Symptoms and treatment of the neck osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is the result of a seated lifestyle, malnutrition.The first signs of the disease can occur at the age of 25.If you don't start treatment, serious complications occur.An integrated approach is used in the therapy of the disease - drug treatment, nutritional therapy, physiotherapy and physiotherapy.

The causes of osteochondose of the cervical spine

Cervical osteochondrosis degenerative-dystrophic changes in the intervertebral discs, joints that leads to a decrease in the mobility of the neck, the occurrence of strong pain syndrome.The main reason for the development of the disease is a violation of the mineral metabolism through which the bones and joints become less strong. 

Why is there cervical osteochondrosis:

• overweight, sitting lifestyle;
• Violation of attitude, scoliosis;
• Rheumatism;
• flat feet;
• VSD;
• Improper nutrition.

Investments in the deformation of the cervical vertebrae can cause injuries, bruises of the spine, excessive physical activity and stress.In women, osteochondrosis often occurs during pregnancy, menopause - against the background of hormonal changes, the amount of calcium decreases and the bone tissue becomes fragile.

General symptoms and signs

Muscle cramp occurs with a constant increased strain on the cervical spine, the vessels of the cervical spine are compressed, the circulatory process is disturbed, malfunctions occur in metabolic processes - the structure of the intervertebral discs changes, they are deformed and protrude beyond the spinal column.

How manifests osteochondrosis of the cervix region:

• Rook syndrome - Against the background of the compression of the nervous, pain occurs that spreads from the neck to the shoulder blades, which spreads the forearms, the front wall of the breast;
• Muscle weakness in the hands, noticeable edema of the neck;
• When the head moves, a characteristic crunch can be heard;
• Weakness, chronic fatigue, changes in blood pressure;
• Violation of coordination, the head often dizzy, attacks are accompanied by nausea, vomiting;
• Vision of vision and hearing, noise, ringing in the ears;
• Dustiness of the limbs, language;
• Frequent migraines;
• In women between the ages of 45 and 65, pain appears during sleep, numbness and tingling in the upper limbs can be repeated several times a night.

With cervical osteochondrosis, nutrition and blood supply to the brain are disturbed, neurotic disorders occur - fear, irritability, mood swings, sleep disorders.

Classification of the cervical osteochondrosis

While osteochondrosis is developing, there is several stages of the development emission, each characteristic features.You can see what the affected spine looks like in different phases in the photo.

The degree of development of the disease:

1.  Osteochondrosis of the 1st degree - the initial stage runs without particularly pronounced symptoms.One person is concerned about rare and minor pain when turning and tilting the head, the back muscles quickly get tired.
2.  Osteochondrosis of the 2nd degree - the vertebrae are unstable, press the nerve, buy unpleasant sensations in the neck a pronounced sign, give the shoulder, hand.Additional symptoms are increased fatigue, frequent headache in the occipital region, distraction.
3.  Osteochondrosis of the 3rd degree - Pain acquire a chronic character, covers the upper back, the arms, a pronounced muscle weakness, limbs are deaf, intermediate authorities are developed and dizziness occurs.
4.  Osteochondrosis of the 4th degree - there is a complete destruction of the intervertebral discs, they are replaced by connective tissue, the pathological process covers several segments of the spine.There is a violation of the coordination, dizziness can be gained quickly, and the sound appears in the ears.

Acute osteochondrosis - a consequence of the chronic form of the disease is characterized by a severe attack of sharp pain, which suddenly occurs after awakening.

Which doctor should you contact?

If there are signs of cervical osteochondrosis, it is necessary to visit a neuropathologist.In some hospitals there is a vertebrae - the specialist treats exactly the diseases of the spine.

Diagnostic methods

Cooked forms of osteochondrosis have a pronounced clinical picture with which you can make a first diagnosis during the first examination.Methods of instrumental diagnosis will help to identify the degree of degenerative changes in the vertebrae.

