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, since they do not have the necessary knowledge and do not see anything bad with the osteochondrosis.As, "what can you do? Now it is at all."
In fact, osteochondrosis is not as simple as it seems.Yes, of course, it is not fatal.But the life of millions of people who do not know how to treat it poisons.But everything is on the surface ... Therefore, if you have problems with cervical osteochondrosis, read this page to the end!
Here you will learn what cervical osteochondrosis is, how it develops exactly, what is dangerous and, of course, how it can be cured.
What is the osteochondrosis of the cervical column?
Cervical osteochondrosis, in a scientific language, is a dystrophic process that affects the intervertebral discs and the cartilage of the intervertebral joints, which eventually involves vertebral bodies in this process.And the task of the process of its treatment is to stop this process, and then return completely!
But before speaking directly about treatment, you must deal with the causes of this process.After all, nothing arises.For each phenomenon in our lives there is a certain reason or a series of reasons.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
The osteochondrosis of the cervical column develops under the influence of the same reasons as the osteochondrosis of other genetic departments, exchange endocrine, infectious, toxic, etc.But the only reason that plays a decisive role in the development of cervical osteochondrosis is a constant sedentary image on the computer, driving, on the desktop.
Currently, cervical osteochondrosis can be determined in each second person.This is due to the fact that we live in urbanized conditions, in the era of developed technologies and social networks.While reading, writes, works, communicates through a computer, the neck is in an incorrect position, an incorrect position.
In addition, constant work -related stress and other problems also affect the condition of the neck.When a person is in a depressed state, he bends down, down his head down.Therefore, your neck again acquires your problems.Do not relax, and your neck does not relax either.
Because of this, the neck muscles are in constant tension, the pressure increases inside the cervical column, the are spasmodic vessels and the nerve endings are infringed.
Do not ignore your neck and pay attention to each of your signal.After all, cervical osteochondrosis is the most dangerous, because only with it can be frequent complications (syndromes) asSpinal artery syndrome, periarrosis full of shoulder, Royshift syndrome and anterior staircase syndrome.
We will talk about these syndromes a little below.Meanwhile, let's see how the cervical region differs from the rest of the spine, and that in the process of developing osteochondrosis serves as a previous requirement for the development of these syndromes.
- The cervical columnThe most mobile.It is characterized by all types of movements as a whole.These are the previous requirements for frequent and subluxus infractions!
- There are holes in the transverse processes of the vertebrae that form a channel through whichThe vertebral artery passesThat supplies the brain, cerebellum, auditory organs, as well as the vertebral nerve with oxygen and nutrients.These are the previous requirements for frequent clamps of the artery and nerves.
- Intervertebral discs are among the bodies of the vertebraenot everywhere.In front of them, there are outstanding edges of the vertebrae, which are interconnected by the joints.These are the previous requirements for the appearance of subluxation of the joints.
- The intervertebral holes of the three lower vertebrae are not round, buttriangular form.These are previous requirements for the violation of nerve roots with the bone growths that are formed with osteochondrosis.
- In the cervical region there are importantNodes (nodes) of the autonomic nervous system.
These are the key characteristics of which we will develop, analyzing the symptoms and complications of osteochondrosis.But to begin with, I will tell you how the osteochondrosis of the cervical column develops so you can clearly imagine the complete image.
The development mechanism of cervical osteochondrosis
The intervertebral disc is a place for the beginning of the process.Under the influence of the above reasons, the nucleus of octopoose (central part) of the disc begins to lose moisture.The fibrous ring (disc frame) is thinner, loses elasticity, micrographs appear.As a result, the support of support, fixation and surprise is lost.
The load in the underlying vertebrae increases gradually, and then the process passes to the vertebra itself.Microcks appear in it and are formed, additional "bone growths" of osteophytes to increase their surface area to take a greater load.
Osteophytes can be formed on the posterior surface, thus pressing nerve roots, or on the lateral surface, pressing the vertebral artery.
Stability between vertebrae is violated, so subluxations can appear in the intervertebral joints.The neck muscles are tensioned to compensate and support the vertebrae in the previous position.
But over time, the muscles "get tired" to support the spine, and again the load increases in the affected vertebra, which further supports the progression.
Then a vicious circle is formed in which the main links -damaged vertebrae and spasmodic muscles- They influence each other and, therefore, support the osteochondrosis process.
This is where the same symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis that cause so many problems to millions of people.
