The problem of cervical osteochondrosis is very relevant today.It is no secret that in the modern world every second or third person experiences cervical osteochondrosis.And doctors often can't help anyone, because they do not have the necessary knowledge, and do not see anything wrong with osteochondrosis.Like, "What can you do, he's now at all."
In fact, osteochondrosis is not as easy as it seems.Yes, of course, he's not dead.But he predicts the lives of millions of people who do not know how to treat him.But everything is actually on the surface ... So if you have problems with cervical osteochondrosis, be careful to read this page to the end!
Here you will learn about cervical osteochondrosis, how exactly it is, what is dangerous and, of course, how it can heal.
What is the cervical spinal osteochondrosis?
Cervical osteochondrosis, in scientific language, is a dystrophic process that affects the intervertebral disc and the cartilage of the intervertebral joint, which eventually involves the vertebral body itself in this process.And the task of the treatment process is to stop the process, and then change it again!
But before talking directly about treatment, you need to deal with the causes of this process.After all, nothing happened like that.For each phenomenon in our lives there are specific reasons or reasons.
The cause of cervical osteochondrosis
Cervical spinal osteochondrosis develops under the influence of the same causes as osteochondrosis of other departments, endocrine-exchange, contagious, toxic, and so on.
Currently, cervical osteochondrosis can be determined in every second person.This is due to the fact that we live in urban conditions, in advanced technology and social networks.As you read, write, work, communicate through the computer, the neck is in the wrong position, the wrong position.
In addition, persistent stress related to work and other problems also affects the condition of the neck.When a person is in a state of depression, he bends, lowering his head.So, your neck again takes your problem.You do not rest, and your neck, too, does not rest.
As a result, your neck muscles are in persistent tension, increased pressure in the cervical spine, the vessels are spasmodic and the nerve endings are violated.
Don't ignore your neck and look at each signal.After all, cervical osteochondrosis is the most dangerous, as it can only be frequent complications (syndrome) asSpinal artery syndrome, shoulder periarthrosis, royshift syndrome and anterior staircase syndrome.
We'll talk about this syndrome a little below.In the meantime, let's see how the cervical region differs from the rest of the spine, and in the process of development of osteochondrosis serves as a prerequisite for the development of this syndrome.
- Cervical spineThe most mobile.He is characterized by all kinds of movements.This is a prerequisite for frequent violations and subluxus!
- There is a hole in the horizontal process of the vertebra that forms a channel whereThe vertebral artery passesIt supplies the brain, cerebellum, hearing organs, and vertebral nerves with oxygen and nutrients.This is a prerequisite for frequent artery clamps and nerves.
- The intervertebral disc is located between the body of the vertebraenot as long as.In front of them, there is a prominent edge of the vertebra, which is related to the joints.This is a prerequisite for the emergence of joint subluxation.
- Intervertebral hole from three lower vertebrae is not round, butTriangular shape.This is a prerequisite for infringement of the nerve root with bone growth formed with osteochondrosis.
- In the cervical region there are importantganglia (node) of the autonomic nervous system.
Here are the main features that we will develop, analyze the symptoms and complications of osteochondrosis.But for starters, I'll tell you how the cervical spinal osteochondrosis grows so you can clearly imagine the whole picture.
The developmental mechanism of cervical osteochondrosis
The intervertebral disc is the place for the start of the process.Under the influence of the reasons above, the pulpoose core (center) of the disc begins to lose moisture.The fibrous ring (disc frame) is thinner, loss of elasticity, microcabotes appear.As a result, the function of the support of the support, the setting and shock -the absorption disappears.
The burden on the underlying vertebrae gradually increased, and then the process passed to the vertebra itself.Microcracks appear in it and additional "bone growth" osteophytes are formed to increase its surface area to take increased load.
Osteophytes can form either on the back surface, thus squeezing the nerve roots, or on the side surface, squeezing the vertebral artery.
The stability between the vertebrae is violated, which is why subluxations may appear in the intervertebral joints.The neck muscles are strained to balance and support the vertebrae in the previous position.
But over time, the muscles -the muscles are "tired" to support the spine, and again the burden increases in the affected vertebra, which further supports development.
So the devil circle is formed where the main link -damaged vertebrae and spasmodic muscles- They influence each other and, thus, support the process of osteochondrosis.
This is where the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis cause many problems to millions of people.
