How to treat cervical bulge

There is a big lump in the cervical spine area, which is commonly known as the "wealth hump". However, this "wealth hump" is not a wealth hump at all. Sometimes it can be a fatal hump, which can pose a considerable threat to the patient's life if not handled with care. The main reason for the formation of cervical hump is the change in the curvature of the cervical spine. Cervical hump should be treated in time, and good sitting habits should be developed to change the bad curvature of the cervical spine.

How to treat cervical bulge

1. A hunched posture can aggravate this condition, so try to maintain good posture in your daily life. Reduce the frequency of looking down at your phone, or when looking at the phone screen, raise your hands slightly so that your head is not too lowered, and walk with your chest up and your eyes looking forward.

2. When using the computer for a long time, you must raise the monitor and avoid looking down. To protect your eyes, the display screen should be positioned at a comfortable viewing distance, ideally within reach of the screen with your forearm extended while sitting (35-60 cm). The height of the screen should be such that the top line is at eye level or slightly lower by 15-30 degrees.

3. Choose a suitable supportive pillow that is not too high, or you can put a small cushion under your neck to support the normal cervical curvature.

The reason for the formation of "wealth bag"

The normal curvature of the cervical spine is lordotic, while that of the thoracic spine is kyphotic. When the lower cervical spine is excessively lordotic and the upper thoracic spine is excessively kyphotic, a bony bulge is formed at the cervicothoracic junction. The related muscle groups become tense, spasm, and swell, and the first and second ribs are flipped over. The intercostal muscle groups also swell and spasm, and even the scalene muscles are affected, causing the scalene muscle spaces to become narrow. The swelling of the muscles makes the bony bump larger and more prominent, and the "wealth bag" is formed.

What are the dangers of having a wealth bag?

1. Generally, a hump will increase the tension in the shoulder and neck muscles. Maintaining this posture for a long time will cause shoulder and neck pain.

2. Causes widespread soreness and pain in the upper back and numbness and paralysis in the "wealth bag" area

3. Sympathetic nerve irritation such as chest tightness, palpitations, insomnia, rapid heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure

4. Dizziness similar to symptoms of cervical spondylosis and radiating numbness in the arms