Cervical osteochondrosis

Few of modern people have not heard of osteochondrosis.Most of them have repeatedly proven the symptoms of this disease.Widespread use of the disease is associated with prolonged landing on the computer, a passive way of life, malnutrition, etc.

Do not ignore the signs of osteochondrosis, because the sooner you begin treatment, the sooner get rid of the disease.In the initial stages, conservative therapy is performed: medication intake, exercise therapy, physiotherapy, massage, etc., when complications and destruction of bone skin structure, an operation is prescribed.

What is it

Neck osteochondrosis is a pathology found only in humans.Animals do not suffer from him.This is due to the vertical location of the spine.In this position, the beads squeeze one another, which leads to the fact that the intervertebral discs are gradually destroyed.

The cervical department consists of 7 beads, which are divided by one -other discs.This segment of the spine is quite removable, which is why it is one of the most vulnerable sections of the spinal column.The weakest bond in the cervical region is an intervertebral disc, which mainly reflects degenerative-degenerative changes.

The prevalence of cervical osteochondrosis is also explained by a weak muscle corset in the neck.In addition, small beads are placed in this area, they have a different structure and fit very tightly with one another.That is why even a small load on the neck can provoke their displacement, as well as compression of blood vessels and nerve branches.When you drink vertebral arteries, which is placed inside the spine in the area, dangerous complications occur.

The cervical spine osteochondrosis threatens with an extension (displacement of a pulp nucleus without damage to the outer shell) and the disc hernias.These formations compress nerve bundles, vessels.

Due to degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs, the likelihood of bone growth (osteophytes) in the nodal nodal sites increases.Because of this, neuro-vascular formations are narrowed between the spinal canal.

According to medical statistics, people over 35 more often suffer from cervical osteochondrosis.Although there is now a renewal of pathology, which often develops in patients from 20 years.This is due to the lifestyle mostly sitting and malnutrition.

Doctors identified 4 stages of pathology:

• 1 degree - the cartilage between the vertebrae begins to collapse.At this stage, the disease has deleted symptoms.Unfortunately, patients do not notice them.
• 2 degrees - under the pressure of the vertebrae, the height of the disk is reduced, the integrity of its outer membrane is violated.At this stage, the extension may appear.Pain appears, neck mobility is limited, perhaps a violation of facial sensitivity.
• 3 degrees - protrusions turn into hernias that compress blood vessels and muscles.In addition to the pain, the pain in the back of the head is observed, dizziness.
• 4 degrees - osteophytes that stabilize the beads are formed, but squeeze the nerve fibers.The pain does not disappear, the rigidity of the movements occurs, the neighboring vertebrae appears, neurological symptoms appear.

It is important to start treatment in stages 1 to 2 in order to avoid serious complications that can only be fixed by a surgical method.

Reason

Schop osteochondrosis is a complex and prolonged process that can occur under the influence of many negative factors.

For example, in the elderly, the disease is associated with age -related changes in the body.Then degenerative-district changes arise as a result of violating local blood circulation, metabolic processes and weakening of immunity.

However, doctors identified the main causes of cervical osteochondrosis:

• Incorrect behavior.
• Curvature of the spinal column.
• Cervical segment injuries.
• Excess weight.
• Great physical work.
• Long landing sitting on the computer.
• Passive lifestyle.
• Violation of metabolic processes.
• Frequent neck hypothermia.
• Incorrect bedding organization (too soft mattress, high pillow).
• Frequent stresses, chronic fatigue.
• Congenital pathologies of the store structure.
• Autoimmune diseases that provoke cartilage degeneration.
• Infections.
• Characteristics of body parts, for example, a very long or short neck.

Under the influence of these factors, the intervertebral structures begin to collapse, bone tissue, nerve bundles, blood vessels are damaged.

Symptoms

The clinical photography for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is varied.For this reason, it is difficult for patients to understand what is happening to them.Early manifestations of the disease are written for excessive work.And after the appearance of pronounced symptoms, they are in a hurry to the doctor, but in this case the irreversible changes are already present and the structure of the cervical region will no longer be possible.

The main symptoms of cervical back osteochondrosis:

• Painful sensations in the neck, shoulders.
• Weakening of the muscles surrounding the affected segment of the spine.
• Excessive sweat placement.
• Violation of the sensitivity of the upper extremities.
• Disordishes of movements coordination.
• Headache.
• Vertigo (dizziness).
• Disordishes hearing disorders, vision.
• Benching jumps, etc.

