Cervical osteochondrosis - how to determine and cure

Cervical osteochondrosis is a disease that is difficult to diagnose when the patient's early treatment to the doctor is due to a large number of signs and a slow disease.

The development and manifestation of pathology

Cervical spinal osteochondrosis is found in people living an inactive lifestyle and has inactive work.

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Signs of cervical vertebral osteochondrosis not only pain in the cervical region and upper shoulder zone, but also headache, chest pain.

Some syndromes are distinguished, each characterized by its own signs.

Rooser syndrome is caused by pinching the nerve endings in the intervertebral chamber of the cervix.Features -Features Features:

• pain in the cervical region;
• pain in the arm and to the hand;
• The tingling sensation, numbness in the lower arm.

Cardial syndrome (or cardiac syndrome) is caused by a violation or irritation of the diaphragm nerve root and (or) large chest muscles.In this case, the signs will serve as pain in the heart area, which will be long and sharp in the event of a head rotation, sneezing or other neck movement (as in the case of angina pectoris).

Vail artery syndrome.The signs of osteochondrosis in this case will be:

• Headaches in the occipital, frontal (above the eyebrows) and the temporal, fixed parts;
• Hearing disorders, vestibular, vision (when osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebra is already in a neglected condition) is possible.

Irritive-Reflex Syndrome.The signs of such syndrome are:

• pain in the head of the head;
• pain in the cervix, pass lower to the chest or spread to the side, in the shoulder joint;
• Strengthening pain after sleep, head movements (including sneezing, cough).

Symptom

Symptoms by developing osteochondrosis depend on damaged nerve roots.In the 7 vertebral cervical region, there are nerves.Their damage causes pain in the development of osteochondrosis.

The vertebrae is considered from the top to the bottom and is indicated by the Roman number (CII, CII).The ending of the nerves between them is considered the same and is set by Arabic figures (C1, C2).Letter C marks the cervix (from the LAT. Service) department.

1. In the event of damage to the nerves that end between the first and second vertebrae (C2), the main symptoms will become numb and lose sensitivity to the occipital part.Then - the pain there.
2. Damage to the ending nerves (C3) between the second and third vertebrae, leading to the affected sensitivity of the area, and then leading to the sensitivity and language of the impaired (up to speech disorders).
3. Damage to the end of the nerve between the third and fourth vertebrae (C4).In this case, the pain concentrates in the clavicity, entering the heart area, and respiratory disorders are possible.But the pain is preceded by a feeling of numbness in the collar and shoulders.
4. Damage to the C5 nerve root between the fourth and fifth vertebrae.In the event of damage, it reacts with the deterioration of the limb sensitivity, both the upper (to the hand) and the lower, as well as the pain in the lower arm and the outside of the shoulder.
5. Nerve damage ends in the fifth, sixth and seventh vertebraic areas (the most common cervical osteochondrosis).Symptoms of pinching the c6 and c7 nerves are regular numbness of the fingers and hands, pain in the neck, lower arm and below - shoulder blades, back, to lumbar.
6. Damage to C8 nerves.The pain is concentrated in the neck and spreads through the lower arm to the elbow and behind the lower leg.The pain is preceded by the loss of sensitivity to the important area of the hand (finger, brush), feet (fingers, feet), skin.The blood circulation in the limbs is disrupted, which affects the color of the skin and feet.

Cause

Cervical osteochondrosis is increasingly found among young people.The reasons that explain the occurrence of the disease are more often due to the wrong way of life than hereditary tendencies.

Among the causes of heredity, not only the genetic tendency of the disease is distinguished, but also the presence of chronic diseases, the abnormalities of the spinal development.

The list of causes of cervical vertebral osteochondrosis associated with a very broad lifestyle.These include:

• Improper nutrition, and, as a result, excess weight, disturbed metabolism in the body, vitamin and mineral deficiency.
• Inactivity lifestyle, caused by sitting or uniform work.Unstable physical activity.
• Severe physical activity.This includes professional sports, heavy lifting.
• Spinal curvature, posture violations, due to spinal injury, develop flat feet.
• Pressure, frequent nervous tension.

Diagnostics

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis can only be made by a doctor.

Visual diagnostics

When contacting a neurologist and an orthopedic doctor, the patient's examination and survey will be initially performed.After palpation, assessing neck mobility and pain levels, the patient will be aimed at the hardware diagnostics.

Radiography

This method will help identify changes in the cervical region and determine its degree.For more accurate diagnosis, it is possible to use functional radiographs, when cervical spine images are taken in a variety of pose, which helps "capture" changes in the intervertebral space from some sides.

Magnetic resonance tomography

The method of using a magnetic pulse to obtain a tomogram, where it is possible to diagnose not only pathology in the structure of the vertebral and cartilage, but also identifies the presence of intervertebral hernia, size and location.

