What to do if you have cervical spondylosis during pregnancy

After pregnancy, some pregnant women do less exercise, do not like to exercise, and often sit for a long time. This can easily lead to cervical spondylosis in women. We know that cervical spondylosis is quite harmful to human health. It can easily lead to blood circulation problems and nerve compression, which is more harmful to pregnant women. When this happens, we must use certain methods to improve it. Let us learn about it.

What to do if you have cervical spondylosis during pregnancy

1. Suitable pillow: The height of the pillow varies from person to person and should not be too high, but for patients with cervical spondylosis. A properly high pillow is still beneficial, because it can increase the sagittal diameter of the spinal foramen and canal, and relieve the mechanical compression and stimulation of the nerves and spinal cord. Pay attention to the position of the pillow, which should be placed behind the neck when lying on your back.

2. Self-massage: Do cervical exercises every morning and afternoon, and move the cervical spine frequently. The therapeutic effect is good for most patients with cervical spondylosis, but the selection of techniques should be strictly controlled for those with lower limb symptoms or cervical spinal cord compression.

3. Neck exercise health care: During the improvement period of the disease, the range of motion of the neck can be improved by moving the head and neck forward, backward, left and right, and rotationally. Each exercise should be done slowly. After the symptoms subside, you can exercise the neck muscles and perform static resistance exercises in the above-mentioned movement direction.

4. Self-recovery and treatment: When you work with your head down for more than half an hour to an hour, you should change the posture of your head. The vast majority of patients with cervical spondylosis can significantly relieve their symptoms by adjusting their posture, especially their sleeping posture, getting enough rest, and exercising the correct neck, shoulder, and back muscles.

Can I massage my cervical spine when I am pregnant?

Pregnant women can massage their cervical vertebrae. Many pregnant mothers are prone to cervical spondylosis due to lying down for a long time during pregnancy. Once cervical spondylosis occurs, sometimes the pain is unbearable and it is difficult to sit or stand. In severe cases, symptoms such as dizziness and vomiting may also occur. Over time, it will become a serious health hazard for expectant mothers. However, proper massage can relieve cervical pain, but the intensity of the massage should not be too great. You can massage gently and avoid stimulating the acupoints to avoid affecting the baby in the belly. Pregnant mothers should also pay attention to preventing the occurrence of cervical spondylosis. Do not lie on your side on the sofa to watch TV or curl up in bed to play with your mobile phone. When sleeping, pay attention to the height of the pillow. When lying on your back, the height of the pillow should be equal to the height of a standing fist. You should strengthen exercise and do some exercises during pregnancy. This can avoid excessive fatigue of the neck and shoulder muscles, which will eventually affect the cervical spine and cause cervical spondylosis. If pregnant women massage the cervical spine with proper techniques, it will have no effect on the fetus and will be of great benefit. After pregnancy, pregnant women will experience cervical pain. This is because expectant mothers spend most of their time lying down, which can easily cause cervical spondylosis, which will directly affect the quality of life and sleep of pregnant mothers. In the long run, it will endanger the health of the expectant mother and fetus.