Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is well known and well studied.At the moment, most of the work population is suffering from this disease.This type of osteochondrosis develops not only in adults, but often in adolescents, osteochondrosis of so -called juveniles.
The cervical section is the most mobile part of the spine, so the load in this section is quite large.The disease gradually develops, characterized by frequent exacerbations, which can lead to a significant decrease in the quality of life of the patient.
Causes of the disease
The causes of the disease are usually several and may depend on the patient's age.We emphasize most often:
- Violation of the exchange of any etiology of calcium-phosphorus;
- Various traumatic spinal injury;
- Not a balanced load on the spine (hypodynamic or vice versa, enhanced loading);
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- Congenital malformations of the spine;
- Changing posing, including a scoliotic type;
- Circulatory disorders that cause deterioration of the power of the intervertebral disc;
- Bone tissue -related dystrophic disorders.
In adolescence, the main causes of disease development are trauma, not a balanced physical activity (training process).In elderly patients, the main cause is a long position in labor activity, a hormonal background disorder.
Additional factors in the development of the disease may be:
- Heritage;
- Hypothermia;
- Poor or fully treated osteochondrosis;
- Stress situations and unnecessary work.
Osteochondrosis gradually develops.A person who is constantly playing sports may not guess what is subject to this disease.
First of all, this condition is found in people over thirty years old.Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is characterized by the fact that the process develops from the upper part.However, if you do not receive medical attention, this process can gradually affect the lower segments of the spinal column.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine in adults and children
Since the disease has developed for years, the process is often asymptomatic.Sometimes it happens that by accident, according to radiological images, the initial signs of the disease can be determined, and complaints will not be actively.It must be remembered that the older the patient is, the more diverse claims he submits.
The main complaints of cervical osteochondrosis are:
- Frequent headache and dizziness;
- Bumps on the fingers and weakness in the hands;
- Herbal manifestations;
- Increased blood pressure;
- Discomfort for neck movements;
- Constant pain or burning pain along the spine;
- Frequent myositis of the neck muscles;
- Changes in posture;
- Restrictions on head movements;
- In addition, the forced position of the head may develop;
- Noise in the ears;
- Weather attitude;
- Neck brushing when performing movements;
- Sleep disorders.
These are the most commonly impregnated symptoms that the patient can present.Unfortunately, the process can begin to develop from youth and adults are such claims.
More often, these symptoms occur together.Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is caused by episodes of exacerbation and remission.This is due to the effect of provoking factors on the body.Do not forget that if a similar diagnosis is made, recovery therapy and rehabilitation course should be performed every six months every six months to avoid a heated period.
Given that the main cause of the disease is reduced by intervertebral disc trops and in the absence of adequate therapy, the process can be completed in the formation of intervertebral hernia.
Complaints and Clinical Picture of the Disease - Photo
Vascular manifestations in the form of dizziness or headaches are intense when performing elementary motor assignments (inclination or turning).Overall, the patient is trying to get an additional forced position to reduce symptoms, which worsens intervertebral disk nutrition.
It is these claims that most often call the patient to see a doctor.If you do not treat treatment, the claims will be activated and will have a more persistent character, that is, they will not move on.
Pain with cervical osteochondrosis is usually a constant, aches, burning nature.The disease may be accompanied by periodic "bastards" that are provoked by sharp movements.
Increased blood pressure in the wake of osteochondrosis, the patient is promoted by the patient examined by the therapist.If you do not take competent treatment on time, increased blood pressure will become permanent, which contributes to the development of secondary hypertension.In these situations, the right history is of great importance.
When the process is localized in the cervical region, the posterior surface of the neck extends unpleasant sensations, the constant tension of the bone muscle system promotes movements and the forced position of the head.
Pain with cervical osteochondrosis is accompanied by impaired sensitivity.Due to constant discomfort, the muscle attraction is gradually formed on the shoulder, the patient is unpleasant in this area.
