First, pay attention to the quiet and warm living environment, which is conducive to maintaining adequate sleep. Usually, especially in cold and warm seasons, pay attention to cold and warmth.
Second, the appropriate pillow and sleeping position pillow should be suitable, and the front arc should be a round pillow or a slightly lower pillow; The height of the pillow depends on the length of the neck, generally12-15 cm; The hardness of pillow core is based on comfort. When sleeping, the pillow should be placed behind the neck, keeping the head slightly backward, in line with the physiological curvature of the cervical spine; When lying on your side, the pillow should be shoulder-height, keeping the head and neck on the same level, which is beneficial to relax the muscles of the neck and shoulders; It is not advisable to put your hands on your head when sleeping, so as not to affect the blood circulation of your arms.
Third, keep correct posture in daily life. Bad posture in daily life can induce cervical spondylosis or aggravate its symptoms. Sit up straight, don't hunch; Don't read books, newspapers and magazines in bed, it is difficult to keep the correct posture, and it is easy to get head and neck fatigue. Don't look up too much when drinking water, shaving and washing your face; Don't bow your head too much when sewing, embroidery or other manual labor; Watch TV and use the computer at the same level as your eyes, and don't spend too long; Don't spend too long on housework such as chopping vegetables, stuffing, jiaozi and jiaozi. Don't spend too much time writing, typing and driving. In daily life or work, if a certain fixed posture of the head and neck exceeds 1 hour, the posture should be changed or appropriate cervical spine activities should be carried out.
Fourth, the safe use of daily necessities Some patients with severe symptoms of cervical spondylosis, such as toilets and stairs, should have safety facilities such as handrails to prevent slipping; People with articles deserve special help.
5. Diet conditioning is prone to phlegm and dampness, which will block the meridians and affect the operation of qi and blood. Therefore, it is not advisable to eat more greasy food at ordinary times. You can eat more vegetables, lean meat, eggs, fruits and other foods in moderation, and pay attention to a light and nutritious diet.