Cervical osteochondrosis is a disease that is difficult to diagnose when the patient's initial treatment with the doctor due to a large number of signs and a slow course of the disease.
The development and manifestation of pathology
The cervical back osteochondrosis is found in people who lead a sedentary lifestyle and have a sedentary job.
Signs
Signs of osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae are not only pain in the cervical region and upper shoulder area, but also headaches, chest pain.
Some syndromes are distinguished, each of which is characterized by its own signs.
Rooser's syndrome is due to a pinch of nerve ending in the intervertebral space of the cervical space.Characteristic features:
- pain in the cervical region;
- Pain in the forearm and hands;
- Feelings of sensitivity, numbness in the forearm.
Cardial syndrome (or heart syndrome) is due to the violation or irritation of the roots of the diaphragm nerves and (or) large chest muscles.In this case, the signs will serve as pain in the heart area, which will be long and sharp in the event of rotation of the head, sneezing or other neck movements (as in the case of angina pectoris).
Vail artery syndrome.Signs of osteochondrosis in this case will be:
- pulsating headaches in the occipital, frontal (above eyebrow) and temporary part, which are constant;
- Disordisms of hearing aids, vestibular apparatus, vision (when osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae is already able to neglect) are possible.
Irritating-reflex syndrome.Signs of such a syndrome are:
- pulsating pain in the occipital part of the head;
- pain in the cervix, passing even lower in the chest or spreading to the side, in the shoulder joint;
- Strengthening after sleep, sharp head movements (including sneezing, coughing).
Symptoms
Symptoms with the development of osteochondrosis depend on which nerve root is damaged.In the cervical region 7 beads, among which there are nerves.Their damage causes pain in the development of osteochondrosis.
The vertebrae is considered from top to bottom and indicated by Roman numbers (ci, ci).The nerve conclusions between them are similarly considered and are determined by Arabic numbers (C1, C2).Paper C indicates a cervical department (from the lat. Cervix).
- In the event of damage to the nerve skirt between the first and the second vertebrae (C2), the main symptom will be numbness and loss of sensitivity in the occipital part.Later - pain there.
- Damage to nerve end (C3) between the second and third vertebrae, leads to damaged sensitivity in the area, and later leads to damaged sensitivity and damaged tongue (up to speech damage).
- Damage to the nerve skirt between third and fourth vertebrae (C4).In this case, the pain concentrates on the clavicle, passes into the heart area and respiratory damage is possible.But the pain precedes a feeling of numbness in a collar and shoulder.
- Damage to the nerve root of C5 between the fourth and fifth vertebrae.In the event of damage, it responds with damage to the sensitivity of the limbs, both upper (in the hands) and lower ones, as well as pain in the forearm and the outside of the shoulder.
- Damage to the nerve ending in the area of fifth, sixth and seventh vertebrae (the most common cervical osteochondrosis).Symptoms of the tip of the nerve endings of C6 and C7 are periodic numbness of the fingers and hands, neck pain, forearm and down - shoulder blade, back, up to lumbar.
- Nervous damage C8.The pain is concentrated in the neck and spreads through the forearm on the elbow and back to the lower extremities.The pain is preceded by the loss of sensitivity in significant areas of the hands (fingers, brushes), legs (fingers, feet), skin.The blood circulation in the limbs is disturbed, which affects the color of the skin of the hands and feet.
Reason
Cervical osteochondrosis is increasingly found among the young population.The reasons that explain the occurrence of the disease are more often because of the wrong way of life than an inherited predisposition.
Among the hereditary causes, not only a genetic predisposition to the disease, but also the presence of chronic diseases, the inheritance abnormalities of spine development.
The list of causes of osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae associated with life mode is very wide.These include:
- Improper nutrition, and, consequently, excessive body weight, an disturbed metabolism in the body, lack of vitamins and minerals.
- A sedentary lifestyle, which is caused by sedentary or uniform work.Unstable physical activity.
