Osteocondrose is capable of change, degenerative disc disease of the tissue of the cartilage of the intervertebral disc. In the course of the disease is very slow, and a lot of times, in the early stages does not have notable symptoms, except for the minor aches and pains of the head, and a lot of times people don't pay proper attention to it. In the modern world, and the osteocondrose it is an extremely common disease, and is able to reach different age groups of people.
The disease may arise in any department of the vertebral column. The main sites of the location, it is split up into:
- osteocondrose neck
- osteocondrose chest
- osteocondrose the lumbar spine
The neck osteocondrose it is very common, and it is, perhaps, one of the most dangerous, as well as the implementation of a form that is capable of bringing a person before a disability. The fact is, that the cervical vertebrae are significantly smaller in size compared to the other ones, but they are the most mobile. In the region of the neck, the concentrate of a great number of blood-vessels, and nerve fibers, as well as through the neck, pass through the arteries that supply blood to the brain. So, what is the smallest displacement of the cervical vertebrae promotes the pressure on the nerve roots, and blood vessels. Because the cervical vertebral canal, has a small footprint, there is always the possibility of the crushing of the spinal cord. This is the danger that you might end up with a disability.
The cause of the onset of degenerative disc disease
The cause of the onset of degenerative disc disease, have not yet been fully explored by scientists, but, nevertheless, there are a number of factors that can contribute to the development of the disease. The major of these factors include the following:
- Pre-installed, which is passed in a genetic way.
- A bad power supply, which receives the excess weight and a lack of minerals in the body.
- To the point of intoxication, or in the presence of an infection.
- Upset of the body's metabolism.
- The presence of lesions in the spinal cord.
- Leading to a way of life, and the implementation of a minimum of motion.
- In the presence of a person in conditions such as scoliosis, flat feet, and instability of a segment of the spinal cord.
- Physically, their lack of stress on the body.
- Often the stress and stress psychologically.
- The sudden change in the already well-established style of life.
The main-stage degenerative disc disease
Osteocondrose the cervix is divided into the following four stages. In the first stage, it can be seen only with the uneasy feelings in the back. The second stage is characterized by the destruction of the fibrous ring, and the appearance of the protrusion of the intervertebral disc to hard, it is also possible to crush injury of the optic nerve. When the third stage is the formation of intervertebral hernia is. When the fourth, final stage in the degenerative disease of the disk, very bad move, and it almost always feels like a sharp pain. This is due to the deformation of the vertebrae, in the form of the appearance of them, osteophytes (bone tumors).
The symptoms of degenerative cervical disc disease
In the presence of a degenerative cervical disc disease followed by a number of conditions, casting himself in the role of one of the main symptoms of the disease:
- Irritative-reflex syndrome. If there is, you will get a poor-pain in the region of the neck and of the nape of the neck, which is further enhanced when you move.
- The syndrome of the anterior spinal artery. Is accompanied by headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in your ears, it is also possible to disorders of the visual system. You will receive a probability of compromise of the brain.
- The syndrome of the front staircase muscles. Characterized by pain, regret, of the nature in the area of the neck. The pain increases when you lean or turn his head.
- The heart of the disorder. Accompanied by pain in the neck, the heart, and the area of the blade. The pain has the capability of stepping up in the corners of the head, and sneezing. The symptoms in this case resemble the pain of angina.
- The root of the disorder. When it happens, there is a tightening of the nerve roots. The area of the pain covers a large area of the body. This is the area that includes the neck, the blades, the shoulders, and the fingers of the hand.
- The Root of the vascular disorder. Usually characterized by a change in the mobility of, and sensitive to disturbances.
- Spinal pain syndromes. They appear when compression of the spinal cord, to the dead: osteochondrosis of the vertebrae. In this scenario, you may also experience a sore throat, loss of sensation, weakness of the limbs.
In the treatment of degenerative cervical disc disease
The very first step on the road to recovery — the definition of a precise diagnosis. Just after that, it is possible to carry out a comprehensive treatment of degenerative cervical disc disease, which basically is a reduction of pain, as well as the removal of the inflammation. It considers the main methods of treatment bundle:
- With the medical therapy. Done with the aggravation of the disease. With your help, it is removed from the ignition and it stopped the pain, caused.
- The physical therapy treatment. They are implemented by means of current a low frequency, ultra-sound, magnetic fields, and lasers. Due to the fact that it's taken away the feeling of pain and muscle spasms, reduces inflammation.
- The chiropractic treatment. This therapy is picked up for each patient individually. After your application is made easier with the pain, increases mobility, and adjustable stand.
- Therapeutic exercise. It is intended mainly for the decompression of the nerve root. With specific exercises that will help to significantly reduce the burden that can be attributed to the spine by strengthening and developing the muscles of the back. During exacerbation of the disease, for physical education, usually do not use. The office shall assign only qualified personnel.
- The treatment of massage. Expert in clinical medicine, However, apply the pressure, as well as the methods of chinese medicine – acupuncture and moxibustion.
- You choose. Effectively eliminates the pain and improves the metabolic processes in the body.
It should be noted that, in the treatment of degenerative cervical disc disease during the current pregnancy, it is next to impossible. As soon as the women have to pay attention to this disease before or during pregnancy. There are a number of recommendations, for sleep, for people suffering from osteochondrosis. The mattress, the patient should be of medium hardness. You can't use too soft or too hard mattress. The pillow should not be used to discharge, preferably, to acquire the knee. In order to avoid this disagreeable disease it is necessary to engage in your regular basis to prevent them. The methods of prevention refers to the proper nutrition, and physical mobility, as well as a change in lifestyle, more active.