Symptoms and treatment of cervical column osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis is a chronic disease symptomatically expressed by dystrophic disorders in articular cartilage. Most often, osteochondrosis of the spine, when changes occur in intervertebral discs and intervertebral joints. Depending on the location, cervical, thoracic and lumbar osteodrosis is distinguished. Osteochondrosis is also often found, in which all vertebral parts suffer. Pathology requires consultation with a doctor and an integrated approach to treatment.Vertebral diseases

DescriptionColumn diseases, like other chronic diseases, are quickly "younger". If earlier the pain on the back and the joints disturbed the elderly, patients aged 18 to 30 today treat doctors.Scientists consider that a person's franchise is a prerequisite for the development of this disease, osteochondosis is also facilitated by a prolonged sitting position. In addition, with age, joint cartilage loses elasticity and elasticity, thin; Intervertebral discs lose humidity and shock absorption capacity, become vulnerable in physical effort.

ReasonsThe causes of cervical osteochondosis reside in charges and affect the cervical region in different circumstances. Consequently, the neck muscles begin to decrease intensively, thus compensating for this charge, as a result of which a spasm occurs, as well as a violation of the blood flow in this area.The violation of posture scoliosis, decrease, round back, cyphosis and other posture disorders, even if they are insignificant, cause a serious violation of the balance of the spine. Consequently, the load on the intervertebral discs is distributed unevenly, which causes their deformation and their increased wear. The vertebrae begin to get closer, causing a violation of nervous processes, cervical osteochondosis develops fairly quickly. Similar consequences have violations of the posture caused by a change in the natural position of the coasts. Muscle spasms Spasmodic reactions of the back muscles, the breast, the press can lead to the fact that the individual parts of the body are very tense. Consequently, the general equilibrium position of the body is disturbed, causing a change in the position of the spine. Deformation can affect the region of the cervical region or other parts of the spine, causing osteochondrosis of the chest, uterine and lumbar parts.Blood supply violation, as vertebrates have no direct link with the circulatory system, they receive nutrition from the surrounding tissues. The violation of the blood supply to the cervical column leads to the fact that the discs do not receive enough liquids for rehydration (the restoration of the shape due to the absorption of humidity) and the renewal of the cartilage fabric. Consequently, their wear is accelerated, there is a decrease in the distances between the vertebrae of the cervical region, which causes osteochondrosis.The violation of innervation, a decrease in the sensitivity of the nerve roots leads to pathological changes in their structure, following which the displacement and deformation of the vertebrae of the cervical region remain unnoticed by the patient. After all, the pain is absent due to sensitivity disorders.Damaged discInternal organ diseases are the poor position of the internal organs, their displacement and lower them due to various dysfunctions lead to a violation of the general balance in the body. Consequently, this acutely affects the position of the spine - the cervical, the lumbar vertebrae are moved and deformed, leading to the types of corresponding osteochondosis.In general, osteochondrosis in the cervical region is developing due to the effects of unfavorable external factors which violate the natural balance position of the spine and other systems of the human body.

DiagnosisThe diagnosis of cervical osteochondosis begins with the collection of all the necessary information on the patient. The specialist asks questions about complaints that disturb the person, are interested in their professional activities, as well as how he spends his weekend. An important point is the presence of osteochondrosis in parents, grandparents, because it is a disease of a hereditary nature.Then the doctor goes directly to the patient's visual examination. He studies the cervical compartment and his back on the posture curvature, palpate the cervical region. This allows a specialist to assess the degree of development of the disease, because in advanced cases, the palpation of the cervical region causes strong pain.During the exam, you must be careful:on the severity of cervical lordosis;the height of the shoulders in the patient;The possibility of asymmetry of the Superraclock zones;the possibility of asymmetry of the neck (for example, a consequence of congenital pathology or sharp muscular spasm);The state of the muscles of the shoulder belt and the upper limbs (for example, a muscular atrophy on a back may indicate a compression of the cervical spine);The location of the chin - the chin is normal must be located along the midline;The movement of the neck (flexion extinction, tilting the right and the rotation and rotation).Palpation is carried out in the patient's initial position:lying on the back;lying on the belly;Sitting on a chair.The study of the volume of movements is also carried out. It is carried out in the initial position of the patient seated on a chair (in order to repair another spine).Distinguish the following basic movements in the cervical region: bending;extension;slopes on the right and left;Rotation.Posture violationAbout half of the flexion and extension volume occurs between the back of the head, the vertebrae of C1 and C2. The rest of the movement is carried out due to the underlying vertebrae, with a large scale of movements in the C5-C7 vertebrae. The lateral inclinations are distributed evenly between all the vertebrae.To accurately establish a diagnosis, additional studies are prescribed:Ray X of the cervical region. This method is appropriate in the early stages of the disease, but it can be useless in advanced forms.CT (Tomodensitometry). Allows you to see structural changes in the vertebrae, but using this method, it is impossible to determine the size of the hernia between the vertebrae.MRI. It is considered the most effective method for diagnosing cervical osteochondosis. You can determine the size of the hernia between the discs, as well as the degree of their development.The doctor can also prescribe a duplex scan that allows you to determine a violation of normal blood circulation in the arteries.

TreatmentTreatment of cervical osteochondosis is complex therapy that includes taking medication, gels, as well as various physiotherapeutic measures. An important role is played by therapeutic gymnastics, as well as the massage of the problem.

