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Cervical osteochondrosis - cause, sign and treatment

Osteochondrosis of the cervical area

Osteochondrosis of the cervical area is an intervertebral disc disease, consisting of the occurrence of pathological metabolic disorders.When the pulp, which plays a role in absorbing shock, begins to harden due to the active process of ossification, there is a discomfort associated with pinching the nerve roots.

Without timely treatment, osteochondrosis of the cervical area, a serious result of a hindering normal life.You need to know in the symptoms that start to sound the alarm.

Osteochondrosis of the neck - classification

The problem of this disease is the detection soon.Patients have classical neurological manifestations - headaches, dizziness, flies in the eyes, shortness of breath, neck pain, chest.Patients may be numb, as they will visit cardiologists, neurologists, therapists or orthopedics, without realizing the true causes of malaise.

The disease has physiological properties, because the human spine, in a vertical position, has to withstand long static loads.With age, bone tissue weakens, which negatively affects the health of the spine.The process of damaging and in -depth is developing, leading to the appearance of osteochondrosis.Cervical osteochondrosis occurs more frequently, as the neck has good mobility, which makes the department exposed to traumatic damage.

The disease is one of the most common in spinal diseases.Osteochondrosis also tends to reduce age.If 20 years ago, people from 40 to 60 were dealt with complaints about pain in their backs, now people aged 30 to 40 are more likely to complain.Unprofitable changes are associated with the deterioration of health indicators, which are caused by an inactive lifestyle, obesity and reduced nutritional quality.

Pathology is associated not only with poor changes in physiology, but also to the pathological condition of the body.The physiological process is caused by a destructive process of the background of the body and cartilage.Over time, bad natural changes appear to be preventable - the metabolic process is interrupted, calcium reserves are depleted.Pathological factors - the destruction of cartilage and wearing an intervertebral disc associated with leading an unhealthy lifestyle.

Also, the pathology course wears intervertebral discs and elastic content ossification can be complicated by ligaments, vertebral pathological wear (spondylosis), suppressing (hernia type development) and the formation of salt calcium deposits.

Symptoms of cervical spinal osteochondrosis

In the early stages, it was difficult to identify the signs of clear disease, as the symptoms were paroxysmal, sometimes completely passing.Diagnosis is more difficult for patients who use painkillers regularly.With the decline in sensitivity to the pain, the disease is disguised and it becomes more difficult to diagnose it with external signs.Patients usually do not believe that they have problems until the disease reaches the terminal level.In addition to pain in the neck and head, dizziness and jumping in blood pressure occur.

Dizziness for osteochondrosis occurs periodically, but does not always show specifically for the disease.This condition is usually observed with the development of the inflammation in the ear, with the spasm of the brain vessels, as well as against the background of conservation.Sometimes such conditions are associated with diseases of the cardiovascular system, coordination of movement or anemia.If the patient regularly has dizziness, accompanied by anxiety, lack of air and weakness, you prefer medical help.

What happened to the dizziness background is the reason for being admitted to the patient's emergency hospital:

  1. The numbness of the upper shoulder rope on one side, accompanied by parallel to the facial muscle.
  2. Migraine attacks, very severe headaches to the general background of malaise.
  3. Problems with movement coordination.
  4. Violation of consciousness, loss.

Headache is one of the most common and non -specific signs that occurs in the background of cervical osteochondrosis.Often, tension headaches occur in women.This condition is associated with hormone background (excess estradiol in the body compared to men) and vascular weakness, which is also associated with hormone status (increased progesterone relieving vessels, making it less durable).

With osteochondrosis, headaches occur due to frequent spasms from the brain vessels, against the background of pinching the nerve roots and with increasing intracranial pressure indicators.Atechondrous pain attacks often resemble hypertension, IBS or stroke attacks (it is important to consider that older people, the higher the risk of pathology).

If the patient has other diseases associated with the function of heart muscle disorders, then with osteochondrosis attacks, heart pain will also be observed.Usually, in people with cardiovascular disease angina pectoris occurs, increased blood pressure, extrasystole, arrhythmia and pain in the chest area begin.If, when using first aid medications, the patient is not better, and the attack lasts a long time, it is very important to call an ambulance so that the patient is taken to the hospital to a cardiologist.

Pain syndrome for osteochondrosis

Separately, the characteristics of the disease pain syndrome should be described.An unpleasant sensation does not always arise in the occipital area or in the head.There are attacks, pains where they are often localized in completely different places.Cervical pain often emits hands or shoulders.Signs of unpleasant sensations are the appearance of discomfort immediately after waking or moving suddenly.Examples are sneezing or laughter.Even with mild physiological reactions, pain syndrome attacks may occur.

