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

Cervix osteochondrosis

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

What is it?

Osteochondrosis is a degenerative disease, The influencing structure of the spine with the primary and secondary mechanism.Initially, degenerative-given processes appear only in intervertebral discs, but in the future it will be affected by both muscle and bone tissue.

In the early stages, the disease does not manifest itself in any way, but there are characteristic symptoms that severely deteriorate the quality of a person.Previously, osteochondrosis was regarded as age -related illness.Nevertheless, young people have recently suffered more and more.

The reasons for the occurrence

The most important factors that provoke the spine osteochondrosis in the cervical region are as follows:

  1. Inactive lifestyle.In the absence of load, the muscles that fix the spinal column are weakened.Metabolic processes between vertebrae and blood circulation slow down.
  2. Congenital pathologies of the spine, such as Kimmerle or Arnold-Kiari disorders.
  3. Acquired spine deformations:
    • Skoliosis;
    • kyphosis.
  4. Flooded age.Age changes are accompanied by deformation of spinal objects and the increase in osteophytes.
  5. Posture violation, Stoop, long -term stay in an uncomfortable position.
  6. Injuries of the cervical region.
  7. Asymmetric load on the shoulders.You can lead to this:
    • constantly wearing a heavy bag on one shoulder;
    • Application for sleeping a soft big pillow, so your neck bends.

There are other factors that increase the risk of osteochondrosis of the cervix:

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

Many of these factors can provoke osteochondrosis and other spine.

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What is dangerous?

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

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

General symptoms and signs

It's easy to recognize the disease.There are many typical symptoms that cause severe discomfort to humans.

Pain on the back of the head, neck and collar

Pain syndrome - an essential symptom of osteochondrosis of the cervix. The pain appears:

  1. head;
  2. in the neck;
  3. In the collar zone.

They can radiate in their hands, especially in the background of sudden movements and after awakening.The discomfort is usually localized in the deep tissues of the neck.Pain and crunching may occur when rotating the head.

Noise, ringing, feeling of congestion in the ear

Patients often feel congestion in the ear. There are different intensity sounds that are not related to the external source.They can manifest itself in one and two hearing bodies.The cause of this phenomenon is a violation of blood supply.

Dizziness

Dizziness is also related to circulatory disorders.Nystagms are often added - any fluctuations on the pupils side. 

Air shortage

Irritation of the end of the diaphragmatic nerve is a lack of air.Patients often complain that they cannot take full breath.

The symptom can lead to severe shortness of breath and suffocation.It is possible for similar reasons:

  • Stop breathing at night;
  • snoring.

Caused by lack of oxygen due to respiratory disorders:

  1. increased fatigue;
  2. memory disorders;
  3. Violation of concentration.

Nausea

Nausea manifests itself together with ventilation.It is also related to circulatory disorders in some areas of the brain and inner ear.Not untouchable vomiting is possible with the movement of the head and the body.As a result of this man:

  • loses appetite;
  • loses weight;
  • There is a failure of enjoyment.

The problems of vision

The deterioration of visual acuity, the "flies" and the eye in the eyes are the result of ischemia of the brain. Responsible for the vision.Therapeutic gymnastics and wearing glasses are generally ineffective.Vision only normalizes after the treatment of the disease.

Blood pressure

The unstable pressure is explained by violation of blood flow in the elongated brain, which is responsible for the functioning of the vascular center.

Sudden fainting or syncopal states

It seems that due to the cramps of the brain arteries, short -term stopping blood flow along the spine arteries.The patient can quickly return to awareness, in a way that the legs are slightly higher than the head. After the fainting attack, there are reversible speech and movements.

Gooping signs

Sometimes these are the only sign of pathology.Shows yourself:

  1. dryness and feeling in the throat a lot of presence;
  2. sweat;
  3. Problems of swallowing.

Raising body temperature

Temperature increases are not the most typical sign of the disease. It occurs rarely and at local levels - in the cervix or collar area, and has a light redness of the skin.

Symptoms occurring in the brain

Alarm with cervical chondrosis

The disease leads to a violation of blood supply through the arteries, compacted by the protruding edges of the vertebrae.Given this, the blood circulation of the brain was confused.Patients represent neurotic disorders:

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

Sometimes possible:

  1. fear;
  2. yearning;
  3. outbreaks of anger.

