Modern reality affects human health not the best way.An unhealthy lifestyle, strict working conditions leads to some human health disorders.Cervical spinal osteochondrosis - white collar disease, takes the 5th place in the world in the number of suffering from the disease.
What is cervical osteochondrosis and why is it dangerous?
Under the cervical spinal osteochondrosis, it is necessary to understand the damage to the progressive dystrophally defined on the intervertebral disc (area between 1 and 7 vertebra).As a result of this disease, deformation occurs, as well as fatigue with subsequent damage to the body of the vertebra.The course of spinal disease can have several stages, so it is important to recognize the disease in the early stages.
Promoting the root of the spinal cord and blood vessels can cause a violation of blood supply to the brain.A neglected condition can even cause stroke.At the same time, the heart and blood vessels suffer, and you can fight pressure for years -years, and cervical osteochondrosis will be guilty.
The reason for the development of this disease
There are many factors that lead to the occurrence of cervical spinal osteochondrosis:
- SEDENTARI LIFE;
- Overweight;
- spinal injury sent;
- posture deformation, continuous back and neck tension;
- Incorrect nutrition;
- physical activity;
- stress and nerve disorders;
- descendants;
- infectious diseases;
- Characteristics of individual body structure;
- Changes in the circulatory blood of cervical spine.
Symptoms and signs of osteochondrosis
The dangers of cervical osteochondrosis are associated with the lack of symptoms in the early stages.When pain arises, patients often use analgesics, which is very wrong, as the process of development of cervical spinal osteochondrosis is launched, and the correct diagnosis with subsequent treatment is made with great delays for successful treatment.
First of all, you should pay attention to the presence of the main symptoms of cervical spinal osteochondrosis manifestation:
- Dizzy.You need to understand that these symptoms may indicate the presence of other diseases.With cervical spinal osteochondrosis, dizziness shows the systemic character, that is, the patient feels the continuous movement of the surrounding object.
- Headache.It has a real character with a pulse, either constant or paroxysmal.
- Localization of pain.Usually in patients with cervical osteochondrosis, pain is observed when turning the head, the neck, the shoulders, the limbs.
- Blood pressure.It is combined with other symptoms (headache, tension and hands, stress and lasting accommodation in one position).
- Noise in the ear and vision.
- Weakness and rapid fatigue.
- Sleep disorders and pain while sleeping in the neck, in the limbs, their numbness.
Diagnosis of a disease
With the existence of the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis above, the medication is strictly prohibited.Only doctors can evaluate the condition, direct the patient to the diagnosis and select the course of treatment.To determine the disease, it is recommended:
- spine X -ray (cervical department);
- ECG;
- Spine MRI (cervical compartment);
- Reoencephalography.
Computed tomography
One of the right methods for diagnosing cervical spinal osteochondrosis is CT (computed tomography).This procedure is carried out for the purpose of the intended purpose, with no contraindications (restrictions only by weight up to 160 pounds).CT accurately displays spinal condition, intervertebral disc, determining fractures, tumors, hernia and other inflammatory processes.This method is truly safe.
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging recognizes the early stage cervical osteochondrosis.The picture clearly shows the nerve roots, their integrity, and the place of violations, hernia and other pathologies.Contraindications to MRI may be the presence of heart pacemaker.It is not desirable in the first trimester of pregnancy.Through the picture, the doctor can prescribe the treatment.
Radiography
The cervical spine is performed in two projections and shows at the distance of the vertebra, the condition of the vertebral process, the osteoporosis and the bone tissue, the tumor process, the dystrophic state and other pathology of the spine.
Contraindications: pregnancy, weight over 180 kg, mental disorders.
Stage of development of osteochondrosis
There are 4 main stages of the development of cervical spinal osteochondrosis:
- Stage 1 - pain, crunch when turning on the neck, lowering mobility, headache, sleep disorders;
- 2 stages - depletion of intervertebral disc capsules, infringement of nerve endings and blood vessels;
- 3 stages - protrusion, hernia, vertebral deformation, causing dizziness, pain, movement coordination, defective brain supply;
- Stage 4 - persistent pain, neurological complications, loss of consciousness, visual disorders, and even possible paralysis.
Possible complications and consequences
If the cervical osteochondrosis is not treated, it can cause a very serious disorder from both spine and the whole organism:
- heart and blood vessels;
- vision and hearing;
- cerebral blood supply;
- vestibular tools;
- increased stress;
- The occurrence of spinal hernia.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Before prescribing medication for cervical spinal osteochondrosis, the doctor will conduct a full examination to detect the level of the disease.Then comprehensive treatment is selected for each individual case.
