As the central axis of the whole body, the spine includes the Du meridian and the Du meridian Yang meridian, and the pathological changes of the five internal organs in the body may be inextricably linked with the spine. So I found the key to treat spinal diseases, and I also found the best point to maintain my body.
Most spinal problems are related to strain. Middle-aged and elderly people suffer from trauma, fatigue or degeneration of articular cartilage and intervertebral disc, which leads to instability of spinal joints, curvature change of vertebral body, displacement or degeneration of intervertebral disc, and causes a series of pathological changes, all of which belong to spinal strain diseases. After the strain of the spine occurs, it is more likely to cause instability and dislocation of the spine, which has a very serious impact on the functions of the spine, peripheral nerves, blood vessels and autonomic nerves.
Organs and many important organs in the human body are almost dominated by spinal nerves and sympathetic nerves beside the spine. When the spinal joints are disordered, the spinal nerves and sympathetic nerves will be damaged to varying degrees, and the resulting organ diseases are clinically called "spinal diseases" or "spinal-related diseases". The symptoms of this kind of disease involve a wide range and are very complicated, so there is often a phenomenon of missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.
It is precisely because of this that more people begin to really realize the importance of protecting the spine. However, the unhealthy work and lifestyle of modern civilized society, such as driving for a long time, using computers, watching TV and blowing air conditioners, are quietly taking away the health of our spine. If you want to maintain your spine, you should try to avoid hurting your spine in your daily life. Only by doing health care well can we have a good spine.
There are three ways to protect the spine in Chinese medicine.
The first trick is to keep warm at any time to avoid cold.
Whenever the season changes and the weather turns cold, the number of patients with spinal diseases in major hospitals will increase greatly. This is because the spine is particularly sensitive to cold weather. Cold causes the ligaments and muscles of the spine to become more stiff, and affects the blood circulation of the spine, which will damage the health of the spine over time. Even in summer, because I prefer to blow cold air or take a cold bath, it is easy to lay the groundwork for the onset of spinal diseases. When indoors, avoid letting the cold air of the air conditioner blow directly on the neck and waist, and don't adjust the temperature too low. When outdoors, you should prepare scarves and clothes to avoid cold evil invading your body.
The second measure is to avoid long silence and long exercise.
There are two reasons for spinal strain, one is sedentary, and the other is long-term exercise. When people sit for a long time, the stress on the waist is the greatest. In all patients with lumbar diseases, most diseases are caused by sitting position, and about 35% of chronic low back pain will gradually develop into lumbar disc herniation.
Taking a long-term sitting posture and bending your head at your desk will have a particularly obvious impact on cervical spondylosis, which is the main reason for cervical spondylosis. When sitting down, the cervical spine is generally in a state of leaning forward, so it is more likely to lead to cervical fatigue.
So the best advice is to stand up and exercise for ten minutes every hour. If you stand for a long time, such as security guards, shop assistants, etc. When you feel tired, you should sit down and rest in time and don't stay in the same position for too long. Studies have proved that the curvature of the neck and waist begins to straighten after normal people sit or stand 1 hour, and it can slowly recover after lunge standing 15 minutes.
If you want to exercise properly, pay attention to the gentle movements. If the amplitude is too large, it is easy to cause spinal injury. For example, suddenly turning your head, standing and bending over to pick up heavy objects, and pulling your upper body hard when you can't reach things may all cause spinal accidents. You must warm up before strenuous exercise.
Third, only by keeping the spine upright can spinal diseases be prevented to the greatest extent.
The human spine prefers the feeling of balance and relaxation. Incorrect posture will just break these two needs of the spine, such as lying on the sofa, sleeping with your head up, leaning back to watch TV and carrying a backpack on one shoulder, which will make the spine feel uncomfortable. If you have the habit of crossing your legs for a long time, it is easy to cause pelvic rotation and lead to pelvic rotation. Although some incorrect postures will make people feel more comfortable, in the long run, it will cause spinal deformation. Maintaining a good posture is the most basic principle to maintain the health of the spine.
In addition to these suggestions, we should also choose household appliances that are more in line with human physiology at home, such as mattresses that are not too soft, pillows that are not too high, desks and chairs that are not too short, and so on. The most important principle of TCM treatment is "degree", and everything should not be too much or insufficient, otherwise it will cause damage. This word is also the most critical point to maintain the health of the spine.