Modern realities affect human health not in the best way.An unhealthy lifestyle, strict working conditions lead to a number of human health disorders.The cervical back osteochondrosis - a white collar disease, occupies the 5th place in the world in the number of suffering from this disease.
What is cervical osteochondrosis and why is it dangerous?
Under the osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, it is necessary to understand the progressive damage defined distrisively in the intervertebral discs (areas between 1 and 7 beads).As a result of this disease, deformation occurs, as well as exhaustion with subsequent damage to vertebral bodies.The course of the spinal disease may have several stages, so it is important to know the disease in the early stages.
Empowering the nerve roots of the spine and blood vessels can lead to a violation of blood supply to the brain.A neglected condition can even lead to a stroke.At the same time, the heart and blood vessels suffer, and you can fight the pressure for years, and osteochondrosis of the cervix of the spine will be guilty.
Reasons for developing the disease
There are many factors that lead to the appearance of cervical back osteochondrosis:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Excess weight;
- transmitted spinal damage;
- behavior deformity, constant tension of the back and neck;
- Improper food;
- physical activity;
- stresses and nervous disorders;
- inheritance;
- Infectious diseases;
- Individual characteristics of body structure;
- Change in the bloodstream of the cervical spine.
Symptoms and signs of osteochondrosis
The risk of cervical osteochondrosis is associated with the lack of symptoms in the initial stage.When pain occurs, the patient often uses analgesic, which is very wrong, as the process of developing osteochondrosis of the cervical back is initiated, and the correct diagnosis with subsequent treatment is made with great delay for successful treatment.
First of all, you should pay attention to the presence of the main symptoms of the manifestation of cervical back osteochondrosis:
- Dizziness.You need to understand that this symptom can indicate the presence of other diseases.With osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, dizziness indicates a systemic character, that is, the patient feels the constant movement of the surrounding objects.
- Headaches.There is a true character with pulsation, it can be either constant or paroxysmal.
- Localization of pain.Often in patients with cervical osteochondrosis, the pain is observed when turning your head, neck, shoulders, limbs.
- Blood pressure.It is combined with other symptoms (headaches, tension and hands of the hands, stress and prolonged stay in one position).
- Ear noise and vision of vision.
- Rapid weakness and fatigue of the body.
- Dismissal of sleep and pain during sleep in the neck, limbs, numbness.
Diagnosis of the disease
With the existence of the above symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, self -medication is strictly prohibited.Only a doctor can evaluate the condition, direct the patient to diagnosis and choose a course of treatment.To determine the disease, recommended:
- spine X -Ray (cervical department);
- ECG;
- MRI of the spine (cervical separation);
- Reoencephalography.
Calculated tomography
One of the correct methods for the diagnosis of cervical spine osteochondrosis is CT (calculated tomography).The procedure is performed for its intended purpose, there are no contraindications (restriction only by weight - up to 160 kilograms).CT accurately indicates the condition of the spine, intervertebral discs, determines fractures, tumors, hernia and other inflammatory processes.The method is absolutely safe.
MRI
The image of magnetic resonance recognizes osteochondrosis of the cervix of the spine in very early stage.The pictures clearly show the nerve roots, their integrity and the places of violation, hernia and other pathologies.Contraindication to MRI may be the presence of a cardiac.Is undesirable in the 1st trimester of pregnancy.Through the figure, the doctor can prescribe treatment.
Radiograph
The cervical backpack is performed in two projections and indicates at what distance the beads, the condition of the bead processes, osteoporosis and the site of bone tissue, tumor processes, dystrophic conditions and other spinal pathologies.
Contraindications: Pregnancy, body weight more than 180 kg, mental disorders.
Stages of development of osteochondrosis
There are 4 main stages of the development of cervical spine osteochondrosis:
- The first stage - pain, cramp when you turn your neck, reduce mobility, headache, sleep disturbance;
- 2 phase - the thinning of the intervertebral disc capsule, violation of nerve endings and blood vessels;
- 3 phases - the appearance of extensions, hernias, vertebral deformations, resulting in dizziness, pain, movement coordination movements, damaged brain supply;
- Stage 4 - persistent pain, neurological complications, loss of consciousness, visual impairment and even paralysis are possible.
Possible complications and consequences
If cervical osteochondrosis is not treated, it can lead to very serious spinal disorders and the whole organism:
- heart work and blood vessels;
- vision and hearing;
- cerebral supply to the blood;
- vestibular apparatus;
- increased pressure;
- the appearance of spinal cord hernias.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Before prescribing the treatment of the drug for the cervical spine osteochondrosis, the doctor will do a thorough examination to detect the stage of the disease.Then a comprehensive treatment is selected for each individual case.
