Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is known and well examined.Most of the working population is currently suffering from this disease.This type of osteochondrosis develops not only in the adult population, but also in young people, the so -called juvenile osteochondrosis.
The cervix department is the mobile part of the spine, so the cargo of this department is quite large.The disease gradually develops, it is characterized by frequent exacerbations, which can lead to a significant decrease in the patient's quality of life.
The causes of the disease
The causes of the disease are usually several and can depend on the age of the patient.We emphasize the most common:
- Violation of calcium phosphorus exchange of any etiology;
- Different traumatic back damage;
- Non -balanced load on the spine (hypodynamy or vice versa the influence of a reinforced load);
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- Congenital malformations of the spine;
- Change of posture, including a scoliotic type;
- Circular disorders that lead to a deterioration in the power of the intervertebral disc;
- Age -related dystrophic violations of bone tissue.
In adolescence, the main causes for the development of the disease are trauma, no balanced physical activity (training process).In older patients, the main reason is a long habitual position during work activity, a violation of the hormonal background.
Additional predisposing factors in the development of the disease can be:
- Inheritance;
- Settlement;
- bad or not fully treated deterioration in osteochondrosis;
- Stress situations and overload.
Osteochondrosis gradually develops.A person who is constantly doing sports may not guess what is subject to this disease.
Above all, this condition can be found in people over twenty -four years.Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is characterized by the fact that the process develops from the upper sections.However, if you do not receive medical care, the process can gradually affect the lower segments of the spine.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine in adults and children
Since the disease develops for years, the process is asymptomatic in many cases.Sometimes it happens that, according to radiological images, the initial signs of the disease can be determined, while the symptoms are actively missing.It must be remembered that the older the patient is, the more diverse complaints he will be presented.
The main complaints with cervical osteochondrosis are:
- Frequent headache and dizziness;
- Dustiness on the fingertips and weakness in the hands;
- Vegetative manifestations;
- Increasing blood pressure;
- Complaints for movements in the neck;
- Constant painful or burning pain along the spine;
- Frequent myosites of the neck muscles;
- Changes in the attitude;
- Restrictions in the head movements;
- In addition, a forced position of the head can develop;
- Noise in the ears;
- Weather dependency;
- Crunch in the neck when carrying out movements;
- Sleeping injury.
These are the most commonly expressed symptoms that the patient can spend.Unfortunately, the process of young people can develop and young people will present such symptoms.
These symptoms manifest themselves more often.The osteochondrosis of the cervical spine runs with the exacerbation and remission episodes.This is due to the impact of provoking factors on the body.We must not forget that if a similar diagnosis is made, restoration therapy and rehabilitation course must be carried out every six months in order to avoid an acute time.
In view of the fact that the main reason for the development of the disease is reduced by trophic by the intervertebral disc, and the lack of adequate therapy can end the process in the formation of voicing braler.
Complaints and clinical image of the disease - photo
Vascular manifestations in the form of dizziness or headache intensify when performing elementary engine tasks (tilting or turning the head).Overall, the patient tries to also take a forced position to reduce the symptoms, which worsens the diet of the intervertebral disc.
It is these symptoms that most often encourage the patient to see a doctor.If you do not carry out treatment, symptoms aggravate and have a more persistent nature, that is, you will not pass on yourself.
Pain with cervical osteochondrosis is usually constant, painful, burning character.The disease can be accompanied by periodic "bastards" that are provoked by sharp movements.
An increase in blood pressure against the background of osteochondrosis encourages the patient to examine the therapist.If you do not carry out competent treatment in good time, an increase in blood pressure will be constant, which contributes to the development of secondary hypertension.In these situations, a correctly assembled story is of great importance.
When the process is located in the neck area, unpleasant sensations are distributed over the rear surface of the neck, the constant voltage of the bone muscle system helps to limit the movements and the formation of a forced position of the head.
Pain with cervical osteochondrosis is accompanied by impaired sensitivity.Due to constant complaints, the muscle roller gradually forms in the shoulder, the patient is uncomfortable in this area.
