Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative dystrophic change of the intervertebral disc in the neck, which consists of seven vertebrae and is considered the most mobile part of the spine. The weak corset and constant load of the cervical muscles provide favorable conditions for the development of dystrophic changes in the vertebrae, in other words, cervical osteochondrosis. The symptoms and treatment of this disease are well known in today's population, but we will try to cover the most important aspects.
Osteochondrosis of the spine - disease of the century
Dystrophy and reduced elasticity (dryness) of the intervertebral discs cause a person to develop cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment of this disorder will depend on how quickly a person sees a doctor. Therefore, it is much easier to treat the initial manifestations of the disease than to treat neglected cases. Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine has its special characteristics compared to other diseases, which is why any herniated disc can pose a threat to the patient's health and cause certain painful symptoms.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis of the spine is a common disease. According to statistics, more than 80% of people aged 25-40 suffer from this disease. The causes of osteochondrosis at such a young age are thought to be metabolic disorders, abnormal spine development, bad habits, obesity, chronic physical stress, exposure to vibration, low physical activity, and genetic predisposition.
What are the causes of cervical osteochondrosis?
Next to the cervical spine is the vertebral artery, and squeezing it can cause cerebral ischemia, which can lead to dizziness, unsteady gait, tinnitus, and headaches. This condition is called vertebrobasilar insufficiency, and this process is often accompanied by a headache, called a cervicogenic headache. It is customary to call it - neck osteochondrosis. Treatment of this manifestation with the help of analgesics is completely ineffective; in order to eliminate this disease, complex treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is necessary.
Cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and Treatment
Dull pain in the back of the head, neck, headache, tinnitus, hearing and vision disturbances—all of these symptoms suggest that the patient has early cervical osteochondrosis. Symptoms and treatment of this disorder will depend on how prevalent the process is. If the pain is accompanied by numbness in the fingers, irradiated to the shoulder, forearm, scapula, appropriate treatment needs to be started as soon as possible.
In order to treat this disease, a complete set of methods is required, and only in this case it is possible to defeat osteochondrosis. Symptoms, treatment, and prevention in this condition will depend on prompt initiation of adequate treatment. Today, the treatment of osteochondrosis works in two directions: fighting inflammation and providing adequate pain relief. The series of activities includes:
- Use antispasmodics, NSAIDs, and pain relievers.
- Use chondroprotective agents.
- Designates "B" group vitamins.
- Use anti-inflammatory gels, ointments, and creams.
- Use tissue repair stimulants and stimulants.
- Spa, Reflexology, Exercise Therapy, Physiotherapy.
- In some cases, surgery.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis lies in the normalization of work and rest. An active lifestyle, ditching bad habits, regular physical activity and good rest will enrich your life and allow you to forget about hidden diseases like osteochondrosis of the spine for a long time.