Useful information on osteochondosis of the cervical region: causes, symptoms, treatment methods

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

What is it?

Osteocondrosis is a degenerative disease, The structures that affect the spine with the primary and secondary mechanism.Initially, the degenerative stretching processes appear only in the intervertebral discs, but in the future both muscle and bone tissue are interested.

In the early stages, the disease may not occur in any way, but then characteristic symptoms arise that seriously worsen the quality of a person.Previously, osteochondrosis was considered a age -related disease.However, recently, young people have increasingly suffered.

The reasons for its occurrence

The main factors that cause osteochondosis of the spine in the cervical region are as follows:

1. Inactive lifestyle.In the absence of loads, the muscles that fix the spinal column are weakened.Metabolic processes and blood circulation in intervertebral spaces are slowing down.
2. Congenital pathologies of the spine, such as Kimmerle anomaly or Arnold-Kiari anomaly.
3. Spinal deformations acquired:
   • scoliosis;
   • Cifosis.
4. Age without pieces.Age changes can be accompanied by the deformation of vertebral discs and the growth of osteophytes.
5. Violation of posture, curve, in the long term remains in an uncomfortable position.
6. Lesions of the cervical region.
7. Asymmetrical load on the shoulders.It can lead to this:
   • constant wearing a heavy bag on one shoulder;
   • Application to sleep a large soft pillow, which is why the neck bends.

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

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

Many of these factors can cause osteochondrosis and other thorns.

What is dangerous?

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

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

General symptoms and signs

It is easy to recognize the disease.It manifests itself as a series of characteristic symptoms that cause serious discomfort.

Pain in the back of the head, neck and collar

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

1. Head;
2. around the neck;
3. In the collar area.

They can radiate in hand, in particular against the background of sudden movements and after waking up.The unpleasant sensations are generally located in the deep fabrics of the neck.When turning your head, pain and creak can occur.

Noise, ring, feeling of congestion in the ears

Patients often feel congestion in the ears. Sounds of various intensity arise that they 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 the flow of blood.

Dizziness

Dizziness are also associated with circulatory disorders.Nistagmes are often added to them: arbitrary fluctuations in the pupils on the sides. 

Missing aerial

A feeling of lack of air occurs due to the irritation of the ends of the diaphragmatic nerve.Patients often complain about the inability to take breath in full.

The symptom can lead to a serious lack of breath and suffocation.For a similar reason, it is possible:

• Stop breathing at night;
• snore.

Lack of oxygen due to the causes of respiratory disorders:

1. increase in fatigue;
2. memory disorders;
3. Violations of concentration.

Nausea

Nausea manifests itself together with the air.It is also associated with circulatory disorders in some areas of the brain and internal ear.An unreliable vomiting is possible with the movements of the head and body.Consequently, friend:

• loses appetite;
• loses weight;
• The food failure arises.

Problems with vision

The deterioration of visual acuity, "flies" and fog in the eyes are the result of the ischemia of the brain. responsible for vision.Therapeutic gymnastics and glasses they wear are generally ineffective.The vision normalizes only after the treatment of the disease.

Blood pressure advice

The unstable pressure is explained by the violation of the blood flow in the oblong brain responsible for the functioning of the vascular-motor center.

Sudden state or syncopes

It seems due to the spasm of the brain arteries due to the short -term cessation of the blood flow along the vertebral arteries.The patient can be quickly returned to consciousness, throwing it in such a way that the legs are slightly higher than the head. After an fainting attack, reversible speech and movements can be observed.

Glooping signs

Sometimes I am the only sign of pathology.Manifests itself:

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

Lift the body temperature

An increase in temperature is not the most typical sign of the disease. It rarely and locally occurs - in the cervical or collar area and is accompanied by light redness of the skin.