In addition to constant symptoms, the patient can experience a sharp, painful pain.The occurrence of such complaints indicates that the patient has to give complete calm to reduce the pain.In some cases, the pain is so serious that a person cannot perform the simplest actions (turn your head, take a deep breath and smooth out your back).In all cases, the patient should examine the doctor and confirm the diagnosis of osteochondrosis.
The change in the hormonal background also plays an important role in the development of cervix.Therefore, the competently selected physical activity reduces the general clinical symptoms and relieves the patient's condition.Due to the fact that the pain in the neck is constantly concerned, a secondary sleep disorder occurs.It is difficult for a person to take a comfortable position in bed, worry about psychoemotional stress.
In addition, the patient pays attention to sensitivity.Describe them as "goosebumps" that are felt on the fingertips.In some cases, unpleasant sensations can be localized throughout the hand, the muscle strength decreases.
Diagnosis of the disease
It is quite difficult to make a diagnosis based on an examination.Basically, the following measures are carried out to clarify the diagnosis:
- thorough collection of complaints;
- Consultations of specialized specialists (cardiologist, endocrinologist, neurologist);
- X -Ray examination of the cervical spine;
- Magnetic resonance imaging.
Inspections of specialized doctors are required to rule out the acute conditions of the cardiological profile and others.To exclude acute somatic pathology, we can talk about the diagnosis of osteochondrosis.In addition to general clinical manifestations, the diagnosis can be confirmed using an X beam examination of the spine.
X -Ray is the most affordable and slightly ongoing study that contributes to creating a diagnosis.In the picture you can see the narrowing of the room between the vertebrae, which indicates the dystrophy of the intervertebral disc.Bone failures can be differentiated on the edges of the vertebrae.If osteochondrosis becomes complicated by instability in the cervix region, the X beam can be noted in relation to each other by shifting the vertebrae.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is an illness that can show which area is most damaged.Even when examining a cervix segment, you can see that the process is not evenly common.
In particularly complex cases, magnetic resonance imaging is carried out, which helps to diagnose the complication of osteochondrosis intervertebral hernia.Thanks to the shift image of MRI, even the most minimal hernia and immediately state the level of damage.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
Only a doctor knows how to treat cervical osteochondrosis in an acute and interend time.The therapy prescribed for this state should be complex.When tightening the disease, this includes:
- Medicines;
- Complex relaxation therapy (physiotherapy exercises, gymnastics, massage, acupuncture, manual therapy);
- Physiotherapy (electrophoresis, UHF, magnetotherapy, laser therapy);
To prevent the osteochondrosis from tightening, they take up:
- Sanatorium resort treatment;
- Folk medicine;
- Wear special bandages and corsets;
- Change of lifestyle (weight loss, balanced physical activity).
Medicines for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are as follows:
- anti -inflammatory medication;
- Medicines that improve blood circulation;
- Vitamin complexes;
- in acute situations of analgesics;
- Means that the muscle tension is reduced.
In addition to pills and injections, creams, ointments and gels, are actively prescribed that are applied to the affected area.Through their influence, they contribute to the irritation of the skin in a certain area that improves blood circulation in small vessels and thus decreases the release of nutrients to damaged segments and muscle tension.
After an acute time, physiotherapy, massage and physiotherapy exercises are signed.Restorative therapy is a supplement to the main medication treatment.If the disease improves, the power and trophus of the intervertebral disc will also be better.
Against the background of the treatment, the patient will see an improvement in the borehole, an increase in performance and mood.When the treatment is stopped without a degree, the tightening of osteochondrosis is often passed.
The rehabilitologist will recognize how he can be treated in the recovery period cervical osteochondrosis.Before we talk about a complex of restorative therapy, it should be noted that treatment should be accompanied by a correction of sleep accessories.This includes orthopedic mattresses and pillows.
Experts also recommend that you also wear a Channz collar for constant or for a certain period of time.This method is particularly widespread in children's practice when patients attract them to homework.Shaanz collar is selected individually in orthopedic salons.
The orthopedic pillow for cervical osteochondrosis is selected for every patient.It should be suitable for the size of the bed and selected depending on the constitution of the patient.It shouldn't be very small or very large, the main guideline is the width of the shoulders of the person.
