While the vehicle is in motion, the driver’s spine, especially the lumbar region, is exposed to serious stress. Kristina Brueva, a neurologist at the Medsi clinic in Krasnogorsk, told the socialbites.ca correspondent about this. So that osteochondrosis does not develop, you need to warm up periodically.
“When exposed to constant vibration and vertical compression of the spine, microcracks form in the intervertebral discs. Additionally, Schmorl’s hernia may occur in the intervertebral discs. There is a relationship between regular driving for more than five hours a day and spine-related diseases such as osteochondrosis and spondyloarthrosis,” said Kristina Brueva.
According to the doctor, in order to prevent occupational diseases, it is necessary to take the correct position while driving and not to slouch. During pauses, perform a series of simple exercises.
“To prevent spinal diseases, you can press hard on your back 8-10 times during the posture, shrug your shoulders the same number of times, stretch your hands, shoulder joints, neck, make several circular movements to the right and left. . Finally move 5-6 heads back and forth,” said the expert.
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