Useful information about the osteochondrosis of the cervical region: causes, symptoms, treatment methods

Cervical osteochondrosis is a very common disease.His symptoms probably at least once felt every person.The disease can provoke dangerous complications, so it is important to identify it as soon as possible and begin treatment.

What is it?

Osteochondrosis is a degenerative disease, Influencing structures of the spine with the primary and secondary mechanism.At first, degenerative-district processes appear only on intervertebral discs, but in the future both muscles and bone tissue are affected.

In the early stages, the disease may not manifest in any way, but then characteristic symptoms that seriously exacerbate a person's quality.Previously, osteochondrosis was considered an age -related disease.However, recently, young people have increasingly suffered from him.

The reasons for its occurrence

The main factors that provoke osteochondrosis of the spine in the cervical region are as follows:

1. Inactive life of living.In the absence of loads, the muscles that regulate the spinal column are weakened.Metabolic processes and blood flow to the intervertebral spaces are slowing down.
2. Congenital spine pathologies, such as kimmerle abnormality or Arnold-Kiari abnormalia.
3. Deformities obtained spinal cord:
   • scoliosis;
   • Kyphosis.
4. Endless age.Age changes can be associated with vertebral disks deformation and increased osteophytes.
5. Violation of stay, stoop, long -term stay in an unpleasant position.
6. Injuries to the cervical region.
7. Asymmetric load on the shoulders.Can lead to this:
   • continuous wearing a heavy bag over one shoulder;
   • Applying to sleep a large soft pillow, this is why the neck bends.

There are other factors that increase the risks of cervical osteochondrosis:

• intense physical activity;
• genetic predisposition;
• hypothermia;
• overweight;
• Frequent stresses.

Many of these factors can provoke osteochondrosis and other spine.

What is dangerous?

Cervical osteochondrosis is one of the most dangerous spinal lesions. This is explained by the fact that there are a large number of vital arteries, blood vessels and capillaries in the neck.The disease can provoke:

1. hypertension;
2. vegetative-vascular dystonia;
3. oxygen hunger;
4. and so on.

Symptoms and general signs

It is easy to know the disease.It manifests itself as a number of characteristic symptoms that cause a person to serious discomfort.

Pain in the back of the area of the head, neck and collar

Pain syndrome - a basic symptom of cervical osteochondrosis. Pain appears:

1. HEAD
2. in the neck;
3. In the Jaka area.

They can radiate at hand, especially against the backdrop of unexpected movements and after they wake up.Unpleasant sensations are usually located in deep neck tissue.When you turn your head, pain and cramp can occur.

Noise, ringing, sensation of blockages in the ears

Often patients feel blocking in the ear. Sounds of different intensities arise that are not related to an external source.They can manifest both in one and two hearing organs.The cause of this phenomenon is a violation of blood supply.

Dizziness

Dizziness is also associated with circulatory disorders.Nystagmes are often added to them - arbitrary fluctuations in students on the sides. 

Noise

A feeling of lack of air occurs due to the irritation of the edges of the diaphragmatic nerve.Patients often complain about the inability to breathe completely.

Symptoms can lead to severe shortness of breath and drowning.For a similar reason, it is possible:

• Stop breathing at night;
• snoring

Lack of oxygen due to respiratory disorders causes:

1. increased fatigue;
2. memory disorders;
3. Concentration violations.

Nausea

Nausea manifests along with transmission.It is also associated with circulatory disorders in some areas of the brain and inner ear.Undeterrable vomiting with head and body movements is possible.As a result, man:

• loses appetite;
• loses weight;
• Nutritional failure arises.

Problems with vision

The deterioration of visual acuity, the "flies" and the fog in the eye are the result of brain ischemia. responsible for the vision.Therapeutic gymnastics and coated glasses are usually ineffective.Vision is normalized only after treatment of the disease.

Blood pressure board

Unstable pressure is explained by a violation of blood flow to the prolonged brain responsible for the functioning of the vascular-motor center.

Unexpected states, or syncopal states

It appears due to the spasm of the brain arteries due to the short term disruption of the blood flow along the vertebral arteries.The patient can quickly turn into consciousness, placing it so that the legs are slightly higher than the head. After a fencing attack, speech and reversible movements can be observed.

Excellent signs

Sometimes they are the only sign of pathology.Manifests itself:

1. the dryness and feeling of the presence of a lump in the throat;
2. sweating;
3. Problems with swallowing.

Increasing body temperature

An increase in temperature is not the most typical sign of the disease. It rarely occurs and in place - in the cervical area or collar, and is associated with slight rash.

Symptoms that occur in the brain

The disease leads to a violation of the blood supply of the cerebral stretch through the arteries, which is compressed by the prolonged ends of the vertebrae.In view of this, the bloodstream of the brain is disturbed.Patients manifest disorders of a neurotic nature:

• anxiety;
• nervousness;
• insomnia;
• frequent mood change;
• Deterioration of concentration.

