Can flying a kite cure cervical spondylosis? This is reliable!
Hello April! Spring is getting closer and closer, and many people can’t wait to start outdoor sports to evacuate their muscles and bones after just experiencing the cold winter. There is an outdoor sport in spring that is very suitable for patients with mild to moderate cervical spondylosis. It is safe, effective, simple and interesting, and that is what everyone loves to see – kite flying!
Can flying a kite really cure cervical spondylosis? Of course it is true, listen to the doctor tell you in detail.
Cervical spondylosis has targeted young people
A person in his 20s has the cervical vertebrae of a 50-year-old. What’s going on? Then we have to start with our bone structure. The human body’s cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae have natural curvatures forward, backward, forward and backward respectively, roughly in an “S” shape, which is medically called “physiological curvature”, which can slow down impact and maintain muscle balance. , maintain body balance and upright posture and other very important functions.
The pace of life in modern society is very fast. Most people will unknowingly use computers, mobile phones, write, watch TV, watch short videos, type on the keyboard, etc. for a long time. This bad posture of bending the back and lowering the head goes against the normal forward convexity of the cervical spine. Physiological curvature.
Over time, it will cause strain on the soft tissues around the neck, straightening of the cervical spine, and even reverse arching, cervical bone hyperplasia, and cervical disc herniation. This is the reason why many people suffer from cervical spondylosis early on.
Ignoring cervical vertebra warning is a serious problem
In the early stages of cervical spondylosis, most symptoms are only mild symptoms such as stiffness of the neck and soreness. As long as the bad posture is corrected in time and adequate rest is achieved, the patient can slowly recover. If you ignore the body’s alarm signals and continue to damage the cervical spine, the condition of cervical spondylosis will gradually worsen, with obvious pain in the neck, shoulders, head and other parts of the body, followed by arm pain, numbness, dizziness and nausea, palpitation, sweating, and even walking. Severe symptoms such as instability and limb paralysis.
There are many benefits to flying a kite
When the kite just flies, we will naturally raise our heads, track every movement of the kite, and flexibly adjust the string in our hands at any time to ensure a successful flight. As the kite floats steadily in the air, we will run happily, holding the kite string with both hands, and turning our heads left and right from time to time to observe the movement of the kite.
During this process, our upward gaze is exactly the opposite of the long-term head-down posture in daily work, which can provide valuable stretching opportunities for the long-term compressed cervical spine; the nerves and muscles of the neck and shoulders are also fully stretched and exercised , helps relieve stiffness and strain of soft tissues in the neck and shoulders, enhances ligament elasticity, and improves the flexibility and stability of the cervical spine.
At the same time, because there are no blood vessels to directly provide nutrients to key parts of the human body such as cervical cartilage tissue and intervertebral discs, the multi-angle movements of the neck when flying a kite and the up and down vibrations when running will produce sufficient pressure changes, which can promote the development of cervical intervertebral discs and cartilage tissues. Nutrient exchange, thereby helping to prevent cervical spine aging and intervertebral disc herniation.
In addition, when flying kites, people can run, laugh, breathe fresh air, and receive sunlight while running in the open space. They can also feel happy physically and mentally, improve our metabolism, improve cardiopulmonary function, promote calcium absorption, prevent osteoporosis, and thereby enhance the body’s strength. Disease resistance, plays a good preventive and therapeutic role in mild to moderate cervical spondylosis.
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Safety first
Don’t ignore these details
Before going out for exercise, be sure to pay attention to the following points:
1. Kite flying must be carried out in legal and safe open areas, and avoid areas such as power lines, rivers, high-rise buildings, and farmland;
2. The temperature changes rapidly in spring. Be careful to add or remove clothing as the temperature changes. Do not fly a kite during thunderstorms;
3. Exercise time is appropriate in the morning and afternoon when the sun is not too strong. Avoid sun exposure and avoid staying outdoors for too long;
4. Kite flying exercise is only helpful for the recovery of mild to moderate cervical spondylosis. If you have experienced signs of severe cervical spondylosis such as numbness and weakness in the limbs, dizziness and nausea, severe pain, etc., please do not perform any exercise that may harm the cervical spine and seek medical attention immediately;
5. If you are not sure about the severity of your cervical spondylosis, please consult a professional doctor before deciding whether you can engage in sports such as kite flying.
Text/Yang Yucheng and Li Juanhong (Beijing Millennium Monument Hospital)