Symptoms that occur in the brain

The disease leads to a violation of the blood supply to the brain alignment through the arteries, which is compressed by the protruding edges of the vertebrae.In consideration of this, the blood circulation of the brain is disturbed.Patients manifest neurotic disorders:

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

Sometimes possible:

1. Fear;
2. craving;
3. Focolars of anger.

Vascular spasms cause:

• heachache;
• fainting;
• noise in the ears;
• Points in front of my eyes.

Perhaps the defeat of the vestibular apparatus that makes itself felt:

1. dizziness;
2. lose balance;
3. nausea;
4. vomit.

Classification

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

• The first degree. It is a space or movement of intervertebral discs.Acute and increased load movements cause shooting pain.
• The second degree. A proportion occurs.The pains are constant, intensified with prolonged inaction.Dizziness can occur.
• The third degree. The symptoms at this stage are similar to vertebral.All side effects occur, including the deterioration of hearing and vision.
• The fourth degree. At this stage, the symptoms cease to be pronounced.It is accompanied by the instability of the spine.The spinal nerves are transmitted, the spinal cord ischemia occurs.

Diagnostics

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

Magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography can be shown.In case of circulatory disorders, rioencephalography is performed, as well as the study of the fund.

Which doctor to contact?

First of all, when the symptoms of osteocondrosis are manifested, it is necessary to contact the therapist. In the future, he will direct to a more restricted specialist.After making a diagnosis, you will have to visit a radiologist.In addition, the treatment of the disease is engaged in:

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

This specialist as a physiotherapist, with cervical osteochondrosis, prescribes a complex of physiotherapy exercises.

Syndromes caused by the disease in this plug

Osteocondrosis can cause changes in nerve complexes and fibers, vascular disorders.There are common syndromes due to this disease:

1. Rook syndrome. Rooser syndrome does not occur often.The roots of the spinal nerve endings are interested, which leads to:
   • decrease in muscle tone;
   • partial violation of mobility;
   • The pallor of the skin.
2. Vail artery syndrome. With this syndrome, headaches already occurs in the early stages.They are widespread.Pain occurs mainly in the cervical region and that consumes.

   The pain in this case is constant, periodic exacerbations are observed, especially in the morning.Perhaps dizziness, sometimes - vision and hearing disorders.These syndromes are associated with the compression of the vertebral arteries of bone-fibrous growth.When you turn your head, symptoms can worsen.

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

   It manifests itself in the headache in the cervical region and which consumes and spreads in the area of the temples and the crown, as well as in the eyes on the one hand.Pain can be paroxy and accompanied by vomiting.

4. Hypertension syndrome. The first symptom of the syndrome is the headache, which intensify with the turns of the apples of the eyes and heads.Possible vomiting and nausea.

   The attack on average lasts 2-5 hours.Syndrome of veins and squeezed arteries is explained, which violates the venous shadow and causes 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 osteochdrosis, but also to influence its cause.

Emergency room

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

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

Medicines

The following groups of drugs are used for treatment:

1. Funds for the removal of muscle spasm (muscle relaxants).
2. Non -pounded anti -anti -inflammatory regulations that relieve pain, inflammation, swelling.
3. Vitamins to improve metabolic processes in the nervous system.
4. Medicines to restore cartilage tissues and eliminate damage in intervertebral discs.
5. Means to improve the nutrition of nerve cells and normalize the blood circulation of the brain.

Physiotherapy

The following physiotherapy methods can integrate the treatment:

1. Electrophoresis. Due to the action of the electric current, the analgesic drug ion penetrates the area concerned due to the action of electricity.
2. Laser therapy:
   • relieves inflammation;
   • Improves blood circulation.
3. Magnetic therapy:
   • eliminate pain;
   • It helps to relieve the swelling of the fabrics.
4. Ultrasound:
   • relieves pain and inflammation;
   • It improves metabolic processes.

Discover other methods that are used together with traditional therapy.Special devices have a positive effect on the body and the combination of pharmacological treatment with Kinesilopia methods and therapeutic exercises give good results and numerous positive reviews.The use of orthopedic devices, such as cervical collars, acupuncture and tree bandage eliminates unpleasant symptoms, relieve pain and improve the general emotional state.

