Cervix osteochondrosis

Cervical osteochondrosis is a progressive degenerative-dynis process that leads to exhaustion, deformation and destruction to the intervertebral discs of the cervix.Loss of shock -loss of nebulating cartilage, causing pain due to exposure to joint surfaces (spondylarthosis) and refinement of the nerve root of the spinal cord.

In the absence of timely treatment, the spine is the loss of natural elasticity, the blood supply to the brain, the deterioration of the nerve leadership in the parts of the body that innerviate the roots of the cervix.

The pathology can also occur independently and as part of the general damage to the spine, covering the chest, lumbar and sacred parts.

General information

It is believed that the cervical spine osteochondrosis is more common than in other classes.In fact, this is not the case - the dyspropic phenomena are formed evenly at every point of the maximum load - in the main bends of the spinal column (the lower the class is located, the higher the load).However, the symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervix are more prominent and thus more common.The reason for this is the high mobility of the cervical vertebrae, which at the same time holds its head and with the peculiarity of the spinal cord roots.

Note!According to statistics, the disease affects more than 60% of people in the middle and older.However, the renewal of the pathological process has recently been observed - pathology for young people and even adolescents.This is due to the general computerization of the study and the work, the reduction of physical activity and the deterioration of the quality of nutrition.

Given the audience of the age, 2 forms of osteochondrosis of the cervix can be distinguished - physiological and abnormal.

Physiological processIt is associated with natural aging of the body when the symptoms of the disease are the result of gradual wear of intervertebral discs.The process takes place under the influence of the endocrine system and is the result of menopause.The destruction of cartilage structures begins from the center of the intervertebral disc and is accompanied by gradual replacement of the fibrous cartilage.However, pathology is irreversible, but special medicines can be compensated.

Pathological processIt is associated with abnormal devastating changes in the body - immune, distrophic, inflammatory, metabolic.Above all, subcutaneous tissues are the salt content of the salts on the structure of the bones, the nerve roots are inflamed, the hypertension of atrophic or skeletal muscle occurs, leading to circulatory disorders in the head-to-hook.Timely diagnosis is treated with pathology and ends with a complete restoration of the healthy function of organs and tissues.

Cervical osteochondrosis and their symptoms

There are 4 main stages of the pathological process:

• In Stage 1, in the patient region, mild discomfort and muscle overload expresses, the discs are losing their stability;
• The 2nd stage-block pain appears, especially with head movements.The intervertebral discs are deformed, the fibrous ring collapses, the distance between the vertebrae decreases;
• Section 3-The pain increases and becomes constant, the movement is limited.The heads of the head can provoke dizziness and nausea, violation of the blood supply to the brain can lead to general lethargy, rapid fatigue, damage, the cartilage tissue thinner, the vertebrae close, the fibrous ring is completely destroyed by the intervertebral hernia risk;
• Stage 4 pain syndrome completely immobilizes the cervical area, the blood circulation of the brain is disturbed and requires constant medication, the vertebrae begin to grow together.

Cervix osteochondrosis: signs, symptoms of pathology

In the first stage, osteochondrosis is asymptomatic.With the development of the disease, the presence of painful or discomfort in the head, neck and chest is a distinctive feature, less frequently in the upper limbs.

All possible symptoms are conditionally attributed to 4 syndromes: heart, spine, roining (nerve) and spine arterial syndrome (circulatory disorders).

Vertebrate syndrome:

• Crunch in the neck when the heads turn/lean;
• As the disease progresses, the difficulties of pain and movement occur;
• The morphological disorders of the structure (shown in X -Try) in the body of the spine and intervertebral space.

Heart syndrome:

• shortness of breath, weakness;
• a feeling of breath, lack of air;
• Spontaneous phenomena of cardiovascular system-English pectoris, rag pain, burn;

Coordinated syndrome:

• Numbness of tongue, shoulders, fingers, occlital region;
• difficulties of swallowing;
• discomfort in the area between blades;
• Headache in the chest and forehead.

Vail artery syndrome:

• unreasonable jumps in blood pressure;
• dizziness, losing awareness;
• noise in the ear, head in the head of cotton wool;
• temporary one -sided blindness, "fly" in his eyes;
• periodic attacks of nausea, especially in the direction;
• Headache - especially in the day and migraine;
• S sleepiness, loss of performance, memory, attention concentration, depression.

Attention!These syndromes must be combined with each other.The lack of one of the symptoms may be due to differential diagnosis in groups of other diseases.

Causes of cervical osteochondrosis

The dostrophic phenomena of the cervical spine are associated with vertical location of the skeleton and a specific distribution of static and dynamic loads, which are highly dependent on the dominant positions and degrees of development of skeletal muscles.

The main reasons:

• The lack of movement - which does not develop - degrades: the muscles are weakened, the tissues are destroyed;
• Incorrect static poses - muscles lead to circulatory disorders with later tissue dystrophy;
• Lack of nutrition or unbalanced diet - the body must obtain everything needed to build and renew the bone and cartilage of the skeleton, maintaining muscle tone;
• Obesity, overweight, wears weights - the load on the skeleton structure increases;
• constant nervous tension and nervous tension;
• The cervical region is hypothermia - "caught", "inflated" - hidden inflammatory processes;
• The presence of autoimmune diseases leads to early destruction with the involvement of cartilage;
• Endocrine pathologies are disturbed by mineral metabolism, reduces the digestibility of calcium, silicon, phosphorus and bone gloves;
• Injuries of the cervix region;
• Congenital disorders of the spine and adjacent muscles.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of "osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae" is designed with low specificity of symptoms and a wide variety of manifestations.The examination process requires a neurologist, surgeon, and orthopedic cardiologist consultation.