When using MRI in diagnosis results, changes will be visible in the vascular system and nervous end of the vertebral department.

Computed tomography

This is a detailed analysis of the state of the vertebra using tomography and computer processing.This method is not only to identify changes in the vertebral and intervertebral space, but also to analyze the state of soft tissue, blood vessels and ligaments.

Differential diagnosis

After sending to one of the diagnostic procedures, the doctor will perform a differential diagnosis - it will exclude the presence of other diseases in the body with the same symptoms.This requires blood tests, references to other physicians.

What is dangerous to ignore osteochondrosis?

Cervical osteochondrosis, has a period of forgiveness and severity.Often unhealthy people, without going to the doctor in time and using painkillers, feel relieved and forget about the problem until the next bad.But the disease continues to develop and, if you continue to ignore obvious symptoms, can cause serious complications in the cervical region.

Among the first and therefore, the relatively "light" consequences of the launch of the cervical area osteochondrosis, highlight and intervertebral disc hernia are distinguished.

In the first case, the intervertebral disc stand out, the displacement of the normal location between the vertebrae.At the same time, the connecting fiber in the intervertebral disc (fibrous ring) remains intact and intact.

Propesion in the cervical spine is serious even at a size of up to 1 mm, while in the other part the spine is not very dangerous.

After the formation of the highlight, the destruction will affect the fibrous ring - connecting the fiber that protects the Pulpo nucleus interior jacket.Pathological changes in this structure lead to the formation of intervertebral disc hernia.The formation and development of hernia are accompanied by increasing the pain syndrome and unpredictable consequences.

The more serious consequences of osteochondrosis, in the absence of treatment, are vascular disorders: vegetable dystonia, hypertension and hypotension.

The formation of intervertebral disc hernia leads to proper location and blood vessel function, squeezing the brain that feeds the brain.This leads to violations of oxygen intake into the brain and its normal work, contributing to the formation of blood vessels in the vessel with further gap.The result of the development of the disease is a stroke.

First aid

With the severity of osteochondrosis, the first question the patient faces: "How will it get rid of pain in the cervical region?"

Medicines containing analgesics, as well as painkillers, will help eliminate pain sensations, and constraints in movement will help in movement.

When acute pain passes, hours and hours before going to the doctor can use anti -inflammatory painkillers.During the severity of severity, you can use heating ointment, they will help relieve tension in the neck and divert attention from painful pain.Ointment should be used with a movement of light without massage.

If the attack on the cervical spine finds you far from the first kit, ways like applicator, pepper, mustard, sand bags can help.

The applicator should be placed on a flat surface, located on it so that it is below the cervical department, the occipital part of the head and the shoulder joint.A few minutes should experience pain in the skin.Lying on the applicator should be 2-3 times daily for 30-40 minutes.

Pepper patches or mustard, you can use a bag with warm sand, you should apply to a sore place in the neck, leaving for a few minutes.Heat will relax the muscles, and interfere with irritation from the pepper or mustard from pain.

Training from training therapy (physiotherapy training), recommended for cervical osteochondrosis, can reduce pain, but with a poor period of time.Training should be done regularly during the remission period - this will contribute to the quick treatment and reduction of the severity and frequency of the disease.

After receiving first aid and relieving the pain, you should seek the help of a doctor as soon as possible.

Treatment

Treatment of osteochondrosis is performed using different methods.

Traditional medicine

Popular and effective is drug treatment.

Drug

Anesthetic tablets are used during osteochondrosis hunting and are more suitable for ambulances to patients.In such cases, analgesics are used.

Treatment is carried out by other drugs -anti -anti -non -ssteroid (NSAIDs) medicine.

Modern medicine uses a new type of drug - chondroprotectors - a drug that restores cartilage tissue.

During the hunting period of the disease, when the pain syndrome is pronounced, the doctor prescribes an injection that not only relieves the pain, but has an anti -inflammatory effect.

The restriction of the pain syndrome

In the case of advanced, during the severity of the pain syndrome, it can be resistant to analgesics and even to injection of painkillers.Then the doctor can be done by the so -called "blockade" - the introduction of anesthetic drugs to the source of pain using the injection.Therefore, the painful part of the spine is "cut off" from the "composition" of the general nerves and for some time (depending on the individual characteristics) of the pain from this area does not interfere with the patient.

Experienced medical staff should perform the procedure, as the complete procedure can cause complications.The restrictions itself have no contraindications except for the individual's intolerance to the drug and can be done as often as the body needs.

Non -traditional medicine

Osteochondrosis is a disease that is not easy to treat, so you need to approach this comprehensive.In the treatment of osteochondrosis, acupuncture is used.

Acupuncture is not a traditional medical method, but it has established itself in the struggle against osteochondrosis as it allows you to relieve pain and can be used during severity.Keep in mind that it does not carry such acupuncture, it reduces symptoms, helps to easily move the disease decrease, increase neck and joint mobility, and the recovery and regeneration process activated by exposure that contributes to rapid recovery.

