Cervical osteochondrosis (COX) is diagnosed more often in women than in men. Despite this, their symptoms are almost identical. But it is worth remembering that the course of the disease in each patient occurs individually, regardless of gender.
Men react less carefully to any crunch in the neck, the symptoms of SHX are latent. This is due to the anatomy of people of different sexes. The male muscles are developed, so additional protection is created for the discs. They create a kind of shell that supports the vertebrae, which prevents their deformation.
The female spine is better adapted to different stresses (related to the birth and birth of children), but the symptoms of MCD appear more often and brighter.
How are men's spine and health related?
With the defeat of SHX, the brain receives less nutrients, and blood vessels become clogged. Men most often complain of migraines and dizziness.Men are starting to worry:
- Hypertension.
- The rhythm of coordination is disturbed, there is instability when walking.
- Decreased visual activity and acuity.
- Hearing deteriorates, often buzzing in the ears.
- The voice becomes hoarse and harsh, as after an illness.
- More and more women are starting to complain about their men's snoring.
Symptoms
Various pains
Unpleasant sensations begin with strong movements of the cervical region. They may be accompanied by frequent forced exhalation and sneezing. If the affected area is stretched through the wind or when diving into an ice hole, then the uncomfortable feelings become acute. It is difficult for a man to turn his head, even a slight incline causes discomfort.
If at the same time numbs or squeaks the middle finger on the toe or foot, then most often WOH occurs in parallel with the disease of the spinal nerve roots.
Weakness of the upper limbs
Older men often complain of weakness and numbness of the bone tissue. It is most often manifested on the hands or feet, especially at night or during a sudden change of weather.
If nothing is done, muscle weakness will lead to their numbness and atrophy. This is due to spinal cord disease. The latter are directly related to the development of spinal nerve root disease.
Desensitization
Tissue sensitivity is reduced as a result of blockage or inflammation of blood vessels. Sensuality is disturbed, which is manifested by ossification, chills, the skin in the affected area becomes pale, during the massage it takes on a crimson shade. Deterioration of blood flow is often added to problems with blood vessels.
Shot in the neck and limited mobility
Not always crunchy movements in the area of the cervix signal dangerous diseases, which indicate pathological processes. It can be caused by genetic predispositions. It most often occurs as a result of increased load on the cervical region. Another reason is spasm or maximum relaxation of muscles that do not have time to respond to contractions.
Crispy movements occur in response to excessive joint mobility. They can be caused by frequent and intense physical exercises to strengthen the back muscles.
Often, crunchy movements in the cervical region occur with a rapid turn of the head, which signals the development of such pathologies:
- Dystrophic disorders in articular cartilage.
- Thorny growth of bone tissue along the edges of the body.
- Salt deposits.
- Bone displacement in the joint due to trauma.
- Displacement of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc with rupture of the annulus fibrosus.
- Spondylolisthesis.
- Cartilage deformity.
The spine loses its cushioning characteristics, the intensity of friction and power is doubled, and crunch occurs. Therefore, the spine is physiologically lowered, which causes a limitation of motor activity when tilting or moving the pelvis in a circle.
Loss of coordination and dizziness
The problem develops with a lack of blood supply, which feeds the complex receptor of the vestibular analyzer.
The patient suddenly has a forced exhalation or urge to vomit. The man feels tight during the movement, his legs give way, the man is disoriented in space.
Blurred vision and hearing, numbness of the tongue
The man has a veil in his eyes, white spots that look like little flies. Over time, the image becomes clear, then becomes blurry, such flashes may appear after a few minutes, and continue continuously. They may stop on their own after a while. Sometimes man begins to be disoriented in time and space.
Hearing loss is also diagnosed.It rings more and more in a man's ears, he hears sounds. Often the sound appears in one ear, less often in both at the same time. Men are sometimes bothered by the feeling of a plug in their ears, which itches from time to time.
Sore throat
Experts call this symptom pharyngeal cervical osteochondrosis. The man seems to have a mucous plug in his throat, it is difficult for him to speak, he breathes, he starts coughing allergic. Cork causes sweating, which is indicated by a sore throat. The mucous membrane dries out due to frequent dry unproductive cough, tingling and itching. After that, the classic sore throat begins, the voice becomes hoarse. If you do not determine the root cause of such a reaction, over the years the situation will only get worse.
