Modern realities affect human health not in the best way.An unhealthy lifestyle, strict working conditions lead to various disorders of human health.The cervical spine osteochondria - a white collar disease, takes 5th place in the world with the number of pain from this disease.
What is cervical osteochondria and why is it dangerous?
Underneath the cervical spine, it is necessary to understand the gradual dying damage to the intervertebral discs (the area between 1 and 7 vertebrae).As a result of this disease, distortion, as well as exhaustion with subsequent damage to the spine.The course of spine's disease can have quite a few stages, so it is important to recognize the disease in the early stages.
The supply of spine nerve roots and blood vessels can lead to a violation of blood supply to the brain.A neglected state can even lead to a stroke.At the same time, the heart and blood vessels suffer and you can fight pressure for years and the cervical spine osteochondria will be guilty.
The reasons for the development of the disease
There are many factors that lead to the appearance of cervical spine osteochondination:
- Lifestyle.
- Overweight.
- transmitted spine injuries.
- Deformation of the posture, a constant tendency of the back and throat.
- Inappropriate nutrition.
- physical activity;
- pressures and nervous disorders.
- heredity;
- Infectious diseases.
- individual characteristics of body structure.
- Change in cervical spine blood circulation.
Symptoms and signs of osteochondry
The risk of cervical osteochondrication is linked to the lack of symptoms at the initial stage.When the pain occurs, the patient often uses analgesics, which are very incorrect, as the process of developing cervical spine osteochondry begins and the proper diagnosis with subsequent treatment is done with a long delay for successful treatment.
First of all, you need to pay attention to the presence of the main symptoms of the cervical spine osteochondal.
- Dizziness.You must understand that this symptom can indicate the presence of other diseases.With the cervical spine osteochondria, dizziness shows a systemic character, that is, the patient feels the constant movement of the surrounding objects.
- Headache.It has a true pulse character, it can be either stable or paroxysmal.
- Location of pain.Often in patients with cervical osteochondria, there is pain when turning the head, neck, shoulders, ends.
- Blood pressure.It combines with other symptoms (headache, tension and hands of the hands, stress and prolonged stay in one position).
- Noise in the ears and vision of the vision.
- Weakness and rapid body fatigue.
- Sleeping and pain disorder during sleep in the throat, ends, numbness.
Diagnosis of the disease
With the existence of the above symptoms of cervical osteochondrication, self -interception is strictly prohibited.Only one doctor can evaluate the condition, direct the patient to diagnosis and choose a course of treatment.In order to determine the disease, it is recommended:
- Spine x -ray (part of the cervix);
- Ecg?
- MRI of the spine (cervical compartment).
- Reoncephalography.
Computed tomography
One of the precise methods for the diagnosis of cervical spine osteochondicism is CT (computed tomography).The procedure is performed for its intended purpose, has no contraindications (only by weight - up to 160 kg).The CT accurately displays the condition of the spine, intervertebral discs, determines fractures, tumors, hernias and other inflammatory processes.The method is completely safe.
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging recognizes the spine of the spine at the very early stage.The images clearly show the nerve roots, their integrity and places of violation, hernia and other pathologies.The renendicition in magnetic resonance imaging may be the presence of a pacemaker.It is unwanted in the first trimester of pregnancy.Through the image, the doctor may prescribe treatment.
Radiography
The cervical spine x is performed in two projections and shows what distance the vertebrae, the condition of the vertebrae processes, the osteoporosis and the site of the bone tissues, the tumor processes, the dystrophic states and other spine pathologies.
Contraindications: pregnancy, body weight more than 180 kg, mental disorders.
Stages of Osteochondicity Development
There are 4 main stages of developing cervical spine osteochondicity:
- Stage 1 - Pain, crunching when turning your neck, reduced mobility, headaches, sleep disorders.
- 2 stages - dilution of the intervertebral disc capsule, violation of nerve endings and blood vessels.
- 3 stages - the appearance of protrusions, gardens, vertebral deformations, resulting in dizziness, pain, movement of movement coordination, reduced brain supply.
- Stage 4 - Stable pain, neurological complications, loss of consciousness, vision and paralysis are possible.
Possible complications and consequences
If the cervical osteochondria is not treated, it can lead to very serious disorders of both the spine and the whole body:
- Work of the heart and blood vessels.
- vision and hearing;
- Blood supply of blood.
- vestibular device.
- increased pressure;
- The appearance of the spine hernia.
Treatment of osteochondry
Before prescribing treatment with medication for cervical spine, the doctor will conduct a full examination to detect the stage of the disease.A complete treatment is then selected for each individual case.
The following medicines are mainly prescribed:
- Medical drugs that relieve muscle cramps.
- Painkillers?
- Anti -inflammatory.
- a group of vitamins of Group B.
