"Medical and Lin Bone Correction" column was created by Professor Lin Dingkun, a famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Guangdong Province and his team.
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for a long time to deal with work,
keeps away from your phone, and whenever you have time, you lower your head to browse your phone and watch videos. Such bad living habits and postures as
have led to many people being repeatedly visited by cervical spondylosis .
After the treatment, I finally had a safe life for a while, because I didn’t pay attention to maintenance, and after a few days, I was plagued by discomfort symptoms such as neck and shoulder pain.
Neck Stent: A "good Helper" in Treating Disease!
Among the patients with recurrent cervical spondylosis, some of them do have to come for follow-up visits frequently because of their serious condition. Only under the guidance of a doctor can they better control the condition.
, and some of them have mild symptoms. is only caused by cervical instability, cervical disc herniation, etc. , plus the cervical spine not maintaining the correct position after treatment, which once again induces the pain.
(Schematic diagram of cervical instability X-ray film)
For these patients with mild conditions but often prone to relapse, the cervical brace is a rare "good helper" for conservative treatment. As long as it is used in a standardized manner, it can achieve twice the result with half the effort in controlling the condition.
——Accept for cervical braces—
Cervical spine instability, small joint disorders, etc.;
Acute onset of cervical disc herniation;
Attack period when nerve roots and spinal cord are compressed. In these cases, the cervical brace can reduce stimulation to nerve roots, spinal cord and other tissues by restricting cervical spine movement, reduce the activity of intervertebral joints, and control the inflammatory response of surrounding tissues, so as to achieve the effect of controlling the disease.
In the outpatient clinic, many patients with repeated neck pain should wear a neck brace as directed by the doctor after treatment, supplemented with other nursing measures. successfully escaped from the bitter sea of cervical spondylosis .
Today, let’s talk to you about this “good helper” - neck brace. How to choose ? How long should I wear it?
The neck braces on the market are mainly divided into two categories: hard neck braces and soft neck braces.
The following content is for popular science reference only. If the symptoms are serious and have affected daily life, please seek medical treatment in time. Follow the doctor's instructions and choose to wear a neck brace .
Hard neck brace: good fixation effect!
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hard neck brace is made of hard plastic, some of which are equipped with metal supporters or regulators, which have a great effect on fixing and restricting.
At the same time, due to strict restrictions on neck movement, daily work and life movements will be affected, and it is easy to cause discomfort when worn for a long time.
In the acute attack period, in order to avoid worsening the condition and relieve symptoms such as neck and shoulder discomfort, hard neck braces can be used as auxiliary treatment. restricts neck movement, stabilizes the cervical spine, increases the support effect of the neck, and reduces the stimulation of tissues such as the spinal cord and nerve roots, thereby improving symptoms.
—— Wearing duration——
needs to be worn for 3 weeks,
needs to be worn during daily activities.
When your is in serious condition and there is instability in the cervical spine , it is recommended to wear a hard neck circumference.
wear it during daily activities, relax once every 83 hours, , can be removed when you sleep at night, wear it for about 3 weeks, , and remove it if the symptoms of will be relieved.
It should be noted that when sleeping, remember to choose a suitable pillow to maintain the cervical spine in the correct position.
Soft Neck Brace: Better Comfort!
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Soft neck brace is made of felt or similar materials, which can limit excessive forward flexion of the neck, although its braking effect will be weaker than that of the hard neck brace.
However, it has little impact on chewing activities, and uses materials with soft and good breathability, so it is more comfortable to wear and more beautiful.
Soft Neck Stent can help patients correct bad neck posture and relax muscle , which is beneficial to recovery.
—— Wearing duration——
needs to be worn for 2-3 weeks,
needs to be worn during daily activities.
has a relatively mild condition and the frequency of cervical spondylosis is low. Those who need to consolidate the efficacy after manual reduction treatment can wear soft neck braces, which should be worn during daily activities. , especially when traveling by car and working with your head down, you must keep wearing , relax for about 3 hours, and remove it when you go to bed at night. Wear it for about 2-3 weeks, and the symptoms can be removed.
Also note that when sleeping, remember to choose a suitable pillow to maintain the cervical spine in the correct position.
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Strong neck muscles are the foundation for supporting and stabilizing our neck. Long-term wearing of neck bra will reduce the frequency of muscle self-use and gradually decrease muscle strength. It can cause wasteful muscle atrophy for a long time .
After the symptoms relieve, the neck brace should be removed in time and exercise actively.
Neck Stent can be relied on, but cannot be relied on!
Neck Stent is a double-edged sword. Regardless of the symptoms, the neck Stent can be used to control the condition temporarily, but it cannot be used for a long time.
[Key care key] Active exercise, balance muscles and bones
to control the condition, prevent the recurrence of the disease, and to improve neck and shoulder discomfort lies in balancing muscles and bones. by exercising our neck muscles and small joints, restore the original muscles and bones balance , and achieve a state of "bone correctness, muscles and softness, and qi and blood flow", thereby enhancing the stability of the overall structure of the neck and reducing the occurrence of diseases.
[Movement recommendation] Lin Dingkun's eight-stage exercises in body fitness
Specifically, you can do some stretching movements in life to relieve the pressure on the neck and shoulders. For example, Lin Dingkun's eight-stage exercises in body fitness 8-stage exercises "Super the Heavenly Li Sanjiao" and the fifth-stage exercises "Da Peng spreads his wings and strengthens the triangle" are good choices. You can practice during daily work intervals, morning and evening.
(click on the link, jump to the detailed teaching of exercises)
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