Symptoms (signs) of cervical osteochondrosis
Large symptoms of cervical osteochondroly are common for those who have experienced "charm" overall development of the process.The most common signs that you have cervical osteochondrosis are as follows:
- Limited movement on the neck
- Pain or discomfort in the neck
- Forced position of the head
- A kind of "crisis" in the neck when turning heads
- The tension of the neck muscles
This, say, the symptoms of "cervical osteochondrosis in pure form", without complications.Symptoms of remaining symptoms have developed due to compression (compression) of the nerve and blood vessels and irritation of the spinal cord nerve fiber.Specific syndrome that exists only for cervical osteochondrosis occurs.Let's see them in more detail:
Vail arterial syndrome
Vertebral arterial artery syndrome develops due to mechanical compression of the artery with tense muscle or bone growth by "osteophytes".Sometimes it can develop due to arterial cramps with nerve fiber irritation that goes from the spinal cord to the artery.
The vertebral artery goes through the cranial cavity and supplies the brain, cerebellum, hearing organs and vision with oxygen and nutrients, so with its compression, brain ischemia occurs, and all parts suffer.Therefore, the signs of vertebral artery syndrome are usually as follows:
- Paroxysmal headache that begins with the back of the head and spreads to the forehead, temple, ear.They can catch half the head.
- Pain is increasing with turn or headache, by sitting with neck muscle tension.
- Hearing and vision violations: ringing and noise in the ear, hearing loss, dizziness, "flies" in front of my eyes.
- Sensation of severity in the head, dizziness, sleep disorders, memory.
Shoulder -Periathrosis of the shoulder
Shoulder periarthrosis -Knowing is a damage to the soft tissue of the shoulder and blades, especially the muscles and tendons.It grows as follows:
- Vegetative nerve fiber irritation occurs as a result of disk destruction
- This irritation in the form of impulse goes to the shoulder together -
- In periarticular tissue, trophy (nutrition) is disrupted, which affects the function of the joints itself.
As a result, the following symptoms -Shoulder diarrhea develops:
- Pain in the shoulder joint that surrender to the hands and neck
- The arms of the hand to the limited side and painful
- The pain is increasing on the sore side
- Over time, the atrophy of the shoulder and shoulder blades might grow
Rook Syndrome
Rooser syndrome develops due to compression of the nerve root with bone growth by "osteophytes", which is characterized by acute cutting pain, which spreads to the lower arm to the small finger or ring finger.It may be accompanied by numbness or "crawl goosebumps".
Keep in mind that these complications are less common than others.
Anterior ladder syndrome
Beginning, I noticed that the front stairs went from 3 and 4 cervical vertebra through the surface of the neck and attached to the first ribs.On the other hand, the medial stairs are also attached to the edge.As a result, the gap is formed between these muscles, where the nerve shoulder plexus and pass the subclavian artery.
Now let's see how the anterior ladder syndrome develops:
- Vegetative nerve fiber irritation occurs as a result of disk destruction
- Irritation in the form of a pulse enters the anterior staircase muscles
- Muscles are spasmodic and squeeze weaving and nerve arteries
The signs of the anterior staircase syndrome are as follows:
- Pain from pain to sharp, spreading to arms and banging
- Pain increases as the head is tilted to a healthy side, when the hand resigns to the side
Symptoms of the bound artery - hand cooling, numbness, swelling.
What is the usual of all the syndrome?
We study the mechanism of development, symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis and all the most common complications.Have you ever seen something the same between all these processes?
If not I will tell you:
In all processes, one important element is involved - spasmodic muscles!
They can:
- Sweep the vertebral artery or nerve plexus,
- damage to the function of the shoulder joint,
- Send an reverse signal about your spasmodic
- Therefore, transfer the load to the damaged cervical region and maintain the development of osteochondrosis.
Yes, the muscles perform this action under the influence of violated and irritated nerve roots.But they also send a signal to the nervous system on the principle of feedback, either supporting the pathological process or eliminating it.Yes, it eliminates.
It all depends on the state of the muscle:
- If it is a spasmodic, it sends pathological impulses (with osteochondrosis) and supports development
- If it trains (alternately relieving and reducing, restoring tone), then it sends another - physiological impulse that restores the nervous system trophism and rebuilds.
Therefore, the answer to the most important question for you:
How to cure cervical osteochondrosis?
So, the only way to cure cervical spinal osteochondrosis is to restore your muscle tone!No other choice.All other methods - drug treatment, injection, medicine and so on - have only temporary effects.They eliminate the effects of pain, but do not eliminate the causes.And soon the pain will bother you again.
One of the best ways to treat osteochondrosis is massage.And, if there is no competent massage therapist, yourself.Massage and yourself loosen your muscles, and, as we already know, it's very useful.
In line with the massage and yourself, you can connect the treatment method for osteochondrosis with folk remedies, which, as you know, have been tested for centuries.You can do ointment, rub and bathe from various plants.
And finally, the most important component in the treatment of osteochondrosis!This is the implementation of a special complex of healing exercises (training therapy - therapeutic physical culture).Plus, the right motor mode (the right lifting, sitting at the computer, the prevention of hypodynamia, the position during sleep, etc.).