If the pathology is not overly neglected, unpleasant sensations will disappear, and discomfort is often accompanied by an enhanced crisis in the cervical vertebra.Often this disease occurs in people with cervical lordosis - a pathophysiological condition associated with increased flexibility in the neck.If a person often raises his head, this may happen.The more pathological conditions, the worse the patient feels, because the pain returns over time, the more intensive, the stronger the torture.

What sensations and signs in pain are described by the most frequent patients:

  1. Pain results from "depth" of the neck.
  2. When turning the head to the side, a strong crack or crack is observed.
  3. When unpleasant sensations are observed, the patient has stiffness in the cervical region, accompanied by muscle weakness.

According to statistics, the disease most often affects 6 and 7 cervical vertebrae.The disease also occurs where the vertebral part of the cervical localization.

The development of arterial hypertension with cervical osteochondrosis

There is a clear connection between certain diseases and increased stress.The cervical vertebra is also penetrated by the nerve endings and vascular tract.If the surface of the vertebra increases, the pathology of the nerve and blood vessels occurs.As a result, microspasus occurs and patients have a deterioration in well -being.

Hypertension, which occurs against the background, has a certain difference:

  1. Persistent and acute headache is the most characteristic of shokh.
  2. Chest pain in inhalation, discomfort in the limbs.
  3. Reduces sensitivity in the collar zone.
  4. The appearance of sharp pressure jumps after nervous tension, muscle overvoltage, or after a long stay in antalgia pose.

Causes of neck osteochondrosis

For the most part, the disease is associated with the process of natural aging and the pathology of the musculoskeletal system.Keep in mind that not everyone in the old age has osteochondrosis.Usually the disease overcomes obesity that leads to an inactive lifestyle.

Pathological factors include: including:

  1. Inactivity lifestyle, including hypodynamia.
  2. Uncomfortable posture occupation related to long static pressure.An example is a long sit on the desktop, without maintaining the right posture.
  3. Obesity or overweight.Large weight is not always associated with fat deposits.In bodybuilders or large athletes, increased weight index is often observed.Exceeding the recommended weight is full not only by wearing premature spine, but also to burden the cardiovascular system.
  4. Chronic stress associated with nerve overstrain.
  5. Previously suffered a head injury or neck disorder.
  6. Local hypothermia - blowing neck.
  7. The presence of the pathological autoimmune process in the body, which negatively affects the condition of the cartilage, bone tissue.Examples are rheumatoid arthritis, which leads to the development of the disease, such as shokh.
  8. The presence of congenital anomalies in the structure of the cartilage.

The presence of physical doses, proper nutrition and rejection of bad habits is the best way to minimize the risk of severity associated with osteochondrosis.

Stage of development of disease

There are several stages of development of pathological conditions associated with the manifestation of the symptoms of osteochondrosis:

  1. The premature level is the first.In the early stages, it was difficult to see the signs of the disease, as there were still certain symptoms.The only thing that experienced experts can see is the smoothness of cervical lordosis.As a result of the slightest changes, the appearance of minimum discomfort with the sharp turn of the neck to the side is possible.Over time, tension, pain in the lumbar region and back muscles may occur, as the cervical zone often attracts lumbar.If the patient is fortunate and osteochondrosis is found in the early stages, then you can do with changes in diet and lifestyle correction so that the pathology does not continue to develop.Patients often ignore this level, as discomfort rarely causes significant changes in the body.
  2. The second stage occurs if a premature degree has been successfully ignored.Usually at this stage there are signs of cervical region instability.At this stage, the patient is concerned about the pain syndrome.Unpleasant sensations are often given to the upper shoulder belt.The pain with sharp tendencies and head turns felt stronger.Due to the pathological submission of the distance between the intervertebral disc already, the nerve endings are pinched, leading to the development of neurological syndrome in patients.As a result, the patient has equal symptoms, including increased fatigue, decreased performance, disorders and headaches.
  3. Third degree.At this stage, the pain syndrome becomes more significant than before.It is impossible to ignore such pain, so the most persistent patients have to consult a doctor to make the appropriate diagnosis.Pain often emits limbs and shoulders, and in the morning there is weak muscle weakness.At this stage, joint disease can occur - intervertebral disc hernia.In the morning, the patient feels strong stiffness, which also shows deterioration in the mobility of the cervical region.In patients, dizziness and severe weaknesses are observed.
  4. Osteochondrosis terminal, fourth.At this stage, the destruction of the intervertebral disc is observed.The disc itself is replaced by connective tissue time.Improved pathological processes can affect other segments of the spine, including the thoracic and lumbar region.In such patients, the quality of life suffering - the coordination of movement increases, headache and dizziness becomes unbearable, the sound in the ear also appears, other serious disorders - vascular disorders, problems with the respiratory system.

