The problem of cervical osteocondrosis is today very relevant.It is not a secret that in the modern world every second or third person suffers from cervical osteochondrosis.And doctors often cannot help anyone, since they do not have the necessary knowledge and see nothing wrong with osteochondosis.Like, "What can you do, now it's at all."
In fact, osteochondrosis is not as simple as it seems.Yes, of course, it is not fatal.But he poisons the lives of millions of people who don't know how to treat it.But everything is actually on the surface ... therefore, if you have problems with the cervical osteochondrosis, read this page carefully until the end!
Here you will learn what is cervical osteochondosis, how exactly it develops, what is dangerous and, of course, how it can be treated.
What is osteochondrosis of the cervical column?
The cervical osteochondrosis, in a scientific language, is a dystrophic process that affects the intervertebral discs and the cartilage of the intervertebral joints, finally involving the vertebral bodies themselves in this process.And the task of the process of its treatment is to interrupt this process and therefore reaffirm it completely!
But before talking directly about the treatment, you have to face the causes of this process.After all, nothing was born just like that.For every phenomenon in our life there is a certain reason or a series of reasons.
Causes of cervical osteochondosis
The osteochondrosis of the cervical column develops under the influence of the same reasons as the osteochondosis of other-genetic departments, endocrine, infectious, toxic exchange, etc.But the only reason why he plays a decisive role in the development of cervical osteochdrosis is a constant sedentary image to driving, driving, at the desk.
Currently, cervical osteochondosis can be determined in every second person.This is due to the fact that we live in urbanized conditions, in the era of developed technologies and social networks.As you read, write, work, communicate through a computer, the neck is in an incorrect position, an incorrect position.
In addition, constant stress relating to work and other problems also affects the conditions of the neck.When a person is in a depressed state, he bends over, lowers his head.Therefore, your neck takes on your problems again.Do not relax and even the neck, consequently, does not relax.
For this reason, the neck muscles are in constant tension, the pressure increases inside the cervical column, the vases are spasmodic and the nerve endings are violated.
Do not ignore the neck and pay attention to each of its signal.After all, cervical osteochondosis is the most dangerous, because only with it can frequent complications (syndromes) such asSpinal artery syndrome, periartrosis full of shoulders, royshift syndrome and front scale syndrome.
We will talk about these syndromes a little underneath.In the meantime, we see how the cervical region differs from the rest of the spine and which in the process of development of the osteocondrosis acts as a prerequisite for the development of these syndromes.
- The cervical columnThe most mobile.It is characterized by all types of movements in full.These are the prerequisites for frequent violations and subluses!
- There are holes in the transversal processes of the vertebrae that form a channel through whichThe vertebral artery passesThis provides the brain, the cerebellum, the hearing organs, as well as the vertebral nerve with oxygen and nutrients.These are the prerequisites for frequent clamps of artery and nerve.
- The intervertebral discs are located among the bodies of the vertebraeNot for everything.In front of them, there are protruding edges of the vertebrae, which are interconnected from the joints.These are the prerequisites for the emergence of the subluxation of the joints.
- The intervertebral holes of the three lower vertebrae are not round, buttriangular shape.These are prerequisites for the violation of the nerve roots with bone growths that form with osteochondrosis.
- In the cervical region there are importantGangli (nodes) of the autonomous nervous system.
Here are the key features from which we will base ourselves, analyzing the symptoms and complications of the osteocondrosis.But to begin with, I will tell you how the osteochondosis of the cervical column develops so that it can clearly imagine the entire picture.
The development mechanism of cervical osteochondosis
The intervertebral disc is a place for the start of the process.Under the influence of the above reasons, the octopous (central part) core of the disc begins to lose humidity.The fibrous ring (disk frame) is thinner, loses elasticity, microcack appear.As a result, the function of the support, fixing and shock disk is lost.
The load on the underlying vertebrae gradually increases and therefore the process passes to the vertebra itself.Microcack appear in it and further "bone growth" of osteophytes are formed to increase its surface to take on an increase in the load.
Osteophytes can form on the rear surface, thus tightening the nerve roots or on the side surface, tightening the vertebral artery.
The stability between the vertebrae is violated, which is why subluxations can appear in the intervertebral joints.The neck muscles are aimed at compensating and supporting the vertebrae in the previous position.
But over time, the muscles "tire" to support the spine and again the load increases on the affected vertebra, which further supports progression.
Then a vicious circle is formed in which the main connections -Damaged vertebrae and spasmodic muscles- They influence each other and therefore support the osteochondrosis process.
It is here that the same symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis that cause so many problems to millions of people.
