The problem of cervical osteochondrosis is very relevant today.It is no secret that in the modern world every second or third person suffers from cervical osteochondrosis.And doctors often cannot help anyone, as they have no necessary knowledge and see nothing wrong with osteochondrosis.Such as: "What can you do, he is at all."
In fact, osteochondrosis is not as simple as it seems.Yes, of course, he is not fatal.But he poisoned the lives of millions of people who do not know how to treat him.But everything is actually lying on the surface ... Therefore, if you have problems with cervical osteochondrosis, carefully read this page until the very end!
Here you will learn what cervical osteochondrosis is, how exactly it develops, what is dangerous and, of course, how it can be cured.
What is osteochondrosis of the cervical spine?
Scientific language cervical osteochondrosis is a dystrophic process that affects the intervertebral discs and cartilage of the intervertebral joints, eventually involves the vertebrae bodies in this process.And the task of the process of his treatment is to stop this process and then completely return it!
But before talking directly about treatment, you have to deal with the reasons for this process.After all, nothing arises.There is a certain cause or a number of reasons for each phenomenon in our lives.
Causes for cervical osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine develops under the influence of the same causes as osteochondrosis of other departments-genetic, endocrine metabolic, infectious, toxic, etc.But the only reason that plays a decisive role in the development of cervical osteochondrosis is a constant adjacent image of the computer, driving, on the desk.
Currently, cervical osteochondrosis can be determined in any 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 the wrong position, the wrong position.
In addition, the constant stress associated with work and other problems also affects the condition of the neck.When a person is depressed, he leans, descends his head down.Therefore, your neck again acquires your problems.You do not relax and your neck is also not relaxed accordingly.
Therefore, your neck muscles are in constant tension, the pressure increases inside the cervical spine, the vessels are spasmodic and the nerve endings are disturbed.
Do not neglect your neck or pay attention to every signal.After all, cervical osteochondrosis is the most dangerous because only with it can be such a common complications (syndromes) asSpinal artery syndrome, periatrosis tucked from the shoulder, Royishift Syndrome and front staircase syndromeS
We will talk about these syndromes a little below.In the meantime, let's see how the cervical region differs from the rest of the spine and that in the process of osteochondrosis development serves as a prerequisite for the development of these syndromes.
- Cervical spineThe most mobileSIt is characterized by all types of movements in full.These are the prerequisites for frequent violations and sublux!
- In the transverse processes of the vertebrae there are holes that form a channel through whichPasses the spinal arteryThis supplies the brain, brain brain, auditory organs, as well as the spinal nerve with oxygen and nutrients.These are the prerequisites for frequent artery and nerve brackets.
- The intervertebral discs are located between the bodies of the vertebraenot all the timeSIn front of them are protruding edges of the vertebrae that are interconnected with joints.These are the prerequisites for the appearance of subluxation of the joints.
- The intervertebral holes of the lower three vertebrae are not round, buttriangular shapeSThese are prerequisites for disruption of nerve roots with bone growths, which are formed with osteochondrosis.
- There are important in the cervixganglia (nodes) of the autonomous nervous systemS
Here are the main characteristics from which we will upgrade, analyzing the symptoms and complications of osteochondrosis.But for starters, I will tell you how osteochondrosis of the cervical spine develops so that you can clearly imagine the whole picture.
The mechanism of development of cervical osteochondrosis
The intervertebral disc is a place to start the process.Under the influence of the above causes, the pulpus core (central part) of the disc begins to lose moisture.The fibrous ring (the disc frame) is smaller, loses elasticity, micro -cracks appear.As a result, the maintenance, fixing and compliant disc of the disc is lost.
The load of the main vertebrae gradually increases and then the process goes to the vertebra itself.It appears micro -cracks and form additional "bone growths" of osteophytes to increase its surface area to make increased load.
Osteophytes can be formed either on the posterior surface, thus pressing the nerve roots or on the lateral surface, squeezing the spinal artery.
The stability between the vertebrae is disturbed, which is why subluxations may occur in the intervertebral joints.The neck muscles are tense to compensate and maintain the vertebrae in the previous position.
But over time, the muscles "tired" to maintain the spine and again the load increases on the affected vertebra, which further supports the progression.
Thus a vicious circle forms in which the main connections -damaged vertebrae and spasmodic muscles- They influence each other and thus support the process of osteochondrosis.
Here the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis that cause so many problems for millions of people.
