to move your neck violently.
Fourth, warm compresses. Using a hot towel on your neck can relieve tension in your neck muscles and reduce pain. Apply twice a day for 15-20 minutes.
Fifth, choose the right pillow. Choose a pillow that suits you, not too high and not too low, to keep your cervical spine naturally flexing while you sleep. Using a memory foam pillow is a good option.
Sixth, maintain good living Xi. Avoid activities that cause cervical spine fatigue, such as looking at mobile phones and playing games for long periods of time. When resting, you can move your neck in a circular motion with your head to strengthen your neck muscles.
Finally, if you have symptoms such as worsening pain or numbness in your hands and feet, please seek medical attention promptly. The doctor will give the corresponding ** according to the condition, such as physical **, medication**, etc.
Sedentary people, for the health of the cervical spine, let us work together to develop a good Xi habits and stay away from cervical spondylosis!