Symptoms (signs) of cervical osteochondosis
The symptoms of substantial cervical osteochdrolia are familiar to those who have experienced the entire "charm" of the development of this process.The most common signs you have cervical osteochondosis are as follows:
- Limited mobility in the neck
- Pain or feeling of discomfort in the neck
- Forced position of the head
- A kind of "creaking" in the neck when turning your head
- The tension of the neck muscles
These, let's say, symptoms of "cervical osteochondrosis in its pure form", without complications.The remaining symptoms develop already following the compression (compression) of the nerve roots and the blood vessels and the reflected irritation of the nerve fibers of the spinal cord.Specific syndromes occur which are inherent only to cervical osteochondrosis.Let's look at them in more detailedly:
Vail artery syndrome
The vertebral artery syndrome develops following the mechanical compression of the artery with a muscle or bone growth stretched by "osteophytes".Sometimes it can develop due to the spasm of the artery with irritation of the nerve fibers that pass from the spinal cord to the artery.
The vertebral artery passes into the cranial cavity and provides the brain, cerebellum, hearing organs and vision with oxygen and nutrients, therefore with its compression, cerebral ischemia occurs and all its parts suffer.Therefore, the signs of the vertebral artery syndrome are usually the following:
- The paroxysmal headaches that start with the back of the head and spread on the forehead, the temples, the ears.They can capture half of the head.
- The pain intensifies with the curves or the inclination of the head, with seat with the tension of the neck muscles.
- Violations of hearing and vision: ring and noise in the ears, hearing loss, dizziness, "flies" "flies" before my eyes.
- Feeling of gravity in the head, dizziness, sleep disorders, memory.
Shoulder -Shoulder Periarthrosi
Periartrosis with shoulder is damage to the periarticular soft tissues of the shoulder and bladed articulation, in particular muscles and tendons.It develops as follows:
- The irritation of vegetative nerve fibers occurs following the destruction of the disc
- This irritation in the form of impulses goes to a close council - shoulder
- In periarticular tissues, the trophy (nutrition) is disturbed, which affects the functions of the articulation itself.
Consequently, the following symptoms of the shoulder periartrosis develop: they develop:
- Pain in the shoulder joint that surrendered to the hand and neck
- The kidnapping of the hands on the side is limited and painful
- The pain intensifies lying on a sore side
- Over time, atrophy of the muscles of the scapula and shoulder can develop
Rook syndrome
Rooser syndrome develops due to the compression of the nervous root with bone growths by "osteophytes", which occurs from an acute cut pain, which spreads to the forearm to the little finger or the ring.It can be accompanied by a feeling of numbness or "crawling goosebumps".
It is worth noting that this complication is less common than anyone else.
Front scale syndrome
To begin with, I notice that the muscle of the front scale ranges from 3 and 4 cervical vertebrae through the lateral surface of the neck and is attached to the first rib.On the side, the medial scale is also attached to the edge.Consequently, a space is formed between these muscles, through which the nervous plexus of the shoulder and the subclavian artery pass.
Now let's see how the front scale syndrome develops:
- The irritation of vegetative nerve fibers occurs following the destruction of the disc
- The irritation in the form of impulses enters the muscle of the front scale
- The muscle is spasmodic and tightens the nerve plots and the artery
The signs of the front scale syndrome are as follows:
- Pain from pain to acute spreads to the forefront and brush
- The pain intensifies when the head is inclined on the healthy side, when the hand is resigned on the side
Symptoms by the blocked artery: cooling of the hand, numbness, swelling.
What is common among all syndromes?
We examined the development mechanism, the symptoms of cervical osteochdrosis and all its most common complications.Have you noticed something in common among all these processes?
Otherwise, I will tell you:
In all processes, an important element is involved: the spasmodic muscles!
Can:
- squeeze the vertebral artery or the nervous plexus,
- compromise the function of the shoulder joint,
- Send reverse signals on your spasmodic
- Therefore, transfer the load to the damaged cervical region and maintain the progression of the osteocondrosis.
Yes, the muscles perform these actions under the influence of violated and irritated nerve roots.But they also send a signal to the nervous system on the principle of feedback, which supports the pathological process or eliminates it.Yes, he is eliminating.
All this depends on the state of the muscle:
- If it is spasmodic, send a pathological impulse (with osteochondrosis) and supports progression
- If it trains (alternately relaxes and reduces, restoring its tone), then sends another: a physiological impulse that restores the trophism of the nervous system and reconstructs it.
Hence the answer to the most important question for you:
How to cure cervical osteochondrosis?
Therefore, the only way to treat the osteochondosis of the cervical column is to restore the tone of the muscles!There are simply no other options.All other methods - pharmacological treatment, injections, drugs and so on - have only a temporary effect.They eliminate the effect of pain, but do not eliminate the causes.And very soon the pains will make you feel more.
One of the good methods for the treatment of osteocondrosis is massage.And, in the absence of competent masseurs, cars -massaggi.The massage and massage of oneself relax the muscles and, as we have already discovered, it is very useful.
Parallel to the massage and the car -masage, it is possible to connect the methods of treatment for osteochondrosis with popular remedies, which, as you know, have been tested for centuries.You can make ointments, rubbing and bathrooms from various plants.
And finally, the most important component in the treatment of osteocondrosis!This is the implementation of special complexes of healing exercises (exercise therapy - therapeutic physical culture).In addition, the correct engine mode (correct lifting weights, sitting on the computer, hypodynamia prevention, position during sleep, etc.).