Modern reality does not best influence human health.Unhealthy lifestyle and strict working conditions lead to many human health disorders.Osteochondrosis of the cervix - white collar disease - ranks fifth in the world due to the disease.
What is the cervix osteochondrosis and why dangerous?
In the osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, progressive dyephically determined damage should be understood by intervertebral discs (area between 1 and 7 vertebrae).The result of this disease is the deformation of deformation and the exhaustion of subsequent damage to the spinal bodies.There are several stages of spinal disease, so it is important to recognize the disease in the initial stages.
Nutrition of nerve roots of the spine and blood vessels can lead to a violation of the blood supply to the brain.A neglected condition can even lead to stroke.At the same time, the heart and blood vessels suffer and can fight for years with pressure and osteochondrosis of the cervix in the spine will be guilty.
Causes of the development of the disease
There are many factors leading to the occurrence of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Overweight;
- handed over spine injuries;
- Deformation of posture, constant tension of the back and neck;
- Inadequate nutrition;
- physical activity;
- stress and nerve disorders;
- heredity;
- infectious diseases;
- Individual characteristics of body structure;
- Change in the circulation of the cervical spine.
Symptoms and signs of osteochondrosis
The risk of osteochondrosis of the cervix in the initial stage causes a lack of symptoms.When pain appears, the patient often uses analgesics, which is very flawed, as the process of developing osteochondrosis of the cervix is initiated and the correct diagnosis is made with great delay with later treatment.
Above all, you should pay attention to the presence of the main symptoms of the cervical spine osteochondrosis:
- Dizziness.You need to understand that this symptom may indicate the presence of other diseases.With osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, dizziness shows a systemic character, meaning that the patient feels the constant movement of the surrounding objects.
- Headache.It has a real character with pulsation, it can be constant or paroxys.
- Localization of pain.Often cervical patients with osteochondrosis are observed when the head is turned in the neck, in the shoulders, in the limbs.
- Blood pressure.Combined with other symptoms (headache, tension and hands hands, stress and longer stay in one situation).
- Noise in the ear and seeing vision.
- The weakness of the body and rapid fatigue.
- Interruption of sleep and pain in the neck, limbs, their numbness.
Diagnosis of the disease
With the existence of the above symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, self -healing is strictly prohibited.Only a doctor can evaluate the condition, control the patient to diagnosis, and choose the treatment method.It is recommended to determine the disease:
- spine X -dam (cervical class);
- ECG;
- The spine MRI (cervical compartment);
- Reoencephalography.
Computer tomography
One of the exact methods of diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is CT (computer tomography).The procedure is carried out for intended purpose and does not have contraindications (only by weight - up to 160 kilograms).CT accurately displays the state of the spine, intervertebral discs, determines fractures, tumors, hernia and other inflammatory processes.The method is completely safe.
Mri
Magnetic resonance imaging recognizes osteocondrosis of the cervix in the very early stages.The images clearly show nerve roots, integrity and violations, hernia and other pathologies.Contraindication to MRI may be the presence of the heart rate regulator.Undesirable in the first trimester of pregnancy.Through the picture, the doctor can prescribe treatment.
Radiography
The X -ray of the cervix is carried out in two projections and shows the distance between the vertebrae, the state of the vertebrae, the location of the osteoporosis and the bone tissue, the tumor processes, the dystrophic conditions and other pathologies of the spine.
Contraindications: pregnancy, body weight more than 180 kg, mental disorders.
Stages of the development of osteochondrosis
There are 4 main stages of the development of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:
- Section 1 - pain, crisis when rotation, reduced mobility, headache, sleep disorders;
- Stage 2 - thinning of the intervertebral disc capsule, nerve endings and blood vessels;
- Section 3 - occurrence of protrusions, hernia, spine deformations, dizziness, pain, movement coordination, impaired brain care;
- Stage 4 - Constant pain, nervous complications, loss of awareness, visual impairment and even paralysis.
Possible complications and consequences
If the cervical osteochondrosis is not treated, this can lead to very serious disorders for both the spine and the whole body:
- the work of heart and blood vessels;
- vision and hearing;
- cerebral blood supply;
- vestibular device;
- increased pressure;
- The occurrence of spine hernia.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Before prescribing medication for osteocondrosis of the cervix, the doctor will perform a complete examination to detect the stage of the disease.There is then a comprehensive treatment for each case.
The following drugs are mainly prescribed:
- Medical medicines that alleviate muscle spasms;
- painkillers;
- anti -inflammation;
- Complex of Group B vitamins;
- Recovery stimulants.
