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 spine.
Osteochondrosis of the spine - a disease of the century
Malnutrition and decreased elasticity (drying) of the intervertebral discs lead to the development of cervical osteochondrosis in a person. The symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on how often 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 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 years suffer from it. The causes of osteochondrosis at such a young age are considered to be metabolic disorders, abnormalities in the development of the spine, bad habits, obesity, prolonged physical stress, exposure to vibrations, low physical activity and genetic predisposition.
What causes cervical osteochondrosis?
Next to the cervical spine is the vertebral artery, its constriction leads to cerebral ischemia, resulting in dizziness, unsteady gait, tinnitus and headaches. Such disorders are called vertebrobasilar 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. Treatment of such manifestations with the help of analgesic drugs is completely ineffective; to eliminate such disorders, complex treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is necessary.
Cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment
Dull dull pains in the back of the head, neck, headache, tinnitus, hearing and vision impairment - all these symptoms indicate that the patient has incipient 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 of the shoulder, forearm, shoulder blade, then it is necessary to start adequate treatment as soon as possible.
To treat this disease, a whole range of methods is needed, only in this case it is possible to defeat osteochondrosis. Symptoms, treatment and prevention in this case will depend on the initiation of adequate treatment in time. Today, the treatment of osteochondrosis is carried out in two directions: the fight against inflammation and adequate pain relief. The set of activities includes:
- Use of antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.
- Use of chondroprotectors.
- The designation of vitamins of group "B".
- Use of anti-inflammatory gels, ointments and creams.
- Use of stimulants and irritants for tissue repair.
- Hirudotherapy, reflexology, exercise therapy, physiotherapy.
- In some cases, surgery.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis consists in normalizing the work and rest regime. 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.