With cervical osteochondrosis, vegetovascular dystonia appears due to compression of the vertebral arteries, while the blood circulation of the brain is disturbed. VVD and osteochondrosis interact very closely with each other. A change in the vertebrae is directly related to the disruption of the sympathetic nervous system.
VVD and osteochondrosis
Degenerative bone changes in the vertebrae, muscle spasms, inflammatory edema - all this causes a decrease in the lumen of the vertebral arteries. Such disorders affect the flow of blood to the vessels of the brain and cause the development of such a thing as hypoxia. This leads to sudden changes in blood pressure, dizziness and severe headaches, nausea and even vomiting. The patient is disturbed by sleep, attention, memory, decreased performance.
Doctors closely associate VVD and cervical osteochondrosis, since the manifestation of one disease often entails the development of another. Timely detection of osteochondrosis and its treatment will help prevent such an acute cerebrovascular accident such as stroke.
Signs of cervical osteochondrosis
This disease develops gradually, has four degrees of difficulty. At the first stage, only minor disturbances in the intervertebral discs are observed. The second stage is characterized by the appearance of protrusions of the discs, the initial destruction of the fibrous ring is noticed, the nerve endings get pinched and pain syndromes appear. The final destruction of the fibrous ring occurs in the third stage of osteochondrosis, which leads to the formation of intervertebral hernias. The fourth degree is characterized by constant acute pain in any position of the body. The proliferation of bony vertebrae of the cervical spine leads to a number of diseases, stiffness of movements, and often even disability. VVD for cervical osteochondrosis is the initial stage of the manifestation of serious disorders of the blood vessels of the brain.
Prevention of the development of cervical osteochondrosis
With the development of osteohodrosis of the cervical spine there is a threat to the blood vessels that feed the brain, while increasing or decreasing intracranial pressure. Manifestation of VVD and osteochondrosis are inextricably linked. Improper posture, changes in the thoracic and lumbar spine lead to the progression of cervical osteochondrosis.
As you know, any disease is easier to prevent in the initial stages than to intensively treat complications. At home, a number of measures can be taken to prevent osteochondrosis, but you should always consult your doctor. The main element will be the use of an orthopedic mattress and pillows, the regular implementation of therapeutic exercises, the use of hard seats when driving a car. It is also important to constantly monitor the correct posture, during sedentary work, pause every hour, do not carry bags on one shoulder.
Very effective for the prevention and treatment of cervical osteochondrosis swimming, especially on the back. They also recommend wearing corrective corsets during active work; shoes with heels above 3-4 cm should not be worn. VVD and osteochondrosis are diseases that are dependent on each other. Proper, comprehensive and timely treatment will help to avoid future health problems.