Why is your back numb? Try this massage

Numbness in the back may be caused by sitting in front of the computer for too long, or it may be a reaction to the back caused by fatigue from maintaining certain postures for a long time. It is recommended to choose massage or hot compress to relieve it.

1. Causes of numbness in the back

(1) Improper sleeping position: An improper sleeping position lasts for a long time and cannot be adjusted in time when the brain is in a resting state, which will inevitably cause imbalance of the paravertebral muscles, ligaments and joints.

(2) Improper working posture. A large amount of statistical data shows that the incidence of cervical spondylosis is particularly high among people who do not have a large workload or high intensity work, but are sitting or working with their heads down. These people include houseworkers, embroiderers, office workers, typists, assemblers on instrument assembly lines, etc.

(3) Inappropriate physical exercise Normal physical exercise is good for health, but activities or exercises that exceed the neck's tolerance, such as handstands or somersaults with the head and neck as the weight-bearing support points, can increase the load on the cervical spine, especially without proper guidance.

2. How to relieve numbness in the back

(1) Manual massage therapy

It is a more effective treatment for cervical spondylosis. Its therapeutic effect is to relieve tension and spasm of the cervical and shoulder muscles, restore cervical spine activity, and loosen nerve root and soft tissue adhesions to relieve symptoms. Gravity massage and reduction are generally prohibited for spinal cervical spondylosis, otherwise it will easily aggravate the symptoms and may even lead to paraplegia. Even if the early symptoms are not obvious, surgical treatment is generally recommended.

(2) Warm and hot compress

This treatment can improve blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and eliminate swelling to reduce symptoms, and help stabilize the affected vertebra after manual treatment. This method can be used for local external application with hot towels and hot water bottles. Warm compress treatment is not suitable for patients in the acute stage when the pain symptoms are severe.