Cervical spondylosis!
It doesn't just make your shoulders and neck sore
Serious times
Can lead to irreversible disability!
So everyone should pay attention
We've collected 8 questions that people want to know the most
For example, frequent pillow drops are not cervical spondylosis
Cervical spine is not good how to choose pillows, and so on
Take a hard look, you're sure to reap the rewards!
These symptoms occur frequently
Cervical spondylosis is considered first
Signs of cervical spondylosis such as neck pain and soreness
Previously common in middle-aged and elderly people
Nowadays it is also common among young people
It has to do with changes in your work and lifestyle
For example, using computers, mobile phones, and working on desks for a long time
Bad habits such as sitting for a long time and bowing their heads for a long time
Is a high-risk factor for neck and shoulder discomfort[1]
Up to half of patients with cervical spondylosis
Accompanied by symptoms of vertigo
Walking has the feeling of stepping on cotton
It is one of the common symptoms of cervical spondylosis of the spinal cord
Accounts for about 10% to 15% of all cervical spondylosis [2,3]
Cervical degeneration, disc herniation
Vertebral osteoporosis, etc
can cause compression of the spinal cord
Weakness and instability in walking occur
Prone to wrestling and other situations
In severe cases, it can even be disabling
Of course, the eyes, ears and nervous system
Some diseases can also cause dizziness
If these symptoms appear, you still have to go to the hospital in time
Because your disc is "haunted"!
Studies have found that degeneration is in the intervertebral disc
There are a lot of structures called "Ruffini bodies"
Can cause a feeling of vertigo
And transmit this feeling to the "vestibular nucleus" in the brain.
Causes dizziness, tinnitus, shortness of breath,
Feelings such as balance disorders and unsteadiness in walking
It's like ghost possession
Therefore, some scholars have named it
Ghost receptors (also known as "ghost receptors")[2,3]
Orbital pain due to cervical spondylosis is less common
The nerves in the head and face are complex
Some nerves have a wide jurisdiction
Tubes can be made from the cervical spine to the periphery of the orbit
For example, the occipital nerve and so on
When degenerating discs, bone spurs compress them
It can cause eye symptoms[4]
If it's just eye socket pain
Or consider eye diseases first
You can go to the ophthalmologist
If it is accompanied by neck pain and shoulder pain
and back soreness and other symptoms
May be associated with cervical spondylosis
Can tell the ophthalmologist
See if you want to consult an orthopedic surgeon
There is a "clicking" sound when turning the head
Not a diagnostic criterion for cervical spondylosis
Normal joints can also make a noise when moving
This is because the air pressure in the joint cavity is smaller
When the position of the joint surface changes suddenly
Causes an imbalance in the air pressure in the cavity
The local gas diffuses sharply, making a sound
Medicine is called "joint bouncing"
Most joint bounces are physiological
When cervical spondylosis is severe
When bone hyperplasia or ligament calcification occurs
It may be painful when turning your head
If the neck is painful and accompanied by symptoms such as numbness and dizziness of the limbs
It is true that cervical spondylosis may be recommended and it is recommended to go to the orthopedic department
The height of the pillows
It is indeed one of the factors that affect the severity of cervical spondylosis[7]
For patients with cervical spondylosis
Pillows that are too low or too high are not good
Pillows are too low or no pillows
When lying on your back
The cervical spine can be excessively reclined for a long time
Excessive forward bending occurs
Can aggravate airway resistance and lead to poor breathing
Induces snoring, a decrease in blood oxygen levels during sleep
Over time, it will affect blood pressure and blood sugar
Wake up in the morning
The neck will also be visibly sore and heavy
The pillow is too high and will cause the neck to bend forward excessively
That is, "nesting"
It also accelerates cervical degeneration
It also causes the muscle groups at the back of the neck to be overly stressed
Causes muscle spasms
How high is the pillow? Don't worry, I'll tell you right away —
The length of the pillow
It is advisable to exceed the width of your shoulders by 10 to 15 cm
The height of the pillows
to compress after
It is advisable to be equal or slightly lower than your own punch.[8]
However, the physiological curvature of the cervical spine is different for each person
The habitual sleeping position is also different
Some prefer to lie on their backs, and some prefer to lie on their sides
So it can't be generalized
It is best to be on a one-punch high basis
Try a few more pillows
Just sleep soundly
Don't fall asleep because the pillows don't fit
There will be no frequent pillow drops or neck discomfort
It's the pillow that suits you
Don't be overly superstitious
Functional pillows or mattresses that claim to "protect the cervical spine"
Sleeping comfortably on your own is the best
If diagnosed with spinal cord, sympathetic cervical spondylosis
Or other types of cervical spondylosis conservatively treated for 3 to 6 months without remission
Significantly affects life and physical and mental state
Surgery is about to be considered
Surgical treatment of cervical spondylosis is more than 90% effective [5,7]
Whether symptoms can be completely relieved
Depends on the severity of the condition
Take myelopathy, for example
If the spinal cord is severely compressed and prolonged
(How long it is, varies from person to person)
The surgical treatment was not timely
That surgery can only relieve the pressure
Avoid going worse
But irreversible damage to the spinal cord is likely
It also reminds us that the neck is uncomfortable for a long time
Cervical spondylosis is suspected
Be sure to rush to the orthopedic department to see a doctor
Don't drag it out!
Remember to share it with friends who often "fall on the pillow" around you
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Review expert: Tan Mingsheng | chief physician of the Department of Orthopedics of China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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