The defeat of the intervertebral disc of a degenerative-dystrophic nature that occurs in the cervical spine as a result of metabolic disorders is called cervical osteochondrosis. The processes of these changes are irreversible and, over time, can cause very serious health problems.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is rapidly growing younger, and nowadays the disease often manifests itself even in very young patients. And there is nothing to say about mature age - almost everyone has one or another problem with the neck. Surely many are familiar with the concept of "pinched the nerve" when it is impossible to turn your head? And this is one of the most unpleasant manifestations of this insidious disease, which without qualified treatment will increasingly remind of itself
Each type of osteochondrosis has serious complications, so do not delay treatment.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
The following causes of osteochondrosis of the spine are distinguished, which sooner or later, accumulating, lead to the occurrence of certain changes in the bone and cartilaginous tissue of the upper vertebrae:
- The scourge of our time is a sedentary lifestyle and especially being in a static position during the day, including in front of a computer. The vertebrae do not receive sufficient nutrition and blood supply, which is why unwanted changes in their structure occur.
- Age-related changes in cartilage tissue. This is inevitable for almost all people over fifty, and sometimes even earlier.
- Life-long spinal injuries. This is why professional athletes often have a history of neck pain.
- Excess weight - additional pounds increase the load on the spine as a whole, which also causes the neck to suffer.
- Incorrect metabolism in the body, caused by bad habits and poor nutrition, also contributes to the development of pathology in the spinal column.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The following symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis indicate the existing problems in the functioning of the body:
- You are worried about frequent headaches, which are accompanied by dizziness, flies and darkening in the eyes, as well as general weakness.
- Turning the head to the sides is limited and painful.
- There are pains in the neck, shoulder blades and chest, as well as in the arms.
- You are characterized by unexplained and frequent pressure drops.
- Numbness is felt in the fingers or hands, there is a limitation in the movement of the tongue.
- Tinnitus and other hearing impairments are present.
- You feel unsure when walking, stagger.
Methods for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
Of course, such an important task as the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine has long been trying to solve doctors around the world, and not without success. Currently, the disease is well studied and, with the right approach, it may well be kept within the framework, allowing the patient to live a full life without restrictions and pain. Doctors use the following methods to mitigate and eliminate the manifestations of osteochondrosis:
- Acupressure. The oldest techniques of Chinese and Tibetan medicine will make you feel much better.
- Moxotherapy, tszyu therapy, hirudotherapy. After such unconventional procedures, osteochondrosis will recede for a long time.
- Acupuncture (reflexology). One of the most effective techniques, the essence of which is that the thinnest needles are inserted at certain points on the patient's body at different depths. They create a strong reflex reaction that has a beneficial effect on the cervical spine.
- Traction techniques. They are based on the effect on the human body of two forces acting in opposite directions and, accordingly, reducing the pressure in the intervertebral discs.
- Herbal medicine and physiotherapy exercises. Correct physical exercises, selected by an experienced specialist, are the key to your success.
- PRP therapy is the newest way to stimulate regenerative processes. It is used to restore the functions of various organs after diseases and injuries, including to restore the function of the musculoskeletal system.