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Cervical osteochondrosis

What is cervical osteochondrosis

Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative-district disease of the spine in which the structure of the cartilage discs and their bone base vary.Depending on the stage of the disease, there is a deformity with the subsequent impoverishment of the vertebral bodies.As a result, blood microcirculation, nerve conductivity is terminated.Cervical osteochondrosis can also be an independent disease or combined with degenerative-district damage to the other back.

In the international classification of ICD-10 diseases, cervical osteochondrosis does not have a special figure.The pathology is indicated by M42.1 - osteochondrosis of the spine in adults.The hospital performs a full range of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the muscular system.The examination is performed using the latest equipment that meets quality and safety standards.

Reason

Doctors distinguish several reasons that can lead to the development of cervical osteochondrosis.These include:

  • Obesity;
  • sedentary lifestyle;
  • a story of the neck or spine;
  • excess loads on the muscular -Skeletal system;
  • Psycho -amimal overload;
  • congenital deformity of the cervical vertebrae;
  • hereditary predisposition;
  • Scoliosis, rheumatism, flat feet;
  • Metabolic pathology;
  • hormonal imbalance;
  • Hypothermia.

It is difficult to identify and eliminate the etiological factor independently.It is better to contact the professionals.Doctors choose an individual diagnostic complex that allows you to determine the root cause of the cervical spine osteochondrosis.This is necessary to describe the correct therapy.

The degree of development of cervical osteochondrosis

Cervical osteochondrosis is characterized by several stages.They determine the severity of the state and the presence of certain clinical symptoms.

  • The first in the early stages, there is a slight softness of the neck lordosis.Clinically, this is expressed in pain syndrome, which intensifies when you turn your head.Patients complain of muscle tension, headaches, stiffness of movements.The first stage is treated without the use of medicines.It is enough to adhere to a certain food and perform exercises.
  • The second.At this stage, the instability of the cervical vertebrae appears.This is expressed in strengthening the pain, which gradually passes through the shoulders or wings.Pain intensifies when you move.The second stage is characterized by a decrease in the height of the intervertebral discs.This leads to nerve violations.Patients complain of headaches, distraction, fatigue.
  • Third.It is associated with severe deformity and destruction of the structure of the vertebrae.Pain syndrome becomes constant.Intervertebral hernias begin to form.Clinically, this is expressed in the appearance of dizziness, darkening in the eye, the instability of walking.
  • Fourth.Destroyed fabrics of intervertebral discs are replaced with connective tissue.Some segments are included in the pathological process.Patients complain of coordination, pronounced dizziness and headaches.There is a constant noise in the ears.

Symptoms and signs

The clinical symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervix of the spine are the same for all ages.Many people postpone a doctor visit to the presence of poorly expressed symptoms.Only when the disease acquires an obsessive character and is associated with the corresponding signs is it a treatment for medical help.

Modern devices allow you to accurately determine the degree of development of cervical osteochondrosis.Thanks to this, accurate treatment is described that relieves symptoms in the shortest possible time.The main clinical signs of the disease include:

  • neck pain, accompanied by cramping;
  • tingling or numbness in the upper limbs;
  • dizziness;
  • headache;
  • noise in the ears;
  • panic attacks;
  • stiffness of movements;
  • restriction of mobility;
  • weakness, sharp division;
  • nausea;
  • space orientation violation;
  • walking instability;
  • Reduce visual acuity.

Symptoms depending on the damaged vertebra

The cervical spine consists of 7 beads.The relevant symptoms are distinguished depending on the level of damage:

Vertebrae Symptoms
C1 Reducing skin sensitivity.
C2 Pain syndrome is located in the nape and the parietal area.
C3 The sensitivity of the hyoid tongue and muscle is disturbed;In severe cases, the speech is disturbed and the control over the language is lost.
C4 and C5 Pain syndrome is determined on the nearest shoulders and areas.It is joined a feeling of discomfort in the chest, which is often taken as a pathology.
C6 Pain is felt in the neck, blades, forearms.Nerve damage reduces skin sensitivity.
C7 The pains are located in the neck, the back of the shoulder, the upper shoulder strap.Violations lead to a decrease in reflexes and a violation of the hand force.

