Treatment of osteochondrosis of cervix

Osteochondrosis of cervical regions

Osteochondrosis is a complex of pathological anatomical and functional disorders associated with dystrophin changes in interfaced discs.This condition is developing slowly and timely intervention, good results can be achieved using simple conservative measures.

Causes and symptoms of osteochondrosis of cervix

The vertebrae of the cervical region perceived the increased load associated with the mobility of the neck and head.The anatomy of this segment contributes to the risk of displacing vertebrae with sharp or atypical head movements, and the weak muscular cord does not protect the spine from damage. The causes of osteochondrose of the cervical spine are not finally studied, and the exchange rate is asymptomatic in most cases.This leads to the fact that most patients seek medical help quite late.Development of osteochondrose leads to:

  • impaired holding, instability of spine structures;
  • injuries, binding tissue of dysplasia;
  • Genetic predisposition;
  • Sedentary work or long in forced position, lack of sufficient physical activity;
  • Unstable nutrition, lack of vitamins and trace elements in the diet.

Degenerative changes in ligaments and cartils become the cause of the compression of arteries and nervous troops, causing cerebral circulation and pain disorders.Characteristic symptoms of this state are easy to recognize.

  1. A painful sensation in a tense, neck, shoulders.When tilting or turning your head, you can hear a distinctive crunchy sound.Pain withdrawal can be given to a thoracic region, there is a palić between the spatula.
  2. A sense of loss of strength, insomnia, chronic fatigue and frequent headaches.With cervical osteochondrose, the headache is concentrated in the occipital area and gives side parts of the door.
  3. When leaning his head, the feeling of stiffness of his hands may occur, his fingers.
  4. Chest pain, nausea, dizziness.

Methods of diagnosis and treatment of osteochondrosis of cervix

The diagnosis produces an orthopedic doctor or a neurologist based on testing, radiographs or computer thymography.If you suspect intervertebral hernias, the MRI will also be required to assess functional circulation disorders - reocelography and student studies.

Conservative therapy includes symptomatic measures (pain removal, antinamlam therapy, antispasmodics), as well as the renovation of natural cartilage with drugs.Supreme massage, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises are also effective.

Prevention of osteochondrosis of cervix

Regular physical activity and exercise to strengthen the muscle corset effectively maintain the normal state of the spine structure.Daily gymnastics and control of the position of the door and back during the working day help in the normalization of blood circulation, remove excess load to separate spine segments.

It is also necessary to monitor dietary diet and prevent excess weight.To activate metabolic processes and remove muscle cramps help a massage path, which must be repeated by frequency 2-3 times a year.