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 spine. A weak cervical muscular corset and constant load provide favorable conditions for dystrophic changes in the vertebrae, that is, cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease are quite well known among the current population, 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. The symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how soon 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 compared to other diseases, so any disc protrusion 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 25-40 years suffer from it. The causes of osteochondrosis at such a young age are considered to be metabolic disorders, abnormalities in the development of the spine, bad habits, obesity, prolonged physical stress, exposure to vibrations, low physical activity and genetic predisposition.
What causes cervical osteochondrosis?
Next to the cervical spine is the vertebral artery, squeezing it causes cerebral ischemia and, consequently, 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, a complex treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is necessary.
Cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment
Dull dull pain in the back of the head, neck, headache, tinnitus, hearing and visual 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 appropriate treatment as soon as possible.
To treat this disease, a wide 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 proper treatment started on time. 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 regimen of work and rest. An active lifestyle, rejection of bad habits, uniform physical activity and good rest will make your life much richer and will allow you to forget about such an insidious disease as spinal osteochondrosis for a long time.