The health massage of cervical spondylosis can relax the muscle spasm of neck, shoulder and back, and achieve the functions of relaxing muscles and tendons, promoting blood circulation, dredging collaterals and relieving pain. With medical gymnastics or traction therapy, the effect is better. (Excerpt from: seeking medical advice network)
Cervical spondylosis massage
(1) family massage
① The patient is sitting. Press the bell hanging point 3 inches above the lateral ankle and at the rear edge of the fibula with your thumb for 30 seconds, and the patient should gently turn his head and neck left and right.
② The masseur stood behind the patient and kneaded the posterior cervical muscles and bilateral trapezius muscles several times.
③ Pinch and cut with the tip of thumb along both sides of cervical spinous process, and repeat several times from top to bottom.
④ Press and rub the thumb at Fengchi, Jianjing, Hegu, Waiguan, Quchi and Shoulder Middle points on both sides of the upper limb.
⑤ The masseur holds the patient's jaw with one hand and the occipital part behind his head with the other hand, telling the patient to relax the neck muscles, and then slowly and forcefully pull up with both hands for 2-3 times. Force should be moderate, and avoid being rude.
⑥ Pat both shoulders with both hands for about 1 min.
⑦ Patients do head and neck rotation by themselves.
(2) Self-massage
① Rub, knead and pinch the posterior cervical muscle, nuchal ligament and bilateral trapezius muscle.
② Slowly bend and rotate the head and neck for 3-4 times.
(3) eight evils. Separate your fingers and cross your fingers, so that two fingers collide with each other for 3-4 minutes.
Traction of cervical spondylosis
Traction therapy for cervical spondylosis has been widely used in clinic and can be carried out at home under the guidance of doctors. The patient was supine or sitting, traction 1-3 times each time, 10-30 minutes each time, with a total time of 30-60 minutes. The traction weight starts from 3-4 kg, and then gradually increases to115-110, depending on the patient's age and neck muscle strength.
For patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, the traction effect is better when the lower neck leans forward about 20 degrees when sitting. Generally 2-3 weeks is a course of treatment. If necessary, you can rest 1-3 weeks before traction.