How to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical column

Under osteochondrosis in the cervical region, it is usual to understand the disease, which is characterized by changes in the tissue of intervertebral discs.During the degenerative process, the damage to the discs itself, as well as the joints and the vertebrae in this part of the back.

The causes of osteochondrosis

Doctors call the main cause of the disease a slowdown in blood circulation in neighboring tissues.The lack of blood supply gradually affects the effectiveness of metabolic processes - it is reduced.After a while, the process applies to intervertebral discs.They become thin, expose the deformation, following which they begin to make the spine exceed.

In the disease process, degenerative changes in the tissue of the intervertebral discs, as well as the vertebrae and the joints occur.

The impulse for the development of such a pathology can be a number of factors:

1. Excess weight.In the risk group in this case, people who do not adhere to good nutrition are given to fast food.
2. Violations of the musculoskeletal system.Among these diagnoses, rheumatism, scoliosis, flat feet can be called.
3. Trauma of the spine or neck.
4. Lack of regular physical activity (this causes blood stagnation in the tissues).Cervical osteochondosis is often detected by office employees and drivers.
5. Work associated with constant stress or increased nerve tension.
6. Excessively high physical activity.In this case, athletes can be in the event.
7. Pathologies in the development of this department.

Osteochondrosis development stages

The course of medicine disease is generally divided into 4 steps.With cervical column disease, symptoms and treatment completely depend on the degree of tissue damage.

At the initial stage, it is good and quickly treated, but it is difficult to detect early osteochondosis.This is explained by the fact that the symptoms at the initial stages manifest themselves relatively badly.In addition, signs of the disease are often disguised in other diagnoses.

The development of pathology occurs in increasing 4 -step symptoms.

Symptoms and diagnosis of cervical column osteochondrosis

Stage I is characterized by weak symptoms.However, you have to remember what is dangerous osteochondosis.Over time, identified pathology will start to start therapy as soon as possible.Among the first symptoms of osteochondrosis:

1. Discomfort, discomfort that can appear in the neck, as well as spread to shoulders and arms.
2. Headache.Often people do not pay attention to discomfort, by associating this condition with overwork or stress.
3. The motor activity of the neck can be slightly limited.
4. Short -term visual affair.They can be accompanied by the appearance of the fog in front of the eyes, a loss of clarity of the image.These symptoms are explained by the ischemia of brain areas responsible for vision.
5. The sensitivity of the skin in the neck area is slightly reduced.

In stage II, the pathological process is accompanied by a protrusion of vertebrates.At that time, on the fibrous ring of disc collagen, collagen fiber was destroyed.There is a narrowing of the intervertebral cracks.During this period, patients complain about the following symptoms:

1. Pain affecting the cervical region are pronounced.Sometimes the movements of the head can be accompanied by a crunch in the bones.
2. Headaches become long and frequent.
3. There is a loss of skin sensitivity in the collar area and on the shoulders.
4. Before your eyes, "flies" often appear.
5. There is a weakness in the muscles of the hands.
6. The pain in the neck pulls in the wild.Often they give under the shoulder blades.
7. The appearance of pharyngeal symptoms.The presence of their presence can be explained by the fact that the pathological process in the spine affects the nerves of the throat.Drought, perspiration, difficulties in swallow can occur.He feels a bump in his throat.
8. Sleep disorders are possible, which often manifest in the form of insomnia.

At 1 and 2 of the stage, the disease is easier to treat, later, the diagnosis of osteochondrosis leads to already irreversible destructive processes.

Stage III is highlighted by the destruction of the fibrous ring and the formation of a hernia.The list of symptoms is called the following:

1. Pain in the neck.They often spread to the shoulders and give it to the heart.
2. In some cases, changes that occur in the brain are observed.It can be dizziness, nausea and vomiting spares, a feeling of unstable position.
3. There is a partial loss of sensitivity of the skin of the head, neck, shoulders and arms.
4. Low tendon reflexes can be observed.

Important!With cervical osteochondosis of the IV degree, paresis and paralysis of the upper limbs often occur.In addition, symptoms of disease in men are similar to signs of pathology in women.The only difference that doctors mention is that in women aged 45 to 60, the first stages of the disease are often accompanied by a feeling of numbness and tingling of the neck and hands during sleep.

Treatment of osteochondrosis

The most effective therapy method is an integrated approach.In this case, the patient can be prescribed:

• take medication;
• surgery;
• orthopedic therapeutic measures;
• massage lessons;
• acupuncture sessions;
• Specialized medical charge performance.

The doctor chooses appropriate treatment after a thorough diagnosis.

Medical physical education

The therapeutic physical exercises aim to restore altered blood circulation in affected tissues and to strengthen the muscles from the whole of the cervical region.It is not necessary to carry out the charge independently.The doctor must choose the right charge, because the intensity and duration of the exercises depend on the stage of osteochondrosis of the cervical column, the symptoms and the general condition of the patient.However, there are general recommendations:

1. Each exercise complex should not be performed for more than 2 minutes.Otherwise, the state of the spine will deteriorate.
2. It is forbidden to make clear and deep movements (inclination and turns of the head).

The list of the most common exercises is called the following:

1. Raise your head.The patient went on his belly, his hands rest on the ground.They slowly raise their heads and shoulders and linger for 1 to 2 seconds.Return to their original position.During performance, the back must remain straight.
2. Resistance.The palms are placed on the forehead and pressed behind.The task is to resist the head for 25-30 seconds.Then the palms are pressed at the back of the head.
3. Turn your head.It is necessary to rotate your head in different directions.The number of rehearsals in each direction is at least 10 times.If the dizziness appears, the charge is stopped.

