Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic modification of the intervertebral discs 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 reduced 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 much time a person consults 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 specificities compared to other diseases, which is why any disc protrusion can pose a threat to the patient's health and cause certain painful 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 suffer from it. The causes of osteochondrosis at such a young age are metabolic disorders, anomalies 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, compression of which leads to cerebral ischemia, and therefore to dizziness, unsteady gait, tinnitus and headache. Such disorders are called vertebrobasilar insufficiency, this process is often accompanied by headache, which is called cervicogenic. It is commonly called - osteochondrosis of the neck. Treatment of such manifestations with the help of analgesics is completely ineffective, and in order to eliminate such disorders, complex treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is necessary.
Cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment
Dull and dull pain in the back of the head, neck, headache, tinnitus, impaired hearing and vision - all these symptoms indicate that the patient has initial cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment of this disease will depend on the frequency of the process. If the pain is accompanied by numbness of the fingers, radiation to the shoulder, forearm, scapula, then it is necessary to start adequate therapy as soon as possible.
A whole series of methods is required for the treatment of this disease, only in this case it is possible to defeat osteochondrosis. Symptoms, treatment and prevention in this case will depend on the timely initiation of adequate treatment. Today, the treatment of osteochondrosis is carried out in two directions: the fight against inflammation and adequate pain relief. The activity set includes:
- Use of antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.
- Use of chondroprotectors.
- Naming of group "B" vitamins.
- Use of anti-inflammatory gels, ointments and creams.
- Use of stimulants and irritants for tissue regeneration.
- 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, regular physical activity and good rest will make your life much richer and allow you to forget about such an insidious disease as osteochondrosis of the spine for a long time.