Is physical therapy for the cervical spine useful?

For cervical spondylosis, physical therapy is a better treatment method, which can relieve some symptoms of cervical spondylosis and relieve the patient's pain. There are many methods of cervical spondylosis physical therapy. With the advancement of medical technology, more and more physical therapy equipment are available. For patients with cervical spondylosis, they can use such physical therapy equipment for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, which has a good effect of relief and treatment.

Iontophoresis

The use of direct current to introduce various Chinese and Western medicines (potassium iodide, aged vinegar, glacial acetic acid, Clematis chinensis, etc.) to treat cervical spondylosis has a certain therapeutic effect.

High frequency electrotherapy

Commonly used therapies include ultrashort wave, short wave and microwave, which improve the blood circulation of tissues such as the spinal cord, nerve roots, and vertebral arteries through their deep electrothermal effect, thereby facilitating the recovery of cervical spondylosis function.

Paraffin wax therapy

Apply heated paraffin to the affected area. When the tissue is heated, local blood vessels dilate, circulation accelerates, and cell permeability increases, which is beneficial to the dissipation of cervical spondylosis tissue edema and absorption of hematoma.

Magnetic therapy

Physical therapy that uses the magnetic field generated by magnets to act on the acupuncture points of the human body to promote the recovery of the affected part. It can reduce the excitability of nerve endings and accelerate local blood circulation, thereby achieving the effects of pain relief, swelling reduction and anti-inflammation, which is beneficial to relieve the pain and swelling caused by cervical spondylosis.

Heat therapy

A method of transferring heat directly into the human body to achieve a therapeutic effect. Commonly used heating materials include Chinese herbal medicine, sand, salt, clay and air. After heating, they act on the surface of the lesion, thereby playing the role of warming the meridians, dispelling cold and relieving pain. Such as glacial acetic acid, other Chinese medicine introduction, electric stimulation therapy machine, etc., all have certain effects in alleviating the symptoms of cervical spondylosis.

Tips

Patients with cervical spondylosis should go to a regular hospital for physical therapy. Simple physical therapy methods can be used at home, such as applying a hot water bottle to the painful area of ​​the neck, which can also have a certain relieving effect. Patients should pay attention to strengthening the training of the neck and shoulder muscles, avoid the habit of sleeping with a high pillow, avoid putting heavy objects on the head and neck, and prevent excessive fatigue of the neck and shoulders.