- Severe physical activity.This includes professional sports, frequent weight lifting.
- Curve of the spine, violation of behavior, consequences of spinal cord, developed flat feet.
- Stress, frequent nervous strain.
Troubleshooting
The diagnosis of osteochondrosis should only be made by a doctor.
Diagnosis
When contacting a neurologist and an orthopedic doctor, an examination and study of the patient will initially be performed.After palpation, the evaluation of neck mobility and the degree of pain, the patient will aim to diagnose hardware.
Radiograph
The method will help to identify changes in the cervical region and determine their rank.For a more accurate diagnosis, it is possible to use functional radiographs, when cervical back pictures are taken in different poses, which helps to "catch" changes in the intervertebral space on several sides.
Magnetic Resonance Tomography
The method using magnetic pulses to get a tomogram, on which it is possible to diagnose not only pathologies in the structure of the vertebrae and the intervertebral cartilage, but also to identify the presence of intervertebral hernia, their size and location.
When using MRI in the results of the diagnosis, the changes will be visible to the vascular system and the nerve endings of the vertebral department.
Calculated tomography
This is a detailed analysis of the state of the beads using a tomographer and computer processing of the result.The method allows not only to identify changes in vertebrae and intervertebral vertebrae, but also analyze the condition of soft tissue, blood vessels and ligaments.
Diagnosis
After sending to one of the diagnostic procedures, the doctor will make a differential diagnosis - will exclude the presence of other diseases in the body that have similar symptoms.This will require a blood test, a reference for other medical specialists.
What is dangerous to ignore osteochondrosis?
Cervical osteochondrosis has periods of forgiveness and deterioration.Often unhealthy people, without going to the doctor in time and using sedatives, feel relief and forget about the problem until other irritation.But the disease continues to develop and, if you continue to ignore the obvious symptoms, can lead to serious complications in the cervical region.
Among the first and for this reason, the relatively "soft" consequences of the onset of osteochondrosis of the cervical region distinguish the extension and hernia of the intervertebral discs.
In the first case, the intervertebral disc is prolonged, its displacement from the normal location between the vertebrae.At the same time, the connecting strands within the intervertebral disc (fibrous rings) remain intact and intact.
The cervical spine attempt is serious even up to 1 mm in size, while in other parts of the spine these changes are not that dangerous.
After the extension is formed, the destruction will affect the fibrous ring - the fibers that connect the inner jacket of the pulpo nucleus.The pathological changes in these structures lead to the formation of the intervertebral disc hernia.The formation and development of hernia is associated with the increase in pain syndromes and unpredictable consequences.
The most serious consequences of osteochondrosis, if there is no treatment, are vascular disorders: vegetadic dystonia, hypertension and hypotension.
The formation of the intervertebral disc hernia leads to a violation of the proper location and function of blood vessels, squeezing the arteries that feed the brain.This leads to a violation of oxygen intake in the brain and its normal work, contributes to the formation of blood clots in the vessel with further gap.The result of developing the disease is a stroke.
First aid
With the irritation of osteochondrosis, the first question the patient faces: "How will it get rid of the pain in the cervical region?"
Analgesic -containing medicines as well as painkillers against pain will help remove pain sensation, and restriction on the move will help in motion.
When acute pains pass, the hours and the next few days before going to the doctor can use sedatives against sedatives.During periods of a decrease in irritation, you can use heat ointments, they will help relieve tension in the neck and distract from painful pain.Ointments should be applied with light -free light movement.
If an attack of pain in the cervical back found you away from the first service set, tools such as an applicant, patch pepper, mustard and sand bags can help.
The applicant must be put on a flat surface, extending on it so that it is under the cervical department, the occipital part of the head and the shoulder joint.A few minutes will have to suffer pain in the skin.The lie in the applicant should be 2-3 times a day for 30-40 minutes.
Pepar or mustard, you can use a warm sand bag, you should apply to the sore spot on the neck, leave for a few minutes.The heat will soothe the muscles and distract the irritation of the pepper or mustard from the pain.