The main types of studies for osteochondrosis:

• X -Ray - The method is only effective in the early stages of the development of pathology;
• MRI - The structure of the bone structures, the size and direction of the development of intermediate umbrella hernia, the condition of the spinal cord on the screen;
• CT - The method is less effective than MRI because it does not contain any exact information about the presence and size of hernia.
• Duplex -Scan - allows you to see blood flow disorders.
• Electroneurography - shows the presence of disorders, inflammation and other damage to the nerve;
• Rheoencephalogram - prescribed for violation of the blood supply to the brain.

The discography is carried out for targeted and thorough examinations of the state of certain vertebrae - a contrast medium is inserted into the intervertebral disc, with which you can recognize the slightest changes in the tissues in order to distinguish zikatic changes from hernia.

Paths to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

In the first phase of development, osteochondrosis can be healed without medication.It is sufficient to revise the diet to revise the daily regime and regularly carry out a complex of special exercises.In the case of advanced forms of disease, effective treatment is only possible if the use of different medicines that are exposed to degenerative changes in the vertebrae are contributed.

The complex of therapeutic measures necessarily includes physiotherapy - electrophoresis with medicinal products, ultrasound, magnetic therapy and laser therapy.These methods contribute to dealing with pain, inflammation, swelling of tissues, improvement in metabolic processes and blood circulation.

Medical physical education

LfK is prescribed during recovery.During tightening osteochondrosis, physical exercises are contraindicated, the gymnastics is simple, it can be carried out at home, you have to do it regularly.

Bubnovsky gymnastics for the treatment and prevention of cervical osteochondrosis:

1. In the standing position, lower your hands freely along the body.Tend your head forward, try a chin to your chest, repair the position on the account.
2. Turn your head to the right in the standing position, left, at every extreme point to fix the position for a few seconds.Repeat three times in each string.
3. In a standing position, tend your head to the right, on the left, try to reach your shoulder with your ear, keep position for 30 seconds.Perform 6 repetitions in each direction.
4. Standing, hands on the belt, the chin is stretched forward parallel to the ground.Turn your head, chin to live on your shoulder, turn your body a little and linger half a minute.Make 6 repetitions in each direction and slight pain in the spine can occur.
5. The back is straight in a seated position, hands on your knees.Dilute the straight arms to the sides, slightly back, tilt your head back at the same time, return back to its original position, repeat 5 times.
6. In a position that sits with her head to turn to the right, the palm of the left hand to live on the right shoulder, the elbow parallel to the floor, the right hand is on the knee and returns to its original position.Perform 6 repetitions in each direction.
7. Lift your hands over your head in a seated position, are okay to connect, bend your elbows a little, to turn your head to the side until you appear slight pain and attach the position to the extreme point for a few seconds.Repeat 6 Turn in every direction.

Take a break of 30 seconds between the exercises.Before the start of gymnastics, it is necessary to take warm shower and make several smooth tendencies of the head in different directions to warm up the muscles.After completing the store, a slight stretch helps to avoid the appearance of unpleasant sensations the next day.

Drug treatment

The drug therapy for osteochondrosis aims to eliminate unpleasant sensations, to restore the mobility of the vertebrae and to slow down degenerative changes in the tissues.Sharp pain attacks are removed with injections from NSAIDS or corticosteroids.The chronic form of the disease is treated with ointments and pills.

How to treat osteochondrosis:

• NSAIDs are produced in the form of tablets and means for external use, edema, pain;
• Corticosteroid - Stop Acute Pain Syndrome;
• B -Vitamine, restore metabolic processes in the tissues;
• Chondroprotectors - contribute to the restoration of cartilage tissue;
• Medicines to improve blood flow, nutrition of the brain;
• NOOTROPICA - improvement in brain function, memory;
• Musorelaxants - eliminate muscle spasm;
• Ointments and gels with anti -inflammatory heating effects are used for local treatment.

In order for drug therapy to be effective, you have to adhere to a diet with training therapy, otherwise no medication helps to get rid of osteochondrosis.

Folk remedy

Popular treatment must be used as a supplement to drug therapy and sports education.Non -traditional methods will not completely eliminate the disease.