Vascular rollers provoke:

  • headache;
  • faint;
  • noise in the ear;
  • Points in front of my eyes.

Perhaps the defeat of the vestibular device that may feel:

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

Classification

Cervical osteochondrosis is classified according to the development phase. There are a total of four:

  • The first grade. This is the gap or displacement of intervertebral discs.Sharp movements and increased loads trigger the pain of shooting.
  • The second grade. The propulsion happens.The pains are constant, increasing with increased inactivity.Dizziness can occur.
  • The third degree. At this stage, the symptoms are similar to vertebrate hernia.All side effects, including hearing and vision deterioration, occur.
  • The fourth degree. At this stage, the symptoms disappear.It is accompanied by the instability of the spine.The spinal cords spread and the spinal cord is ischemia.

Diagnosis

First, the specialist listens to the patient's complaints, evaluates pain and mobility in the cervical area, sensitivity and other disorders.The radiography of the cervical region should be given in several projections.

You can show magnetic resonance and computer tomography.For circulatory disorders, reoencephalography and the study are studied.

Which doctor should you consult?

First, when the symptoms of osteochondrosis are manifested, contact the therapist. In the future, it will direct it to a narrower specialist.After diagnosis, you should visit a radiologist.Treatment of the disease is also involved:

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

Such a specialist, such as a physiotherapist with cervical osteochondrosis, requires a complex of physiotherapy exercises.

Syndromes caused by spinal disease

Coordinated syndrome

Osteochondrosis can trigger changes in the nerve plexles and fibers and vascular disorders.Thanks to this disease, there are common syndromes:

  1. ROK syndrome. Cock syndrome does not often manifest itself.It is influenced by the roots of the spine nerve endings, which leads to the following:
    • decrease in muscle tone;
    • partial violation of mobility;
    • Pale skin.
  2. Vail artery syndrome. With this syndrome, the headache occurs at an early stage.Diffuse.The pain is primarily manifested in the cervix and the consumer region.

    In this case, the pain is permanent, periodic aggravations, especially in the morning.Maybe dizziness, sometimes - vision and hearing diseases.Such syndromes are related to compression of the spinal arteries of osteopor fiber growth.Symptoms may worsen when the head is translated.

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

    Headache manifests itself in the cervix-consuming region and spreads to the zone of temples and crowns, and on the one hand in his eyes.The pain can be accompanied by paroxys and vomiting.

  4. Hypertonia syndrome. Early symptoms of syndrome are headaches, enhancing the turn of the eyes and head.Possible vomiting and nausea.

    The attack takes an average of 2-5 hours.They explain the syndrome of the syndrome and the arteries, which violates venous shadow 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 osteochondrosis of the cervix, but also to the cause.

Table from osteochondrosis

First aid

In some cases, the pain becomes unbearable and the vision of the specialist must be postponed.

  • It is recommended to take an analgesic drug to relieve pain syndrome.
  • Pappper can also use repair, but keep in mind that this will only result in temporary relief.
  • To remove edema, it is recommended that you drink herbal decoctions for several days.

Drugs

The following groups of drugs are used for treatment:

  1. Basics for the removal of muscle cramps (muscle relaxants).
  2. No -steroid anti -inflammatory drugs that relieve pain, inflammation, swelling.
  3. Vitamins to improve the metabolic processes of the nervous system.
  4. Medicines for the restoration of cartilage tissue and eliminating the damage between the vertebrae.
  5. To improve the nutrition of nerve cells and to normalize the circulation of the brain.

Physiotherapy

The following physiotherapy methods can complement the treatment:

  1. Electrophoresis. Due to the effect of electricity, the ion of the analgesic drug penetrates the affected area due to the effect of the electricity.
  2. Laser therapy:
    • relieves inflammation;
    • It improves blood circulation.
  3. Magnetic therapy:
    • eliminates pain;
    • It helps to relieve swelling of the tissues.
  4. Ultrasound:
    • relieves pain and inflammation;
    • It improves metabolic processes.

Learn other methods used with traditional therapy.Special tools have a positive effect on the body, and the combination of drug treatment and the methods of therapeutic practices provide good results and a number of positive overviews.The use of orthopedic devices such as cervical collar, acupuncture and shaft binding eliminates discomfort, relieves pain and improves the overall emotional state.

