Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic change in the intervertebral discs of the neck, which consists of seven vertebrae and is considered the most mobile part of the spine. A weak cervical muscular corset and a constant load provide favorable conditions for the occurrence of dystrophic changes in the vertebrae, in other words, cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease are fairly well known among the population today, but we will try to cover the most important aspects.
Osteochondrosis of the spine - a disease of the century
Malnutrition and reduced elasticity (dehydration) of the intervertebral discs lead to the fact that a person develops cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment of this disease depend on how timely a person consults a doctor. Therefore, it is much easier to treat the first manifestations of the disease than a neglected case. Cervical osteochondrosis has its own specifics compared to other diseases, which is why any herniated disc can threaten the patient's health and cause certain pain symptoms.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis of the spine is a widespread disease from which, according to statistics, more than 80% of 25 to 40 year olds suffer. The causes of osteochondrosis at such a young age are considered metabolic disorders, abnormalities in the development of the spine, bad habits, obesity, prolonged physical stress, vibration, low physical activity and genetic predisposition.
What causes cervical osteochondrosis?
Next to the cervical spine is the vertebral artery, the squeezing of which leads to cerebral ischemia and subsequently to dizziness, unsteady gait, ringing in the ears and headaches. Such disorders are called vertebrobasilar insufficiency, this process is often accompanied by headaches, which are called cervicogenic. In people, it is customary to call it osteochondrosis of the neck. Treatment of such manifestations with the help of analgesics is completely ineffective, to eliminate such disorders requires complex treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.
Cervical osteochondrosis. symptoms and treatment
Dull, throbbing pain in the back of the head, neck, headaches, tinnitus, hearing and vision disorders - all these symptoms indicate the onset of cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease depend on how common the process is. If the pain is accompanied by numbness of the fingers, irradiation of the shoulder, forearm or scapula, appropriate treatment must be started as soon as possible.
To treat this disease requires a whole range of methods, only in this case it is possible to defeat osteochondrosis. Symptoms, treatment and prevention in this case depend on the appropriate treatment started in a timely manner. Treatment of osteochondrosis today is carried out in two directions: combating inflammation and adequate pain relief. The activity package includes:
- The use of antispasmodics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics.
- The use of chondroprotectors.
- Appointment of vitamins of group "B".
- The 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 the normalization of 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 will make you forget about such an insidious disease as osteochondrosis of the spine for a long time.