A physician performs a physical examination with a patient survey.The main diagnostic load lies in instrumental and laboratory research methods.

Instrumental diagnostics:

• X -yoga of the cervix class;In the initial stages of the process, the MRI of the Cervical Class will be more informative - which ensures high quality display of solid and soft tissues - shows the condition of intervertebral discs, the presence of osteophytes, deformations, and nerve root damage;evaluates the condition of tapes, muscles, bone tissue;
• Ultrasound shows the dynamic state of soft tissues;
• Dopplerography of neck vessels helps assess hemodynamics and the degree of damage to blood vessels (especially spine artery);
• Unlike myelography - it helps to suspect nerve processes;
• Heart ECG and echocardiography are used to differentiate diagnosis of heart syndrome with cardiovascular diseases.

How to treat the cervix osteochondrosis

They are a complex of medical measures, taking into account the (acute, chronic) stage of the disease, the degree of damage and the causes of pathology.Use conservative treatment, surgical intervention, mixed approach.

Conservative effect

This is a gradual recovery or compensation due to damage to the background of symptomatic treatment.It includes medication, physiotherapy, exercise and massage methods.

Drug treatment:

• Analgesics - primarily local influence gels and ointments;In severe cases - general analgesics in the form of tablets;
• Anti -inflammatory drugs - NSAIDS and corticosteroids (short course if necessary);
• Medicines to improve microcirculation and blood circulation in general;
• Chondroprotectors - means of protection and restoration of cartilage tissue;
• Musorelaxants - to eliminate muscles and cramps;
• Vitamin and micro-neale complexes are required for tissue nutrition and support for elements.

As the acute symptoms weaken, physiotherapy, exercise and self -massage are combined.

Therapeutic gymnasticsIt improves the nutrition of cartilage and bone tissue by restoring blood supply to the injured area.To avoid complications, it is recommended to use the method of isomethric movements when imitation is used instead of real turns of injuries and the inclination of the head.

Attention!All measures should only be taken after diagnosis and consultation with the doctor.

The technique enables the development and strengthening of atrophy short cervical muscles and stabilizing the position of the neck of the neck.The order of basic exercises:

1. The palm of the right hand is reduced to the side surface of the head on the side surface of the head within 10 seconds, while the head and neck muscles are stretched to resist and must remain motionless.
2. Lower your hands, loosen your head and neck muscles as much as possible for 20 seconds.
3. Repeat the exercise with your left hand.
4. Download both hands with your palms on your forehead for 10 seconds, as if trying to reject your head while stretching your cervical muscles to resist the movement.The head must remain motionless.
5. Lower your hands and relax like your muscles as you have in previous practice.
6. Place both palms over the back of the head.Analogy press the neck muscles and try to decide your head in advance - it must continue to be motionless.
7. Lower your hands, loosen your neck and head muscles.Repeat the set of exercises 4-10 times.

After strengthening the muscles of the short neck, you can start performing dynamic exercises.

Note!As a methodology to restore the mobility of the cervical region, swimming and water gymnastics have been proven.

Self -massageIt allows you to reduce the intensity of local reactions and remove muscleolles during static work.Rules for enforcement:

• The area of exposure - the back of the head, the back of the neck and the back of the side;
• Perform the procedure in a sitting position;
• Movements should be carried out in the direction of the spine;
• Use only fingertips;
• Avoid pressure on inflamed areas;
• Complete the movements smoothly - sharp pressure can hurt.

PhysiotherapyTypical for inpatient treatment and sanatorium rehabilitation.They proved themselves well:

• Electrophoresis - hears the zone, improves microcirculation, and is used for deeper penetration of local drugs;
• magnetic therapy;
• amplipulse;
• UHF.

Surgery is indicated by complex extrusion, spinal violation and unconscious pain syndromes.

Like the cervix osteochondrosis is dangerous

The cervical area concentrates the dense interactions of the main blood vessels, the nervous systems and the dynamic structure of the skeleton.In the absence of treatment, serious abnormal changes can be observed:

• Weakening of the fibrous ring causes dislocations and subluxation in the most mobile vertebrae;
• The presence of osteophytes and the spasming of muscles leads to violation of nerve roots and blood vessels with compression syndromes;
• The destruction of cartilage discs and the approach of the vertebrae leads to the vertebral hernia, with violation of the nerve tissue.

Each phenomenon follows a priority negative reaction of the entire organization.

Possible complications and consequences

The list of the most common complications of osteochondrosis of the cervix can be inserted:

• Vegetovascular dystonia;
• hypertension;
• The oxygen starvation and structure of the brain;
• Eye -tina dystrophy with visual impairment;
• thyroid failure;
• Interruption of esophagus and trachea functions - difficulty of swallowing and breathing cramps;
• unconscious pain syndrome of the head, neck, chest, upper limbs;
• face cramps and numbness, hands;
• Disorders of the hypotalalamic-hypophysis system that attract the failure of the body's total hormonal activity.

Preventive measures

The most effective treatment is the prevention of the disease.Prevention helps with this.It is sufficient to follow a number of basic recommendations:

• Set your posture
• Create a comfortable job;
• Taking a break for "physical education" during sedentary work;
• Contains calcium -rich magnesium, phosphorus, silicon - fish, nuts, seeds, legumes, dairy products, fresh vegetables, fruits - fish - fish, nuts, nuts;Limits the consumption of salt, sweet, flour and sharp foods;
• Use an orthopedic mattress and pillow for sleep and relaxation;
• Take care of a non -side sport - it is better to have a swim.

Even if you cannot take into account all requirements, moderate physical effort, proper nutrition and posture attitude can significantly reduce the risk of pathology.