Review of visiting the orthopedic department for cervical disc treatment

I usually love my cell phone so much and spend so much time with it that I ended up developing a neck disc condition.

I used to be addicted to starting my mornings with my phone and making sure my phone battery was drained before going to bed.

At some point, I felt numbness in my arm, recognized the severity, visited the hospital, received treatment, and adjusted my lifestyle habits.

I'll tell you about the review after the change.

 

 

 

 

Neck disc problems are something that anyone living in modern times might have, especially when working on a computer in the same position for a long time.

Watching phone tabs can cause turtle neck and straight neck postures regardless of age, leading to strain on the cervical spine.

Cervical disc herniation occurs, and often the pain in the neck is less noticeable than the nerve-like pain in the shoulders and arms, which can become more severe.

The numbness in the arm gradually becomes chronic, so don't think it's a herniated disc in the neck, like I did.

There are quite a few people who neglect it.

When the neck bone is at rest, the load is about 4.5 kg; what is the angle when using a smartphone?

The load on the neck is three times higher, reaching 27kg, which puts a lot of strain on it.

 

 

 

When I visited the hospital and took a photo, I found severe straight neck, neck and shoulder pain, and numbness in the hands.

First, I was told to observe the situation while undergoing non-surgical treatments (manual therapy, traction, extracorporeal shock wave therapy).

So, I ended up going continuously for several months.

Every time, I make an appointment with the designated person and provide treatment for 1 to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

During the treatment, I was very nervous and it was somewhat painful, but after it was over, I felt really refreshed and my body felt invigorated.

Is it because the therapist's hands are so skilled, or because I go frequently, or because I feel more comfortable? When did it start, just for a little while?

Sometimes I fall asleep peacefully, and if the conditions are right, I even feel like going every day.

 

What is manual therapy? It is a method where a professional therapist uses their hands to correct deformed joints through massage.

This is a method to relieve pain.

Traction therapy is a type of physical therapy that uses a traction device to stretch muscles and increase the space between structures.

This is a method to relax the muscles by releasing tension around the neck and shoulders.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a treatment that uses a device generating shock waves to target musculoskeletal pain areas without incision.

A method that stimulates approximately 2000-2500 times to promote the regeneration of normal tissue.

 

 

Although the treatment costs are high enough to be burdensome each time, the personal expense through insurance claims is...

I think I went without thinking because it was between 10,000 and 20,000 won, and I kept going until I felt better.

Since I spend a lot of money on it, I gradually changed my daily habits and frequently did stretching.

Stretching exercises that relieve neck fatigue, relax the trapezius muscles, and reduce tension (dori-dori exercise/shoulder shrug exercise)

I am doing this and repeatedly purchasing and carefully reading Professor Jeong Seon-geun's book on the Hundred-Year Movement, while correcting my bad posture habits.

I have been consistently working hard to prevent the recurrence of my cervical disc herniation.

Neck disc exercises can be easily and conveniently done anytime and anywhere whenever you have a moment.

I think I consciously maintained good posture by always keeping my head aligned along the body's centerline.

Additionally, avoid using excessively high pillows and opt for a thickness of about 3cm that comfortably supports the neck.

Choose a shape that protrudes outward where it contacts the neck so as not to cause muscle tension.

Through consistent management, my neck disc herniation has become much easier now, but I can't let my guard down again.

At some point, it can recur, so I always try to be careful about maintaining proper posture.