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"If you sleep like this again, you'll be done, Lao Wang, why is your neck not as strong as a goose!" Li Tiehua said half-jokingly to Lao Wang, who was opposite the teahouse.
Lao Wang is a driver and has been driving the No. 102 bus familiar to people in the city for several years. Recently, he often complained that he couldn't sleep well, his cervical spine hurt badly, and he looked a little listless. In the teahouse in the small town, Lao Wang and Li Tiehua are frequent customers.
Li Tiehua is a retired middle school history teacher who likes to study health knowledge when she has nothing to do. Recently, he happened to watch a program about sleep and cervical spine health, so he became a self-proclaimed "health expert".
"Do you know, the cervical spine problem is big, the program I watched said that many people now sleep badly on the cervical spine because of improper sleeping position. Especially those of us who sit all day, we need to pay more attention. Li Tiehua started his health class while drinking tea.
He is not alarmist. Cervical spondylosis has become an important factor affecting the health of modern people, especially in middle-aged and elderly people. Lao Wang actually knows where his problems are.
As a driver who drives for a long time, his cervical spine has been in a fixed posture for a long time, and he does not pay attention to his sleeping position after returning home at night because of fatigue, so it is not surprising that cervical spondylosis has come to the door over the years.
Li Tiehua pointed out the three sleeping positions that hurt the cervical spine the most: one is that the pillow is too high when sleeping on the back, which makes the neck form a bent state; the second is that the shoulder and neck are unbalanced when sleeping on the side, and the shoulder and neck on one side are under too much pressure; and the third is sleeping on the stomach, face down, which is not only bad for the cervical spine, but also affects breathing.
Long-term improper sleeping posture can indeed cause continuous pressure and stretching on the cervical spine, resulting in cervical disc herniation or neck muscle tension, leading to a series of cervical spine diseases. The normal cervical spine should show a slight physiological curvature, and the wrong sleeping position can disrupt this natural state, which is not only painful in the long run, but may even have serious consequences of nerve compression.
When Lao Wang heard this, his head felt as big as a fight, and he asked, "Then what should I do? Li Tiehua advised him to choose the right pillow. A good pillow height should be when you lie on your side, with the pillow filling exactly the distance from the ear to the outer shoulder, so that the cervical spine can maintain a neutral position and reduce twisting. Try to avoid the prone sleeping position, which is the most harmful to the cervical spine.
After listening to Li Tiehua's suggestion, Lao Wang decided to readjust his sleeping position and buy a medical memory pillow to try. After a few weeks, he felt that the pain in his neck had eased and his sleep quality had begun to improve.
In the subsequent physical examination, Lao Wang's doctor also noticed that the condition of his cervical spine had improved. Doctors point out that in addition to changing your sleeping position, proper neck movement is also very important. He recommended Lao Wang to do some neck stretching and strengthening exercises to strengthen the neck muscles and further prevent cervical spine problems.
As the condition of Lao Wang's cervical spine improved, he began to pay more attention to his health. Li Tiehua struck while the iron was hot and decided to further promote his concept of health to more people. He organized a small health lecture and invited several doctors and health experts to explain the correct sleeping position and cervical spine health care to the residents of the community.
Improving sleeping posture is an important measure to prevent and alleviate cervical spine problems, but it is not the only solution. In addition to the correct sleeping position, it is also important to perform proper exercises in the cervical spine on a regular basis. For example, you can perform neck bends and backwards, lateral bends, and rotations for a few minutes a day, these simple movements can effectively strengthen the neck muscles and improve the flexibility and stability of the cervical spine.
Residents showed a strong interest in these practical suggestions, and many realized that some of their daily habits did need to be corrected. At the end of the lecture, someone asked a specific question: "Doctor, I sometimes feel numb in my arm when I wake up in the morning, is this also related to the cervical spine?"
The doctor replied, "Yes, this symptom may be related to the cervical spine. Cervical spine discomfort or mild cervical spine lesions may compress nerves, causing numbness in the arms or fingers. ”
"In this case, in addition to improving sleeping posture and doing neck exercises, I recommend a detailed cervical spine examination as soon as possible to ensure that there are no more serious problems. At the same time, keep the warmth of the cervical spine and avoid maintaining a posture for a long time, such as playing mobile phones or reading books for a long time, which should be appropriately adjusted to avoid increasing the burden on the cervical spine. ”
Through this lecture and interaction, Lao Wang and other residents have a more comprehensive understanding and correct coping strategies. As a result, Li Tiehua's health lectures have become more and more popular and have become an indispensable part of the community. Wang thanked Li Tiehua and the doctors for their help and was determined to continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure his cervical spine health and overall well-being.
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