Practice therapy

Exercises for therapeutic exercises should be prescribed as a doctor.In the process of implementation, it cannot occur as pain and discomfort. Here are some examples of exercises:

  1. You have to lie down with your stomach, leaning on your hand.The back should be flat.The head and body rise.In this situation, you have to stay for two minutes and then return to the original.2-3 repetitions occur.
  2. Lying on the floor, lying with a hand stretched along the body, you have to touch the floor with your ears, turning your head to the left.Complete 6-7 repetitions on both sides.
  3. In a position on the floor, a inclination occurs.In this case, you should try to touch your chest with your head.When you exhale, a tilt leaned back and your head pulled back.10-15 repetitions must be performed.
  4. Pressing the forehead must be let down in the palm, sitting on the floor.The exercise is performed in half a minute in the 2-3 approach.
  5. The smooth circular rotations are made with head, 10 in both directions.

Massage

Neck massage

The massage contains classic elements.Can be done at home.It begins with a healthy location, making a gradual transition to a sore area.The complex must be selected separately.

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

  • Stroke movements starting with a collar.
  • From the neck to the spine.
  • Rub the neck towards the spine.
  • His neck remains circular movements.
  • Vibration movements with strike.

Surgical intervention

If conservative treatment does not produce results and there is a risk of complications, the operation can be shown.The surgical intervention is performed on the back of the affected discs or by anterior access.The operation usually shows efficiency, but the rehabilitation period is quite long.

Home treatment

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

  • taking medications;
  • Implementation of special exercises;
  • Therapeutic gymnastics.

Folk medicines

Folk recipes can be used as follows:

  1. The throat base can be applied to the sore area, secured with a bandage or cloth.Previously recommended to pour and cool with boiling water.It is better to leave the bandage at night.
  2. You should cut the potatoes and mix equally with honey.Apply once a week as a compression.
  3. Warming can be used to relieve pain.Mustard, peppers, etc.Are used.

This disease is very successful today.The most important thing is to meet the doctor's recommendations and prescriptions exactly.In addition to conservative treatment, methods and methods such as self -massage, including electric massager, FIR oil, kinesiology, leech and acupuncture.

Possible consequences and complications

In the absence of treatment, the degenerative processes of intervertebral discs lead to loss of functionality and a reduction in density.Over time, the excessive mobility of the spine develops, muscles, ligaments, joints.

General complications of osteochondrosis of the cervix are as follows:

  • frequent migraine;
  • muscle spasms;
  • vegetative-vascular dystonia;
  • hearing loss and vision;
  • hypertension or hypotension;
  • Hernias.

Contraindications

Keep in mind that the cervix's osteochondrosis treatment methods have contraindications.Contraindications to drugs can be found in the instructions.

Massage, physiotherapy and physical activity are contraindicated in such cases:

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

Exercise therapy can only be prescribed during the remission phase. The appearance of pain in the implementation process is not allowed.

Physical activity of cervical osteochondrosis

Prevention

Methods of preventing osteochondrosis of the neck are reduced to such measures:

  • moderate physical activity;
  • proper nutrition;
  • Regular warm -up work;
  • proper choice of mattress and pillows for sleep;
  • Elimination of overweight.

Diet and nutrition

The development of osteochondrosis is associated, including the lack of cartilage needed.The connective tissue should be saturated:

  1. proteins;
  2. calcium;
  3. magnesium.

The diet should be sufficient:

  • meat;
  • fish;
  • legumes.

We also need fiber, which are sources of vegetables and cereals.It is important to drink enough water and consume sour dairy products.The diet is limited:

  1. sweet;
  2. flour;
  3. fat;
  4. Roast.

Also not recommended:

  • strong coffee;
  • alcohol;
  • Shipyards.

Doctors advice

In addition, patients should consider the following recommendations:

  1. It is worth considering that drugs primarily relieve the symptoms of the disease, but do not fight the causes.Therefore, other methods cannot be ignored.
  2. Use folk recipes to take into account the possibility of allergic reactions.
  3. Patients with osteochondrosis cannot be mentioned with severity.It is worth avoiding sudden movements.
  4. Physical exercises are contraindicated when the disease was worsened.

Cervical spine osteochondrosis can cause many dangerous consequences.Contact a specialist as soon as possible to warn and start time treatment.All medical recommendations should be followed and conducted with the right lifestyle.