World Spine Day: Protect The Spine And Protect Health

Origin of World Spine Day: World Spine Day is celebrated on October 16 every year, aiming to remind us to pay attention to the unknown "pillar" in the body. In recent years, spinal problems have shown a trend of rejuvenation, and spine-related diseases also affect everyone's quality of life, take advantage of World Spine Health Day, let together take you to understand some spine-related health knowledge.

It is known as the second lifeline of the human body, it is the reflex area of the internal organs in the body, it is the pillar that bears the role of supporting and bearing the weight, it is our spine, the "pillar and pillar" of the human body.

Know the spine and take care of it:

when our body stands, the spine bears 100% of the weight of the human body; When sitting, the spine bears 150% of the weight of the human body; When lying down, the spine bears 25% of the weight of the human body; When bending over, the spine experiences the strongest pressure, which is 250% of the body's weight. Therefore, any action we do in daily life will bring varying degrees of stress to the spine.

Spine protection tips:

1.Chest lift. Avoid bowing your head or sticking your head forward for long periods of time, and look down at your phone less.

2. Regularly move the cervical spine. When driving, watching TV, or watching a computer, you should raise your head to move your cervical spine and relax your neck muscles for a few minutes every half hour to an hour. If possible, stretch out, move around, and move your neck and waist to relax your muscles.

3. Choose the right sleeping set. If you wake up with sore neck and shoulders or back pain, you may need to change your mattress.

4. Pay attention to keeping your spine warm. Wind, cold and dampness are the main causes of bone and joint pain, pay attention to keeping the neck, shoulders, waist and legs warm when the weather is cold, and wear more clothes; When the weather is hot, reduce the intrusion of cold winds such as air conditioners...... Don't underestimate these simple warmth measures, which are the most direct and effective for prevention.