If you can't do this action, your cervical spine is already dangerous!

Everyone has a time when the cervical spine is uncomfortable, and they are afraid of trouble when they go to the hospital for examination, but they can't tell whether it is simple muscle soreness, cervical spine strain or more serious joint disease...... What to do?

Let's do a test first

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 Testing for injuries to the cervical spine

· Head down, standard chin for being able to reach the sternum

· Looking up, the standard is to be able to look directly at the ceiling

· The head is turned from side to side, and the standard is that the tip of the nose is level with the vertical line of the shoulder

· The head is bent sideways to the left and right, and the standard is that the ears are at 45° to the shoulders

Above 45° is not qualified

If you have limited movement of your head, or if you feel pain

It shows that the cervical spine has been damaged to a certain extent

If there are already minor problems/pain in the cervical spine

So test it to what extent

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 Tests the degree of cervical spine injury

⭐ Walk the straight test

· Demarcate an area 5 meters long and the width of the sole of the foot

· Align your heels with your toes and walk in a straight line

· The whole journey is no more than 10s (adults) and 12s (seniors)

The shorter the time, the lower the risk of the cervical spine;

If the time is exceeded, or if you go out of the line

indicates that the risk of the cervical spine is higher

⭐ Palm opening and closing test

· Palms fully open and close together again for 1 time

10s can be completed more than 20 times

The higher the number of completions, the lower the risk of the cervical spine

If less than 20 times, or unable to grip tightly

indicates that the risk of the cervical spine is higher

Note: The actual condition is mainly judged by professional doctors

 If the test reveals a problem with the cervical spine, but to a mild extent

 It can be alleviated by these few small actions

Note: If there is any discomfort during exercise, it should be stopped in time!

If the test finds that the cervical spine is more risky

If you have any of the following symptoms, you must seek medical attention promptly

· Walking has the feeling of stepping on cotton, often shoulder and neck pain, neck discomfort;

· numbness and radiating pain in the upper and lower limbs, fluttering walking, fatigue;

· long-lasting headache or migraine, often dizziness;

· tinnitus or hearing loss not of ear causes;

· Unexplained irregular heart rate, similar to angina-like symptoms

 In daily life, we should always pay attention to protecting the cervical spine 

⭐ Avoid long-term strain injuries

Long-term strain injuries are the biggest cause of cervical spine problems

Avoid holding the same movement for long periods of time, and it is important to sit and stand upright

⭐ Pay attention to keeping the cervical spine warm

Keeping the cervical spine warm can ensure the smooth flow of blood in the neck

Enhances blood supply to the brain

⭐ Avoid sudden pulling

There are many blood vessels and nerves in the cervical spine, whether it is exercising or wanting to move the cervical spine

The most taboo thing is that it is easy to get injured when it suddenly twists

⭐ Appropriate pillow height

Sleep relaxes the cervical spine, and it is important to choose the right pillow height

Make sure the pillow supports the neck and is highly comfortable to protect the curvature of the cervical spine

⭐ Insist on a warm massage

Warm compresses and massages help relax the neck muscles and improve blood flow to the cervical spine

Massage therapists can also help adjust the curvature of the cervical spine and reduce the chance of cervical spine disease