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 constant load provide favorable conditions for degenerative changes in the vertebrae, in other words, cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment of this disease are well known among the population today, however we will try to cover the most important aspects.
Osteochondrosis of the spine - a disease of the century
Malnutrition and decreased elasticity (drying out) of the intervertebral discs lead to cervical osteochondrosis in humans. Symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how timely a person visits 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, it affects more than 80% of people aged 25 to 40 years. The causes of osteochondrosis at such a young age are considered to be metabolic disturbances, abnormalities of the spine, bad habits, obesity, prolonged physical stress, vibration, low physical activity and a genetic predisposition.
What does cervical osteochondrosis lead to?
Near the cervical spine there is a vertebral artery, its compression leads to cerebral ischemia, and, consequently, to dizziness, unsteady gait, tinnitus and headaches. Such violations are called vertebro-basilar 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. The treatment of such manifestations with the help of analgesic drugs is completely ineffective, in order to eliminate such violations, a comprehensive 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 begins with cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how common this process is. If the pain is accompanied by numbness of the fingers, radiating to the shoulder, forearm, shoulder blade, then it is necessary to begin adequate treatment as soon as possible.
In order to treat this disease, a whole range of methods is needed, only in this case can osteochondrosis be defeated. Symptoms, treatment and prevention in this case will depend on the timely treatment of adequate treatment. Today, treatment of osteochondrosis is carried out in two ways: the fight against inflammation and adequate pain relief. The range of activities includes:
- The use of antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.
- The use of chondroprotectors.
- Appointment of B vitamins.
- The use of anti-inflammatory gels, ointments and creams.
- The use of tissue repair stimulants and irritating substances.
- Hirudotherapy, reflexology, exercise therapy, physiotherapy.
- In some cases, surgery.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis consists in normalizing the regime 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.