Troubleshooting

Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine requires comprehensive diagnosis.It includes:

  • Collection of history and illness.The doctor clarifies the existing complaints, the time of their appearance, the dynamics of severity.It is necessary to specify the medicines that are used to ease the condition.
  • Objective inspection.After the survey, the specialist begins to carry out the inspection.The skin, the patient's walking is examined.In palpation, painful areas are determined.
  • Radiography.The first method of instrumental research is cervical back radiography.Most often, 2 projections are investigated.
  • CT, MRI.Thanks to the research, it is possible to set a focus of the lesion, its exact localization.Tomography allows you to evaluate the condition of blood vessels and nerves.
  • Ultrasound.An ultrasound study of the head and neck vessels allows you to evaluate their patent, the degree of stenosis.
  • General blood test.First of all, the indicators responsible for inflammation (leukocytes, ESR) are evaluated.

Based on the data obtained, doctors establish the severity of cervical osteochondrosis.Doctors use modern equipment that allows you to quickly and effectively perform any volume of diagnostic measures.

Varieties of treatment

Like diagnosis, treatment of cervical osteochondrosis means an integrated approach.The therapeutic volume is individually selected.It depends on the segment of the lesion, the severity of the disease and the severity of the clinical symptoms.The main methods of treatment are:

  • taking medication;
  • physiotherapy;
  • The therapeutic physical culture;
  • massage;
  • Surgical surgery.

Among the medical methods of treatment, several groups of medicines are used:

  • Sedatives of sedatives.They are used to reduce the severity of the pain.
  • Non -specific anti -inflammatory drugs.It is used to reduce tissue swelling and inflammatory syndrome.They are described in different forms (tablets, tools for external use).
  • Antispasmodics.They tighten the spasms, reduce the pain syndrome.
  • Drugs for joints.Restore the structure of the intervertebral disc.
  • B vitamins of B. positively affect the state of the nervous system.

Physiotherapy

It is prescribed to increase the action of medication.Most often used:

  • acupuncture;
  • massage;
  • Manual therapy.

Physical education

Regular exercise exercises will not only relieve the severity of the pain, but will also have a preventive effect.Thanks to physical exercise, muscle corset is strengthened, blood circulation in the affected area improves, and the load on the affected area decreases.Experienced instructors develop individual therapy programs for each patient.This helps to escape quickly and effectively from the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis.The selected course can be repeated at home.

Massage

A properly performed massage of the cervical band area is able to relieve the condition, relieve muscle spasm, improve mobility.The restrictions on the procedure are:

  • Pathology of the cardiovascular system at the decompensation phase;
  • Tumor formations;
  • skin diseases;
  • irritations of chronic somatic pathologies;
  • Osteomyelitis.

When contacting a specialized institution, you will individually choose a course of treatment.Its average duration is 10-15 sessions.

Recovery and Treatment

Irritation of cervical osteochondrosis can occur at any time.In this case, the pain, the stiffness of the movements and the restriction of mobility appear.In some cases, it is enough to observe a bed saved rest for 3-4 days to relieve the symptoms of irritation.However, if the pathological characteristics are stored or intensified, you should consult a doctor.To stop the restitution of cervical osteochondrosis, NSAIDs group medicines are used, muscle relaxants are used.

PREVENTION

To prevent the development or deterioration of cervical osteochondrosis, it is necessary to include regularly in prevention.Doctors recommend:

  • Run an active lifestyle;
  • keep behavior;
  • strengthen the back and neck muscles;
  • respect a balanced and rational diet;
  • Sleep in an accurate and comfortable position;
  • Periodically take a break if the work is accompanied by a long stay in a sitting position.

If the first symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis occur, it is recommended to consult a doctor.Experts will help to diagnose accurately, determine the stage of the disease and also prescribe the proper treatment.