In addition to constant discomfort, the patient may experience sharp, shooting pain in the neck.The case of such complaints suggests that the patient needs complete rest to reduce pain.In some cases, the pain is so severe that a person cannot perform the simplest actions (act, inhale deeply, back his back).In all cases, the patient should examine the doctor and confirm the diagnosis of osteochondrosis.
Changing hormonal background also plays an important role in the development of cervical disease.Thus, a competently selected physical activity will reduce general clinical symptoms and relieve the patient's condition.Because the pain in the neck is constantly suffering, sleep is secondary.It is difficult for a person to get a convenient position in bed, anxiety that causes psycho-emotional stress.
In addition, the patient focuses on sensitivity.Describe them as "goosebumps" that are felt on the fingers.In some cases, unpleasant sensations can be localized throughout the hand, the strength of the muscles decreases.
Diagnosis of the disease
It is quite difficult to make a diagnosis on a single examination.The following measures are mainly taken to determine the diagnosis:
- A thorough collection of complaints;
- Specialized specialist consultations (cardiologist, endocrinologist, neurologist);
- Cervical spine x -ray examination;
- Magnetic -resonance tomography.
Specialized physicians are required to eliminate the cardiological profile and the acute conditions of others.By excluding acute somatic pathology, we can talk about the diagnosis of osteochondrosis.In addition to general clinical manifestations, the diagnosis can be confirmed by the use of a spine X -Ray examination.
X -Ray is the most affordable and easy -to -take study that helps to determine the diagnosis.In the picture you can see the narrowing of the space between the spine, indicating the dystrophy of the intervertebral disc.Along the edges of the spine, bone results can be distinguished.If osteochondrosis is complicated by instability in the cervical region, then x -ray may be marked by the movement of the spine compared to each other.
Cervical spine osteochondrosis is a disease that can radologically show which area is damaged.When examining one cervical segment, you can see that the process is not evenly spread.
In particularly difficult cases, magnetic resonance imaging is performed, which helps to diagnose osteochondrosis-intervertebral hernia complications.Thanks to MRI, even the most minimal hernia and immediately indicate the level of injury.
Treatment of cervical spine osteochondrosis
Only your doctor knows how to treat cervical osteochondrosis in a severe and inter -integrated period.The therapy that is provided for this condition should be difficult.When exacerbated by the disease, it includes:
- Medications;
- Complex recovery therapy (physiotherapy exercises, gymnastics, massage, acupuncture, manual therapy);
- Physiotherapy (electrophoresis, UHF, magnetotherapy, laser therapy);
To avoid exacerbation of osteochondrosis, they resort to:
- Treatment of sanatorium resort;
- Folk medicine;
- Wearing special bandages and corsets;
- Lifestyle change (weight loss, balanced physical activity).
Medications for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are as follows:
- Anti -anti -anti -remedies;
- Medications that improve blood circulation;
- Vitamin Complexes;
- In acute analgesics;
- Means that it reduces muscle voltage.
In addition to the injections, the pills, ointments and gels are actively prescribed on the affected side.As a result of their influence, they help to irritate the skin in a certain area, which improves blood circulation in small vessels, thereby providing supply of nutrients to damaged segments and decreases muscle voltage.
After acute period, physiotherapy, massage and physiotherapy exercises are lined.Restorative therapy is the addition of basic drug treatment.As the condition improve, the strength and trophy of the intervertebral disc will be better.
In the wake of treatment, the patient notes improvement of well -being, increased performance and mood.If treatment is stopped without finishing, then osteochondrosis often undergoes exacerbations.
The rehabilitologist will tell you how to treat cervical osteochondrosis during recovery.Speaking of a restorative therapy complex, it should be noted that any treatment is accompanied by adjustment of sleeping accessories.This includes orthopedic mattresses and pillows.
Experts additionally recommend that you have a chanstz collar permanently or for some time.This method is especially widely used in children's practice when patients wearing it for homework.Shanzi collar is individually selected in orthopedic salons.
For cervical osteochondrosis, an orthopedic pillow is selected for each patient.It should be suitable for bed size and is selected according to the patient's constitution.It should not be too small or too large, the main guide is the width of the shoulder.
