Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic modification in the intervertebral disc of the neck, which consists of seven vertebrae and is considered the most mobile part of the spinal column.
Osteochondrosis of the spine - the disease of the century
Malnutrition and decreased elasticity (drying) of intervertebral discs lead to the development of cervical osteochondrosis in a person. The symptoms and treatment of this disease depend on the timeliness of a person's visit to the doctor. Therefore, it is easier to treat early manifestations of the disease than neglected cases. Cervical osteochondrosis has its own specific characteristics compared to other diseases, which is why 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 to 40 experience it. The causes of osteochondrosis at 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, as a result, dizziness, unsteady gait, tinnitus and headaches. Such disorders are called vertebrobasilar insufficiency, this process is often accompanied by headaches, which are called cervicogenic. In such people it is customary to call it - osteochondrosis of the neck. Treatment of such manifestations with the help of analgesic drugs is completely ineffective, to eliminate such disorders, complex treatment of cervical spine osteochondrosis is required.
Cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment
Dull dull pain in the back of the head, neck, headache, tinnitus, hearing and vision disturbances - all these symptoms indicate that the patient has new 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, radiation to the shoulder, forearm, shoulder blade, then it is necessary to start adequate treatment as soon as possible.
To treat this disease, various methods are needed, only in this case it is possible to defeat osteochondrosis. Symptoms, treatment and prevention in this case will depend on adequate treatment starting on time. Today, the treatment of osteochondrosis is carried out in two directions: combating inflammation and adequate pain relief. The activity set includes:
- The use of antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.
- The use of chondroprotectors.
- Appointment of group "B" vitamins.
- 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 of normalizing the work and rest regime. An active lifestyle, rejection of bad habits, uniform physical activity and good rest will make your life richer and allow you to forget about dangerous diseases such as osteochondrosis of the spine for a long time.