Pharmacotherapy

The use of drugs refers to a conservative method.In this case, the doctor may prescribe drugs related to different groups:

1. NSAIDs.They aim to relieve pain, swelling of soft tissues.
2. Chondroprotectors.They accelerate the restoration of cartilage.
3. The vitamins of group B. In their presence, metabolism in the tissues is accelerated.
4. Musorelaxants.They effectively reduce muscle spasms of the disease, which helps relieve pain with osteochondrosis.
5. Means normalizing blood viscosity.

Surgery

Surgical surgery is most often prescribed at 3 or 4 stages of the disease.Often, in these cases, a conservative way of treating the disease in women and men does not give the desired result.

Massage and self-massage

Under the influence of the massage of the cervical-globilian area, it is possible to improve muscle tone and eliminate pain syndrome.The intensity of exposure to soft tissues depends on the stage of the disease.The stronger the damage to the cervical vertebrae, the more carefully the movements of the masseur.At the same time, several basic techniques are distinguished:

1. Light cares.A massage session begins with such movements.At the same time, they use the palm and the outer edge of the palm.The movements are directed from the neck to the area of the armpits and superclaine nodes.
2. Pressing.The large and index are folded together.The initial position is the edge of the palm on the neck.In this position, the hand is drawn along the spine, then towards the shoulder joints.The intensity can increase gradually.
3. Sharpening.Such a technique is to perform circular and simple movements with thumbs.You must start from the occipital region, gradually moving to the neck and shoulders.
4. Kneading.With this technique, soft tissues should be petled with circular movements.
5. Vibration.The paume of the palm of the palm of the hand is made by typing and tapping.It is best to complete the massage procedure.

Important!Patients can also make self-massage in circular and caresses movements.At the same time, gels and ointments are used, whose action aims to increase blood circulation.

Manual therapy

By manual therapy, it is usual to signify a set of manual effects on the body.When combining this method with taking medication, it is possible to effectively treat osteochondrosis in the cervical column.

Manual procedures are customary to divide into 3 categories:

1. The massage is relaxing.With him, the tension in the muscles located next to the spine is removed.
2. Mobilization.This technique is based on the hood.
3. Handling.It includes forced movements, thanks to which the work of the joints is restored.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture refers to non -traditional medicine, but gives a good therapeutic effect.During the procedure, the sensitive points of the body act with the best needles.This improves metabolic processes in the body and increases immunity.Thanks to this:

• Pain decreases;
• Tissue edema is reduced;
• The general condition of a person improves.

Orthopedic treatment methods

It is sometimes advisable for osteochondrosis to use osteopedic pillows.Their action is to ensure the correct position of the head in a sleeping person.This prevents the transfer of the cervical artery and nerve roots.

Important!However, doctors point out that an orthopedic pillow is not suitable as an independent treatment method.It can hinder the development of pathology or complete the effect of drugs, therapeutic exercises and other methods.

Folk remedies and recipes

Before using this means or this traditional means of medicine, you must certainly undergo diagnostics and visit the attending physician.It is not desirable to treat cervical osteochondosis at home independently, as such actions can worsen the condition.

In addition to taking medication, physiotherapy and physiotherapy, the following recipes can be used:

1. Reheat.The painful area is recommended to warm up with mustard plaster, a bag of silk filled with warm salt, alcohol or peppers.Such a procedure relieves pain and inflammation.
2. Honey potatoes.The potatoes are cleaned with the skin and rubbed on a grater.The mass is mixed with natural honey in proportions 1: 1. The resulting mixture is applied to the area affected in the form of a night compress.Repeat this action 2-3 times a week.
3. Liaison with horseradish.To do this, you need a new horseradish sheet, which is prior to boiling and slightly fresh water.The sheet is applied on the neck inside and fixed with a bandage or a fabric.In this state, the compress should be located all night.

Contraindication

It is impossible to identify a general list of contraindications, because in each case, the doctor chooses individually how to treat the disease.Among the recommendations, the following elements are often called:

1. In pharmacotherapy, attention should be given to the composition of drugs.Patients can have an allergic reaction.
2. Manual exposure is not recommended during pregnancy, after injuries, in acute inflammatory diseases.This treatment method is not prescribed before surgery.
3. Acupuncture is prohibited in the case of acute infection, the identification of neoplasms (clever and benign), insufficiency (liver, renal, heart).

Prevention

In order to prevent osteochondrosis of Sho, a person must adhere to simple but extremely important rules:

1. Fight an excess weight (if applicable).For men and women who experience back problems, critical excess is 10 kg.
2. Reduce the load on the spine.If a person cannot completely exclude heavy physical activity, gravity must be carried alternately in his hands.After the load, you must lie down or hang on the horizontal bar.
3. Using an orthopedic pillow.
4. Prevention of a sedentary lifestyle.In many cases, the first signs of the disease in men can be eliminated by playing sports.
5. Formation of good nutrition.

Diet.Nutrition for osteochondrosis of the spine

After being possible to determine the disease and start therapy, the patient will have to observe a diet.Thanks to this, the necessary number of elements oriented towards the traces and vitamins will enter the body, and the body will have forces to fight against pathology.

Important!The principle of specialized nutrition is to modify the 3rd punctual meal for 5 (or 6) once.This will facilitate food digestion and will not cause discomfort.

Make sure to include diet:

• a large number of cereals;
• Fruits and vegetables (except for radishes, celery and onions);
• meat (any low grain);
• fish (preferably low in fat);
• Dairy products (milk, kefir, unsweetened yogurt, cottage cheese);
• eggs;
• flour products;
• Nut.

Completely refuse alcohol, smoked and fatty products, semi-finished products and canned food.