Physiotherapy

In addition to drug treatment, doctors recommend that physiotherapy be carried out.

1. Electrophoresis.In the case of osteochondrosis, electrophoresis is used with anti -anti -inflammatory and analgesic drugs to deliver the drug to the affected area and in the required amount.Electric current increases the effects of the drug, and the procedure has an effect on treatment.
2. ElectrotherapyUsing weak electrical current and magnetotherapy using magnetic fields.They act in the disease, relieve pain, improve blood circulation.Helps during the remission period and trigger the process of regeneration of cells, accelerating the healing process.

Other physiotherapists aim to improve blood circulation of painful areas, reduce edema and inflammation, pain and general strengthening of the body's immunity during treatment.

Treatment with ointment

The use of ointment for osteochondrosis is not the main method in treatment and is prescribed as an additional step that contributes to a rapid recovery.The ointment used can be divided into groups.

1. Painkillers and anti -inflammation.Such ointments include analgesic materials and anti -anti -steroids.
2. Heating ointment.The main component of the ointment has an irritating effect on the skin, which increases blood supply to the site.This relieves stress, swelling, reduces pain.
3. ChondroprotectorsIn the form of ointment.The active ingredient restores cartilage, and additives are released from inflammation and pain.
4. Ointment.Ointment used for massage and self.There are anti -natural ingredients, analgesic ingredients, complex ingredients of the original regeneration material.

Massage and self

Massage with cervical spinal osteochondrosis is required during the period of remission of the disease so as not to increase pain during the procedure.Massage is set with a course of ten to fifteen sessions and runs no more than a quarter.Massage for cervical osteochondrosis is used as a procedure that strengthens the effects after treatment and to prevent osteochondrosis.

Collar and acupressure zone massage, at the disease distribution, is done by a specialist.The clear movement of the massage therapist helps to knead the neck muscles, improve blood circulation, relieve tension, and after a massage course, strengthen the neck muscles, which will maintain a preventive effect for several weeks and even the moon.

If necessary, you can run your own light massage.It should knead and grind the neck muscles, occipital parts and back shoulder muscles.Simple movement in a simple position and at any time can be in addition to the treatment and prevention of cervical spinal osteochondrosis.

Self is recommended for a few minutes daily, it has no contraindication, and pain, if accompanied by movement, is easily controlled by the patient himself.

Proper nutrition

In addition to classical treatment, physiotherapy and massage procedures, for the treatment and prevention of cervical spinal osteochondrosis, proper nutrition with a variety of vitamins and minerals is required.

The main thing in this matter is vitamins A and C, strengthening the vessels.Vitamins B6 and B12 improve metabolism and amino acids in the body, helping the nervous system function properly and without failure.

Complex vitamins are required during the remission period for general recovery and strengthening of the body.

Traditional medicine

People's recovery for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is divided into those who relieve pain and can be used to worsen, and are used by courses for several days or even weeks and have long -action therapeutic effects.

Anesthetic potato compress

You need:

• potatoes;
• Honey-1-2 TBSP.Tablespoons for one potato.

Preparation and application:

1. Clean raw potatoes, grated.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix with honey until smooth.
3. Put the resulting mass in a sore place, cover with polyethylene and finish it with diapers.Keep the compress for 1-2 hours.

Carrot infusion for anesthesia

Alcohol reviews in folk medicine are used not only to rub the pain plot for anesthesia, but also for oral administration for general strengthening effects, and help.

For the absorption of radish on vodka, you need:

• Black carrot - half size;
• Vodka-50-70 ml;
• Honey -3-4 tablespoons.Tablespoons;
• Salt - 2 tablespoons.Tablespoons.

Preparation and application:

1. Peel the radish, grate on a fine grater.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix until smooth: grated radish, honey, salt, vodka.
3. Rub the cervical department with a mixture 2 times daily during oppression.
4. Take it to an empty stomach for 1 teaspoon 2 times a day during oppression.

Analgesic ointment that touches ginger

You need:

• Ginger powder - 1 tbsp.spoon;
• garlic-2-3 cloves;
• butter.

Preparation and application:

1. Fried ginger powder in a pan in a little butter.
2. Peel the garlic, grate on a fine grate or roll by crush.
3. In a shallow bowl, mix fried ginger powder and garlic until smooth.
4. The resulting ointment can be rubbed to a sick place with darkness or used as a compress, tied with a diaper for a few minutes until the sensation burns on the skin.

Oil with garbage to rub

Rub oil with slight massage for osteochondrosis is used during the disease period, and is performed with a 10-15 day course with rest.

You need:

• Oregano (grass) - a few;
• Olive oil (can be a sunflower) 300-500 ml.

