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health Scmp World 2026-04-07

Chinese Youth Trend Imitating Neck-Hanging Exercises

A trend has emerged among young Chinese people involving hanging from trees to imitate hospital traction therapy for cervical spondylosis. Doctors are warning about the significant risks of spinal cord damage associated with this practice.

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