Exercises from exercises therapy (physiotherapy exercises), recommended for cervical osteochondrosis, are able to reduce pain, but with a mild period of time.Exercises should be done regularly during periods of forgiveness - this will contribute to the rapid treatment and reduce the severity and frequency of disease irritation.
Once you get first aid and remove the pain, you should seek help from doctors as soon as possible.
Treatment
The treatment of osteochondrosis is performed using different methods.
Traditional medicine
Popular and effective is the treatment of medicines.
Treatment
Anesthetic tablets are used during the period of osteochondrosis irritation and are best suited for an ambulance to the patient.In such cases, analgesics are used.
Treatment is performed by other medicines -inflammatory non -steroids (NSAIDs).
Modern medicine uses a new type of drug - chondroprotectors - medicines that restore cartilage tissue.
During the period of irritation of the disease, when the pain syndrome can be very pronounced, doctors prescribe injections that not only relieve pain but have an anti -inflammatory effect.
Blockade of pain syndrome
In advanced cases, during the irritation of the pain syndrome, it can be resistant to analgesics and even in injections of the sedatives.Then the doctor can be performed by the so -called "blockade" - the presentation of an anesthetic drug in a pain source using an injection.Thus, the painful part of the spine is "detached" from the general nerve composition and for some time (depending on the individual characteristics) the pain from this area does not disturb the patient.
An experienced medical personnel must necessarily perform the procedure, as a mistaken completed procedure can lead to complications.The blockade itself has no contraindications other than individual intolerance to medication and can be done as often as the body requires.
Non -traditional medicine
Osteochondrosis is a disease that is not so easy to treat, so you need to approach it in a comprehensive way.In the treatment of osteochondrosis, acupuncture is used.
Acupuncture is not a method of traditional medicine, but is set in the fight against osteochondrosis in that it allows you to relieve pain and can be used during periods of irritation.It should be remembered that it does not bring acupuncture as such, reduces symptoms, helps more easily transfer periods of disease deterioration, improves neck and joint movement, and restoration and regeneration processes activated by exposure contribute to rapid healing.
Physiotherapy
In addition to treating medicines, doctors recommend doing physiotherapy.
- Electrophoresis.In the case of osteochondrosis, electrophoresis is used with non -inflammatory anti -steroidal anti -inflammatory and analgesic drugs in order to convey the medicine to the affected area in particular and in the required volume.Electricity increases the effect of the medication, and the procedure has the effect on treatment.
- electropathyThe use of weak electric currents and magnetotherapy using a magnetic field.They operate in injured areas, relieving pain, improving blood circulation.It helps during periods of forgiveness and causes cell regeneration processes, accelerating the healing process.
Other physiotherapists are aimed at increasing the blood circulation of a painful area, decreased edema and inflammation, pain and overall strengthening of the body's immunity during treatment.
Treatment with ointments
The use of ointments for osteochondrosis is not the main method in treatment and is described as an additional measure that contributes to a rapid recovery.Used ointments can be divided into several groups.
- Painkillers and anti -inflammatory.Such ointments include analgesic and anti -inflammatory steroids.
- Heating ointments.The main component of such ointments has an irritating effect on the skin, which increases the blood supply to the site.This relieves stress, swelling, reduces pain.
- Chondroprotectorsin the form of ointments.Active substances restore cartilage fabric, and auxiliary substances are released from inflammation and pain.
- Massage ointments.Ointments used for massage and self -massage.There are natural anti -inflammatory substances, analgesic substances, a complex of regenerative substances of plant origin.
Massage and self -massage
Massage with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is needed during periods of remission of the disease so as not to increase the pain during the procedure.The massage is described by a course of ten to fifteen sessions and is performed no more than once a quarter.Massage for cervical osteochondrosis is used as a procedure that strengthens the effect after treatment and prevent osteochondrosis.
