What should I do if my child has cervical vertebrae problems during the summer vacation?

The annual summer vacation has arrived and the children are extremely happy. There is less restraint from school and less education from teachers. The child can be the king of the family. Some children may become addicted to mobile games or even online games. According to traditional concepts, cervical spondylosis, which is only common among middle-aged and elderly people, may also harm our children. So what exactly is the cause of the child's cervical vertebrae problems, and how can we help the child get effective treatment?

"People used to think that cervical spondylosis was only a disease of the middle-aged and elderly, but now we often see elementary and middle school students in our clinic."

Cervical spondylosis: Doll-like electronic products are the cause

"Children's bones are still in the process of growing. If they don't pay attention to their posture and keep their heads down for a long time, it can easily cause cervical fatigue." Director Li Changhui of the Massage Department said that parents relaxed their children's use of electronic products during the holidays, and many children experienced acute symptoms during this period.

From a clinical perspective, long-term use of electronic products and incorrect posture are the two main causes of cervical spondylosis in children, with electronic products being the "culprit."

He introduced that most of the children in clinical outpatient clinics suffer acute illnesses during summer and winter vacations. Parents relax their supervision during the holidays and let their children indulge in mobile phone or iPad games for a long time. Some of them lie in bed, while others lower their heads to play games, which increases the burden on the cervical spine.

Children should participate in more outdoor activities

There are more and more adolescent patients with cervical spondylosis. How to prevent it?

The best way is to do more outdoor activities. However, there are some tips for older children who have a lot of homework, which is to move the cervical spine every 30 minutes. You can cross your hands and hold your head, slowly tilt your head back, and do this 5 to 8 times. Parents can also use a hot towel for local heat compress or let the child take a hot bath, both of which are very effective in relaxing the neck and back muscles.

Through the above introduction, parents may understand the reasons why their children suffer from cervical spondylosis. Summer vacation is a holiday for children to escape the heat. As parents, we cannot neglect our children’s health because of busy work. Don't push your child to the computer just because you are afraid that it will bore him. We should make a meaningful summer plan for our children so that they can win at the starting line.