Preparation and application:

1. Pain (grass) shake fine.
2. Put oregano into a bottle of oil and let it plant in a dark place for at least a day.
3. Strain the oil, also squeeze oregano from the oil.
4. Use the oil sown to rub and lightly massage the site affected by osteochondrosis 1 time.

Night compress made of carrots

You need:

• Leaves-1-3pcs.;
• boiling water.

Preparation and application:

1. Apply carrot leaves for a few seconds in boiling water (soften).
2. Apply soft leaves to a place affected by osteochondrosis, tied with diapers and insulation with scarves.
3. Leave the compress from the radish leaves at night.The feeling of pinching the light is quite accepted.
4. This procedure is performed during the disease of the disease with a 5-7 course of procedure with 2-3 weeks of rest.

Lemon-shift cocktail

You need:

• Lemon - 1 pc.;
• garlic head (5-6 cloves);
• boiling water.

Preparation and application:

1. Peel the lemon from the skin, seeds, roll with a blender or pass through a meat grinder.
2. Peel the garlic, roll by crushing or grate on a fine grater.
3. Mix lemon and garlic in a large jar or bottle, pour a 0.5 liter mixture.boiling water.
4. Emphasize the mixture produced for at least 12 hours (overnight leave).
5. The resulting lemon cocktail is eaten daily in half a glass on an empty stomach in the morning.

You can keep the cocktail in the refrigerator, provided as needed.The course of taking a cocktail is 1 month.

Strawberry tea

You need:

• Forest strawberries (fresh or dry) - 1 tbsp.spoon;
• 1 cup of boiling water.

Preparation and application:

• Give the floor -strawed floor pour boiling water like tea.
• Emphasize at least 10-15 minutes.
• Drink with osteochondrosis 2-3 cups a day.

Physical Education Medicine

One of the causes of osteochondrosis is hypodynamia - a lack of physical activity in an inactive lifestyle background.Doing only a few simple exercises will help reduce the disease problem or prevent its appearance.

Training "for home and office"

Resistance

1. Pressing the palm of the hand to the occipital part of the head pressing on it, making the neck muscle effort.By hand to resist.Keep the voltage 10 seconds.
2. Change the position of the hand, place it on the forehead and now try to put it in front.Also oppose about 10 seconds.
3. Change the position of the hand, place it with the palm of the hand to the temple (right hand to the right temple), also withstand the pressure of the hand on the head.Keep the voltage 10 seconds.
4. Change hands and side use exercises, now to hold left (left hand to left temple).Keep the voltage 10 seconds.
5. Change the situation alternately, repeating the exercises up to 5 times for each hand position.

The rotation of the head standing

1. Stand straight, straighten your shoulders.
2. Make as many heads as possible to the right and left alternately.
3. Reduce your head to the chin to the neck.
4. Make the same turn with your head as much as possible to each side, slowly and without tearing the chin from the neck.
5. Do a slow exercise, repeat up to 5 times on each side in each position.

Head tilt stands

1. Rest your shoulders and remove your head slightly.
2. Turn his head to the left and right, trying to get to his shoulder with his ears.
3. Perform slow exercises and repeat up to 5 times on each side.

Exercise is done lying down

Enhance the legs

1. Lying on your back, stretching your arms and legs freely.
2. Put your feet together, pull your knees to your stomach, while pulling your head, trying to get your eyes with your knees.
3. Refraving, lowering your head and straightening your feet and arms throughout the body.Repeat, slow 5 times.

Rotation of head lying down

1. Lying on the stomach, straighten your feet, place your arms along the body.
2. Turn your head to the left, try to get it to the floor with your right ear, then turn your head to the right, also try to get to the floor now with your left ear.
3. Repeat your head for 5 times in each direction.

When doing all the exercises, keep in mind that in the case of a manifestation of pain, you should refuse to practice and consult your doctor.

Prevention

Prevention of cervical spinal osteochondrosis is a healthy lifestyle:

• Physical Education and Sports (Medium).With the tendency of osteochondrosis, swimming will be the best assistant.It strengthens the shoulder and neck muscles.
• A balanced diet.Includes a large number of products containing calcium, magnesium, vitamins (cottage cheese and dairy products, nuts and other legumes, nuts, fish and seafood) in the diet.
• Rest in sitting work.At each opportunity, we try to knead the neck and back muscles.
• Excessive load.Do not wear much and often severe (including bags on one shoulder).
• Pillow and orthopedic mattresses.Use it if possible.
• Don't be fat.Excessive weight accelerates the development of osteochondrosis.Stand on a scale more often.

To control the condition of the cervical region, it is recommended to make a diagnostic at least once every 2-3 years: to conduct MRI tomography or calculated.

In addition, examinations by doctors should be conducted at least 1 time a year: surgeons and neuropathologists.Any treatment -where the disease is easier and faster if you start when the first signs appear.