Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative-dystrophic disease of spine in which the structure of cartilage discs and their bones are changing.Depending on the stage of the disease, there is a deformation with subsequent exhaustion of the rook bodies.As a result, blood microcirculation is disturbed, nervous conductivity.Cervical osteochondrosis can also be an independent disease or in combination with degenerative-dystrophic impairment to another spine.
In the international classification of ICD-10 diseases, cervical osteochondrose has no separate code.Pathology is marked with M42.1 code - osteochondrosis of spine in adults.The hospital is carried out by a whole range of diagnosis and treatment of muscle-bone system.The test is performed using the latest equipment that meets quality and safety standards.
Reasons
Doctors distinguish several reasons that can lead to the development of cervical osteochondrosis.They include:
- obesity;
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- History of doors or spine;
- Excessive loads on the musculoskeletal system;
- Psycho -emotional recounted;
- Congenital deformation of cervical vertebrae;
- hereditary predisposition;
- Scoliosis, rheumatism, flat feet;
- Metabolic pathology;
- Hormonal imbalance;
- Hypothermia.
It is difficult to identify and eliminate the etiological factor independently.It is better to contact experts.Doctors Select an individual diagnostic complex that allows you to determine the root cause of the osteochondrose of the cervical spine.This is necessary to prescribe the correct therapy.
Development of cervical osteochondrose development
Cervical osteochondrosis is characterized by several phases.They determine the seriousness of the state and the presence of certain clinical symptoms.
- First.In the early stages, there is a muddy smoothness of the door of the Lordosis door.Clinically, it is expressed in pain syndrome, which is amplified when turning your head.Patients complain about muscle tension, headaches, stiffness of movement.The first phase is treated without using drugs.It is enough to adhere to a particular diet and performing exercises.
- Another.At this stage, the instability of cervical vertebrae appears.This is expressed in strengthening pain, which gradually passes into shoulder or weapons.The pain is amplified when performing the movement.The second phase is characterized by the decline in the height of the intervertebral discs.This leads to a violation of nerves.Patients complain about headaches, distraction, fatigue.
- Third.He follows the severe deformation and destruction of the structure of the vertebral.Bol syndrome becomes constant.Intervertebral Hernias start to form.Clinically, this is expressed by the appearance of dizziness, darkening in the eyes, instability home.
- Fourth.Destroyed fabrics of intervertebral discs are replaced by connective tissue.Several segments are included in the pathological process.Patients complain about coordination, expressed dizziness and headache.There is a permanent noise in the ears.
Symptoms and signs
Clinical symptoms of cervical osteochondrose spine are the same for all ages.Many people delay visit to the doctor regarding the presence of poorly pronounced symptoms.Only when the disease gains an obsessive character and accompanies them appropriate signs, it is a treatment for medical assistance.
Modern equipment allows you to determine the degree of development of cervical osteochondrosis.Thanks to that, a proper treatment is prescribed that relieves symptoms as soon as possible.The main clinical signs of the disease include:
- neck pain, accompanied by crumbs;
- tingles or numbness in the upper limbs;
- dizziness;
- headache;
- noise in ears;
- Panic attacks;
- Motion stiffness;
- Mobility restriction;
- Weakness, sharp malfunction;
- nausea;
- Violation of orientation in space;
- Walking instability;
- Reducing vision sharpness.
Symptoms depending on the damaged vertebrae
The vertebral spine consists of 7 vertebrae.The corresponding symptoms differ depending on the level of damage:
| Vertebra | Symptoms |
| C1 | Reduced skin sensitivity. |
| C2 | Siroma pain was localized in a tense and parietal zone. |
| C3 | The sensitivity of the language and the Hiroid muscles is disturbed;In severe cases, speech is disturbed and control over the tongue is lost. |
| C4 and C5 | The syndrome of pain is determined on the shoulders and closest areas.A feeling of chest discomfort is joined, which is often taken as pathology. |
| C6 | The pain feels in the neck, knives, forearms.Nerve damage reduces sensitivity to the skin. |
| C7 | The pain is localized in the neck, the back of the shoulders, the upper shoulder belt.Violations lead to reflex reduction and breach of hands. |
Diagnostics
Cervical osteochondrosis of the spine requires a comprehensive diagnosis.It includes:
- A collection of history and disease.The doctor explains existing appeals, the time of their appearance, the dynamics of seriousness.It is necessary to determine medications used to facilitate the situation.
