On May 15, a distressing tragedy occurred in Chengxi Town, Dianjiang County, Chongqing, where a man over half a hundred years old was killed on the spot due to a mistake in his neck when he tried to use the "cervical traction device" for fitness. After this incident was exposed, it quickly aroused widespread attention from all walks of life, which is deeply regrettable.
It is reported that on the day of the incident, the man was exercising in the park, and he tried to imitate the popular "hanging neck exercise" method on the Internet, in order to relieve shoulder and neck pain and improve cervical spine problems. However, fate played a cruel joke on him. In the process of hanging his neck on a rope and spinning, he accidentally lost his balance due to excessive force, and finally died by hanging his neck.
According to the pictures of the scene circulated on the Internet, many local residents gathered around the square, and they were solemn, silently staring at the body covered with yellow straw mats in front of them. Some netizens said that hanging the neck is similar to hanging, and it is easy to have an accident, and if you don't do it well, you will lose your life. This scene undoubtedly brought a huge shock and warning to people's hearts.
"Hanging Neck Fitness" is a fitness method that mimics clinical traction therapy, aiming to relieve cervical spine pressure and improve shoulder and neck pain by simulating the natural weight of the head. However, some experts remind that "hanging neck" fitness may damage nerves and spinal cord, and even lead to high paraplegia in serious cases.
However, this incident is a reminder that any form of exercise needs to be done with the right guidance and under the premise of safety. Especially for people who are older or in poor physical condition, blindly imitating workout methods on the Internet can bring unknown risks and surprises.
Here, we urge people to pay attention to safety when doing physical exercise and not to imitate dangerous movements. When it comes to neck and spine exercises, it is even more prudent to seek professional advice first to ensure your safety. At the same time, it is also hoped that the relevant departments can strengthen the guidance and publicity of safe fitness and provide a safer and more scientific fitness environment for the public.