Sometimes possible:

1. fear;
2. desire;
3. outbursts of anger.

Vascular spasms provoke:

• headache;
• faint;
• noise in the ears;
• Point in front of my eyes.

Perhaps the loss of the vestibular apparatus that makes yourself feel:

1. dizziness;
2. loss of balance;
3. nausea;
4. vomiting.

ClaSSIFICaTION

Cervical osteochondrosis is classified according to the developmental phase. There are four of them in total:

• First degree. Is a gap or displacement of the intervertebral disc.Sharp movements and increased loads provoke pain in the shooting.
• Second degree. The proposal occurs.The pains are persistent, intensify with prolonged inaction.Dizziness can occur.
• Third degree. The symptoms at this stage are similar to vertebral hernia.All side effects occur, including deterioration of hearing and vision.
• Fourth degree. At this stage, the symptoms cease to be pronounced.It is associated with spinal cord instability.The spinal nerves are transmitted, spinal cord ischemia occurs.

Troubleshooting

First, the specialist listens to the patient's complaints, evaluates pain and mobility in the neck area, sensitivity and other disorders.It will be necessary to pass the cervical region radiography into several projections.

Magnetic resonance and calculated tomography can be indicated.In case of circulatory disorders, reoencephalography is performed, as well as the study of fundus.

Which doctor to contact with?

First, when the symptoms of osteochondrosis are manifested, you should contact the therapist. In the future, he will lead to a close specialist.After making a diagnosis, you will need to visit a radiologist.Also, the treatment of the disease is engaged in:

1. Manual therapist;
2. vertebologist;
3. osteopath;
4. Neuropathologist.

A specialist such as physiotherapist, with cervical osteochondrosis, describes a complex of physiotherapy exercises.

Syndromes caused by the disease in this spine

Osteochondrosis can provoke changes in nerve plexuses and fibers, vascular disorders.There are common syndromes due to this disease:

1. Rook syndrome. Rooser's syndrome is not often manifested.The roots of the spinal nerves are affected, which leads to:
   • decrease in muscle tone;
   • partial violation of mobility;
   • Disinclosure of the skin.
2. Vail artery syndrome. With this syndrome, headaches already occur in the early stages.They are scattered.Pain manifests mainly in the cervical region and consumption.

   The pain in this case is persistent, periodic irritations are observed, especially in the morning.Maybe dizziness, sometimes - vision and hearing disorders.Such syndromes are associated with compression of the vertebral arteries of bone fiber growth.When you turn your head, the symptoms can worsen.

3. Cervical migraine syndrome. This syndrome is not related to ordinary migraine.Its name is due to the fact that the pain affects only half the head and part of the neck.

   It manifests itself in a headache in the cervical region and consumption and spreads to the area of the temples and crowns, as well as in the eye on the one hand.The pain can be paroxysmal and associated with vomiting.

4. Hypertension syndrome. The early symptom of the syndrome is headache, intensifying with eye apple curves and heads.Possible vomiting and nausea.

   The attack on average lasts 2-5 hours.Explain vein syndrome and squeeze arteries, which violates the venous shade and provokes an increase in intracranial pressure.

Effective treatment

The treatment of the disease should be complex. It is important not only to eliminate the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, but also affect its cause.

First aid

In some cases, the pain becomes unbearable, and a visit to a specialist must be delayed.

• To relieve pain syndrome, it is recommended to take an analgesic drug.
• You can also apply a piece of pepper, but keep in mind that it only gives temporary relief.
• To remove edema, it is recommended to drink vegetable decoction for several days.

medicaments

The following drug groups are used for treatment:

1. Funds for removing muscle spasm (muscle relaxants).
2. Non -inflammatory drugs non -inflammatory that relieve pain, inflammation, swelling.
3. Vitamins for the improvement of metabolic processes in the nervous system.
4. Medicines for resetting cartilage tissue and eliminating damage to the intervertebral discs.
5. Means to improve nerve cell nutrition and normalize the bloodstream of the brain.

Physiotherapy

The following methods of physiotherapy may complement the treatment:

1. Electrophoresis. Due to the action of electricity, the analgesic drug penetrates the affected area due to the action of electricity.
2. Laser therapy:
   • relieves inflammation;
   • Improves blood circulation.
3. Magnetic therapy:
   • eliminates pain;
   • Helps relieve swelling of fabrics.
4. Ultrasound:
   • relieves pain and inflammation;
   • Improves metabolic processes.

Learn about other methods used together with traditional therapy.Special equipment has a positive effect on the body, and the combination of medication treatment with the methods of kinesteropy and therapeutic exercises deliver good results and multiple positive evaluations.The use of orthopedic equipment, such as cervical collar, acupuncture and shaft compresses eliminate unpleasant symptoms, relieve pain and improve the overall emotional state.