Massage of the Jaka and Acupresura area, at the site of the distribution of the disease, is done by a specialist.Clear movements of massage therapist help to cook neck muscles, improve blood circulation, relieve tension and after course of massage, strengthen the neck muscles, which will maintain the preventive effect for several weeks and even months.
If necessary, you can perform a light massage yourself.It is necessary to cook and grind the neck muscles, the occipital part and the shoulder muscles in the back.Simple movements in a convenient position and at any time can be an addition to the treatment and prevention of cervical back osteochondrosis.
It itself -Meta is recommended for a few minutes a day, it has no contraindications, and the pain, if accompanied by movement, is easily controlled by the patient himself.
Proper food
In addition to classic treatment, physiotherapeutic procedures and massage, for the treatment and prevention of cervical back osteochondrosis, proper nutrition with a full range of vitamins and minerals is needed.
The main ones in this matter are vitamins A and C, strengthening the dishes.Vitamins B6 and B12 improve metabolism and amino acids in the body, help the nervous system function correctly and without failures.
Complex vitamins are essential during the period of forgiveness for general restoration and strengthening of the body.
Traditional medicine
Popular remedies for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are divided into those that relieve pain and can be used for irritation, and those used by courses for several days or even weeks and have a therapeutic effect of long -term action.
Compress anesthetic potatoes
Will need:
- potatoes;
- honey-1-2 tbsp.spoon for a potato.
Preparation and application:
- Clean the raw potatoes, grate.
- In a shallow bowl, mix with honey until smooth.
- Put the resulting mass in a sore spot, cover with polyethylene and adjust it with a diaper.Keep a compress for 1-2 hours.
Infusion of radish radish for anesthesia
Alcohol tinctures in folk medicine are used not only for rubbing injuries for anesthesia, but also for oral administration for a general strengthening and relief effect.
For radish infusion in vodka, you will need:
- Black radish - medium size;
- vodka-50-70 ml;
- Honey –3-4 tbsp.tablespoons;
- Salt - 2 tbsp.spoon spoons.
Preparation and application:
- Peel the radish, grind it in good grater.
- In a shallow bowl, mix until smooth: minced radish, honey, salt, vodka.
- Rub the cervical department with the mixture with the mixture 2 times daily during irritation.
- Take inside on an empty stomach for 1 teaspoon 2 times a day during an irritation.
Analgesic oil with hope
Will need:
- Ginger powder - 1 tbsp.spoon;
- garlic clove-2-3;
- butter
Preparation and application:
- Fry ginger powder in a pan in a small amount of butter.
- Peel the garlic, chop it on a fine grater or grind with a press.
- In a shallow bowl, mix fried ginger powder and garlic until smooth.
- The resulting oil can be rubbed in a sore place with irritation or used as a compress, attached to a diaper for a few minutes until a burning sensation on the skin.
Rubbing oil for rubbing
Rubbing the oil with mild massage for osteochondrosis is used during periods of forgiveness of the disease, and is done with 10-15 days with rest.
Will need:
- Rigon (bar) - a fist;
- Olive oil (may be sunflower) 300-500 ml.
Preparation and application:
- Injured (grass) finely shake.
- Add the oregano to a bottle of oil and let it be injected into a dark place for at least one day.
- Stretch the oil, squeezing the oregano from the oil.
- Use infected oil for the friction and mild massage of the site affected by osteochondrosis once.
The night compresses made by horseradish
Will need:
- Horseradish leaves-1-3 pieces;
- boiling water.
Preparation and application:
- Immerse the horseradish leaves for a few seconds in boiling water (softens).
- Apply softened leaves to the site affected by osteochondrosis, attached to a diaper and insulation with a scarf.
- Leave the compression from the horseradish leaves at night.The feeling of lighting the light is quite acceptable.
- The procedure is done when removing the disease with a course of 5-7 procedures with rest for 2-3 weeks.
Lemon cocktail
Will need:
- Lemon - 1 pc;
- Garlic head-1 (5-6 cloves);
- boiling water.