Symptoms (signs) of cervical osteochondrosis
Symptoms of significant osteochondrors of the uterus are known to those who have experienced the whole "charm" of the development of this process.The most common signs that you have cervical osteochondrosis are as follows:
- Limited mobility in the neck
- Pain or feeling of discomfort in the neck
- Forced position of the head
- One kind of "crunch" in the neck when head rotated
- The tension of the neck muscles
They, say, symptoms of "cervical osteochondrosis in its pure form" without complications.The other symptoms already develop as a result of compression (compression) of nerve roots and blood vessels and reflex irritation of the nerve fibers of the spinal cord.Specific syndromes appear that are only inherent in osteochondrosis of the cervical cervix.Let's look at them more detailed:
Vail Arttery Syndrome
Spinal artery syndrome develops as a result of mechanical compression of the artery with tense muscle or bone growth through "osteophytes".It can sometimes develop due to the spasm of the artery with irritation of the nerve fibers that pass from the spinal cord to the artery.
The peer artery passes into the cranial cavity and supplies the brain, brain, organs of hearing and vision with oxygen and nutrients, therefore, with its compression, brain ischemia occurs and all its parts suffer.Therefore, signs of spinal artery syndrome are usually as follows:
- The paroxysmal headache, which begins with the back of the head and spreads to the forehead, temples, ears.They can catch half of the head.
- The pain is exacerbated by bends or tilting of the head, sitting with tension with the neck muscles.
- Hearing and vision disorders: ringing and tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness, flies in front of my eyes.
- Feeling weight in the head, dizziness, sleep disturbance, memory.
Shoulder -shoulder periarthrosis
Periarosis of the shoulder is a damage to the periarticular soft tissues of the shoulder joint and the blades, especially the muscles and tendons.It develops as follows:
- Irritation of vegetative nerve fibers occurs as a result of disk destruction
- This irritation in the form of impulses goes to a nearby joint shoulder
- In periarticular tissue, the trophy (nutrition) is disturbed, which affects the functions of the joint itself.
As a result, the following symptoms of shoulder periatrosis develop:
- Pain in the shoulder joint that surrendered to the arm and neck
- Hand abduction on the side is limited and painful
- The pain intensifies, lying on an inflamed side
- Over time, the shoulder and shoulder muscles may develop
Rook syndrome
Rooser syndrome develops due to the compression of the nerve root with bone growth through "osteophytes", which is manifested by acute cutting pain, which spreads to the forearm of the little finger or ring.It can be accompanied by a feeling of tingling or "crawling geese".
It is worth noting that this complication is rarer than anyone else.
Front staircase syndrome
To begin with, I note that the muscle of the front staircase passes 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 staircase is also attached to the edge.As a result, a gap is formed between these muscles through which the nerve shoulder plexus and the subclavian artery pass through.
Now let's see how the front staircase syndrome develops:
- Irritation of vegetative nerve fibers occurs as a result of disk destruction
- Irritation in the form of impulses enters the muscle of the front staircase
- Muscle is spasmodic and presses the nerve tissues and artery
The signs of front staircase syndrome are as follows:
- Pain from pain to acute, spread to forearm and brush
- Pain intensifies when the head is tilted to the healthy side when the arm is reconciled to the side
Symptoms of the fastened artery - hand cooling, numbness, swelling.
What is common between all syndromes?
We looked at the mechanism for development, the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis and all its most common complications.Have you noticed anything in common between all these processes?
If not, I'll tell you:
An important element is included in all processes - spasmodic muscles!
They can:
- squeeze the spinal artery or nerve plexus,
- disrupt the function of the shoulder joint,
- Send back signals for your spasmodic
- In this way, transfer the load to the damaged cervical region and maintain the progression of osteochondrosis.
Yes, muscles perform these actions under the influence of impaired and irritated nerve roots.But they also send a signal to the nervous system on the principle of feedback, which either supports the pathological process or eliminates it.Yes, it eliminates.
It all depends on the condition of the muscle:
- If it is spasmodic, it sends a pathological impulse (with osteochondrosis) and maintains progression
- If he trains (alternatively relaxes and decreases, restores his tone), then he sends another - a physiological impulse that restores the trophism of the nervous system and restores it.
Hence the answer to the most important question for you:
How to cure cervical osteochondrosis?
So, the only way to cure osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is to restore the tone of your muscles!There are simply no other options.All other methods - treatment with medicines, injections, medicines, etc.- They have only a temporary effect.They eliminate the effect of pain but do not eliminate the causes.And very soon the pain will beat you again.
One of the good methods of treating osteochondrosis is massage.And in the absence of competent massage therapists, self -massage.Massage and self -massage relax their muscles and, as we have already understood, it is very useful.
In parallel with massage and self -massage, you can associate the methods of treatment for osteochondrosis with folk remedies, which, as you know, have been tested for centuries.You can make ointments, rub and baths from different plants.
Finally, the most important component in the treatment of osteochondrosis!This is the application of special complexes of healing exercises (exercise therapy - therapeutic physical culture).Plus, the right motor mode (proper weights for lifting, sitting on the computer, preventing hypodynamia, position during sleep, etc.).