Exercise therapy

Exercises for therapeutic exercises should be prescribed by a doctor.In the process of its implementation, pain and discomfort should not occur. В некоторые \

1. It is necessary to lie down with your stomach, relying on your hands.The rear should be flat.The head and body rise.In this position, you need to stay for two minutes, then return to the original.2-3 repetitions are made.
2. In the position lying on the floor with your hands lying along the body, you should touch the floor with your ear, turning your head to the left.Make 6-7 repetitions for each side.
3. In a sitting position on the floor, a slope is made forward.In this case, you should try to touch your chest with your head.When drawing, a slope is made again and your head is laid again.It is necessary to perform 10-15 repetitions.
4. By pressing on the forehead, you have to lower it to the palms, sitting on the floor.An exercise is done in 2-3 approaching half a minute.
5. The smooth circular rotations are performed in the head, 10 in each direction.

Massage

Massage includes classic elements.Can be performed at home.They start it with a healthy site with a gradual transition in a sore area.The complex must be selected individually.

The patient should extend horizontally during the massage process, stretching the chin to the chest and resting the cervical muscles.Therapeutic massage may include the following techniques:

• Shock movements starting with a collar area.
• Squeezing from the neck to the back.
• Rubbing the neck towards the spine.
• Remaining neck with circular motion.
• Vibrating movements with shock.

Surgical intervention

If conservative treatment does not yield results, and there are risks of developing complications, surgery can be indicated.The surgical intervention is performed at the rear or front input at the affected discs.Typically, surgery shows effectiveness, but the period of rehabilitation behind it is quite long.

Home treatment

At home, you should use a set of measures determined by a doctor. Treatment includes:

• taking medication;
• performing special exercises;
• Therapeutic gymnastics.

Folk remedies

From popular recipes, can be used below:

1. A horseradish leaf can be applied to the injured area, adjusting it with a bandage or cloth.Previously, it is recommended to pour it with boiling water and cool.It is better to leave the bandage at night.
2. You need to trim the potatoes and mix them with honey in equal proportions.Apply once a week as a compress.
3. To relieve pain, heat can be used.Mustard, peppers, etc. are used.

This disease today is treated very successfully.The main thing is to accurately respect all the recommendations and prescription of the doctor.Along with conservative treatment, methods and methods such as self -massage are used, including electrical massage, spruce oil, kinesiology, caterpillar and acupuncture.

Possible consequences and complications

In the absence of treatment, degenerative processes of intervertebral discs will lead to a loss of their functionality and a decrease in density.Over time, the excessive impact of the spine develops, muscles, ligaments, joints are affected.

Common complications of cervical osteochondrosis are as follows:

• frequent migraines;
• muscle cramps;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• hearing impairment and vision;
• hypertension or hypotension;
• hernia.

Contraindications

It should be borne in mind that treatment methods for cervical osteochondrosis have contraindications.Contraindications to medication can be found in instructions.

Massage, physiotherapy and physical activity can be contraindicated in such cases:

1. bleeding and disease of the circulatory system;
2. diseases of the respiratory system;
3. tracked pathologies;
4. Disorders mental disorders characterized by excessive excitement.

Exercise therapy can only be prescribed at the remission phase. In the process of its implementation, the occurrence of pain is not allowed.

PREVENTION

Methods of preventing neck osteochondrosis are reduced to such measures:

• moderate physical activity;
• proper nutrition;
• Regular warm endings in sitting work;
• the right choice of mattress and sleeping pillows;
• Elimination of overweight.

Diet and food

The development of osteochondrosis is associated, including with the lack of cartilage of the necessary elements.The connective tissue must be saturated:

1. protein;
2. calcium;
3. magnesium.

The diet should have enough:

• meat;
• fish;
• legumes.

We also need fiber whose sources are vegetables and cereals.It is important to drink a sufficient amount of water and consume sour milk products.The diet is limited:

1. Sweet;
2. flour;
3. fat;
4. Fried.

Also not recommended:

• strong coffee;
• alcohol;
• Shipy drink.

Doctors' advice

Moreover, patients should consider the following recommendations:

1. It is worth considering that medicines mainly relieve the symptoms of the disease, but do not fight its causes.Therefore, other methods cannot be ignored.
2. Using popular recipes, consider the possibility of allergic reactions.
3. Patients with osteochondrosis cannot rise from severity.It is worth avoiding unexpected movements.
4. Physical exercises are contraindicated to the worsening of the disease.

Cervical back osteochondrosis can provoke numerous dangerous consequences.To warn them, you should contact a specialist as soon as possible and start treatment on time.It is necessary to adhere to all medical recommendations and direct the style of the right life.