Spinal diseases alone are unpleasant, but they are the greatest danger if they affect the cervical region.
Even such a seemingly harmless pathologyThe cervical region osteochondrosis, provoke the appearance of headaches, difficulty in blood circulation, and damage to internal organs.
In the absence of treatment, osteochondrosis can lead to other more severe diseases.
To avoid this result, you should carefully monitor your health and seek medical attention when the first symptoms of osteochondrosis appear.
Fortunately, modern medicine has methods that allow this disease to treat this disease quickly and effectively.
What is
Cervical osteochondrosis is a pathology in whichThe soft intervertebral pulp- In addition, the roots of blood vessels and nerves are involved in pathogenesis.The cervical region osteochondrosis is able to disguise themselves due to various disorders.
Clinical picture
A distinctive feature of cervical osteochondrosis is pain in the neck, head, back of the back- Patients may complain about dizziness, lack of air, leaping of blood pressure, nausea, numbness of the tongue, loss of awareness.It is often suspected that angina pectoris and other diseases of the cardiovascular system are.
Classification
Classification of cervical osteochondrosis may be compared to the extent of the disease:
- 1 degree - degenerative -dynist in intervertebral discs;
- 2 degrees - the vertebrae themselves are exposed to changes;
- 3 degrees - the hernia between the vertebrae appears.
The spread and importance
The cervical spine osteochondrosis will be literally "younger" in front of our eyes.Examination of patients of various ages prone to osteochondrosis has shown that the spine occurs much earlier in the current youth problems (sometimes the first symptoms of the disease appear during adolescence) than representatives of the older generation of the family.
People born 60-70 years ago are in contact with clinics on osteochondrosis in mature and old age, although people born 20-40 years ago even become ill in osteochondrosis- This tendency is evidence of a significant deterioration in the health of the young generation caused by the quality of nutrition and a decrease in sedentary lifestyles.
Clinical manifestations of osteochondrosis are approx.60 %.It should be noted that women receive cervical osteochondrosis at the age of 50-55 and men at the age of 45-50.
Risk factors
The chances of an increase in osteochondrosis if they are available:
- disorders of spinal formation;
- overweight;
- long physical effort;
- bad habits (smoking);
- sedentary lifestyle;
- work that involves a regular effect of vibration on the spine (such as drivers);
- Long stress, excessive tension;
- Local hypothermia;
- Previous injuries of neck and chest injuries;
- Autoimmune pathologies are the degeneration of cartilage.
Reasons
The main causes of the formation of osteochondrosis are:
- genetic predisposition;
- disturbed metabolism process;
- Weak physical development.
It is difficult to determine the exact cause of the appearance and development of the cervix osteochondrosis, as this disease occurs in young people and the elderly in the sport and leads a sedentary lifestyle.
Psychosomatics
The development of cervical osteochondrosis indicates that they are unable to resist problems.Occasionally people will be so strong and confident in their abilities that their stability before the disadvantages will become stiff and elastic.In this case, attempts to turn their heads are accompanied by stiffness, cramps and other discomfort.
In addition- In this case, the mammal's protective reflex is triggered and the head is literally pulled into the shoulders.This provision is considered unnatural, so after a while, the muscles of the cervical region are damaged and deformed.
Consequences
A reduction in muscle elasticity and elasticity in the joints- Signs of natural aging of the body.However, patients with osteochondrosis appear much earlier than healthy people.Osteocondrosis can cause migraine, hypertension, respiratory tract diseases, spinal cord and brain canchaemia, etc.
Inadequate treatment of osteochondrosis is no less dangerousas a lack of treatment.The inappropriate actions of the doctor can lead to a long -term deterioration of the well or sudden disability.
Symptoms and diagnostic methods
The main signs of osteochondrosis of the cervical region include:
- Pain in the back of the head, neck, arm and shoulders, which increase during sneezing, coughing and minimal arm load;
- combustion between the chips, legs or arms tingling, numbness;
- pain and crunchy in the neck that occur during tilt and head turning;
- fatigue, weakness;
- fainting and dizziness derived from the sharp turns of the head;
- The headache, which usually begins at the back of the head, is spread to temples and crowns.
Other signs of cervical osteochondrosis include ears noise, hearing loss and a reduction in visual acuity.Sometimes the disease may feel painful in the heart area.
In the first signs of the cervix osteochondrosis, you should consult a doctor who performs a comprehensive examination and diagnoses it.In this case, diagnostic methods such as MRI, laboratory tests, ultrasound, ECG.
Treatment
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis depends on the stage of the disease.If there is a sufficiently conservative, migrant treatment in the first stage, then in the second and third stages, the doctor is responsible for stopping the pain syndrome.Increased cases may require surgery for decompression and stabilization of the vertebrae.
