The purpose of this review of the current literature on the problem of longevity was to analyze approaches and actions in the field of public health to ensure professional longevity. The extension of a person's ability to work is carried out by maintaining individual vitality through the receipt of medical services, as well as compensating for the functional ability that decreases with age by using measures and technologies that facilitate working conditions. This prolongation of professional longevity is based on dynamic monitoring of a person's psychosomatic status and the creation of conditions for professional development. Expansion of the scope of periodic medical examinations, corporate programs for maintaining the ability to work, timely medical and rehabilitation measures, innovative personal protective equipment for the musculoskeletal system are most effective within a holistic methodology. The analysis of the literature shows the feasibility of further research aimed at extending professional longevity by substantiating systemic measures at the state level with the full participation of employers and the broad involvement of the employees themselves, as well as the relevance of developing a methodology for extending professional longevity based on maintaining health and performance, covering career guidance, formation and development professional qualities.

Cervicalgia is one of the most common complaints among young people. The combination of drug therapy and non-drug methods of treatment is the most effective way to relieve pain. The article describes the use of traction methods for the correction of biomechanical relationships of the regions of the spine. The use of the original apparatus for vertical traction of the isolated cervical spine can reliably reduce the intensity of algic phenomena, reduce muscle tension, and can also be used as a prevention in individuals with prolonged static load.