The nature of the headache in osteochondrosis is different: paroxysmal, constant, pulsating, dull.This symptom is manifested due to the spasm of the brain vessels, compression of the nerve of the cervical spine and the increased intracranial pressure.

With osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, the pain does not always appear in the area of the cervical segment, it can spread to the shoulders, hands.Discomfort can occur after sleep, sharp movement, neck tension, for example, coughing or sneezing.

With Chop osteochondrosis, pressures are observed depending on the time of day, the constant hypertension is non -characteristic for pathology.Usually, with increased pressure, the following manifestations are observed: headaches, hands pain, cervical gurgle numbness.The pressure point is often observed after nerve or muscle stress, long -term stay in an unpleasant position.

Cervical osteochondrosis syndromes

With osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, some syndromes (typical conditions associated with characteristic symptoms) are observed.Their manifestation depends on which nerve branches and blood vessels are damaged.

Cervical osteochondrosis syndromes:

• Vertebral artery - occurs as a result of compression or irritation of the brain -feeding artery.Then the patient suffers from hearing disorders, vision, dizziness, pressure points, migraines, etc.
• Cardial - develops when compressing nerve beams that innovate the diaphragm or chest muscles.Then there is a burning pain in the chest, shortness of breath, weakness, heartbeat.
• Hypertension caused by vein compression, which is why blood flow is disturbed by the head.Then intracranial pressure rises, the patient suffers from cepalgia, nausea, vomiting.
• Cervical migraine-occurs due to compression of the nerves surrounding the vertebral arteries.Then there is a painful migraine pain in the back of the head.The attack lasts about 10 hours and is often associated with vomiting.
• Soreshcock is the most common complex of symptoms for cervical spine osteochondrosis.It is caused by the compression of one of the nerve packages in the cervical segment vertebrae.With a violation of conductivity, 1 - 2 the roots of the cervical vertebra, the sensitivity is disturbed or the pain in the back of the head occurs.In case of damage to 3 couples, the tongue is numb, the area behind the ears, it is difficult for a person to chew food.Inflammation of 4 pairs of roots is associated with collar pain, hiccups, difficulty swallowing.If the conductivity of 5 - 8 pairs of nerve rays is broken, then it is difficult for the patient to move his hands.

Often reference, osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is immediately manifested with some symptoms from the complexes, then the diagnosis is difficult.Therefore, do not understand yourself, it is best to contact the specialists.

Making a diagnosis

If you do not know what to do when suspicious symptoms appear, it is best to contact therapist immediately.If necessary, the doctor will direct you to an orthopedic, a neurologist.

In diagnostic research, the following instrumental studies are used:

• Radiography.
• Computer images or magnetic resonance.

All of the above studies provide certain information about the cervical region.For example, X -Ray, CT, MRI are used to identify pathological changes in the spine structure.Electromography allows you to evaluate the condition of the nerve beams.

With the help of radiography, which is performed on various projections, you can detect the accumulation of calcium salts, a decrease in the height of the cartilage gaskets between the vertebrae, the deformation of the store, the presence of bone growth, etc.

Treatment

The cervical spine osteochondrosis therapy should be complex.The decision to choose the methodology is taken by the doctor taking into account the stage, the form of the disease, the severity of the symptoms.

The treatment of cervical spine osteochondrosis is long and complex.It is unlikely that the pathology can be fully cured, especially when it comes to the elderly patient.However, it is quite possible to stop degenerative-district disorders in the cervical segment at any stage.

In the early stages of the disease, conservative methods are used: medicines, therapeutic exercises, physiotherapeutic procedures, massage, orthopedic devices.Most of the above methods can be used at home.

In 3-4 phases, which is associated with the destruction not only of the cartilage but also the vertebrae bodies, surgery may be needed.

To get rid of pain, inflammation, relaxation of the tense muscles, the following medications will help improve the condition of cartilage tissue:

• Anesthesia.With severe pain, you can help yourself by accepting a pill of pain sedatives.For the same purpose, NSAIDs are used, which allow you to cope with not only pain and inflammation. 
• Steroids stop the inflammatory process and pain.For this purpose, hydrocortizon -based drugs, prednisolone, dexamethasone in the form of tablets or ointments are used.
• Musorexants help to relax the muscles around the damaged area.For this purpose, solutions for parenteral administration based on glycerin or gazymidazole are used.They normalize muscle tone and weaken pain syndrome.
• Spasmatics help fight muscle pain and spasms.
• Vitamins accelerate the restoration of the nervous system.For this purpose, the medication is taken based on the elements of group B, A, C, D, E. Vitamin-mineral complexes are quite effective.