Drugs
People with osteochondrosis of the cervical region can be prescribed:
| Group | Description |
| NSAIDS (no -steroid anti -inflammatory drugs) | Help remove swelling and pain. |
| Vasodilarative drugs | Contributes to the improvement of blood circulation. |
| Restricts, muscle relaxes | They are also prescribed to facilitate the patient's general condition and reduce NSAID doses.At the same time, relieve nervous surge and muscle cramps, help to achieve a better therapeutic effect. |
At the end of the therapy, the NSAID should be purchased for the first -year set at home, as cervical pain can return regularly (stress, overvoltage, weather change).Contact your doctor before taking any drug.
Surgery
If a positive effect is not observed after conservative treatment of conservative treatment, your doctor may recommend the patient's spine.This procedure allows immobilization of the affected spine segment- The essence of this is to remove the intervertebral disk, the decompression of the nerve root, the installation of the implant, or to create the physiological height of the plate area.
The operation has many side effects and contraindications.So it can cause vertebrogen disability.This is the reason why surgery is performed in extreme cases.
Exercises, exercise, massage
Massage with osteochondrosis of the cervix allows you to achieve noticeable improvements.It is important that the procedure is performed by a specialist: Incorrect movements in the cervical spine can exacerbate the situation.The movements should influence the collar zone, the cervix region and the back.
Massage of osteochondrosis is the alternation of the following activitiesOr
- Stroking- The masseur affects the surface layers of the skin, moving from the head to the upper third of the back.At the same time, the palm or finger tip work.
- Grip- The deep layers of the skin in the upper third of the back are exposed.In this case, the hands and thumb of the hands are performed on the neck to get into the skin.The tissues adjacent to the vertebrae are not involved in this process.
- Downfall- It is used to heat the skin and increase blood flow in the collar.The procedure should be done extremely carefully.It is forbidden to influence the spinous processes of the vertebrae.Occasionally, rubbing is replaced with circular strokes or by sawing similar to sawing.
- Kneading- This affects deeply lying tissues and has a limited value.This can exacerbate the pathology.
During the massage, the patient should lie on the stomach and sit in extreme cases.
LFK may also be useful for osteochondrosis of the cervix- Regular classes contribute to the strengthening of the muscle lining, reducing the load on the cervical spine.You can practice practicing therapy at any stage of the pathology and for prevention.During the aggravations, the complex is carried out with special caution.
Standard exercises for treating cervical osteochondrosis:
- the head turn from side to side;
- Heads of the head back and forward;
- Fixing the shoulders with fixed or calm hands, holding 15-20 seconds in this position;
- Following the neck extensions and benders when the head is in a fixed position.
We repeat each exercise five times.The lesson continues for 15-20 minutes- The set of exercises should be selected by the LFK specialist, taking into account the stage of the disease and the patient's condition.
Home treatment
Treatment of home osteochondrosis is rarely practiced, for example in the first stage of the disease.
In this case the patient is recommended:
- Set the posture;
- Install the workplace correctly;
- Do simple physical exercises, including workplace.
The positive effect of the muscle bone system has a positive effect on vitamins and minerals, as well as increased motor activity, as well as swimming.
Prevention
Is recommended to prevent the disease:
- Sleep on an orthopedic pillow and mattress;
- Take a hot shower daily for 10 minutes;
- Visit a bathroom or sauna (relieve cramps of cervical muscles);
- Avoid sharp inclinations and head turns;
- Walk more on foot, do yoga and swim;
- Take a five -minute break every hour with the "sitting" work (you have to walk during breaks, fall with body and put it in different directions);
- Avoid increased load on the spine: classes with weights, jumps, running;
- Choose chairs and chairs that support your spine;
- to leave addictions such as smoking, alcohol consumption;
- Drink at least one and a half liters of water daily.
The cervix with osteochondrosis is often (at least five times a day) and in small parts.Steamed or cooked vessels should be preferred.The salads should be seasoned with olive oil.
To predict the recovery
Forecast for qualified and timely treatment is favorable, however, it depends on the age of the patient, the severity of manifestations and the stage of the disease.It is also important for a person to make medical recommendations on nutrition, lifestyle and eliminates bad habits.
Conclusion
So in most casesThe cervical region osteochondrosisOpportunity can be cured.However, it is worth remembering that the disease can return at any time.To prevent this, you should pay attention to prevention measures and a healthy lifestyle.
In addition, it is worth remembering:
- The cause of osteochondrosis is difficult to determine.
- The symptom of the disease is pain in the back of the head and neck.
- Cervical osteochondrosis is treated comprehensively: drugs (primarily NSAIDs), massages, exercise therapy.