Closing the car door when stuck in traffic can cure all diseases

In recent years, as private cars have become increasingly popular, health problems among drivers have also become more prominent. Sitting for a long time and lack of exercise can lead to a series of "rider diseases" such as cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle strain, knee joint injury, poor gastrointestinal function, and mental stress. It is urgent for drivers to pay attention to their health.

To prevent "driver's disease", in addition to adopting the correct driving posture and paying attention to diet and daily life, the most important thing for drivers is to strengthen exercise. Frequent use of a car for transportation will reduce the mobility of the neck, waist and leg joints, the heart and lungs will not be exercised, and the body's resistance will also decrease. Therefore, exercise and fitness for drivers should focus on improving cardiopulmonary function, increasing leg and waist strength, and improving and maintaining normal physiological functions of the spine.

Drivers should exercise at least three times a week, each time for 30-60 minutes. Suitable sports include jogging, mountain climbing, swimming, rope skipping, various ball games, exercises with fitness equipment, etc. Women can also choose other fitness methods such as yoga, Pilates and aerobics. When exercising, you can choose the appropriate exercise intensity and frequency according to your own situation. Exercise should be gradual and you must not rush for quick results.

As the popularity of cars in households increases, traffic jams are inevitable. When you are stuck in traffic, instead of complaining, you can use this time to do some "in-car aerobics":

1. Stretch your shoulders and back: Relax your right hand and stretch it in front of your chest. Use your left hand to hold your right elbow and gently pull it to the left. Hold for 5-10 seconds, then switch to the other side. You can also straighten your back, raise your arms and place them behind your head, then wrap your hands around your elbows, lower your head and look downward, take 5 deep breaths, and then return to the original position.

2. Stretch your back: Sit forward slightly and let your body lean back as far as possible from the waist. You can also stretch your arms backward, grab the back of the chair with both hands, push your chest forward as much as possible, and tilt your face up at a 45-degree angle. This will strengthen your back muscles.

3. Turn your waist: Sit up straight, lower your shoulders, put your right hand on the steering wheel, put your left hand back on the backrest, use your waist to turn your body to the left, then change direction and repeat this action. At the same time, you can also use the intervals between red lights to move your cervical spine, relax your arms, and give your body a short rest.

It should be reminded that you should try to avoid driving for long periods of time. You should stop and rest and exercise after driving for two hours to reduce the burden on your body and avoid excessive fatigue.