Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic modification in the intervertebral discs of the neck, which consists of seven vertebrae and is considered the most mobile part of the spinal column. A weak cervical muscular corset and a 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 discs lead to the fact that a person develops cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how timely a person sees a doctor. Thus, it will be much easier to treat the initial manifestations of the disease than a neglected case. Cervical osteochondrosis has its own specific features in comparison with other diseases, which is why any protrusion of the disc can pose a threat to the patient's health 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 suffer from it. The causes of osteochondrosis at such a young age are considered to be metabolic disorders, anomalies in the development of the spine, bad habits, obesity, prolonged physical stress, exposure to vibration, low physical activity and genetic predisposition.
What causes cervical osteochondrosis?
Next to the cervical spine is the vertebral artery, squeezing it leads to cerebral ischemia, and, consequently, to dizziness, unsteady gait, tinnitus and headaches. Such disorders are called vertebrobasilar insufficiency, this process is often accompanied by headaches, which are called cervicogenic. In the people it is customary to call it - osteochondrosis of the neck. Treatment of such manifestations with the help of analgesic drugs is completely ineffective; in order to eliminate such disorders, complex treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is necessary.
Cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment
Dull boring pain in the back of the head, neck, headache, tinnitus, hearing and vision impairment - all these symptoms indicate that the patient has incipient cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how common the process is. If the pain is accompanied by numbness of the fingers, irradiation to the shoulder, forearm, shoulder blade, then it is necessary to start adequate treatment as soon as possible.
In order to treat this disease, a whole range of methods is needed, only in this case it is possible to defeat osteochondrosis. Symptoms, treatment and prevention in this case will depend on the timely started adequate treatment. Today, the treatment of osteochondrosis is carried out in two directions: the fight against inflammation and adequate pain relief. The set of activities includes:
- The use of antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.
- The use of chondroprotectors.
- Appointment of vitamins of group "B".
- The 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 in the normalization of the regime of work and rest. An active lifestyle, the rejection of bad habits, uniform physical activity and proper rest will make your life much richer and allow you to forget about such an insidious disease as spinal osteochondrosis for a long time.