Tingling in the heart, a feeling of pressure in the chest
In some casesin SOH, tingling occurs in the area of the shoulder joint or elbow. In this case, compressive movements in the thoracic region are diagnosed. The heart muscle or liver often tingles because blood flow is disrupted and the organs do not receive the required amount of nutrients that the blood distributes.
Over time, due to SHOH, the heart begins to throb and pinch strongly, the heartbeat accelerates.
Redness of the skin
Due to SOC, neurological problems begin in the area of the brain, which regulates its neuroendocrine activity and body homeostasis. This causes the syndrome of chronic fatigue, a person constantly wants to sleep, his mood often changes, his skin becomes crimson.
Besides,neurology becomes the cause of depression, man is haunted by panic attacksand unreasonable fear. The skin becomes crimson, then suddenly fades, the pressure rises, the heart beats faster.
In this case, sexual activity in men decreases, urination is difficult and apathy for food occurs.
Other signs
- Sudden vasospasms. The person accidentally loses orientation in space and "falls off his feet". In this case, it must be placed on a hard surface and wait a while until the blood supply to the brain improves. The man will come to his senses after a few minutes, but after that he will feel tired, he will start to have a headache.
- The pain can affect the arms, shoulders, and also the cervical region. It often appears in the occipital lobe, squeezing a man’s head like an edge.
- Increased upper chest tone. At night, the muscular corset is in good shape, which affects tension.
- Tighten nerve roots. Symptoms can vary. It depends on the course of the disease, its stage and the affected spine itself. For example, fingers may become numb or all limbs become paralyzed.
- Neuralgia of the nerve roots in the back of the head. This symptomatology is typical for the representatives of the stronger sex, in whom inflammatory processes occur during the disease or the cervical nerves are irritated. This usually occurs during frostbite or increased pain in the occipital region.
The attack in men happens suddenly, reminiscent of an electric shock. Such a negative reaction lasts only a few minutes, and then the pain begins to recede. Neuralgia manifests up to 5 times a day. At the same time, the occipital lobe loses sensitivity, chills appear.
Diagnostic methods
The patient must undergo an examination before starting therapy to determine the affected areas.
Diagnostic technique:
- MRI or CT.
- x-ray.
- Rheumatic tests.
Which doctor should I go to?
If a man feels a series of symptoms that cause SOH, it is better to contact specialists immediately. Who to contact:
- Therapist. They conduct an initial examination, give advice. If the symptoms of SOS are detected, the patient is referred to a specialist in the narrow field of work.
- Neurologist / Neurologist. WOH is a type of neurological disease, so a man should consult a neurologist (neuropathologist).
- Vertebroneurology specialist. This specialist chooses the method of therapy and diagnoses the condition of the spine.
- physiotherapist. He eliminates diseases with non-traditional methods of treatment, among which acupuncture stands out. This improves blood flow and relieves muscle cramps.
When is it necessary to contact specialists?
- With the primary symptoms of changes in visual and auditory activity.
- Pain that cannot be relieved by pharmacological agents.
- Vascular spasms that cause loss of consciousness.
Development and course of disease
- First stage of SHOH: minor pathologies in the area of nucleus pulposus fibrocartilaginous formation. Excessive load causes dehydration of the core, which negatively affects the size of the disc and the formation of cracks.
- The second phase of SHOH: the height of the discs decreases quickly, the spinal column begins to fall. This causes increased mobility of the vertebrae.
- Third phase: prolapses and protrusions of intervertebral discs are formed, they can be accompanied by the development of chronic spasm of intervertebral joints.
Treatment
Treatment is complex therapeutic, depending on the stage of disease development, lasts from 30 to 90 days of intensive therapy, and 12 months of supportive measures to consolidate results, as well as prevent recurrence.
Conservative therapy of the disease - taking pharmacological drugs, performing complex gymnastics.Surgical intervention will be justified only in the absence of positive dynamics,disease progression.
Folk remedies
The celery root is crushed and taken in the ratio: 4 gr. the root is poured with a liter of boiling water. Infused for one day and filtered. Take 10 grams three times a day.
Self-massage or the use of a needle applicator will be excellent in folk therapy.