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How to prevent cervical spondylosis in summer

BY Iris Wheatley 2020-08-03

   With the arrival of summer, these days in my expert clinic, the disease caused by the cervical spine has increased significantly. It is necessary to remind everyone at this time and pay attention to the cervical spine. Cervical spondylosis is very easy to attack during the hot and scorching season. This is caused by the change of seasons and many lifestyle changes of people. There are several reasons:

①The temperature of the air conditioner is low, and the cervical spine is cold. The occurrence of cervical spondylosis is greatly related to cold. In the hot season, whether it is an office or home, we like to adjust the temperature of the air conditioner to be very low, and enjoy the coolness. In this way, it is easy to cool the cervical spine muscles, causing cervical pain and even cervical spondylosis.

  Expert tips to keep warm of the cervical spine. Even in summer, don''t be too greedy. Especially when sleeping at night, the air conditioner should not be too cold.

  ②The weather is hot and the amount of going out is reduced. This increases the time people spend on the Internet and watching TV at home, and keeping a posture unchanged for a long time is also bad for the cervical spine.

  Experts do some simple small actions, such as sit-ups, looking through the window, etc., to fully exercise the neck and back muscles, maintain neck blood circulation, and prevent cervical spondylosis.

   ③ Doze at the desk. There is a saying: the spring is sleepy and the autumn is sleepy. In the hot summer, drowsiness cannot be avoided, especially in the afternoon, the sun will make people drowsy. Therefore, many office workers like to lie on the table and go to bed in the morning, but they do not know that the damage to the cervical spine caused by this kind of sleeping.

  Experts recommend lunch breaks when sleeping or in the car, instead of sleeping on the front, you can take a posture of lying backwards to take a break; Be sure to find a support point for the cervical spine, such as putting a wrap around the back of the neck or wearing a U-shaped neck pillow.

  ④The weather is hot and irritable. Studies have shown that people who are sentimental and grumpy are more likely to suffer from neurasthenia, and neurasthenia can affect the rest of bones, joints and muscles. Over time, neck and shoulders are prone to pain.

  Although the weather is hot, we must pay attention to maintaining a happy and peaceful state of mind. Only when we are emotionally and physically healthy can we be guaranteed.

   In addition, in the hot summer, people prefer to take a cold bath, so it is easy to catch the cervical spine and cause cervical spondylosis. Therefore, it is of great benefit to prevent and treat cervical spondylosis by adhering to scientific life and work habits.

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