Osteochondrosis is a pathological process that first leads to distrust and structural disorders first in the intervertebral discs, then in the vertebrae itself, the nerves of the spine, the muscles, the blood vessels and the vicinity.
You can hit all parts of the spine - cervix, chest, lumbar and sacred.Cervical osteochondrosis is a very common phenomenon and is only inferior in terms of frequency than lumbar osteochondrosis.
Osteochondrosis is in the stadium in the cervical region.Like any other pathology, without proper treatment, it progresses.Functional and structural changes in bone and cartilage tissue are becoming more pronounced, resulting in the complex forms of the disease, sensitivity and restricting movement.
Sections and degrees
A total of 4 sections (degrees) in the cervical region osteochondrosis (degree) can be distinguished.At the same time, the concepts of "Cape" and "stage" are very often confused.Although they mean the same thing, they are not exactly the same.The stage shows structural disorders in the cervix's spine, nearby organs and tissues.And at the stage, the symptoms of osteochondrosis and patients' complaints.With osteochondrosis of the cervix, clinical symptoms of degree 1 are minimal but may be completely absent.The patient complains of poorly expressed pain (cervix), enhancing the head rotating.During the study, the local tension of the cervical muscles is observed.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical region 2 is accompanied by discogenous radiculitis.As a result of further degenerative-dyclic changes in the core of the vertebrae and fibrous capsules, the height of the gap between the cervical vertebrae decreases.As a result, the roots of the cervical spine are violated.Patients are worried about point pain, increasing turns and overthrowing the head.Pain syndrome can exceed the cervix region and accompany overall weakness and a decrease in performance.
As a result of further abnormal processes, which lead to the displacement and destruction of intervertebral discs, the cervical region is formed by hernias.The pain and feeling of general weakness increase, and sensitive and motor disorders are connected to them in the affected segment.Osteochondrosis of the cervical region of degrees 3 develops.
In the future, with osteochondrosis of the cervix region, the fourth stage of the destroyed intervertebral disc is replaced by fibrous connective tissue.Due to the involvement of the spinal artery, the pain with sensitive and motor disorders in the pathological process, the connection of cerebral disorders, impaired coordination and the ringing in the ear.
Etiology
Before we talk about the causes of osteochondrosis of the cervix or etiological factors, the anatomical and physiological characteristics of this spine should be clarified.
These features are as follows:
- The neck is a mobile structure and a relatively static chest spine.
- The cervical vertebrae 7 and segment 8.The "unnecessary" segment appears due to Atlantois treatment.
- The cervical vertebrae have anatomically different structures, which can be traced especially in the example of the first two cervical vertebrae, Atlanta and axis.
- Vital communication transfer around the neck - trachea, esophagus, large blood vessels, including the brain -providing spine artery.
Ethiological factors that lead to abnormal changes in the cervix region, the second stage of cervical cervical transition to osteochondrosis, are as follows:
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- Irrational nutrition with incomplete lack of trace elements and vitamins;
- Continuous violation of posture from schoolchildren, students, office workers;
- Frequent hypothermia, harmful microclimate and production;
- Endocrine disorders;
- Weak immunity;
- Heredity.
Symptoms
The symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical region of degrees 2 include the tension of the cervix and the spine muscles.Cervical pain (cervix) can be spilled or spilled with a given degree of osteochondrosis, spreading around the neck in other anatomical areas - the back and shoulder belt.Due to the abbreviation of intervertebral gaps, the muscles and tapes descend.The effect of the muscle frame is weakened and the cervical region is formed, resulting in the plate in one or another direction.However, the pain can be sharp and severe, according to the type of shutter (cervical) after reversing your head or neck to extension.
In addition to the pain, as has already been indicated, the tension of the cervix and spine is also observed.Due to the fact that the cervical vertebrae are not from the back, but to the side, such stress is most often asymmetric and leads to impaired posture.Inhabited posture, on the other hand, leads to further deterioration of metabolic processes in the cervical region.All circumstances are transitioned by the transition of osteochondrosis to Stage 3.
In 2 stages of the cervix osteochondrosis, the spinal artery is not yet affected.Nevertheless, at this stage, in addition to pain and muscle tension, patients complain of weakness, rapid fatigue and demolition.The pain is possible due to sleep disorders.
Type of treatment
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical region 2 is included in the following:
- Drug therapy,
- Physiotherapy procedures,
- Therapeutic gymnastics,
- Massage,
- Hand therapy.
Drug treatmentThe aim is to eliminate the cervix, the roots of the cervical segments, and to normalize the metabolic processes in the cervix.The anesthesia are achieved by taking analgesics by orally.But this is the most effective way to eliminate pain.In this respect, intramuscular injections are more effective.With severe pain, you can wear a special chanta collar.
AnesthesiaThis is achieved by eliminating the inflammatory process in the roots of the cervix.In this regard, non -sertoid anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used in various drugs -tablets, ointments, injections and compression.In this regard, the injections, the ointments are very effective.Steroid hormones provide a good anti -inflammatory effect.
It is recommended to receive chondroprotectors to restore the cartilage affected.For the same purpose, the use of B, C, E and zinc vitamins and zinc vitamins and zinc calcium vitamins.Although cerebral disorders have not occurred in Section 2 of the cervix osteochondrosis, the use of neuroprotectors will not be unnecessary.
Physiotherapy proceduresWith the cervical osteochondrosis, any degree is designed to reduce pain and inflammation, improve local bloodstream.For this purpose, phonophoresis, laser and magnetic resonance therapy, ultrasound treatment are used.Physiotherapy procedures are contraindicated in the aggravation period of osteochondrosis.
MassageIn the case of osteochondrosis, it is also done in one -time period.Massage procedures are performed in the position of a patient on the side or on the side.At the same time, the massage therapist with smooth movement, from the back of the head to the cervical kneading, stroke and rubbing the tense muscles.The muscles of the back, neck, chest are then massaged.In this case, self -massage is possible with the help of the Kuznetsov applicator.It is a needle cylinder with plastic spikes.It is sufficient to place this roller around the neck for half an hour a day - an hour and the result will not be long.
Medical physical educationIt is designed to consolidate the effects of treating cervical osteochondrosis.At the same time, the optimum load on various muscle groups is created, leading to the strengthening of the muscles and the elimination of the spine.Manual therapy for osteochondrosis of the neck should be very careful.Due to the risk of high injuries to the cervical spine, this is at high risk not only to health but also the patient's life.
Prevention measures
The prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is designed to eliminate the causes of this disease and prevent the transition of section 3.
In this respect, the following requirements should be observed:
- Active lifestyle;
- Total nutrition;
- Normal conditions for everyday life and production, except for drafts and hypothermia;
- Proper posture with "sitting" work and study;
- Hardening, sport;
- Treatment of simultaneous chronic diseases;
- In the first signs of osteochondrosis - the doctor's timely visit.