Syndrome that occurs with cervical osteochondrosis

The danger of untreated symptoms lies in further development.If the patient continues to ignore the pathology, various types of syndrome occur - a complex symptom.There are such types:

  1. Vertebral or vertebral.
  2. Vertebral artery.
  3. Carddial or friendly.
  4. Rook Syndrome.

The combination of these signs often develops as an overview of osteochondrosis manifestations.

Vertebral syndrome often develops.In patients, over time, the movement of the cervical spine is disrupted.First, stiffness occurs after the resurrection.In the future, the pathology will be present continuously.Also, when trying to turn the neck to the side, pain appears.In X -Ray, some deterioration is also set.The characteristic feature of the vertebral syndrome is the presence of all of the above marks.If there is no sign, then this is an exception or action.The complexity of the diagnosis is that vertebral syndrome is often confused with other inflammation in the cervical region - myositis, injury, and stretching.

Vertebral artery syndrome is associated with the pathological artery process that occurs when compressed.In the event of a lack of blood flow due to the overlap of part of the vertebral artery in the cervical region, the following signs of complications occur:

  1. The lack of venous blood flow is indicated by the signs - the appearance of the noise in the ear, dizziness, jumping pressure, vomiting or nausea.
  2. The occurrence of nerve endings, which are indicated by migraines or severe headaches.Often in the patient can record the sensation of numbness or temporary vision with one eye.
  3. Oxygen starvation is caused by squeezed arteries.Patients have signs of hypoxia - shortness of breath, heart disease, fainting, dizziness and weakness of physical stress.

The same condition is also a characteristic of atherosclerosis and oncology.

Also, the symptoms of cervical spinal osteochondrosis are characterized by the development of syndrome by heart type.The patient has signs that resemble heart muscle disorders.Many signs can resemble heart attacks or coronary heart disease.During the deterioration, the patient feels burning and squeezing on the heart muscle, weakness, shortness of breath, and increased tachycardia attacks.To exclude cardiac syndrome to the background of osteochondrosis, you need to run cardiac echo, ECG.If there are no signs of liver disorders, then this is a heart syndrome that arises due to the fact that cervical spinal osteochondrosis continues to develop.

Rooser syndrome is associated with the main disease - a bastard in the spinal column and limbs.The reason is the transfer of the nerve endings.During the period of interruption, the patient must observe the bed rest and use the painkillers.Pathology is treated using neurotropic drugs.Prevention of seizures is intended to improve blood circulation, perform physiotherapy and physiotherapy.Rotor syndrome is harmful to complications.If the small nerves are fully intimidated, this is full of immobilization of the limbs and regarding the finger, hand.

Diagnosis of neck osteochondrosis

To determine the pathology, you need to contact the therapist.Doctors conduct an initial examination, fill the patient's hospital card and send the patient to a narrow specialist - a traumatologist or a neurologist.Then the doctor examines the patient, making the main diagnosis when examined, which must be confirmed using a laboratory test.

What diagnosis method is recommended for suspected cervical osteochondrosis:

  1. X -ray.This is a quick and general option for the initial examination needed to evaluate the condition of the patient's bone system in the spine.If the patient has osteochondrosis, then the distance in the area that interferes with the spine will be reduced.
  2. To find out a specific diagnosis, you can run magnetic resonance tomography.MRI is the most accurate diagnostic method.This device will consider both bone and cartilage structures, soft tissue.You can see any disorders - pinching nerves, intervertebral hernia levels and the developmental stages of osteochondrosis.
  3. Calculated tomography.The research method is appropriate if there is no suspicion of the presence of intervertebral hernia.
  4. Duplasound duplex scanning.If the patient is suspected of developing venous blood disorders, then this type of study is performed.In the event of a physical barrier, this type of diagnosis will help identify them.

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis

Treatment of cervical cervical osteochondrosis is intended to eliminate symptoms.There is no radical way that will make the pathology back.It should be noted that the nature of the disease is not only in the development of pathology, but also in the degenerative destruction of natural physiology.