Preparation and application:
- Peel the lemon from the peel, the seeds, grind with a blender or go through a meat grinder.
- Peel the garlic, grind with a press or grate on a good grater.
- Mix lemon and garlic in a jar or a large bottle, pour a mixture of 0.5 liters.boiling water.
- Insist the resulting mixture at least 12 hours (leave at night).
- The resulting cocktail with lemon cheese is consumed daily in half a glass on an empty stomach in the morning.
You can store a cocktail in the refrigerator, prepared as needed.The course of getting a cocktail is 1 month.
Strawberry tea
Will need:
- Forest strawberries (fresh or dry) - 1 tbsp.spoon;
- 1 cup boiling water.
Preparation and application:
- The floor -paved ferns pour boiling water like tea.
- Insist at least 10-15 minutes.
- Drink with osteochondrosis of 2-3 cups a day.
Physical education
One of the causes of osteochondrosis is hypodynamia - the lack of physical activity against the backdrop of a sedentary lifestyle.Performing only some simple exercises will help mitigate the worsening of the disease or prevent its appearance.
Exercises "for home and office"
Resistance
- Pressing the palm at the occipital part of the head press on it, making the neck muscles attempt.With one hand to resist.Keep a 10 -second voltage.
- Change the position of the hand by placing it on the forehead and now try to put on the front front.It also resisted about 10 seconds.
- Change the position of the hand, placing it with a palm in the temple (right hand in the right temple), also resist the pressure of the hand on the head.Keep a 10 -second voltage.
- Change the hand and side of the exercise application, now to resist the left (left hand in the left temple).Keep a 10 -second voltage.
- Change the situation alternatively, repeating the exercise up to 5 times for each hand position.
The curves of the head standing
- Stand straight, adjusting your shoulders.
- Making the heads as much as possible on the right and left alternately.
- Lower your head to the chin on the neck.
- Make the same twist as the head as much as possible for each side, slowly and without torn the chin from the neck.
- Perform the exercise slowly, repeat up to 5 times on each side on each of the position.
Tilts of the head standing
- Break the shoulders and throw your head back slightly.
- Performing the bending of the head left and right, trying to reach the shoulders with his ear.
- Do the exercise slowly and repeat up to 5 times on each side.
The exercises performed lying
Raising the legs
- Lying on your back, stretch your arms and legs loosely.
- Put your feet together, pull your knees in your stomach as you pull your head up, trying to get your eyes with your knees.
- Rabbing, lowering the head and running the legs and arms again along the body stretching.Repeat, slowly 5 times.
The curves of the head lying
- Lying in the stomach, adjusting your feet, place the arms along the body.
- Turn your head to the left, trying to get it to the floor with your right ear, then make your head turn on the right, trying to reach the floor now with your left ear.
- Repeat the curves up to 5 times in each direction.
When doing all the exercises, it should be remembered that in the case of pain, you should refuse to perform the exercise and consult a doctor.
PREVENTION
Prevention of cervical back osteochondrosis is a healthy lifestyle:
- Physical education and sports (moderately).With a tendency for osteochondrosis, swimming will be the best helper.Strengthens the shoulder and neck muscles.
- Balanced diet.Include a large number of products containing calcium, magnesium, vitamins (cottage cheese and dairy products, peas and other legumes, nuts, fish and seafood) in the diet.
- Rests in sitting work.In any option, we try to cook the neck and back muscles.
- Excess load.Do not wear too much and often severity (including bags on a shoulder).
- Orthopedic pillows and mattress.Use them if possible.
- Don't be fat.Excess weight accelerates the development of osteochondrosis.Stay more often on scales.
To control the condition of the cervical region, it is recommended to diagnose at least once every 2-3 years: to make a calculated MRI or tomography.
Moreover, an examination by doctors should be held at least once a year: a surgeon and a neuropathologist.Treating any disease is easier and faster if you start when the first signs appear.