A pillow for long sleep and calm should be with medium rigidity and resemble a square or rectangular rectangle.Cushions of another form are suitable for a short break.Depending on the activity of the degenerative process, the orthopedic pillow should change for cervical osteochondrosis.
Exercises and gymnastics (training therapy)
The restorative therapy must be attributed to gymnastics.The main task of exercises is to strengthen the muscles of the neck and back, the upper shoulder strap, the mobility of the spine and the elimination of muscle terminals.In addition, the exercises for cervical osteochondrosis influence deep muscles.
As a result of gymnastics with cervical osteochondrosis, physiological bends are gradually restored and the stress of the intervertebral discs is reduced.We must not forget that exercises for cervical osteochondrosis should also grasp the breast segments.
The gymnastics for cervical osteochondrosis is carried out with an instructor.It helps the patient to understand which areas they should concentrate on.The load and volume of the tasks are selected individually and depends on it:
- From the age of the patient;
- From the prevalence of the process;
- From the availability of additional accompanying diseases;
- From the effectiveness of drug therapy.
First of all, simple and non -complex tasks are carried out, since the body adapts to new conditions and the muscles carry out its work in sufficient volume, the exercises are complicated and the duration of the classes is increased.
LFK for cervical osteochondrosis includes simple actions.These tend to head and backwards and gradually add circular movements of the head.It should be taken into account that even for medical physical education can be contraindications.As a rule, the complex of a lesson includes tasks that aim to develop and influence all segments of the spine.
After exercises in the cervix region, they gradually add tasks to improve the work of breast and lumbar.Medial sports lessons for cervical osteochondrosis can be carried out in a standing or seated position.The tasks are done at a short pace.This enables an addition to breathing exercises.
Contraindications to physiotherapy exercises:
- Acute pain syndrome;
- Increasing blood pressure and the presence of cardiac pathology in the acute phase;
- Violations of the coordination and illness of the vestibular apparatus;
- Fever;
- Tightening another chronic pathology;
- Condition after surgical treatment.
Exercises on special equipment
This technique is based on a phases restoration of the normal activity of the bone muscle system.Gymnastic exercises that are carried out on a specialized simulator enable you to gradually restore the work of the cervical spine structures.
First pain is made easier, then the blood circulation is restored, the muscle tension is removed and the classes are carried out to expand motor activity in the cervix area.The method is also supported by massage courses and classes in the pool.
Massage for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
In addition to general strengthening of the classes, a very good effect gives a massage.The massage for cervical osteochondrosis can be used by different (classic, segmentals, dot).In some cases, a combination of different techniques is permitted in one session.
We must not forget that the massage with cervical osteochondrosis is carried out on a solid surface, the face can vary down and its duration of ten sessions or more.The frequency of repeating the course is also determined by the doctor present.The massage efficiency takes longer if the patient sleeps on a well -ranking pillow.
Physiotherapeutic methods as a magnet or electrophoresis have a local irritating effect.The magnetotherapy is a painless process that is well tolerated by adults and children.The manipulation takes a few minutes, the patient should be motionless, so older patients are most often recommended.
Electrophoresis is a manipulation that is carried out with a special device.During the procedure, the patient feels a slight tingling sensation that is generated with streams.The frequency and impulsiveness of the signal for every age is its own.
With the help of this technology, the introduction of a drug is carried out, which has a positive effect.This manipulation is more aggressive compared to magnetotherapy.Therefore, there should be strict information on your implementation.
A balanced diet is of great importance in this disease.Patients are recommended to eat fruit, vegetables, meat, green, fish.The consumption of salt and all types of spices, spices, smoked or fried products, sugar should be limited.It is better to drink plants and teas.It is advisable to avoid the use of coffee and alcohol.
The use of traditional medicine aims to reduce the pain.In most cases, compresses and mixtures are used that are overlaid on the damage area.The success in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine largely depends on the patient's consciousness.Do not throw the lessons and therapy as soon as you have felt better.It is irrational to constantly use pain relievers that temporarily bring relief, and the disease itself is not treated.