Treatment of cervical spinal osteochondrosis with medication

Drug therapy is the best way to reduce pain during pain attacks.Typically, medications are prescribed to treat osteochondrosis based on symptoms:

  1. NSAIDs or analgesics.Anti -Anti -Anti -Medicine Medicines are ideal for stopping headaches, which are more commonly observed in women.The appointment of a particular drug depends on the cause of the pain.For example-if a woman has a headache due to vascular cramps, analgesic or antispasmodic is written.In the event of pain in the neck, and is accompanied by inflammation, NSAIDs with the anti -anticipated effects mentioned are required.It is best to explain a specific trade name for the attending physician.
  2. Musorelaxants.These drugs are effective in the treatment of similar diseases related to the destruction or damage of bone tissue.The disease includes hernia, protrusion and rheumatoid pathology.This new study shows that muscle relaxants not only show a relaxing, but also effective financing effect.A group of drugs is prescribed for excess muscle spasticity associated with their load, which arises against the background of osteochondrosis.These drugs practically do not affect the activity of the central nervous system, so they can be taken during the day.The therapy course lasts for about 4 weeks.
  3. B Vitamin B The combination of vitamin B1, B6 and B12 in injection agents in large doses shows analgesic effects if the pain syndrome is caused by pinching the nerve roots.Long courses are required in combination with analgesics.In the case of a boring attack, it is advisable to observe the bed rest to unload the pain zone as much as possible.Within 2-3 weeks, according to the instructions, injection drugs are used, and then for 1-2 months they drink tablets. 
  4. Chondroprotectors.Such medications are needed in the presence of degenerative processes in the cartilage.If the improved damaging effects have begun, chondroprotectors will not eliminate it.The use of long form of drug injection can slow the regression of cartilage destruction, no longer.The minimum use period is 3-4 months.
  5. Hypotentine agent.If the patient regularly has pressure jumping towards improvement, use medications that reduce systolic and diastolic pressure.Medicines are carefully used and only as prescribed by the doctor.Tyta blockers or calcium channel blockers are usually prescribed.
  6. Sedative.Sedding agents are required if, against the background of autonomic disorders, neurological disorders occur.Examples are anxiety attacks, insomnia or sleep disorders.In the early stages, plant sedatives are appropriate.With more serious disorders, prescription drugs are prescribed.
  7. Antihyxants.It is necessary if the patient has little heart disease associated with air deficiency.
  8. Calcium and Vitamin D3 preparations.To support the bone stronghold in the presence of an active degenerative process, it is necessary to take a mineral complex.Calcium is a necessary building material, without bone being porous and broken.D3 is a vitamin without normal assimilation calcium is impossible.In combination, these materials strengthen the bone tissue well.It is also useful to drink other minerals to support the health of the musculoskeletal-silicon, sulfur, zinc, magnesium and boron systems.
  9. Vitamin-mineral complex.In addition to specialized additives, it is necessary to take polyvitamin seasonally to maintain the general health of the patient.Take a complex 2-3 times a year for 1-2 months with rest.
  10. External funds.To put your neck condition in order when you feel stiffness, you can use hot or therapeutic ointment, a gel that contributes to increased blood supply.It is precisely in some ointments to cure the constant stiffness, but apply a little external remedy before going to bed will relieve the condition in the morning.

A conservative therapy method

During the recovery period, when acute pain relieves, a person with osteochondrosis should support the body using conservative treatment methods:

  1. Therapeutic gymnastics.Special training with regular implementation increases joint mobility, accelerating temporary blood circulation.Patients feel better over time.The main rules of training therapy are order and sequence of action.If you conduct physical education every day, the neck muscles come in tone, which relieves the burden of the spine significantly.
  2. Massage.This procedure is performed after an acute period to increase blood flow and relieve muscle.The effect of the relationship is combined with the muscle relaxants, pairing the effects of medicine.With the physical exposure of the finger, the local temperature in the muscles is warm, which increases blood flow.Massage leads to relaxing parts that are tied behind.
  3. Physiotherapy method.Hardware treatment is intended to increase blood flow in damaged areas.Using devices and exposure to current fields or low frequency magnets, medicines are given through the skin.The funds are well absorbed without making systemic effects.Examples of procedures-magnetotherapy, electrophoresis, laser effects, shock wave therapy.

In a neglected case, when conservative therapy is ineffective, patients are offered to perform surgical intervention.In particular, radical therapy methods are effective in the presence of hernia or protrusions, when there is a joint spinal disease that exacerbates the condition.Indications for surgery are loss of limb sensitivity, unbearable pain.