What movements can be used to self test whether the curvature of the cervical spine is normal?

To self-test whether the curvature of the cervical spine is normal, you can tilt your head forward at a 45-degree angle to see if your chin can be attached to your body. Then slowly tilt your head back at a 45-degree angle to see if your eyes can look directly at the ceiling. After that, slowly turn your head 80 degrees to the left. Finally, turn your head 80 degrees to the right to see if you can finish it freely.

These maneuvers can be used to self-test whether the curvature of the cervical spine is normal: the posterior extension test; It is possible to raise the head to the ceiling side; Forward flexion tests the proximity of the lower jaw to the sternum; Curvature test: The earlobe is just above the left of the acromion, etc.

The first head is tilted back, the second head is tilted to the left, the third head is turned in a circle up and down, the fourth head is tilted to the right back, and the fifth body is in a supine position.

People with normal cervical curvature can usually be tested with a retroflex with the face almost parallel to the ceiling; Forward flexion tests the proximity of the lower jaw to the sternum; Curvature test, the earlobe is directly above the acromion, and these three movements self-test whether the curvature of the cervical spine is normal.

Symptoms caused by changes in cervical curvature:

1. Soreness in neck and shoulder muscles.

Due to the change of physiological curvature, the vertebrae of the cervical spine are rearranged, and the muscles around the cervical spine are also changing in order to adapt to the new balance, the anterior cervical muscles are contracted, and the posterior cervical muscles are stretched, resulting in neck and shoulder muscle strain, and neck and shoulder pain and discomfort.

2. Changes in mechanical structure are easy to cause herniation of intervertebral discs.

The sequence of the cervical spine changes, the neck muscles are unbalanced, and in turn, it is difficult to maintain the original balance of the cervical spine, forming a vicious circle, resulting in the dislocation of the cervical vertebrae, intervertebral disc herniation, and easy to compress the vertebral artery, nerve root, sympathetic nerve and even the spinal cord. Corresponding symptoms such as numbness of the upper limbs, dizziness and nausea appear.

Ways to prevent the physiological curvature of the cervical spine from straightening

1. Prevent trauma and stiff neck

Neck trauma and stiff neck should be prevented at ordinary times, so as to avoid cervical ligament damage, which will destroy the stability of the cervical spine, and then induce or aggravate cervical spondylosis.

2. Strengthen neck exercises

Strengthening neck exercises can prevent and delay the occurrence and progression of cervical spine diseases. Maintain a natural upright sitting position as much as possible in the sitting position, tilt the head slightly forward, and maintain the normal physiological curve of the head, neck, and chest; It is also possible to raise or lower the height ratio of the table top to the chair to avoid excessive tilt of the head and neck or excessive forward bending; In addition, the customized 10 30 degrees of the desktop inclined work board, more conducive to the adjustment of sitting posture.

The second is to purposefully rotate the head and neck to the left and right several times in about 1 2 hours, and the rotation should be gentle and slow, so as to achieve the maximum range of motion in this direction; Or do the shoulder clamp exercise, slowly tighten the shoulders for 3 5 seconds, then hold the shoulders up for 3 5 seconds, repeat 6 8 times.

The above content refers to Encyclopedia - Straightening of the physiological curvature of the cervical spine.

Feel the cervical spine yourself. There are seven cervical vertebrae, namely the first cervical vertebra to the seventh cervical vertebrae, the cervical vertebra with normal curvature cannot touch the third cervical vertebra (the place of the third cervical vertebra is a pit, which cannot be touched), and the cervical vertebra with straightened curvature can feel the third cervical vertebrae.

First, the head is slowly tilted forward 45° (the standard is to see if the chin can be attached to the body); second, tilt the head back by 45° (the standard is to see if the eyes can look directly at the ceiling); Third, slowly turn your head 80° to the left. Fourth, turn 80° to the right to see if you can finish it freely. If you can't complete these 4 small actions smoothly, or there is pain, it means that you may have been "targeted" by cervical spondylosis, and you should prevent it as soon as possible.

If you want to self-test your cervical spine, you can choose to touch your chin to the sternum and then tilt your head up to look at the ceiling.

You can look at the muscles of the body, and you can also see if you feel numb when you press on your fingers. Or will there be frequent stiff neck, whether the shoulder will feel frequent soreness, and whether it will feel impossible to lift. These can be judged.

Hunchbacks and shoulder probes are generally corrected by reverse correction, such as some yoga or fitness movements. It is also recommended to use a beveled spine mattress at night, it is a new method that has emerged in the last two years, and this method is good because of the long sleeping time.

The formation of cervical curvature is caused by the thickness of the anterior and posterior thinness of the cervical 4 5 intervertebral discs, which is the physiological need of the human body. It can enhance the elasticity of the cervical spine, play a role in buffering oscillation, and prevent brain damage. At the same time, it is also the normal anatomical and physiological needs of important tissues such as the cervical spinal cord, nerves, and blood vessels.

Whenever the trauma and degenerative posture are poor, it can not only cause changes in the physiological curvature of the cervical spine, but also cause corresponding pathological changes, resulting in clinical symptoms and X-ray changes.