How to prevent cervical fractures?

The cervical spine is an important part connecting the head and torso, and plays an extremely important role in the human body. Cervical vertebra fracture is a very serious cervical vertebra disease, which will have a great impact on the patient's body and life, so it is necessary to prevent cervical vertebra fracture in daily life. Prevention methods include correct posture, keeping the neck warm, avoiding neck injuries, using appropriate pillows, and exercising correctly.

1. Correct posture

The main cause of cervical spondylosis is incorrect working and studying posture. Good posture can reduce fatigue and avoid injuries. Lowering your head for too long will cause muscle fatigue, aging of the cervical discs, and chronic strain, which will lead to a series of secondary symptoms. The best posture for working at a desk is to keep the neck upright and slightly leaning forward, without twisting or tilting; if the working time exceeds 1 hour, you should rest for a few minutes and do some neck exercises or massage; you should not lean your head on the headboard or sofa armrest to read or watch TV, and you should not lie on your side on the bed or sofa with one hand supporting one side of the head for a long time, as this will bring greater burden and pressure to the cervical spine and may make it more likely to cause damage to the cervical spine.

2. Keep your neck warm

Cold stimulation of the neck can cause muscle and blood vessel spasms, aggravating stiffness and pain in the neck. In autumn and winter, it is best to wear high-necked clothes; when the weather is slightly hot, you should be careful to prevent your neck and shoulders from getting cold when sleeping at night; in hot seasons, the air conditioning temperature should not be too low.

3. Avoid injury

Injury to the neck can also induce this disease. In addition to paying attention to your posture, when riding in a fast-moving vehicle and encountering a sudden brake, the head will rush forward and "whiplash-like" injury will occur. Therefore, you must pay attention to protecting yourself and not doze off in the car. When sitting in a seat, you can twist your body appropriately and lean forward sideways. You should avoid cervical spine injuries during sports competitions. When cervical spondylosis has an acute attack, the cervical spine should reduce activity, especially avoid turning the head quickly, and use a neck brace for protection when necessary.

4. Use pillow appropriately

One third of our life is spent in bed. The height, softness and hardness of the pillow have a direct impact on the cervical spine. The best pillow should be able to support the physiological curve of the cervical spine and keep the cervical spine straight. The pillow should be elastic, and the pillow core should be made of kapok, hollow high-elastic cotton or grain husk. For those who like to sleep on their backs, the height of the pillow should be about 5 cm (the height after being compressed); for those who like to sleep on their sides, the height should be about 10 cm. When lying on your back, the lower edge of the pillow should be placed on the upper edge of the shoulder blade to prevent the neck from being dislodged.

5. Exercise Correctly

Correctly guide the patient to exercise the head and neck function, insist on neck movement exercises, the methods include forward, backward, left and right movements and left and right rotation movements, guide the patient to do rubber ball or towel squeezing exercises with both hands, as well as various finger movements. Correct and effective traction can relieve mechanical compression.