Operating therapy

Exercises for therapeutic exercises should be prescribed by a doctor.In the implementation process, pain and discomfort should occur. Here are some examples of exercises:

1. You need to lie down with your stomach, leaning on your hands.The rear should be flat.The head and body get up.In this position, you have to linger for two minutes, then return to the original.2-3 repetitions are made.
2. In the position of lying on the floor with your hands stretched along the body, you have to touch the floor with your ear, turning your head left.Do 6-7 repetitions on each side.
3. In a position sitting on the floor, a forward inclination is made.In this case, you have to try to touch the chest with your head.When I exhale, an inclination is made back and the head is thrown back.It is necessary to perform 10-15 repetitions.
4. By pressing on the forehead, it is necessary to lower it to the palms, sitting on the floor.An exercise is done in 2-3 approaches half a minute.
5. Smooth circular rotations are performed with the head, 10 in each direction.

Massage

The massage includes classic elements.It can be performed at home.They begin with a healthy site with a gradual transition to a sore area.The complex must be selected individually.

The patient must lie down horizontally during the massage process, lengthening the chin on the chest and relaxing the cervical muscles.Therapeutic massage can include the following techniques:

• Running movements that start with an area of the collar.
• Tightening from the neck to the spine.
• Rubbing the neck in the direction of the spine.
• Remaining the neck with circular movements.
• Vibrational movements with surprising.

Surgery

If the conservative treatment does not provide results and there are risks for the development of complications, it is possible to show the operation.The surgery is carried out in the rear or anterior part of the access to the discs concerned.Generally, the operation demonstrates the effectiveness, but the rehabilitation period after is quite long.

Domestic treatment

At home, it is necessary to use a series of measures prescribed by a doctor. Treatment includes:

• take drugs;
• perform special exercises;
• Therapeutic gymnastics.

Popular remedies

Of popular recipes, it is possible to use the following:

1. A sheet of horseradish can be applied to the painful area, fixing 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 have to cut the potatoes and mix them with honey in equal proportions.Apply once a week as a compress.
3. To relieve pain, heating can be used.Mustard, peppers, etc.They are used.

This disease today is treated very successful.The main thing is to accurately respect all the recommendations and prescription of the doctor.Together with the conservative treatment, methods and methods such as the car -massage, including electric masseur, fir oil, kinesiology, leeches and acupuncture.

Possible consequences and complications

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

The common complications of cervical osteochondrosis are as follows:

• frequent migraines;
• Muscle cramps;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• damage and vision of hearing;
• hypertension or hypotension;
• Ernie.

Contraindications

It should be borne in mind that the methods of treatment for cervical osteochondosis have contraindications.Drug contraindications can be found in the instructions.

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

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

Operating therapy can only be prescribed in the remission phase. In the process of its implementation, the aspect of pain is not allowed.

Prevention

The methods of prevention of osteochondosis of the neck are reduced to these measures:

• moderate physical activity;
• adequate nutrition;
• Regular calms to sedentary work;
• The right choice of mattress and sleeping cushions;
• Elimination of overweight.

Diet and nutrition

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

1. proteins;
2. soccer;
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 acid milk products.The diet is limited:

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

Also not recommended:

• Forte coffee;
• alcohol;
• National drinks.

Council of doctors

In addition, patients should take into account the following recommendations:

1. It is worth considering that medicines mainly breed the symptoms of the disease, but do not fight its causes.Therefore, other methods cannot be ignored.
2. Using popular recipes, take into account the possibility of allergic reactions.
3. Patients with osteochondrosis cannot be raised by gravity.It is worth avoiding sudden movements.
4. Physical exercises are contraindicated in the exacerbation of the disease.

The osteochondrosis of the cervical column can cause numerous dangerous consequences.To warn them, you need to contact a specialist as soon as possible and start timely treatment.It is necessary to adhere to all medical recommendations and guide the right lifestyle.