Cervical osteochondrosis - is that pathological changes in the tissues of the intervertebral disc and the vertebrae. As a result, shrinking of soft tissue, reduces the effect of the depreciation of the vertebrae. Occurs squeezing the blood vessels and nerve fibers, reduces the mobility of the cervical spine.
Cervical osteochondrosis - one of the most dangerous localization of the degenerative disc disease because due to this disease is getting worse blood supply to the brain.
How dangerous is cervical osteochondrosis
In consequence, it disturbed the normal functioning of the cervical spine, reduced his mobility, there is pain in the neck. Cervical osteochondrosis can be the cause of the deterioration of the blood supply to the brain, migraines, heart rhythm disorders, impaired vision, coordination and attention, the development of intervertebral hernia.
Osteochondrosis and spondylosis of the cervical spine
Symptoms of cervical degenerative disc disease
The disease is characterized by acute pain in the area of neck, nape, shoulder blades, and forearms. The pain can be amplified when the movement of the head, or in certain positions. As a result the pain syndrome and the inflammatory process is going on strain the neck muscles. Patients often occur migraines, reduce acuity of hearing and vision, dizziness, tinnitus, sudden changes in blood pressure, in unconscious condition. Symptom of degenerative disc disease of the cervical may be a violation of the sensitivity of the tips of the fingers on the hands.
Causes of cervical degenerative disc disease
Causes of cervical degenerative disc disease is usually associated with aging and age changes in the tissues. However, lifestyle and related factors increase the risk of developing the disease. These include:
- low physical activity, sedentary work;
- overweight and an unhealthy diet;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system: a flat, rheumatic disease, scoliosis, disorders of posture;
- injury in the neck area or neck.
In addition, osteochondrosis can be caused by other diseases of the spine. The backbone — a whole, and treat him in the premises. This is the reason why the first thing you need to do for suspected degenerative disc disease — pass a complete examination of the spine.
Treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease
Treatment is prescribed after the survey. The doctor collects the medical history and sends the patient for testing. The most commonly — magnetic resonance imaging of the chest. After finding the exact cause of the disease, we proceed to the treatment.
In the acute period, the doctor will prescribe painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. In a period of remission - physiotherapy — massage, shock wave therapy, therapeutic physical training. These methods are aimed at strengthening the muscular corset, the elimination of tension and the prevention of asthmatic diseases.
Prevention of cervical degenerative disc disease
- Undergo regular examination. The disease is easier to prevent than to treat. Annual examination to detect the disease at an early stage and cure it, until it is converted into a more severe stage.
- Attention to posture. Keep your back straight, your shoulders — relaxed. If you work a lot on a computer or a desk, choose a comfortable chair, sit properly, do the exercises every half hour-hour of work.
- Keep an active lifestyle. More walk there in the fresh air, do sports, and especially useful swimming.
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During sleep, use an orthopedic pillow.