A long sleep and rest pillow should be medium hardness and resembles a square or rectangle in shape.Different shaped pads are suitable for short leisure.Depending on the action of the degenerative process, the orthopedic pillow of the cervical osteochondrosis should be replaced.
Exercises and gymnastics (exercise therapy)
Recovery therapy should be attributed to gymnastics.The main task of exercises is to strengthen the neck and back muscles, upper shoulder girdle muscles, improve spine mobility, and eliminate muscle clamps.In addition, cervical osteochondrosis exercises affect the deep muscles.
As a result of gymnastics with cervical osteochondrosis, physiological curves gradually recover, and the load on the intervertebral discs decreases.Do not forget that cervical osteochondrosis exercises should also conquer the breast segments.
Gymnastics for cervical osteochondrosis is performed with the instructor.This helps patients understand what areas should be focused.The load and volume of tasks is selected individually and it depends on:
- From the patient's age;
- From the prevalence of the process;
- From the availability of additional concomitant diseases;
- From the effectiveness of drug therapy.
The first, simple and non -complex assignments are performed as the body begins to adapt to new conditions, and the muscles perform their work in sufficient volume, the exercises are complicated and the duration of the classes increases.
LFK for cervical osteochondrosis involves simple actions.This is an inclined head forward and back, gradually adding circular movements of the head.You should keep in mind that even medical physical education can be contraindications.Typically, one lesson complex includes assignments aimed at developing and influencing all segments of the spine.
After training in the cervical region, they gradually add tasks to improve chest and lumbar performance.Physical education of the media for cervical osteochondrosis can be carried out in a permanent or sitting.The assignments are carried out at a deplorable, short pace, which will allow additional respiratory gymnastics.
Contraindications to physiotherapy exercises:
- Acute pain syndrome;
- Increased blood pressure and presence of cardiac pathology in the acute phase;
- Disruption of the coordination and disease of the vestibular apparatus;
- Fever;
- Another exacerbation of chronic pathology;
- Condition after surgical treatment.
Exercises on special equipment
This technique is based on the gradual recovery of the normal functioning of the bone muscle system.Gymnastics exercises that are performed on a specialized simulator allow you to gradually restore the work of cervical spine structures.
First, the pain is relieved, then the blood circulation is restored, the muscle voltage is removed, and the classes are carried out to expand the motor activity in the cervical region.The method is additionally supported by massage courses, classes in the pool.
Massage for cervical spine osteochondrosis
In addition to general reinforcement classes, a very good effect gives massage.Massage for cervical osteochondrosis can be used (classic, segmental, dot).In some cases, the combination of different equipment in one session is permitted.
Do not forget that the massage of the cervical osteochondrosis is performed on a solid surface, on the face and its duration may vary from ten sessions or more.The frequency of the course of the course is also determined by the attending physician.The efficiency of the massage will last longer if the patient sleeps on the borehole.
Physiotherapeutic procedures as a magnet or electrophoresis have a local irritant effect.Magnetotherapy is a painless procedure that adults and children are well tolerated.The manipulation lasts for a few minutes, the patient should burn motionless, so older patients are most often recommended.
Electrophoresis is a manipulation carried out using a special device.During the procedure, the patient feels slightly quarreling using currents.The frequency and impulsivity of the signal for each age are their own.
With the help of this technique, the drug is introduced that has a positive effect.This manipulation is more aggressive than magnetotherapy, so there must be strict instructions for its implementation.
A balanced diet is of great importance in this disease.Patients are recommended to eat fruits, vegetables, meat, herbs, fish.Salt consumption and all kinds of spices, spices, smoked or fried products, sugar should be limited.It is best to drink plant decorations and tea, it is advisable to avoid coffee and alcohol.
The use of traditional medicine is aimed at reducing pain.Most often, compresses and mixtures are used that increase the area of damage.Success in the treatment of cervical spine osteochondrosis largely depends on the patient's consciousness.Do not throw classes and therapy as soon as you feel better.It is irrational to constantly use painkillers that bring temporary relief and the disease itself is not treated.