- Recovery stimulants.
With advanced cervical spine osteochondria, injections can be prescribed.It is often treated for complex treatment and physiotherapy (electrophoresis, ultrasound, laser treatment, magnetic therapy).
First aid for acute pain
The first task is to eliminate muscle pain and cramps.It is necessary to consult a doctor, take prescription painkillers and anti -inflammatory medicines and go to bed.After 4-5 days, as the pain decreases, they can prescribe physiotherapy.As a rule, conservative treatment is prescribed.
Medication
The basis of the treatment of osteochondry is drug use:
- Analgesics?
- anticonvulsants.
- Anti -inflammatory drugs.
- vasodilators.
- Coarse Protectors.
Non -stroid anti -inflammatory drugs
The NSAIDs are designed to relieve pain and inflammation.They are used in complex treatment for cervical osteochondria.
Tuna
There is an extensive list of muscle relaxants prescribed for the treatment of cervical osteochondrication.It is necessary to use them only in the event of severe pain, as they do not relieve inflammation.
Analgesics
Painkillers can be in tablets and injections.Anesthetic ointments and gels are also prescription.
Vitamins
In the treatment of the spine and cervical osteochondrication, the list of drugs should include vitamins of Group B, A, E and D. Vitamin B affects the nervous system.Vitamin D helps absorb calcium.Vitamins A and E are responsible for the condition of the cartilage.
Physiotherapy and exercise therapy
Easy short -term exercises must be agreed with the treating physician, taking into account the patient's individual characteristics, the stage of cervical spine and the presence of other discrepancies in the body.Exercises last an average of 15-20 minutes each day.The exercise complex is best to choose so you can do both at home and at work.
Therapeutic exercise can quickly and effectively give a positive effect on the disease.The main thing is that the patient does not experience pain and suffering in any movement.
Basic exercises for therapeutic exercises:
- In a seat with a flat back, turn your head to the left and right, then with elastic movements up and down.
- Holding your hand on the forehead smoothly turn your head forward, while providing a slight resistance to your head.
- lying on the stomach to turn his head to the left and right so that the ear touches the floor.
- Take a vertical position and increase your shoulders as much as possible, holding it for a few seconds.Repeat several times.
Balnetherapy
In the treatment of cervical spine osteochondal, a large result gives balnetherapy (treatment with mineral waters and mud).During the rehabilitation period, these processes help active natural substances penetrate the skin and affect the nerve endings.Processes relieve pain, improve blood circulation and correct the positive effect of treatment for a long time.
Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis refers to combined physiotherapy methods.It is foreseen in the complex for the main treatment for severe pain.Electrophoresis is performed using novocaine and assigned up to 10 procedures.
Acupuncture
Each human organ has its own point on the skin of the body.By acting at these points, you can check the work of the whole organization.Acupuncture with cervical osteochondria stimulates blood supply to the brain, relieves dizziness, pain and general malaise.This is an effective way of treatment that helps to restore health and strength.
Ultrasound treatment
Ultrasound with the introduction of drugs into the skin (phonophore) has a positive effect on the human body and gives a good effect on the background of the main treatment:
- Removes the swelling.
- It relieves spasm, muscle massage.
- It enhances the flow of blood to the places in which it is directed.
Treatment with folk remedies
Various folk methods of pain and inflammation use:
- compresses?
- junk;
- Hirudotherapy.
Therapeutic massage
An important prerequisite for massage for cervical spine is attention.The patient may massage at home, but a doctor's consultation is required before this, taking into account the individual characteristics of the vertebral disease.But we don't recommend this -Massage to our patients!
The patient takes a convenient horizontal posture, sometimes allowed to be seated.We start massage from the healthy part of the back and gradually, with smooth relaxing movements, go to the painful area.We pay close attention to the collar zone, the neck.Gradually, from loose strokes, we turn into rub and slap.We use friction agents to increase blood flow and relieve pain.
Preventing the development of osteochondicity
Using precautionary measures, you can prevent or reduce the factors that develop this disease.
The most important thing is the right and healthy lifestyle, namely small physical activity, balanced nutrition, gymnastics.It helps to prevent the development of cervical spine osteochondicism regularly swimming and yoga.Don't forget a comfortable dream with an orthopedic mattress and pillows.With a long stay in a stop, it is necessary to make a small hot -up.In every way possible to avoid nervous stress and excessive work.Walk to the fresh air more.
Diet and diet for osteochondria
With cervical spine osteochondria, it is very important to observe proper nutrition, which should provide the necessary micro -tissue of cartilage tissue.Such substances include gelatin (natural coarse protection).It is located in a student, flooding of fish, cold and jelly fruit.You should drink up to 2 liters.water per day.The base of the menu should be protein foods.Exclose soda, brown, sorry, grapes, alcohol, broth.