Cervical vertebrae

In the traditional view, cervical spondylosis is a disease that only afflicts people in their old age. However, due to changes in modern lifestyles and increased use of smartphones and computers, the incidence of cervical spondylosis is becoming more common among younger populations, with an increasing number of patients aged between 20 and 40 seen at clinics. The prevention and treatment of cervical spondylosis have become a significant health concern for society. Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical syndrome, primarily results from long-term strain on the cervical vertebrae, bone hyperplasia, or herniation of intervertebral discs, leading to compression of the spinal cord, nerve roots, or vertebral arteries, which in turn causes a series of functional disorders. Clinically, it manifests as discomfort in the head, neck, shoulders, chest, back, and upper and lower limbs. Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, weakness in the lower limbs, unsteady gait, arrhythmia, and difficulty swallowing. Traditional Chinese Medicine's Understanding of Cervical Spondylosis The condition of cervical spondylosis falls under the category of "Bi Syndrome" or "Neck Bi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to Su Wen Shi, "Bi" refers to diseases caused by obstruction of qi flow. Therefore, any disease characterized by…