Cervical spondylosis is a common chronic disease, so there are some pathological changes in the development of cervical spondylosis. And for the pathological changes of cervical spondylosis, many people are not very familiar with it. So how are the pathological changes of cervical spondylosis formed? Below we will introduce the pathological changes of cervical spondylosis. Generally speaking, the pathological changes of cervical spondylosis are disc degeneration, reduction of elasticity of the nucleus pulposus, bulging around, or even protrusion or herniation. Then, how should we pay attention to prevent cervical spondylosis in our daily life?
1. Proper pillow use - One third of our life is spent in bed, and the height and softness/hardness of the pillow have a direct impact on the cervical vertebrae. The best pillow should be able to support the physiological curve of the cervical vertebrae and keep the cervical vertebrae straight. The pillow should have elasticity, and the pillow core made of wood cotton, hollow high elastic cotton or grain shell is appropriate. For those who like to lie supine, the height of the pillow should be about 5 cm (the height after being pressed). For those who like to lie on their side, the height should be about 10 cm. When lying supine, the lower edge of the pillow should preferably be padded at the upper edge of the scapula, and the neck should not be left unsupported. In fact, the real name of the pillow should be "cervical pillow". An unsuitable pillow often causes torticollis, and repeated torticollis is often a precursor of cervical spondylosis, which needs to be treated in time; Another thing to note is the pillow mat. A grass-woven pillow mat is better, bamboo mats are too cold and too hard, and it's best not to use them.
2. Keeping the neck warm - Cold stimulation to the neck can cause muscle and vascular spasm, aggravating stiffness and pain in the neck. In autumn and winter, it's best to wear high-necked clothes; when the weather is slightly warm, pay attention to preventing the neck and shoulders from getting cold during sleep; in hot seasons, the air conditioning temperature should not be set too low.
3. Correct posture - The main inducement of cervical spondylosis is incorrect working or studying posture. Good posture can reduce fatigue and avoid injury. Prolonged bending over makes muscles tired, leading to aging of the intervertebral discs in the cervical vertebrae, chronic strain, and subsequent series of symptoms. The best desk-working posture is to keep the neck upright, slightly tilted forward, without twisting or tilting; if you work for more than one hour, you should take a few minutes break, do some neck exercises or massage; it is not advisable to lean your head against the headboard of the bed or the armrest of the sofa while reading books or watching TV.
4. Avoiding injury - Neck injuries can also trigger this disease. Besides paying attention to posture, when taking fast transportation, encountering sudden braking, the head rushes forward, causing "whiplash" injury. Therefore, you need to protect yourself, don't nap on the vehicle, when sitting, you can appropriately twist your body, facing sideways forward; during sports competitions, more attention should be paid to avoiding cervical spine injuries; when cervical spondylosis acutely occurs, the cervical vertebrae should reduce activity, especially rapid turning of the head should be avoided, and a cervical collar may be necessary for protection.