Osteocondrosis of the spine of the cervix is a fairly common disease against which dystrophic changes occur in cartilage tissue, in disks between the vertebrae and the bone base in them. This pathology develops in many people who have reached 30 years. Symptoms of cervical osteocondrosis are different, so it is quite difficult to diagnose the disease and choose the right treatment.
Factors that provose the appearance of the disease
Cervical osteochondrosis may develop under the influence of the following factors:
- excessive weight;
- sedentary work, inactivity;
- Previous damage to the spine;
- Mental disorders, nervous overrain, stress;
- Poor physical exercise;
- curvature of the spine, scoliosis, wrong attitude;
- the wrong position of the body, which has become a habit;
- Tension in the neck, back during operation;
- slope at the genetic level;
- unusual for the body of physical stress, increased activity;
- Inal meals.
The cervical region of the spine is exposed to increased loads that the cervical muscles are trying to lead to equilibrium under the influence of the above sources. This provides the appearance of muscle spasm, due to which there is a violation of blood transport throughout the body. As a result, the formation of anatomical damage is noted.
Degree of osteocondrosis
In the process of developing cervical osteocondrosis, disks between the vertebrae are weakened because the structure of disks, vertebrae, articular substance in the cervical region is changed. The first degree disease continues almost asymptomatic as the changes in cartilage have just begun. In this case, a person complains over the appearance:
- headache;
- discomfort in the neck, arms, shoulders;
- Minor restrictions in the motor activity of the neck;
- Short decrease in visual function;
- Reduction of sensitivity in the collar zone.
The second phase is sometimes accompanied by the appearance of a small back height herd as well as narrowing the cracks between the vertebrae. Due to violation of nerve receptors, there is a feeling of point pain in the movement process. On the basis of another degree of illness, the patient notes the appearance:
- Pain syndrome in the neck, crushing with head movements;
- Loss of sensitivity of the skin in the area of arms and shoulders;
- reduction of visual function;
- Rings in the ears;
- numbness of the face and neck;
- weaknesses in the hands;
- shooting pain that gives into the shoulder blade;
- Disorders of sleep functions.
It is very difficult to treat osteocondrosis of the cervical region in the third degree. At this point, a hernia develops, the spine is deformed, changes in position, dislocations in the elements of the back are noted. This phase of the disease is accompanied by:
- pronounced pain in the neck, myocardial, collar area;
- Lack of skin sensitivity in the head, arms and shoulders;
- Paralysis of the hands;
- Lack of tendon reflexes;
- The formation of a hernia in the cervical vertebrae.
In the process of the fourth (last) phase notes a worsening of characters.
Symptoms
Signs of the disease of the neck are significantly different from the symptoms of osteochondrosis in another area of the spine.As the cervical vertebrae are located tightly, the nerve roots and the spinal cord are squeezed.This leads to the emergence of such characters:
- The pain syndrome is located in the neck, nape, shoulders, arms and legs. At the time of joining the nervous receptors, the appearance of unpleasant sensations begins in the shoulder zone, the back of the head, the hands to be rebuilt. Due to spasm in the cervical muscles, blood circulation is disturbed.
- The incidence of weakness in the upper extremities is noted, associated with damage to the functionality of the roots, which contributes to the inclusion of motor nerves that rebuild muscle tissue in the hands.
- The upper limbs are rebuilt due to a decrease in the sensitivity of them, violations of the roots where sensitive nerve endings are located.
- When you turn your head, painful sensations appear, you can also hear a crunch. This is explained by damage to the small links in the cervical region, a decrease in the level of intervertebral disks.
- The patient complains of inadequate strength, the appearance of fatigue, dizziness, coordination disorders. Due to the displacement of the spine elements, the vertebral artery is pressed. Due to this, blood circulation is worsened, leading to a weakening of the blood supply to the occipital section and cerebellum.
- The appearance of problems with vision, loss of sensitivity in the language is noted.
Symptoms for cervical osteocondrosis in women are not different from signs in men. Women who have reached 45 years old and older diagnosed with such a disease notice numbness and icing in the upper limbs in a dream.
What is the danger of osteocondrosis in the cervical region
The disease can damage the body as a whole. In the neck is located in a significant volume of arteries, nervous receptors, blood vessels, through which the brain is delivered. If a small disease even occurs, they are pressed.This provides the appearance of problems in the blood supply to the brain.As a result, the formation of migraines, heart rhythm disorders, the appearance of airways and visual function, coordination and attention is also deteriorated.
Based on osteocondrosis in the neck, the formation of such diseases is possible:
- pathologies in the brain;
- Arterial vessel syndrome in the spine;
- Spinal stroke.
The most serious complication is the patient's death, which can occur when pressed on the spinal cord channel. Symptoms and treatment of cervical osteocondrosis are due to the stage of disease.
Therapeutic actions for cervical osteocondrosis
Therapy for osteocondrosis of the cervix is prescribed, regardless of the patient's sexual sex. Treatment takes place in several phases:
- Removal of painful manifestations.
- Eliminating swelling.
- Blood circulation to the norm.