MedicineIt is impossible to eliminate the consequences of the dystrophic degenerative changes in the spine without the use of drugs. The use of drugs in the treatment of osteochondrosis in the cervical region is one of the main points of the complex approach to healing, used by most traditional medicine specialists. It is designed to solve several problems, including:Stop the symptom of pain and eliminate the inflammatory process;eliminate muscle spasms;Stimulate the process of regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue cells;Strengthen the protective properties of the body, increase immunity;Improve the general condition by eliminating other symptoms that interfere with recovery.According to these objectives, all drugs prescribed by a doctor suffering from cervical osteochondosis can be divided conditionally into the following groups:Analgesics (non -steroidal drugs that relieve pain).Anti-inflammatory drugs (steroids) are hormonal drugs that relieve inflammatory phenomena and, thus eliminating pain.Chondroprotectors are drugs containing substances that replace the components of the cartilage fabric - chondroitin, hyaluronic acid.Musorelaxants. These are drugs that relax muscle tone. They are used in surgery and orthopedics as auxiliary remedies for stopping pain. These drugs are administered by Parentel, and therefore always under the supervision of a doctor. VitaminsVitamins. With osteochondrosis in the cervical region, vitamins are prescribed, affecting the peripheral nervous system beneficiary and improving conductivity. Vitamins soluble in water: B1, B6, B12, Soluble Vitamins in fat: A, C, D, E. In recent years, combined drugs containing analgesics and vitamin components more often.Nails and gels for external use.

PhysiotherapeuticThe main objective of physiotherapeutic treatment is to stimulate the process of regeneration in the body and to eliminate pain. The most popular methods in the treatment of cervical chondose are as follows:Ultrasound. The physique with ultrasound waves is used to relieve serious manifestations of pain and an inflammatory reaction. Ultrasound masss the neck tissue, after which metabolism is activated. Vibration massage. The impact on the pain zone during vibration massage involves mechanical oscillatory movements. For the good conduct of this physiotherapy, a band vibrator is generally used.Electrophoresis. This method of carrying out physiotherapeutic care for cervical osteochondosis is carried out using diadynamic and modulated currents, as well as electric fields when the body is administered in drug tissues. Electrophoresis perfectly relieves spasmodic syndromes and eliminates pain in the fiery muscles.Magnetotherapy. The essence of magnetotherapy as a physiotization in osteochondrosis of the cervical region is explained by the use of constant or variable field variables with a magnet, a frequency of different sizes. This method can help the patient eliminate pain and stop the inflammatory process in the home. The procedure is often carried out at home after acquiring a special tape.Dutoenzor-therapy. Currently, a rather popular physiotherapy method, consisting in stretching the spine under the mass of the patient's body. To perform such a procedure, a mattress organized in a special way is necessary, which has tilted ribs and they change the location under the weight of their own body. The muscular tone is standardized, which leads to their relaxation.Laser therapyLaser therapy. The laser has a complex effect on the objective of inflammation, it activates biological processes in the tissues of the nervous system. This allows you to obtain a positive effect of treatment. A complex effect on the body consists of an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and wound healing effect. A laser treatment procedure must not exceed 15 minutes. This is the optimal moment of the sectoral exhibition of the helico-neon laser on the affected areas. In this case, the duration of the laser on pain should not exceed 2 minutes. Balneotherapy. The advantages of mineral water have been known for a long time, this is what balneotherapy is based. The procedure implies the active use of water resources in the treatment of osteochondosis. In addition to the adoption of baths, different types of souls and active swimming in the swimming pool, therapy implies the use of applications of therapeutic mud in painful areas of the body. The therapeutic effect is obtained by the simultaneous effect of the chemically active substances contained in water in various temperature conditions. The technique allows you to stop pain syndrome by improving local microcirculation in tissues.

Exercise therapyIt should be remembered that the treatment of the exercise is not carried out when signs of exacerbation begin: pain. After the LFK complex, they can intensify and cause drawbacks.There are a number of general recommendations for the load:Physical education should take place inside with good ventilation, an excellent option in the street.Classes are only carried out during the period of remission of the disease (when there are no symptoms).Exercise therapy clothes are supposed to be wide, not embarrassing movements and breathing.All movements are smooth, the amplitude and the number of repetitions increase gradually.If the pain begins, you should immediately stop the lesson.Previously precedes the classes and finish pressure and pulse measurements. When these indicators differ from normal, the load must be reduced.It is advisable to listen to your breathing throughout the lesson, this will increase efficiency. All stretching exercises are performed during expiration.It is very important to gradually increase the load and the number of repetitions, which will reduce the risk of injury and prevent overwork. Therapeutic gymnasticsThe exercises are important to do regularly, so you can get a quick result.Before you start the independent lessons, you need to consult a doctor and agree with him a set of exercises.Recommended exercises in the starting position lying on the stomach:The head is at the end on the forehead, the hands at the back of the head, the elbows parallel to the ground. Lift your head with your hands on the floor, keep this position with 4 accounts, lower and relax. Repeat 2 to 4 times.The head is stopped on the chin, palms under the chin. Time in time, stretch your arms forward, two - spread over the sides, three - stretch forward, four - the starting position. Repeat 2 to 4 times.Hands extended forward. Swimming of the "rabbit" style, repeated 4 to 8 times.Palms under the chin, emphasizing the palm of your forehead. Alternatively, taking out the heel of the buttocks. Repeat 4 to 8 times.Recommended exercises in the starting position located on the side (right, then left):The right hand is extended, the right ear is on it, lift the right hand with your head, hold the position on 4 accounts, lower and relax. Repeat 2 to 4 times.The left hand rests on the ground in front of the chest, the left leg makes the movements of the front back and forth. Repeat 6 to 8 times.The left hand along the body, lift the left hand upwards and the lower, lower, lower. Repeat 2 to 4 times.The left hand on the thigh. Pulling the two knees until the breast expired, straightening your legs on the inspiration. Repeat exercises 2 to 4 times.