Incorrect stay, prolonged work on the computer, not enough or very soft, the habit of storing the phone when the hands are busy - any of these factors can cause osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebra.
Usually this disease affects people over 40, but lately it has spread significantly to young people.
Signs of cervical osteochondrosis
- Cervical vertebrae chondrose is usually associated with painful pain in the naps as well as the lateral parts of the neck (if this is not a neglected stage of the disease).In this regard, patients have problems with head movement: curves, tendency and any other movement provoke an increase in pain.In this case, it already goes beyond the cervical region and spreads along the hand, creating the effect of shock.
- In addition to pain, cervical osteochondrosis manifests itself in vision vision, weakening of the hearing aid and the damaged work of small (taste of taste receptors) and large (numbness of the tongue and face) of parts of the body.
Symptoms of the initial stage of the disease
In the body, the process of separating water molecules from the pulposal core, that is, the reaction of dehydration continues.As a result, cervical vertebrae are planted, and after them the elasticity of the ligament and muscle tissue is lost, turning into a "hanging position".This is the result of a decrease in the spine level in the neck: the muscles approach the neighboring disc ligaments, which violates the integrity of the cervical vertebra.Such defects include a dysfunction of the motor apparatus of the cervical vertebrae: they lose their fixation, move and become removable.
Discomfort
The most obvious sign of the disease is pain or sharp periodic pain in the neck.From the occipital part, they are transmitted to the collarbone, shoulder and sometimes on the chest, which can cause a patient with the suspicion of angina pectoris.The pain intensifies when bending and turning your head, as well as in deep breath, more often at night.
Sensitivity
As a result of a violation of the vegetative-vascular system, the level of skin sensitivity in certain areas of shoulder blades, shoulders, hands decreases.This symptom is associated with tingling, weakness, cooling.
Is a dull pain
The third in the list of signs of the initial phase of osteochondrosis is a persistent pain, which only occasionally calms.It usually intensifies at night and when bending the body below 45 °.The area caught by this pain: the neck itself, the shoulders and the forearm.
Acute period of illness
In the last stage, neglected, cardinal changes are observed on the intervertebral discs: their extensions and prolapse are formed.The vertebral-motor segment begins to function unexpected, unstable: its functions cease to perform.Unko-vertebral and intervertebral joints are subject to defects such as arthrosis and subluxation.
All of these changes arouse the body's protective response: to normalize the increased movement of the vertebrae and the restoration of the supporting and protective functions of the spine, the defenders begin to "climb" the vertebral-motor segment, limiting its further movements.
Sharp pain, penetrating neck
Acute neck pain, most often in the occipital part, as a result of overlapping muscle, hypothermia, great physical activity or unpleasant position during sleep.That is, all the causes of the disease itself are directly related to defects in the cervical region.It can go on its own every other day, and it can last longer if osteochondrosis develops at an accelerated pace.
Headache
The headaches spread from the occipital part of the neck to the crown, forcing the patient to feel exploding and squeezing.Pain is associated with many other symptoms: paresthesia, disorders of the visual and hearing organs, constant discomfort in different parts of the body - all of these signs, including painful head pulses, are associated with vertebral arteries.When jumping again, a sharp twist on the side or inclination, these signs begin to pressure the patient with a new force, more.
Dizziness
Dizziness can be constant, but weak, and can persist for several hours and be as strong as equilibrium is completely lost and a person falls, while the probability of an additional damage that is not associated with cervical vertebra is high.
If the head is damaged in the fall, then the disease will reach the extreme risk rate and the chances of recovery will quickly roll to zero.To prevent a fatal outcome, it is necessary to periodically massage the damaged area in the initial phase of osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae, improving blood circulation and getting rid of stupid and/or acute pain.
Noise
Chronic "Background" noise, bell and sometimes pulsating pain in the ears provoke a nervous system failure: the brain ceases to adequately perceive the environment and surrounding circumstances.
Patient with cervical chili becomes an irritating, aggressive, non -operative person, loses the ability to think significantly and get rid of obsessive thoughts.That is, the rest becomes almost impossible, and that leads a person to depression.
Only after a while, consciousness loses, thus providing the patient at least a few breaks.But it does not affect the work of the body.
Again, to prevent such deviations from the norm, you need to massage the collar region, neck and head.Exercises must be complex to cover all areas to be reset.The purpose of the massage is to resume the correct functioning of the cervical vertebra, the strengthening and extension of the cervical and shoulder muscles.
The treatment of osteochondrosis
The first stage of the disease
In the initial phase, cervical vertebrae osteochondrosis is not dangerous.Does not require medication or intense treatment.Only prevention is needed, that is:
- active and healthy living;useful products containing the necessary elements of muscle and bone mass and a moderate number of calories;
- regular morning exercises, and best - active or at least one possible sport;
- rejection of alcohol, tobacco and excess caffeine;
- avoiding the erection of heavy objects (many times more mass of the patient with osteochondrosis);
- continuous monitoring of behavior (must be direct on foot and in a sitting position);
- The correct comfortable bed that repeats the curves of the body;
- Special exercises for the neck.
The progressive stage of the disease
When osteochondrosis begins to flow in serious forms, the therapeutic process is special collar coating, exercise therapy, physiotherapy and massage.
If the disease has already managed to develop in a complex form, it is time to use medication.Effective tools: antispasmodics, analgesics and NSAIDs.Physiotherapeutic procedures using paraffin, drug electrophoresis and other medicines can also have a positive effect.
Chronic character
The last stage of osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebra is chronic.In this case, chondroprotectors and vitamins B6, B12 are used.As auxiliary medicines -externalilage: ointments, gel, creams with the contents of non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs and drugs and tissue regeneration medicines.
Clinics with the treatment of cervical vertebra osteochondrosis, provide various therapeutic procedures:
- vacuum therapy;
- acupuncture;
- Laser therapy;
- Manual therapy (postisometric relaxation);
- dry traction;
- pharmacopuncture;
- electrical stimulation;
- Magnetopuncture.
These methods are effective at any stage of the development of the disease, including the latter.The procedures themselves are performed on an outpatient basis, they are based on comprehensive programs aimed at distributing the symptoms of the disease and its causes.
The full treatment course includes from 10 to 15 sessions, and the elimination of only a specific discomfort syndrome lasts 1-3 sessions.
Like most diseases, osteochondrosis requires a preventive approach.Already at the beginning of the disease, a person must "mark anxiety" and engage in treatment.After all, there is no guarantee from the progression of the disease, so you have to remember that winning over any disease is the way of healthy lifestyle and treatment even before symptoms of pain.