- Correction of the muscles on the back, abdominal press, chest.
- Improving the quality of nutrition and regeneration of the tissue ridge.
If there are even insignificant signs of the disease, consult a specialist. With such a pathology, an integrated approach is used, an inspection of a surgeon, neuropathologist, physiotherapist and manual therapist is required.
For therapeutic purposes based on cervical osteocondrosis, medicine, physiotherapeutic treatment, a massage of the collar zone and physiotherapy exercises, as it is quite effective in this state.
Medicine
When the detection of osteocondrosis in the neck, they are prescribed:
- Preparations for elimination of muscle spasms;
- Vitamin Tools for improving metabolic processes in the central nervous system;
- medicine from the NSAID group to reduce pain, eliminate the inflammatory process and swelling;
- Joints for the collections that contribute to the restoration of cartilage eliminates disorders in disks between the vertebrae.
- Medications that are favorable to improve nutrition of affected nerve tissue, regulating transport of blood flow to the brain.
First aid to worsening cervical osteocondrosis
Sometimes, if the pain syndrome becomes unbearable, but it is not possible to visit a doctor, experts advise experts to take a painkiller. To ease pain, you can resort to the help of a "pepper patch", but this tool only brings relief for a short time.The patch helps to warm up the affected area and relieve pain for a while.To get rid of the swelling, the use of herbal infusions is recommended for 3-4 days.
But it is worth considering that it will not work to recover from cervical osteocondrosis using such methods. These methods help tackle the signs of the disease only for a short time. To prescribe full -derived therapy, you will need to contact a specialist's help.
Physiotherapeutic procedures
Use as part of a complex treatment to improve the effect: Use:
- Electrophoresis - The ions of a pain medication are penetrated into the affected area due to the effect of electric current. During the procedure, Novocaine or Lidocaine is usually used.
- Laser therapy - It has an anti -inflammatory effect, improves blood circulation through the influence of light.
- Magnetic therapy - helps get rid of edema in tissues, has a pain -relieving effect.
- Ultrasound - helps improve metabolism, anesthesia, removes the inflammatory process in the affected area.
Medical physical exercise
With cervical osteocondrosis, therapeutic exercises will also help improve well -being. It is worth noting that the exercise of exercises should not be accompanied by pain or discomfort. Complex of Exercises:
- We lie down on the stomach and rest on the floor. The back should be even and the head and body are raised. We dwell in this position for about 2 minutes and we will return to the starting position. We perform 2-3 repetitions.
- We sink down on the floor, lie down on your back, out of your arms out along your body. We first turn our heads right to the right and try to touch the floor with the ear. We perform the exercise 6-7 times in each direction.
- We sit on the floor. We breathe and tilt your head forward in an attempt to touch the chest with it. On exhalation we throw your head back. The exercise should be repeated 10-15 times.
- We sit on the floor, press our hands on the forehead and at the same time lower your head. The exercise should be performed for about 30 seconds, repeated 2-3 times.
- Smooth, slowly we rotate with our heads so as not to cause dizziness. In the case where the head began to dizzy, the exercise must be stopped. It is necessary to perform rotations 10 times back to the right.
Home treatment
Such a therapy can only be used as part of a comprehensive treatment prescribed by a doctor.At home you can resort to the help of folk remedies, physiotherapy and massage.
With cervical osteocondrosis you can use the following recipes:
- Put the horseradish sheet on a sludge and firm with a bandage or fabric. The sheet should be poured with warm water and then cooled to room temperature. Such a bandage is placed before bedtime and left until the morning.
- Tear the potatoes and mix with honey in equal proportions. Apply to create a compression every 7 days.
- To weaken pain, heating will help using mustard, a bag of sand, pepper patch, etc.
Before using all funds, it is recommended to seek a doctor's consultation.
Massage
Healing massage can be performed at home. You need to start massively a healthy area of the body that gradually moves to the affected area. The massage complex must be chosen taking into account the patient's individual properties, the degree of neglect of the disease. Massage should be performed by the patient and places it horizontally on the floor. You need to put the palms on your forehead and my chin protrudes against your chest. Neck muscles should be relaxed.
Massage is performed as follows:
- First we massage the collar zone with stroking movements.
- Then go to squeeze. To do this, put your hands on your neck and move along the spine. This technique can also be used when massaging in the direction of the shoulders.
- To warm up the neck muscles, we rub it. This will help the body relax, improve blood circulation. You need to move from the skull along the spine using circular movements.
- The last movement is a vibration that is performed thanks to swinging and concussion.
Preventive actions
To prevent the development of cervical osteocondrosis, it is recommended:
- Sport (ideal option is to visit the pool).
- Enter products enriched with calcium and magnesium in the diet.
- Wash to several times during the day, especially when busy on a sitting work.
- In accordance with the requirements to replace the pillow (buy a low) and mattress (you need quite hard). Follow the neck of the neck in a dream: The neck should be bent at least 15 degrees.
- Take a hot shower for at least 10 minutes all day.
- People who are not welcoming sports recommend participating in the yoga section on a regular basis.
- Do not go into simulators as this can lead to a deterioration in well -being.