Symptoms (signs) of cervical osteochondrosis
The symptoms of cervical osteochondrolo are relatives for those who have experienced all the "charm" of the development of this process.The most common signs that have cervical osteochondrosis are the following:
- Limited mobility in the neck
- Pain or feeling of neck
- Forced head position
- A kind of "crispy" in the neck when turning the head
- The voltage of the neck muscles
These, say, symptoms of "cervical osteochondrosis in its pure form", without complications.The remaining symptoms already develop as a result of the compression (compression) of nerve roots and blood vessels and reflex irritation of the nerve fibers of the spinal cord.Specific syndromes that are inherent to cervical osteochondrosis are produced.Let's look at them in more detail:
Vail artery syndrome
The vertebral artery syndrome develops as a result of the mechanical compression of the artery with a tense muscle or bone growth by "osteophytes".Sometimes it can be developed due to the spasm of the artery with irritation of nerve fibers ranging from the spinal cord to the artery.
The vertebral artery passes to the cranial cavity and supplies the brain, the cerebellum, the organs of the audition and the vision with oxygen and nutrients, therefore, with its compression, the cerebral ischemia occurs, and all its parts suffer.Therefore, the signs of the vertebral artery syndrome are usually the following:
- The paroxysmal headaches that begin with the back of the head and extend to the forehead, temples, ears.They can capture half of the head.
- The pain intensifies with turns or inclinations of the head, with the tension of the neck muscles.
- Violations of hearing and vision: sound and noise in the ears, auditory loss, dizziness, "fly" flickering before my eyes.
- Feeling of head in the head, dizziness, sleep disorders, memory.
Shoulder periarrosis
The periarrosis that supports the shoulder is damage to the periarticular soft tissues of the shoulder joint and blades, especially muscles and tendons.It develops as follows:
- The irritation of vegetative nerve fibers occurs as a result of disk destruction
- This impulse -shaped irritation goes to a nearby joint: shoulder
- In periarticular tissues, the trophy (nutrition) is disturbed, which affects the functions of the joint itself.
As a result, the following symptoms of shoulderflower's periarrosis are developed:
- Shoulder joint pain that surrendered to the hand and neck
- The kidnapping of the hands to the side is limited and painful
- The pain intensifies on a sore side
- Over time, the atrophy of the muscles of the shoulder blade and the shoulder can develop
Syndrome
Rooser's syndrome develops due to the compression of the nerve root with bone growth by "osteophytes", which is manifested by acute cutting pain, which spreads to the forearm to the little finger or the ring finger.It can be accompanied by a feeling of numbness or "tracking back."
It is worth noting that this complication is less common than any other person.
Anterior staircase syndrome
To begin with, I notice that the muscle of the front staircase goes from the cervical vertebrae 3 and 4 through the lateral surface of the neck and is linked to the first rib.On the side, the medial ladder is also linked to the edge.As a result, a gap is formed between these muscles, through which the nervous shoulder and subclavian artery pass.
Now let's see how the anterior staircase syndrome develops:
- The irritation of vegetative nerve fibers occurs as a result of disk destruction
- Pulse -shaped irritation enters the anterior staircase muscle
- The muscle is spasmodic and squeezes nerve tissues and artery
The signs of the anterior staircase syndrome are the following:
- The pain of acute pain, spreads to its forearm and brush
- The pain intensifies when the head is inclined to the healthy side, when the hand resigns to the side
Symptoms by the artery held: cooling of the hand, numbness, swelling.
What is common among all syndromes?
We examine the development mechanism, the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis and all its most common complications.Have you noticed something in common among all these processes?
If not, I will tell you:
In all processes, an important element is involved: spasmodic muscles!
They can:
- squeeze the vertebral artery or nerve plexus,
- harmed the function of the shoulder joint,
- Send reverse signals about your spasmodic
- Therefore, transfer the load to the damaged cervical region and maintain the progression of osteochondrosis.
Yes, the muscles perform these actions under the influence of the nerve 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, it is being eliminated.
All this depends on the state of the muscle:
- If it is spasmodic, it sends a pathological impulse (with osteochondrosis) and supports the progression
- If you train (it relaxes and reduces alternately, restoring its tone), 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?
So, the only way to cure the osteochondrosis of the cervical column is to restore the tone of your muscles!There are simply no other options.All other methods (pharmacological treatment, injections, drugs, etc., only have a temporal effect. They eliminate the effect of pain, but do not eliminate the causes. And very soon the pains will bother you again.
One of the good methods to treat osteochondrosis is massage.And, in the absence of competent masseuses, auto -master.The massage and massage relax the muscles and, as we have discovered, it is very useful.
Parallel to massage and self -awareness, you can connect treatment methods for osteochondrosis with popular remedies, which, as you know, have been tested for centuries.You can make ointments, rub and bathrooms.
And finally, the most important component in the treatment of osteochondrosis!This is the implementation of special healing exercises (exercise therapy - therapeutic physical culture).In addition, the correct motor mode (adequate lifting pesos, sitting on the computer, hypodinamia prevention, position during sleep, etc.).