The following drugs are prescribed primarily:
- Medicine that relieves muscle cramps;
- painkillers;
- anti -inflammation;
- Group B vitamin complex;
- Stimulating recovery.
With advanced osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, the injection can be prescribed.It is often used for complex and physiotherapy treatment (electrophoresis, ultrasound, laser therapy, magnetic therapy).
First aid for acute pain
The first task is to eliminate pain and muscle cramps.It is necessary to consult a doctor, take prescribed painkillers and anti -anti -sleeping medications and sleep.After 4-5 days, when the pain decreases, they can prescribe physiotherapy.As a rule, conservative treatment is prescribed.
Drug
The basis of osteochondrosis treatment is the use of drugs:
- analgesics;
- antispasmodics;
- anti -inflammatory drugs;
- vasodilator;
- Chondroprotectors.
Anti -anti -ssteroid drugs
NSAIDs are designed to relieve pain and inflammation.It is used in complex treatments for cervical osteochondrosis.
Musorelaxants
There is a list of muscle relaxants prescribed for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.It should be used only in the case of severe pain, as they do not relieve inflammation.
Analgesic
Treatment with painkillers can be in tablets and injections.Anesthetic ointment and gel are also prescribed.
Vitamin
In the treatment of cervical spine and osteochondrosis, the list of drugs must include vitamins 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 training therapy
Easy to broadcast exercises must be agreed with the attending physician, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient, the level of cervical spinal osteochondrosis, and the presence of other deviations in the body.Exercise lasts average 15-20 minutes daily.Training complexes are best to choose from so you can run at home and at work.
Therapeutic gymnastics quickly and effectively produce positive results in the disease.The main thing is that the patient does not experience pain and difficulty in any movement.
Basic Training for Therapeutic Training:
- In a sitting position with a flat back, smooth your head to the left and right, then with higher movements up and down;
- Holding your hands on the forehead smoothly tilt your head forward, while giving a slight endurance to your head;
- lie on the stomach to turn the head to the left and right so that the ears touch 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 spinal cervical osteochondrosis, a great effect gives balneotherapy (treatment with mineral waters and mud).During the recovery period, this procedure helps natural ingredients to penetrate the skin and affect the ending of the nerves.The procedure relieves pain, improves blood circulation and prescribes the positive effects 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 to 10 procedures.
Acupuncture
Each human organ has its own point on the skin.By acting on this matter, you can control the work of the whole organism.Acupuncture with cervical osteochondrosis stimulates blood supply to the brain, relieves dizziness, pain and general weakness.This is an effective treatment method that helps restore health and strength.
Ultrasound therapy
Ultrasound with the introduction of drugs into the skin (phonophyesis) has a positive effect on the human body and has a good effect on the background of the main treatment:
- remove swelling;
- relieving cramps, massaging muscles;
- Increase blood flow to directed areas.
Treatment with folk medicine
In the treatment of spinal cervical osteochondrosis, various folk methods to eliminate pain and inflammation are used:
- compress;
- garbage;
- Hirudotherapy (Leech treatment).
Therapeutic massage
An important condition for massage for cervical spinal osteochondrosis is careful.Patients can massage at home, but before that, a doctor's consultation is needed, taking into account the individual characteristics of the stage of spinal disease.But we do not recommend ourselves to our patients!
Patients take a simple horizontal pose, sometimes allowed to be in a sitting position.We began to massage from healthy parts from the back and gradually, with a smooth relaxing movement, go to the sick area.We pay attention to the collar, neck zone.Gradually, from relaxing stroke, we turn to rub and pat.We use rubbing agents to improve blood flow and relieve pain.
Prevention of development of osteochondrosis
Using preventive measures, you can prevent or reduce the factors that develop the disease.
The most important thing is the right and healthy lifestyle, that is, small physical activity, balanced nutrition, gymnastics.It helps prevent the development of cervical spinal osteochondrosis regularly swimming and yoga.Don't forget about a comfortable dream with mattresses and orthopedic pillows.With long accommodation in one pose, you need to do a small warmth.In every possible way to avoid nerve pressure and hard work.Walk in the fresh air.
Diet and nutrition for osteochondrosis
With cervical spinal osteochondrosis, it is very important to observe proper nutrition, which should provide the micro needed from cartilage tissue.Such materials include gelatin (natural chondroprotector).It is in students, flooded fish, cold jelly and fruit.You need to drink up to 2 liters.water a day.The basis of the menu should be a protein food.Excludes soda, coffee, sores, wine, alcohol, soup.