Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is characterized by specific patient complaints.
As a rule, the first and most common are pains.
They occur on the neck, between the edges of the shoulders, on the hands. Pain in the joints (wrist, elbow or shoulder), which accompanies osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, can be characterized as shoots or pain, provoke numbness, tingling sensation. In addition, it is possible to increase the sensitivity of the limbs to the impact of low temperatures, a decrease in strength and the development of awkwardness in the hands.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is often accompanied by headaches. However, they can also be of a different nature. Typical are the sensations of shooting in the frontal area, in the ear, eye sockets, as well as numbness in the scalp.
This disease is also characterized by various vegetative disorders. These include instability in blood pressure and pulse, a sensation of a lump in the throat and palpitations, shortness of breath and in some cases the development of panic attacks.
In advanced forms, cervical spine osteochondrosis is associated with a sharp restriction in movement, muscle weakness of the upper and lower extremities, and a disorder of cerebral blood supply.
There are frequent manifestations of dizziness, instability while walking, general weakness, visual disturbances. Patients often complain of increased fatigue, worsening of mood until the onset of depression.
Static disorders in disease are subluxations of the vertebrae and limited mobility of the segments.
Violation of blood circulation provokes a disorder of brain activity, expressed in single symptoms. This, in turn, can lead to vertebrobasilar insufficiency and, in some cases, stroke.
In accordance with the indications, diagnostic measures are prescribed, including radiography, preferably with functional tests; MRI of the brain (head) and cervical spine; Ultrasound dopplerography in the main arteries. If necessary, triplex or duplex scanning of intra- and extracranial vessels may be prescribed. Blood tests, EEG, audiography, ECG, electrostagmography are mandatory. The examination also includes a consultation with a cardiologist, endocrinologist, ophthalmologist and ENT doctor.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine. Treatment
For effective therapy, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis and identify the causes of the patient's complaints.
How to cure osteochondrosis of the cervix knows a neuropathologist who selects the necessary set of measures. It includes physical rehabilitation (exercise therapy), prescription of medication (if necessary and depending on the symptoms - intravenous and intramuscular injections, as well as blockade). The course of treatment also includes physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage, hirudotherapy.
Of course, the most effective is to perform a complex effect on the patient's body. However, as practice shows, the longest treatment result is observed in the physical rehabilitation of patients. Thus, in many cases, well-chosen exercise therapy exercise groups can influence the cause of disease development. At the same time, other methods mostly affect the consequences of the disease. As a result, they are usually considered as additional therapeutic measures.
It should be noted that exercise therapy exercises, as well as additional methods of influence, are always chosen individually.