How do OLs prevent “computer neck”?”

　　As we all know, "mouse hand" is caused by working on the computer for too long. However, people may not pay attention to another kind of harm caused by computers - "computer neck". Experts said that because most of the people engaged in the above-mentioned occupations are female , women account for the majority of the "computer neck" patients.

　　Doctors say there are three main causes of this disease: first, working with the head down for a long time; second, catching a cold; third, injuries caused by strenuous exercise such as shaking the head suddenly. The "high-risk groups" are concentrated in: teachers, journalists, accountants, secretaries and housewives. The main symptoms are: numbness in the neck and hands, which may lead to serious consequences such as instability of movement for a long time.

　　Among the people who go to see a doctor, young women have become a part that cannot be ignored. Regarding the "computer neck" phenomenon that occurs in most young people today, doctors have given some suggestions: People who work with their heads down for a long time should look up at the ceiling every hour or so, and avoid looking down at the ceiling for a long time. sleep Break out of the norm and put the pillow under your head instead of under your neck.

　　Prevention method: If you get "computer neck", you must treat it early

　　Experts further explained that the human body has seven cervical vertebrae, which support the skull and the trunk. nerve The blood vessels are densely intertwined and can be said to be the life hub of the whole body.

　　The cervical vertebrae are very fragile. Computer operators need to bow their heads at their desks for long periods of time. The cervical vertebrae are in a state of tension for a long time and are prone to chronic strain and deformation, resulting in bone hyperplasia (also called bone spurs) and intervertebral disc herniation. This cervical vertebra disease is called "computer neck", that is, cervical spondylosis.

　　“If "computer neck" is allowed to develop, the diseased cervical vertebrae will compress the blood vessels, nerves and spinal cord of the person's neck. Compressing blood vessels can cause headaches and dizziness, and in severe cases can cause stroke. If the nerve is compressed, the person will feel soreness and weakness in the arm. Over time, it will cause nerve atrophy and loss of consciousness.

　　If the spinal cord is compressed, people will feel numbness and weakness in the lower limbs, which can lead to paraplegia in severe cases. Therefore, if you suffer from cervical spondylosis, you must treat it early and actively, otherwise it will seriously affect normal activities and even endanger your life. Therefore, once you suffer from "computer neck", you must actively treat it. The sooner you prevent and treat "computer neck", the better.