We rarely think about how we move, bend down, turn around... Everything happens literally on the machine, it has become a habit, and this is even worse. After all, every day, from year to year, we do something that can seriously injure the bones, muscles, discs or ligaments that are in the neck area..
The result is pain. At first - sharp and passing, and over time - chronic and disturbing the quality of life. Which of our habits and activities are so destructive to the neck, and how to replace them with a more \?
If you suffer from neck pain, pay attention to whether you are addicted to the following things (information from AICA Tucker chiropractors):.
smoke cigarettes.
Most people are well aware that cigarettes can cause cancer and other diseases.. However, few people know that nicotine is also extremely harmful to the spine..
Smoking contributes to the occurrence of osteochondrosis, especially in the cervical spine.
Studies have shown that nicotine causes spasm and constriction of the blood vessels that deliver nutrients to the spine.. Also, this substance adversely affects the process of formation of new cells in this area - it practically prevents it..
Quitting smoking is not easy, but think for a second: living with chronic neck pain is much more uncomfortable.. Moreover, over time, such serious destructive changes occur in the spine that it will be very difficult to correct them..
Keep your head down.
When we look at the phone or work at the computer, then, willy-nilly, we tilt our heads down.. This position puts considerable pressure on the neck..
We do not notice that we spend most of our lives in this position.. And, although there seems to be nothing dangerous in this, the stress that our neck is regularly subjected to accumulates.. One day she will "
The constant forward tilt of the neck can cause many health problems, including chronic chronic pain, muscle spasms, arthritis, and degenerative diseases of the spine (herniated discs, spondylosis deformans, spondylarthrosis).
How can you help your neck stay healthy
You can avoid pressure on your cervical spine by doing the following:.
• Put your mobile phone higher - in front of your face.
• Take a 10-minute break every hour when using your mobile phone or working on your computer.
•Spare money on a chair with an orthopedic back and other devices for comfortable rest and work.
Sleep on your stomach.
It's really true: the health of the neck depends on our position during sleep..
People who sleep on their stomachs involuntarily put a lot of strain on their necks.. The fact is that in this case they have to turn their heads from side to side all night..
Therefore, if you want your neck to say “thank you” in the morning, sleep on your side or on your back..
If you really can’t give up the habit of sleeping on your stomach, buy a special flat pillow that will help fix your neck in a more comfortable position..
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