Osteochondrosis in modern society is considered to be almost a variant of physiological norms because of the literature of pathology among very young people.It is common to hear in response to complaints about pain in the neck that this is "just" osteochondrosis and don't worry.This is not true!It should start in the early stages of the degenerative dystrophic process, as in the future, a very sad clinical picture can be expected, preventing the opportunity to live normally and work.
All degrees of cervical spinal osteochondrosis carry certain danger, but as the process of destroying the intervertebral disc is deepened, increased risk of hernia and loss of control over some body functions.About the level of osteochondrosis of the cervical area, what symptoms they say and how treatment can be performed using manual therapy methods, read in this article.Put the knowledge gained into your practice and take care of your health until old age.
Osteochondrosis of the first stage of the cervical spine
This is not the beginning of the disease, as usual to think about.Initially there were prerequisites for violating the diet that absorbed the cartilage of the intervertebral disc.This is an early stage.If it is not observed, then the 1st degree osteochondrosis develops in the cervical spine. He is provoked for the following reasons and prerequisites:
- static tension long neck muscles;
- SEDENTARI LIFE;
- fixed physical energy deficiency in the neck -fracture and collar zone;
- Incorrect organization for night breaks (using too high or soft pillows);
- wearing clothing that puts pressure on soft tissue in the neck;
- violations of posture, habit of bowing;
- neck injury;
- upper respiratory tract inflammation;
- Violation of metabolic processes in the body.
Cervical spinal osteochondrosis in the first stage for a long time is not indicated by the characteristic symptoms.Periodic headaches, dizziness, shoulders, and others may occur.When examining the highlights and destruction of the intervertebral disc is not detected.
Osteochondrosis level of -2 cervical spine
Advanced osteochondrosis from the 2nd level of the cervix is no longer doubtful in the facts of its presence.It is characterized by frequent pain in the neck.Pain occurs after static tension long neck muscles.Secondary disorders arise against the background of cerebrovascular failure.Patients often have headaches, orthostatic, nausea, and decreased mental performance.
With osteochondrosis of the cervical spinal cord, the structural change in the intervertebral disc has occurred.In X -Ray, you can see a small crack mesh on the surface of the fibrous ring.They are gradually filled with calcium salts.This further exacerbates the process of dieting disorders.The intervertebral disc (ossified) cannot absorb fluid from the surrounding muscle fiber.He quickly loses his elasticity and the disease goes to the next stage.
Osteochondrosis level of –3 cervical spine
With osteochondrosis of the 3rd, degenerative changes in dystrophic properties occur in the cervical spine. They are the following pathological disorders:
- The intervertebral disc completely loses the ability to absorb fluid from the outer space when muscle fibers are reduced;
- The process of absorption of fluid from the internal structure of the pulpoose nucleus begins, as a result it quickly decreases in volume and loss of ability to cause shock absorption during physical work;
- The dehydration of the exterior (fibrous) intervertebral disc leads to a violation of its elasticity;
- Large cracks occur;
- They can penetrate the pulpoose core reduced in size - this is how hernia arises;
- The level of highlights is preceded by the level of highlights, in which the intervertebral disc quickly loses its height and increases in the area until it goes beyond the body of the vertebrae.
The osteochondrosis of the cervical spinal cord -3 leads to a very unpleasant consequence.In patients, mental performance is disrupted, upper limb paresis develop, somatic pathology, such as heart rhythm and arterial hypertension, may occur.It should immediately start effective and safe treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical area in the first, to -2 and to -3
It is quite difficult to recognize the symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical area in the first stage, as they can be disguised as VSD, migraine attacks, myocytes and other pathologies that are not common to pay attention to.However, it is important to understand that the first degree is a condition in which the minimum condition is sufficient to be treated.Unfortunately, this stage period is very short.The deterioration of the intervertebral disc quickly reaches the second stage, where the typical pathological change can be seen even in simple radiographic images.In particular, the partial destruction of the disc, the sinking of its height (fragmentarily or diffusely) is significant.
With osteochondrosis of the cervical spinal cord, the symptoms can be stated as follows:
- pain in the neck and collar area after any static load;
- Pain extends to the shoulder and tear, stitch, pull and cut;
- numbness from their upper limbs and fingers;
- dizziness and headache;
- the feeling of numbness in the neck;
- sharp changes in blood pressure;
- Skin pain in the scalp.
If you have symptoms of osteochondrosis osteochondrosis of the 2nd, it is impossible to postpone treatment.Usually, in such cases, the patient receives a therapist.There they are provided with a temporary defect sheet for a period of 10 - 12 days.Anti -symptom treatment is prescribed.It does not lead to the recovery of damaged cartilage discs.But the patient is released from all symptoms and is therefore released to work after 10 days.Meanwhile, the destruction of the spinal cord and osteochondrosis goes to the next stage.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis that arise from the cervical spine -3 to the 3rd is severe neurology.This is due to the fact that with the same development of the disease, the radicular nerves are damaged. It is a spinal syndrome that determines the symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical area in the 3rd stage, consisting of the appearance of the following signs:
- Severe depression and headache in the back of the head;
- dizziness and ataxia;
- The pain in the neck is constant and it radiates to the shoulders, arms, under the shoulder blade;
- Any movement causes an increase in pain;
- Muscles in the neck zone and collar are overstrain;
- Mobility is limited (there is no way to turn your head freely or tilt it forward and backwards);
- numbness of sharp tension at the top of the wound;
- pain, tingling and seizures in the fingers;
- Hypershecy or, on the other hand, decreased sensitivity to the scalp, face, tongue and lips;
- Disruption of the process of swallowing fluid and food;
- Violation of speech function.
In addition, arrhythmia, increased blood pressure, and thyroid disorders may occur.In the event of damage to the vagus nerve, which comes from radicular nerve fibers, which extends between 5 and 6 cervical vertebrae, pancreatitis occurs, infringement of bile flow and other pathology of the digestive system.
The most serious symptoms of the level of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine occur with the development of vertebral artery syndrome.In this case, temporary disruption of the cerebral blood supply can develop.Patients lose consciousness, lose control of their body function, paralysis, etc.
To avoid the risk of developing such complications, it is important to start treatment on time.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical area in the first stage, to -2 and to -3
For the treatment of osteochondrosis of the first stage of the cervical spine, it is sufficient to eliminate the cause of the occurrence.To do this, restore cartilage nutrition.This can only be done with manual therapy.Osteopathy and therapeutic massage are used that improve muscle fiber conditions, kinesitherapy and gymnastics, strengthening neck muscle frames.In addition, it is important to follow all the recommendations of a manual therapist.Manual therapy for each patient is developing individual suggestions.They are related to changes in regime and diet, introduction to the daily life schedule of special physical training, proper organization from work and bed, etc.
To treat cervical spinal osteochondrosis at the 2nd level, it will take more time.It is important to restore the physiological structure of the intervertebral disc cartilagin.Reflexological methods and attractiveness, massage and therapeutic training are used.If necessary to stop the pain syndrome, pharmacopuntur can be shown.
Proper treatment of osteochondrosis in the 2nd cervical region guarantees the absence of recurrence for several years.If the patient performs all the recommendations of the attending physician, there is no redevelopment of the degenerative destruction of the intervertebral disc.
The hardest thing is to treat cervical spinal osteochondrosis at the 3rd level, as there is a clear prominence.In order for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the 3rd cervical spine, it is not enough to restore the diet that absorbs cartilage tissue.It is important to restore the normal height and elasticity of the intervertebral disc.Therapy courses include comprehensive effects.It is also important to follow all the doctor's recommendations in everyday life.