Cervical osteochondrosis

Cervical osteochondrosis is the progressive dyne and deigenerative lesion of the intervertebral discs in the area of 1-7 vertebrae belonging to the cervical region.

As a result of cervical osteochondrosis, deformation, exhaustion and then damage to vertebral bodies occurs. This disrupts normal blood supply and nerve conductivity to the neck and in those areas that are internal from the roots of the cervical nerves.

Cervical osteochondrosis can be isolated or combined with osteochondrosis of other departments - lumbar and sacral.

Reason

The causes of dystrophic and degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs have not yet been properly studied. The assumption that osteochondrosis is an elderly phenomenon of confirmation. It is also found in children and adolescents.

There are a number of factors that predisposition to the development of osteochondrosis. These include:

Sedomer's lifestyle and sedentary lifestyle, Types of work reduction with a static load on the neck, physical development with overweight, insufficient, Dysplastic processes of connective tissue, violation of blood circulation in the neck, Injuries to the neck, Scoliosis, behavioral defects, pillows and unpleasant mattresses, Hereditary predisposition, metabolic defects.

Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis

The cervical spine, due to the features of the skeleton, justice, and due to the large size of the head, is particularly susceptible to the development of osteochondrosis-rhusa in it are smaller compared to other parts of the spine, and the muscle frame is not very pronounced.

The most characteristic symptoms that patients complain of - pain in the cervical region. Depending on the damage area, the pain may be located

in collar and shoulder; Along the cervical backpack; On the front surface of the chest.

Pain for cervical osteochondrosis is due to the features of the cervical region.

The first signs of cervical osteochondrosis are irrelevant and slightly specific:

Pain in the neck in the evening, Severe feeling in the head, headaches in the occipital area, a feeling of numbness or tingling in the shoulders and hands, Crystal on your neck when you turn your head, clicking the beads.

Main symptoms:

Vegetative

Very severe pain in the neck and, especially, in the area slightly below the back of the head; Pain occurs after a long stay in a position (for example, after sleep); The neck muscles are constantly tense; There are difficulties with hand abandoning on the side; On the affected side, the fingers are limited to the movement.

Since the vertebral arteries are compressed, neurological manifestations are observed: headaches, nausea, pallor.

Spinal symptom

The pain localizes after the sternum to the left.

This type of pain should be distinguished by pain such as angina pectoris (with angina pectoris, nitroglycerin relieved, with osteochondrosis - no).

With a gradual violation of the structure of the intervertebral discs, their compression (compression) occurs and the violation of the roots of the nerves occurs, as well as the narrowing or violation of the arteries and veins, which occur in the area of vertebral bodies.

This leads to the formation of special - radical and ischemic syndromes.

Loss of roots of the first vertebra of the cervix (C1): violations affect the back of the head, reducing skin sensitivity; C2 lesion gives pain in the crown of the crown and the back of the head; The C3 lesion gives the neck pain by the violation, a decrease in the sensitivity in the tongue and muscles of the linguistics, in some cases with damage to speech and loss of control over the tongue; The loss of C4 and C5 gives shoulder and clavicle pain, a decrease in the tone of the head and neck muscles, hiccups, respiratory disorders and heart pain; C6 loss is more often, giving the neck pain to the shoulder blade, forearm, up to the fingertips, the sensitivity of the skin can suffer: Loss C7 gives symptoms similar to neck pain, back shoulder, up to the back of the hand, violation of the hands and a decrease in reflexes.

Disordisms of circulatory disorders due to compression of vessels in the area of cervical vertebrae give headaches to migraine, severe dizziness, visual damage and ears, fly flies before the eyes, disorders of autonomous functions.

There may be manifestations of cardiac syndrome with compressive heart pain, lack of air and heartbeat, rhythm disorders.

Complications

The serious complications of cervical osteochondrosis are

extension of intervertebral discs with the formation of an extension; Intervertebral disk rupture with nerve and blood vessel violations, compression of the spinal cord is possible, which can lead to death; There may also be radiculopathy (root lesions), osteophyte formation (rivets in the beads) with a manifestation of paresis and paralysis.

Troubleshooting

In the presence of the above complaints, an appeal is needed for the doctor or orthopedic neurologist.

First of all, the doctor will evaluate movement and pain in the neck, sensitivity and other functions. Then, if necessary, the cervical spine radiography in several projections, if necessary, the calculated tomography or the magnetic resonance scan with the suspicion of hernia.

In case of circulatory disorders, reoencephalography and fundus examination will be needed.

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis

Today, there are also traditional and non -traditional methods for the treatment of osteochondrosis in the cervical spine.

Conservative methods are mainly used:

Symptomatic therapy with analgesics to relieve pain syndrome Acquisition of anti-inflammatory drugs of non-stemaid series to relieve inflammation and tissue edema To eliminate muscle cramps, antispasmodics and medicines are used to improve blood circulation.

In the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, substances that restore the structure of the intervertebral discs - chondroprotectors are used.

The course of vitamin B of Group B is indicated, external products for therapy are applicable - gel and ointments, creams with anti -inflammatory and analgesic ingredients. Shows stimulants of intervertebral discs regeneration.

Exceeded and general massage, acupuncture, physiothecept, physiotherapy and gymnastics and gymnastics helps treat osteochondrosis. The method of osteopathy is well proven - a mild effect on the "captured" areas of the muscles and beads.

In the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, wearing a special collar (black collar) is recommended.

Complications of cervical osteochondrosis with hernia that violate sensitivity and blood circulation can be treated immediately.

The duration of treatment depends on the negligence of the condition, as osteochondrosis is a chronic progressive disease. Treatment can be long, and preventive courses are performed for life.

Proper nutrition will help relieve osteochondrosis.

Exercises for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis:

Self-injecting: In a position with a straight back, it is necessary to lower your shoulders as low as possible while the neck should be pulled. It is necessary to make at least 10 approaches at least 3 times a day. Himself -Mass: Grace up to the neck with a towel, taking it with the edges and pull it alternately, spreading the neck muscles. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the towel does not slip along the neck. Gymnastics is presented for the cervical region for osteochondrosis: small neck curvature, as well as curves and slope of the head. At one time, 5-7 tendencies are made in each direction. This exercise is more useful to perform after the cervical backpack itself.

PREVENTION

The basis of cervical backpack is a strong and healthy spine, physical activity, a comfortable bed with anatomical pillows and mattresses, proper behavior and proper nutrition.

It is worth avoiding neck damage and lifting weight. It is necessary to combine prolonged landing with periods of rest and warm.