Injections with advanced osteochondrosis of the cervix.Complex treatment and physiotherapy (electrophoresis, ultrasound, laser therapy, magnetic therapy) are often practiced.
First aid for acute pain
The first task is to eliminate the pain and cramps of the muscles.You should consult a doctor, take prescribed analgesics and anti -inflammatory drugs, and go to bed.After 4-5 days, as the pain decreases, physiotherapy can be prescribed.As a general rule, conservative treatment is required.
Drug treatment
Treatment of osteochondrosis is based on the use of medicines:
- painkillers;
- Antispasmodes;
- anti -inflammatory drugs;
- vasodilators;
- Chondroprotectors.
No -steroid anti -inflammatory drugs
NSAIDs are designed to relieve pain and inflammation.They are used in the complex treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervix.
Musorelaxants
There is an extensive list of muscle lakes that are prescribed for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervix.They should only be used for severe pain as they do not relieve inflammation.
Painkillers
Treatment with analgesics can be in tablets and injections.Anesthetic ointments and gels also require.
Vitamins
In the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine and cervix, the list of drugs should include Vitamins B, vitamin A, E and D. B affect the nervous system;Vitamin D helps absorb calcium;Vitamins A and E are responsible for the condition of the cartilage.
Physiotherapy and exercise therapy
Simple, short -seen exercises should be determined with your doctor, taking into account the unique characteristics of the patient, the stage of osteochondrosis of the cervix and the presence of other differences in the body.The exercises last every day for an average of 15-20 minutes.It is better to choose the complex of exercises so you can do it at home and at work.
Therapeutic gymnastics can result in a quick and effectively positive result in the disease.The most important thing is that the patient does not suffer pain and discomfort in any movement.
Basic exercises for therapeutic exercises:
- In a sitting position, flat back, turn the head left and right smoothly, then with spring motions up;
- Keeping your hands on your forehead smoothly, while providing a slight resistance to your head;
- Lying on the stomach to turn the head left and right to allow the ear to touch the floor;
- Remove the vertical position and lift your shoulder as much as possible, holding for a few seconds.Repeat several times.
Balneotherapy
When treating the osteochondrosis of the cervix, the great effect of balneotherapy (treatment of mineral waters and sludge).During the rehabilitation period, these procedures promote the penetration of active natural substances into the skin and affect the nerve endings.The procedures relieve pain, improve blood circulation and record the positive effect of treatment for a long time.
Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis refers to combined physiotherapy methods.The complex is prescribed for the main treatment of severe pain.Electrophoresis is performed using novocaine and up to 10 procedures are assigned.
Acupuncture
Each human organ has its own point on the skin of the body.As a result of these points, you can control the work of the entire organization.Acupuncture with osteochondrosis of the cervix stimulates the blood supply to the brain, relieves dizziness, pain and general malaise.This is an effective way of treatment that promotes health and strength.
Ultrasound therapy
Ultrasound with the introduction of drugs has a positive effect on the human body (phonophoresis) and has a good effect on the background of the main treatment:
- removes swelling;
- relieves cramps, massages the muscles;
- Increases blood flow to controlled locations.
Treatment with folk medicine
Different folk methods for removing pain and inflammation are used during the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine:
- compression;
- junk;
- Hirudotherapy (treatment with leeches).
Therapeutic massage
Caution is an important prerequisite for osteochondrosis of the cervix.The patient may massage at home, but before that medical consultation is required, taking into account the unique characteristics of the spinal disease stage.But we do not recommend self -emphasis to our patients!
The patient takes a comfortable horizontal pose and sometimes allows him to be in a sedentary position.We start the massage from the healthy part of the back and go to the sore area with gradually, smooth relaxing movements.We pay great attention to the collar zone, the neck.Gradually, we turn from relaxing stroke to rubbing and acne.Rubbing agents are used 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 a good and healthy lifestyle, ie low physical activity, balanced nutrition, gymnastics.It helps prevent regular swimming and yoga osteocondrosis of the cervix.Don't forget a comfortable dream with an orthopedic mattress and pillows.With a long stay in one of the poses, you have to make a small heat.In any way possible, avoid nervous stress and overtime.Walk better in the fresh air.
Diet and nutrition for osteochondrosis
With the osteochondrosis of the cervix, it is very important to observe proper nutrition, which must provide the necessary micronutrients of the cartilage tissue.Such materials include gelatin (natural chondroprotector).It is in a student, flooded with fish, cold and fruit jelly.You should drink up to 2 liters.Daily water.The menu should be based on protein foods.With the exception of soda, coffee, sorrel, grapes, alcohol, broths.