What to do with cervical osteochondrosis at home:

1. Pour the fresh horseradish sheet a little with boiling water, attach it inside and fix it with a thin natural cloth.Perform the procedure before going to bed, let the compress all night.
2. Rewage raw potatoes on fine tires and mix with warm liquid honey alike.Use the mixture for compresses, the procedure is carried out 1-2 times a week.
3. Mix a raw egg with 100 ml of sunflower oil, 20 ml vinegar and 20 g flour, remove the mixture for 48 hours in a dark place and remove the film from the surface.A means of smearing the inflamed area before going to bed and stored in the fridge.
4. Collect pine buds up to 2 cm long in May, cut into thin circles and fold into a dark glass container.Take 2 parts of sugar for part of the raw material and remove the medication in a dark place for 2 weeks.Drink 5 ml of a mixture three times a day, do not swallow immediately and hold in your mouth for 2-3 minutes.The duration of the course is 15 to 20 days, repeated 2-3 times a year.
5. Mix 150 g peeled garlic and 400 g cranberries, fold the mixture in a glass container, add 800 ml of honey after 24 hours.Take 5 ml medicine three times a day before the meal.

In order to finish with severe pain and stretch the excess salts, a cabbage sheet greased with honey helps to leave the neck all night with a warm scarf.

Massage with cervical osteochondrosis

The massage strengthens the muscle tone, improves blood circulation in tissues and a specialist carries out meetings in severe forms of osteochondrosis.The self -massage helps to prevent the disease with slight forms of the disease - treatment is carried out at home.

Massage technology:

1. Warm up muscles - with both hands that are output intensely along the back surface of the neck from top to bottom.Heating time - 2 minutes.
2. Press the edge of the palm onto the bottom of the neck and moved movements into the hair growth area and then to the shoulder joints.
3. The fingertips of both hands let circular movements rub in the background from the hair growth line to the forearm - from the spine to the ears and back.
4. Press the neck muscles from the bottom up and then in the opposite direction.
5. Stroking from the back of the head to the shoulder blades - execute according to any kind of exercise.

Possible consequences and complications

The vertebrae are located near each other in the cervix region, the height of the intervertebral discs is low, so that different complications of osteochondrosis occur even with insignificant degenerative changes in the bone tissue.

What is a dangerous osteochondrosis of the cervix region:

• Frequent seizures of migraines;
• Heart rhythm, atherosclerosis;
• Leadership, intermediate lifter, bone riberbirth;
• Serious pathologies of the brain;
• Narrowing of the lumen of the vertebrae, which leads to the development of VSD, high blood pressure of the brain, disability;
• Spinal hub.

Contraindications for cervical osteochondrosis

In order to lead a complete lifestyle with osteochondrosis, actions must be avoided that can cause the occurrence of pain and deterioration of the disease.

What can not happen with cervical osteochondrosis:

• Sleep on a very hard or soft mattress on a high pillow;
• Lift weights If you have to raise something heavy, you have to do this with a straight back with curved knees.
• Wear a bag on one shoulder;
• Make active movements of the head with worsening of the pathology, neck;
• Smoke, drink alcohol;
• Go in cold weather without a scarf, sit in a design near the air conditioning system.
• For a long time in an unpleasant position, a seated position;
• Wear with high shoes;
• Wine your neck.

Heat process - heating compresses, visiting a bath, heating with a blue lamp can only be carried out in the disease's remission stage.When tightening, the heat only relieves pain for a short time, but soon the unpleasant sensations will return, the degree of their manifestation will increase.

Prevention of the disease

In order to maintain the health of the spine, it is sufficient to observe simple prevention rules.

How to avoid cervical osteochondrosis:

• get rid of excess weight;
• Every morning gymnastics, swimming, yoga, dancing;
• More time for fresh air, the morning walks are particularly useful.
• Eat properly, check the salt intake, watch the drinking regime;
• Make a warm up for your neck every hour, monitor the attitude.
• Keep your neck warm;
• Farm, avoid physical, mental and emotional overload.

Cervical osteochondrosis is a chronic, slowly progressive disease, the signs of the disease are not immediately manifested.A competent combination of traditional and folk methods of treatment, gymnastics and nutrition helps to cope with unpleasant symptoms, and simple preventive measures can avoid relapse of the pathology.