Modern realities affect human health, not in the best way.An unhealthy lifestyle, strict working conditions lead to a series of human health disorders.The osteochondrosis of the cervical column: a white collar disease, occupies the fifth place in the world in the number of suffering of this ailment.
What is cervical osteochondrosis and why is it dangerous?
Under the osteochondrosis of the cervical column, it is necessary to understand the progressive damage defined distributed to the intervertebral discs (the area between 1 and 7 vertebrae).As a result of this disease, deformation occurs, as well as exhaustion with subsequent damage to vertebral bodies.The course of spinal disease can have several stages, so it is important to recognize the disease in the initial stages.
Promoting the nerve roots of the column and blood vessels can lead to a violation of the blood supply to the brain.A careless state can even cause stroke.At the same time, the heart and blood vessels suffer, and you can fight the pressure for years, and the cervical osteochondrosis of the column will be guilty.
The reasons for the development of the disease
There are many factors that lead to the appearance of osteochondrosis of the cervical column:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Overweight;
- transmitted column injuries;
- Posture deformation, constant tension of the back and neck;
- incorrect nutrition;
- physical activity;
- nerve tensions and disorders;
- inheritance;
- infectious diseases;
- individual characteristics of the body structure;
- Change in the blood circulation of the cervical column.
Symptoms and signs of osteochondrosis
The danger of cervical osteochondrosis is associated with the lack of symptoms in the initial stage.When the pain appears, the patient often uses analgesics, which is very wrong, since the process of developing osteochondrosis of the cervical column is launched, and the correct diagnosis with a subsequent treatment is performed with great delay for successful treatment.
First, you must pay attention to the presence of the main symptoms of the manifestation of the osteochondrosis of the cervical column:
- Dizziness.You must understand that this symptom may indicate the presence of other diseases.With the osteochondrosis of the cervical column, the dizziness shows a systemic character, that is, the patient feels the constant movement of the surrounding objects.
- Headache.It has a real character with pulsation, it can be constant or paroxysm.
- Pain location.Often in patients with cervical osteochondrosis, pain is observed when turning the head, in the neck, on the shoulders, in the extremities.
- Blood pressure.It is combined with other symptoms (headache, tension and hands of hands, stress and prolonged stay in a position).
- Noise in the ears and the vision of vision.
- Fasting weakness and fatigue of the body.
- Dream interruption and pain during sleep in the neck, limbs, numbness.
Disease diagnosis
With the existence of the previous symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, auto -medical is strictly prohibited.Only a doctor can evaluate the condition, direct the patient to the diagnosis and choose a treatment course.To determine the disease, it is recommended:
- Spine X -Ray (department of Cervical);
- ECG;
- Magnetic resonance of the column (cervical compartment);
- Inmatephalography.
Computed tomography
One of the exact methods to diagnose the osteochondrosis of the cervical column is TC (computerized tomography).The procedure is carried out for its planned purpose, it has no contraindications (restriction only by weight, up to 160 kilograms).CT precisely shows the condition of the column, the intervertebral discs, determines fractures, tumors, hernias and other inflammatory processes.The method is absolutely safe.
Magnetic resonance
Magnetic resonance recognizes the cervical osteochondrosis of the column at the very early stage.The images clearly show nerve roots, their integrity and places of infraction, hernias and other pathologies.The contraindication for magnetic resonance can be the presence of a pacemaker.It is not desirable in the first quarter of pregnancy.Through the image, the doctor can prescribe treatment.
Radiography
The key of the cervical column X is carried out in two projections and shows how far the vertebrae are, the condition of the processes of the vertebrae, the osteoporosis and the place of the bone tissue, the tumor processes, the dystropic states and other pathologies of the spine.
Contraindications: pregnancy, body weight more than 180 kg, mental disorders.
Osteochondrosis development stages
There are 4 main stages of development of the osteochondrosis of the cervical column:
- First stage: pain, crunch when turning the neck, decrease mobility, headaches, sleep alteration;
- 2 stages: thinning of the intervertebral disc capsule, infraction of nerve endings and blood vessels;
- 3 stages: the appearance of protuberances, hernias, vertebral deformations, resulting in dizziness, pain, movement coordination movement, deteriorated brain supply;
- Stage 4 - Constant pain, neurological complications, loss of consciousness, visual disability and even paralysis are possible.
Possible complications and consequences
If cervical osteochondrosis is not treated, it can lead to very serious disorders from both the column and the entire organism:
- work of the heart and blood vessels;
- vision and hearing;
- brain blood supply;
- vestibular device;
- greater pressure;
- The appearance of hernias of the spine.
Cervical osteochondrosis treatment
Before prescribing the pharmacological treatment for the osteochondrosis of the cervical column, the doctor will perform a complete exam to detect the stage of the disease.Then a comprehensive treatment for each individual case is selected.
The following medications are mainly prescribed:
- Medical medicines that relieve muscle cramps;
- analgesics;
- anti -inflammatory;
- a group B vitamins complex;
- Recovery stimulants.