The following drugs are mainly described:
- Medical medicines that relieve muscle cramps;
- painkillers;
- anti -inflammatory;
- a complex of group B vitamins;
- Recovery stimulants.
With advanced osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, injections may 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 muscle cramps.It is necessary to consult a doctor, get approved sedatives and anti -inflammatory medicines and go to bed.After 4-5 days, while the pain decreases, they can prescribe physiotherapy.As a rule, conservative treatment is prescribed.
Treatment
The basis of treatment of osteochondrosis is the use of medicines:
- analgesics;
- antispasmodics;
- anti -inflammatory drugs;
- vasodilators;
- Chondroprotectors.
Non -inflammatory drugs non -inflammatory
NSAIDs are created to relieve pain and inflammation.They are used in complex treatment for cervical osteochondrosis.
Musorexant
There is a wide list of muscle relaxants that are prescribed for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.It is necessary to use them only in the case of severe pain, as they do not relieve inflammation.
Analgesic
Treatment with sedatives of sedatives can be in tablets and injections.Anesthetic and gel ointments are also defined.
Vitamin
In the treatment of spine and cervical osteochondrosis, the list of medicines should 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 state of the cartilage.
Physiotherapy and exercise therapy
Short -looking light exercises should agree with the attending physician, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient, the stage of the cervical back osteochondrosis and the presence of other deviations in the body.Exercises last on average 15-20 minutes daily.The exercise complex is better to choose so that you can perform both at home and at work.
Therapeutic gymnastics can quickly and effectively give a positive result in the disease.The main thing is that the patient does not suffer pain and annoyance in any movement.
Basic exercises for therapeutic exercises:
- In a position sitting with a flat back, turning the head to the left and right, then with spring motion up and down;
- Holding your hand on the forehead, bend your head forward, while securing a slight resistance to the head;
- lying on the stomach to turn the head to the left and right so that the ear touches the floor;
- Take a vertical position and raise your shoulders as much as possible, holding it for a few seconds.Repeat several times.
Balneotherapy
In the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, an excellent effect gives balneotherapy (treatment with mineral waters and mud).In the rehabilitation period, these procedures help natural active substances penetrate the skin and affect nerve endings.Procedures relieve pain, improve blood circulation and regulate the positive effect of treatment for a long time.
Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis refers to combined methods of physiotherapy.Is described in the complex for the main treatment of severe pain.Electrophoresis is performed using Novocain, and is set up to 10 procedures.
Acupuncture
Each human organ has its own point on the skin of the body.By acting at these points, you can control the work of the whole organism.Acupuncture with cervical osteochondrosis stimulates blood supply to the brain, facilitates dizziness, pain and general disease.This is an effective way of treatment that helps restore health and strength.
Ultrasound therapy
Ultrasound with the introduction of medicines into the skin (phonophoresis) has a positive effect on the human body and gives a good effect against the backdrop of the main treatment:
- removes swelling;
- relieves spasm, massaging muscles;
- Increases blood flow to the places where it is directed.
Treatment with popular remedies
In the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, various popular methods of pain and inflammation are used:
- compresses;
- waste;
- Hirudotherapy.
Therapeutic massage
An important condition for massage for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is care.The patient may massage at home, but before that, consulting a physician is needed, taking into account the individual characteristics of the spinal disease phase.But we do not recommend ourselves ourselves -Mataging for our patients!
The patient receives an appropriate horizontal position, sometimes allowed to be in a sitting position.We start the massage from the healthy part of the back and gradually, with smooth relaxing movements, go to the injured area.We pay a lot of attention to the area of Jaka, Neck.Gradually, from relaxing shocks, we go back to friction and caress.We use friction agents to increase blood flow and relieve pain.
Preventing the development of osteochondrosis
By using preventive measures, you 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 to prevent the development of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine regularly by swimming and yoga.Don't forget about a comfortable dream with an orthopedic mattress and pillows.With a long stay in a position, it is necessary to make a small warm.In any possible way to avoid nervous stress and excessive work.Walk more in the fresh air.
Diet and food for osteochondrosis
With cervical back osteochondrosis, it is very important to observe the right food, which should provide the necessary microelements of the cartilage tissue.Such substances include gelatin (natural chondroprotector).It is in a student, flooding fish, a cold jelly and fruit.You should drink up to 2 liters.water per day.The base of the menu should be protein food.Exclude soda, coffee, sorrel, grapes, alcohol, soup.