The lesion of the intervertebral disc of degenerative-dystrophic nature, which 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 rejuvenating and nowadays the disease often occurs even in very young patients. And there is nothing to say about adulthood - almost everyone has one or another neck problem. Surely many are familiar with the concept of "pinched 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 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 appearance of certain changes in the bone and cartilage tissue of the upper vertebrae:
- The scourge of our time is a sedentary lifestyle and mostly to be in a static position during the day, including in front of a computer. The vertebrae do not receive enough nutrition and blood supply, which causes unwanted changes in their structure.
- Adult changes in cartilage tissue. This is inevitable for almost all people over fifty, and sometimes even earlier.
- Lifelong trauma to the spine. This is why professional athletes often have a history of neck pain.
- Overweight - extra pounds increase the load on the spine as a whole, which also causes neck pain.
- Improper metabolism in the body, caused by bad habits and poor nutrition, also contributes to the development of pathology in the spine.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The following symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis indicate existing problems in the functioning of the body:
- You worry about frequent headaches, which are accompanied by dizziness, flies and darkening of the eyes, as well as general weakness.
- Turning the head to the side is limited and painful.
- There is pain in the neck, shoulders and chest, as well as in the arms.
- You are characterized by unexplained and frequent pressure drops.
- There is tingling in the fingers or hands and there is a restriction in the movement of the tongue.
- There is tinnitus and other hearing problems.
- You feel insecure when walking, staggering.
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. The disease is now well studied and with the right approach it can be well kept within, allowing the patient to live a full life without limitations and pain. Doctors use the following methods to alleviate 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 non-traditional procedures, osteochondrosis will subside 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 impact on the human body of two forces acting in opposite directions and, accordingly, reducing the pressure in the intervertebral discs.
- Phytotherapy and physiotherapy exercises. Proper exercise, selected by an experienced professional, is the key to your success.
- PRP therapy is the latest way to stimulate regenerative processes. It is used to restore the functions of various organs after diseases and injuries, including the restoration of the function of the musculoskeletal system.