- Objective inspection.After the survey, the specialist begins to perform inspection.The skin, walking of the patient is examined.Pain areas are determined on palpation.
- Radiography.The first instrumental method of research is radiography of the cervix spine.2 projections are most often explored.
- CT, MRI.Thanks to the research, it is possible to establish a lesion focus, its accurate localization.Tomography allows you to assess the state of blood vessels and nerves.
- Ultrasound.Ultrasonic survey of the head and door enables you to evaluate their patency, stenosis degree.
- General blood test.First of all, indicators responsible for inflammation (leukocites, ESR) are evaluated.
Based on the obtained data, doctors establish the severity of cervical osteochondrose.Doctors use modern equipment that allows you to quickly and effectively implement any circumference of diagnostic measures.
Sorts of treatment
Like diagnosis, cervical osteochondorosis involves an integrated approach.The therapeutic volume is selected individually.It depends on the lesion segment, the weight of the disease and the weight of clinical symptoms.The main methods of treatment are:
- taking medicine;
- Physiotherapy;
- Therapeutic physical culture;
- massage;
- Surgical surgery.
Among medical methods of treatment, several groups of medications are used:
- Pain larvae.Used to reduce the severity of pain.
- Neuspecific anti -infalmator drugs.Used to reduce tissue swelling and inflammatory syndrome.They are prescribed in different forms (tablets, external use.
- Antispasmodics.Those tense cramps reduce pain syndrome.
- Joint medications.Return the structure of intervertebral disks.
- B Vitamins B. positively affect the state of the nervous system.
Physiotherapy
Prescribed to improve drug action.It is most commonly used:
- acupuncture;
- massage;
- Hand therapy.
Medical physical education
Regular exercise exercises will not alleviate only the severity of pain, but they also have a preventive effect.Thanks to physical exercises, the muscle corset strengthens, circulation of blood in the affected area improves, and the load in the affected area is reduced.Experienced instructors develop individual therapeutic programs for each patient.This helps quickly and efficiently solve the symptoms of cervical osteochondrose.The selected course can be repeated at home.
Massage
Properly performed massage of the Sharth-brothel zone can alleviate the condition, alleviate muscle spasm, improve mobility.Restrictions in the process are:
- Pathology of the cardiovascular system in the decompensation phase;
- Tumor formations;
- leather diseases;
- deterioration of chronic somatic pathology;
- Osteomyelitis.
When you contact a specialized institution, you will select the course of treatment individually.Its average duration is 10-15 sessions.
Relapses and treatment
Deterioration of cervical osteochondorosis can occur at any time.In this case, pain, stiffness of movement and mobility limit appears.In some cases, it is sufficient to observe the thrift bed in 3-4 days to relieve the symptoms of deterioration.However, if pathological characteristics are saved or intensified, you must consult a doctor.Medications of the NSAID group, muscle relaxants were used to stop the cervical osteochondrose relapse.
Prevention
To prevent the development or deterioration of cervical osteochondrose, it is necessary to engage regularly in the prevention.Doctors recommend:
- lead an active way of life;
- keep holding;
- strengthen the back and neck muscles;
- adhere to balanced and rational diet;
- sleep in the correct and comfortable position;
- It rests periodically if work is associated with long stay in a seated position.
If the first symptoms of cervical osteohondrone appear, it is recommended to advise with the doctor.Experts will help precise diagnosticing, determine the phase of the disease and also prescribe the right treatment.