Is a big head and thick neck just obesity?

Many people believe that people with big heads are smart. Because a big head indicates a larger brain capacity, but in fact, intelligence does not have much to do with a big head. Intelligence is actually related to the grooves in the cerebral cortex. The more deep the grooves are, the better the brain functions. Therefore, a big head and a thick neck are not a sign of health. What is the specific reason? Xiami? Let’s take a look.

People with thick necks are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Injury to the cervical vertebra affects the entire body. The neck is so important, yet very "delicate", and is a "hard-hit area" for all kinds of diseases, with the cervical vertebra being the first to bear the brunt. The cervical spine is composed of seven bones, which form a heavy cross with the shoulders, supporting the heavy head. Injury to the cervical spine can trigger a series of "chain reactions" that affect the health of the entire body.

1. 70% of headaches are related to the neck, which is called cervicogenic headache. It manifests as unilateral or bilateral stuffiness or soreness in the occipital area and behind the ears, and may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, tinnitus, eye swelling, and changes in smell and taste. It is easily ignored or misdiagnosed. 2. Cervical spondylosis causes insufficient blood supply to the vertebral artery, which can lead to cervical vertigo, especially after neck movements. 3. Cervical bone hyperplasia, dislocation and instability, and intervertebral disc herniation can lead to cervical-thoracic syndrome, causing paroxysmal chest tightness, precordial pain, and a feeling of suffocation. 4. Cervical spondylosis can cause difficulty in swallowing. This is because the upper end of the esophagus is adjacent to the sixth cervical vertebra, and the proliferation of the latter will compress the esophagus. If cervical spondylosis compresses the cervical sympathetic nerves, it will also cause the gastrointestinal motility to slow down, inducing constipation and abdominal distension.

People with thick necks are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

The neck is also a "signal light" for other diseases. Research by the American Sleep Association found that people with thick necks are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea and other diseases. In addition, some scholars pointed out that the thicker the neck, the higher the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and diabetes.

The above are the dangers of a thick neck, so when you feel that you have a big head and a thick neck, don’t think it is a normal problem. At this time, you can choose some methods to help your neck lose weight, and learn to take care of your neck. Don’t look back suddenly, which will put a certain amount of pressure on your neck and damage it.