What is the cause of accelerated osteochondrosis in the cervical region? What is the manifestation of his specific symptoms? How can you cure cervical osteochondrosis yourself, in a quiet home? Many people suffering from osteochondrosis want to hear the answer to these questions.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical region is the most common and most unpleasant disease that affects modern young people from thirty to thirty-five years old. Cervical osteochondrosis occurs due to long stays in irregular and tense positions - when working at a personal computer throughout the day, as well as due to the habit of holding the phone over the shoulder. Often this disease occurs due to prolonged exposure to vibrations, i. e. if powerful construction equipment is used during work or frequent driving. Also, this disease develops with improper posture, uncomfortable bed, sedentary lifestyle, hereditary predispositions and other factors. The back of the head hurts most often in people with this disease.
Osteochondrosis of the neck is considered a degenerative and dystrophic lesion of the intervertebral discs in the cervical spine. It appears due to metabolic disorders in the cervical spine, in connection with which there is a change in the structure of the intervertebral disc, i. e. a special seal between the vertebrae.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis are significantly different from osteochondrosis in other areas. This is one of the most dangerous types of osteochondrosis, because the nerve root of the spinal cord is disturbed and the blood supply to the brain is disturbed as a result of compression of blood vessels. The reason is the special structure of the spine in the neck.
The large artery that feeds the brain is vertebral and passes into the opening of the process of the cervical vertebra. A pathological change in it leads to the growth of bone and fibrous tissue and compression of the artery. Due to the displacement of the spine, the normal functioning of these arteries is also disturbed.
The structure of the cervical spine is slightly different - the vertebrae are in tight contact with each other. With any even minor pathological changes, the normal functioning of all departments is disturbed - nerves and vessels are pressed and displaced. As a result, the functions are disturbed - the sensitivity of the skin is disturbed, signs of dizziness are observed. Your ears will ring, you will have a headache, you will feel very tired, your vision and hearing will deteriorate, and you will stumble when you walk.
The most important symptoms are:
- Pain in the neck, shoulders and arms. You will feel muscle weakness, a crunch in your neck when you turn your head.
- A pulling sensation in the heart. You will feel pain in your left arm. You will experience burning and pain in your shoulder blades.
- Do not be surprised by occasional headaches and increased fatigue, as well as a feeling of weakness.
- Pain is painful. Difficulty moving the head.
- Neck pain radiates into the arm, which can lead to numbness in the fingers.
- Hearing and vision will deteriorate, pain in the hands, disturbed heart and lung function, dizziness, nausea, numbness of the tongue and face will occur.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
At first, osteochondrosis has a mild form and does not cause any discomfort to a person. At this stage, drug treatment is not required, it is only necessary to carry out preventive measures to avoid more serious complications. It is necessary to improve working conditions, revise the way of life and abandon bad habits.
Be active, do morning exercises, stick to a diet, stop smoking and avoid heavy lifting. Maintain a straight posture, take the correct posture when sitting and lying down. Sign up for a therapeutic gymnastics course.
Over the years, cervical osteochondrosis can progress and turn into a more complex form. Then the treatment is carried out with a conservative method. At this stage, you will have to wear special collars, do physiotherapy, go for a massage.
In the most severe cases, drug therapy will be required, i. e. the treatment will already be with the help of analgesics, antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.