Recently, the news that a Thai female singer died after receiving a neck and shoulder massage is causing a stir in Thai public opinion.
Reporter Bao explains the cause of the incidentworkersDiscussion with Dr. Calvin Q. Trinh, Director of HMR Physical and Rehabilitation Center.
According to Dr. Calvin, the neck is an important part of the body and a very fragile part.
During the massage process, if the staff is not properly trained or tries to demonstrate the ability to use force, making cracking sounds, pressing hard or even using a wooden hammer to hit the spine strongly, it can cause damage. Serious injury to the spine.
Mild injuries to the spine can cause serious damage to the spinal cord, affecting movement and sensation in areas controlled by nerves.
Returning to the case of the Thai female singer, Dr. Calvin said that this is a typical example of cervical spine injury.
However, this behavior leads to one injury after another, leading to rapid deterioration and death.
Experts warn that massage can provide temporary relaxation and pain relief by influencing muscle relaxation, but cannot treat neck and shoulder conditions caused by muscle imbalance or physical injury.
Neck and shoulder pain is a common condition in office workers and computer users.