Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic modification in the intervertebral disc of the neck, which consists of seven vertebrae and is considered the most mobile part of the spinal space. Weak cervical muscle corsets and constant load provide favorable conditions for dystrophic changes to occur in the vertebrae, in other words, cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease are quite well known among the population today, but we will try to cover the most important aspects.
Osteochondrosis of the spine - a disease of the century
Malnutrition and reduced elasticity (drying) of the intervertebral disc leads to the fact that a person suffers from cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease depend on the timeliness of a person to see a doctor. Therefore, it is easier to treat early manifestations of the disease than neglected cases. Cervical osteochondrosis has its own specific characteristics compared to other diseases, which is why any protrusion of the disc can pose a threat to the health of the patient and cause certain pain symptoms.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis of the spine is a common disease; according to statistics, more than 80% of people aged 25 to 40 experience it. Causes of osteochondrosis at a young age are considered to be metabolic disorders, anomalies in spinal development, bad habits, obesity, prolonged physical stress, exposure to vibration, low physical activity and genetic predisposition.
What causes cervical osteochondrosis?
Next to the cervical spine are vertebral arteries, squeezing them leads to cerebral ischemia, and, consequently, dizziness, unstable gait, tinnitus and headaches. Such a disorder is called vertebrobasilar insufficiency, this process is often accompanied by headaches, which are called cervicogenic. In that person it is customary to call it - osteochondrosis of the neck. Treatment of such manifestations with the help of analgesic drugs is completely ineffective, to eliminate such disorders, complex treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is required.
Cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment
A dull, dull ache in the back of the head, neck, headache, tinnitus, hearing and vision impairment - all of these symptoms indicate that the patient has a new cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how normal the process is. If the pain is accompanied by numbness of the fingers, irradiation to the shoulders, forearms, shoulder blades, then it is necessary to begin adequate treatment as soon as possible.
To treat this disease, various methods are needed, only in this case it is possible to beat osteochondrosis. Symptoms, treatment and prevention in this case will depend on adequate treatment started on time. Today, the treatment of osteochondrosis is carried out in two directions: fighting inflammation and adequate pain relief. Activity set includes:
- Use of antispasmodics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.
- Use of chondroprotectors.
- Appointment of vitamins of group "B".
- Use of anti-inflammatory gels, ointments and creams.
- Use of tissue repair stimulants and irritants.
- Hirudotherapy, reflexology, exercise therapy, physiotherapy.
- In some cases, surgery.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis consists of normalization of work and rest regimes. An active lifestyle, rejection of bad habits, uniform physical activity and good rest will make your life richer and allow you to forget about dangerous diseases like spinal osteochondrosis for a long time.