With advanced osteochondrosis of the cervical column, injections can be prescribed.It is often practiced for complex treatment and physiotherapy (electrophoresis, ultrasound, laser therapy, magnetic therapy).
First aid for acute pain
The first task is to eliminate the pain and cramps from the muscles.It is necessary to consult a doctor, take prescription analgesics and anti -inflammatory medications and bedtime.After 4-5 days, as pain decreases, they can prescribe physiotherapy.As a general rule, conservative treatment is prescribed.
Drug treatment
The basis of the treatment of osteochondrosis is the use of drugs:
- analgesics;
- antispasmodics;
- anti -inflammatory drugs;
- vasodilators;
- Condroprotectors.
Non -steroid anti -inflammatory drugs
NSAIDs are designed to relieve pain and inflammation.They are used in a complex treatment for cervical osteochondrosis.
Musorelaxantes
There is an extensive list of muscle relaxants that are prescribed for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.It is necessary to use them only in case of severe pain, since they do not relieve inflammation.
Analgesics
Analgesics treatment can be on tablets and injections.Anesthetic ointments and gels are also prescribed.
Vitamins
In the treatment of the column and the cervical osteochondrosis, the list of medications must include vitamins of Group B, A, E and D. Vitamin B affects the nervous system;Vitamin D helps absorb calcium;Vitamins A and E are responsible for the condition of the cartilage.
Physiotherapy and exercise therapy
Easy myopia exercises with the treating doctor should be agreed, taking into account the patient's individual characteristics, the stage of the osteochondrosis disease of the cervical column and the presence of other deviations in the body.The exercises last on average 15-20 minutes every day.It is better to choose the exercise complex so that I can carry out both at home and at work.
Therapeutic gymnastics can give a positive result quickly and effectively in the disease.The main thing is that the patient does not experience pain and inconvenience in any movement.
Basic exercises for therapeutic exercises:
- In a position sitting with a flat back, gently turn your head to the left and to the right, then with elastic movements up and down;
- Hold your hand on your forehead tilts your head forward, while providing slight resistance to your head;
- lying on the stomach to turn the head to the left and right so that the ear touchs the floor;
- Take a vertical position and lift your shoulders as much as possible, holding it for a few seconds.Repeat several times.
Balneotherapy
In the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis of the spine, a great DA Balneotherapy effect (treatment with mineral waters and mud).In the rehabilitation period, these procedures help active natural substances to penetrate the skin and influence nerve endings.The procedures relieve pain, improve blood circulation and set the positive effect of treatment for a long time.
Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis refers to combined physiotherapy methods.It is prescribed in the complex for the main treatment for severe pain.Electrophoresis is performed using Novocaine and is assigned up to 10 procedures.
Acupuncture
Each human organ has its own point in the skin of the body.By acting on these points, you can control the work of the entire organism.Acupuncture with cervical osteochondrosis stimulates blood supply to the brain, relieves dizziness, pain and general discomfort.This is an effective form of treatment that helps restore health and strength.
Ultrasound therapy
Ultrasound with the introduction of skin medications (phonoforesis) has a positive effect on the human body and gives a good effect on the context of the main treatment:
- eliminates swelling;
- It relieves spasm, massaging the muscles;
- Improve the blood flow to the places to which it is directed.
Treatment with popular remedies
In the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis of the spine, several popular methods are used to eliminate pain and inflammation:
- compresses;
- trash;
- Hirudotherapy (treatment with leeches).
Therapeutic massage
Caution is an important condition for massage for the osteochondrosis of the cervical column.The patient can massage at home, but before that, a doctor's consultation is needed, taking into account the individual characteristics of the spinal disease stage.But we do not recommend self -winning to our patients!
The patient takes a convenient horizontal pose, sometimes he is allowed to be sitting.We begin the massage from the healthy part of the back and gradually, with soft and relaxing movements, we go to the painful area.We loosen a lot of attention to the neck area, neck.Little by little, from the relaxing strokes, we turn to rub and give palmaditas.We use rubbing agents to increase blood flow and relieve pain.
Prevention of osteochondrosis development
Using preventive measures, it can prevent or reduce the factors that develop this disease.
The most important thing is the correct and healthy lifestyle, that is, small physical activity, balanced nutrition, gymnastics.It helps prevent the development of the osteochondrosis of the cervical swimming and yoga column.Do not forget a comfortable dream with an orthopedic mattress and pillows.With a long stay in a pose, it is necessary to make a small warm.In all possible ways to avoid nervous stress and excess work.Walk more in fresh air.
Diet and nutrition for osteochondrosis
With the osteochondrosis of the cervical column, it is very important to observe adequate nutrition, which should provide the necessary microelegs of the cartilage tissue.These substances include gelatin (natural condoprotector).It is in a student, flooding fish, a cold jelly and fruit.You need to drink up to 2 liters.Water per day.The menu base must be protein food.Exclude soft drinks, coffee, accelerates, grapes, alcohol, broths.