Reference if the pain syndrome is very severe, and oral analgesics do not help, then the doctor may prescribe a novocaine blockade.Injection using anesthetic or steroid solutions are directly placed in the focus of the pathology.This procedure can only be performed by an experienced specialist.

In complex therapy, creams, gel, ointments with anti -inflammatory effect, heat, analgesic. 

To relieve patients' condition, to improve their physical form, to describe therapeutic gymnastics.Exercises help strengthen the muscles around the neck, improve metabolic processes, accelerate blood circulation and weaken the load on the weakened spine.

Particularly popular with Oshop gymnastics in the hall using special simulators.However, if you want, you can deal with home.

LFK complex for cervical osteochondrosis:

• Small your head on the shoulder, adjust your head for 30 seconds, then repeat the movement in the next direction.
• Tilt your head forward, trying to touch the chin on the chest, then lift up and slightly forward.
• Lower your head slightly back, turn right, and then your left shoulder.
• Press your left shoulder with your right hand, raise the elbow slightly.Then turn your head to the right, wake up, feeling muscle tension.
• This exercise is performed as the third, only during the turn of your head, raise your arms over your head and respect them.
• Hands to the knees, spread them to the sides, trying to tie the shoulder blade, at the same time understand the beard up.So you will process the chest region.
• Stand on your feet, lower your hands, stretch your neck forward, trying to touch the beard on the shoulder.

Before classes, you need to make a warm joint and shower in order to relax your muscles.After performing the complex, execute the alignment.

You can treat neck osteochondrosis with physiotherapy:

• UHF.
• Laser therapy.
• Magnetotherapy.
• Electrophoresis with medication, etc.

Magnetotherapy relieves inflammation, pain.UHF and laser treatment accelerates metabolism in the affected area, helps eliminate swelling.Thanks to the electrophoresis, the medicines penetrate the focus of inflammation through the skin, where they immediately manifest their effect.

With the help of massage, muscle tone normalizes, blood flow to the damaged area is accelerated, tissue trofef is improved.After passing the course, which usually consists of 10 procedures, the development of degenerative-textrophic processes in the cervical pole stops.

At home, you can use an applicant - this is a multi -spike plastic device.You need to go to the device or apply it to the affected area.The applicant helps to weaken the pain, relax muscles, improve blood circulation, as well as motor activity.

With complex treatment, the patient will be able to get rid of the neck osteochondrosis permanently.However, this is possible if the disease is detected at 1 stage.In other cases, comprehensive events will help stop the development of pathology.

Degeneration of cervical region carriages (chondrosa)

Many people believe that chondros and osteochondrosis is a disease.However, this thought is wrong.In the first disease, only the cartilage of the vertebrae is damaged, and with the second, degenerative changes apply to bone tissue.That is, chondrose is the first stage of osteochondrosis.

Cervical region chondrosis develops when the metabolic processes of the intervertebral disc are terminated.Then collagen fibers are replaced with useless fibrous tissue, calculate hyaline cartilage, becomes less elastic.Its height decreases, which is why the vertebral function is disturbed.

Cervical chili has the following signs:

• The rapid fatigue of the muscle surrounding the store.
• Violation of behavior.
• Periodically that occurs discomfort or mild pain in the affected area.
• Limiting neck mobility.

The disease is accidentally detected, during X -Ray or MRI.

The treatment of the chief

In the first disease, doctors prescribe NSAIDs and chondroprotectors.In addition, the patient should avoid excessive physical exercise or prolonged landing.It is recommended to perform therapeutic gymnastics, eat straight, abandon bad habits.

Additional treatment methods include massage, manual therapy.Moreover, physiotherapeutic procedures are shown, for example, electrophoresis, ultraviolet radiation, amplulars, diadise therapy, balneotherapy and mud treatment.Acupuncture has proven its effectiveness in treatment.

The main conclusions

Cervical back osteochondrosis is a secret disease manifested by various symptoms.The patient does not always understand what is actually happening to him.And when pronounced pain, it is in a hurry to the doctor, however, this sign indicates the presence of degenerative-district changes in the cervical segment.In this case, it will not be possible to restore the condition of the spine.Then treatment is performed, which helps stop the development of pathology and avoid serious consequences.Osteochondrosis therapy is a complex and long process that requires patience, organization.After eliminating pain and inflammation, the patient should regularly perform exercise therapy, participate in massage, physiotherapeutic procedures, use orthopedic equipment, eat straight, abandon bad habits.It is important to direct a healthy lifestyle, observe moderate physical activity, weight of control, monitoring behavior.Only in this case, you will be able to stop the pathology and live a full life.