Does driving cause cervical spondylosis? How can drivers relieve cervical spondylosis?

Every profession has its own occupational diseases. For example, drivers, especially long-distance bus drivers or truck drivers, often sit in the cab for a long time. They are very likely to get diseases such as cervical spondylosis and lumbar disc herniation. So how can drivers alleviate this phenomenon?

Can driving cause cervical spondylosis?

The chance of getting cervical spondylosis during long-distance driving is indeed higher. After all, during long-distance driving, the cervical spine, shoulders, and back will remain in the same position for a long time, and this static injury is more serious than sports injury. Therefore, drivers are more likely to get injured in the cervical spine.

The cervical spine is most afraid of folding. Some drivers or other friends like to curl up on seats or sofas to rest when they are resting or sleeping, which is quite detrimental to the health of the cervical spine.

In addition, drivers are prone to back and leg pain because sitting for long periods of time can cause blood circulation problems in the waist, while the neck can still move appropriately.

How can drivers relieve cervical spondylosis?

First of all, you should develop a correct driving posture and avoid leaning forward habitually, as this will put a lot of strain on the cervical spine and waist and back. Then adjust the seat to a comfortable position so that the cervical spine to the spine can get support and not easily cause fatigue.

Then, you need to move around and take a break. Try to take a few minutes break after driving for an hour, walk outside to see the scenery, or buy something.

Can cervical spondylosis cause numbness in the hands?

The cervical spine can cause numbness in the hands.

There are many types of cervical spondylosis, among which radiculopathy is the most common. It is caused by compression of the nerve roots due to herniated disc or stenosis of the nerve root canal, resulting in compression and irritation of the nerve roots.

Hand numbness caused by cervical spondylosis is usually seen in the radiculopathy type. It is mainly because the nerve roots entering the upper limbs are compressed by the hyperplastic bone of the protruding intervertebral disc in the neck, or by the calcified ligaments and the vertebral body with changed curvature, which will weaken the conduction of the nerves and cause obvious hand numbness symptoms.

In addition to numbness and abnormal sensation in the fingers, radiculopathy of cervical spondylosis is also accompanied by other symptoms, such as: muscle soreness in the neck and shoulders, radiating pain in the upper limbs, or weakness in movement.