Cervical osteochondrosis is a pathological changes in the tissues of the intervertebral discs and vertebrae. Accordingly, thinner the soft tissues, the reduction of the effect of the depreciation of the vertebrae. Occurs the compression of blood vessels and nerve fibers, decreased mobility of the cervical spine.
Osteochondrosis cervical, one of the most dangerous of the location of the degenerative disc disease, since this disease worsens the blood supply to the brain.
That dangerous osteochondrosis cervical
As a result, disturbed the normal functioning of the cervical spine, reduced mobility, pain in the neck. Osteochondrosis cervical spine may be the cause of the deterioration of the blood circulation of the brain, migraine, heart rhythm disorders, the deterioration of the vision, coordination and attention, development intervertebral hernia.
The low back pain and cervical spondylosis of the vertebral column
The symptoms of cervical osteoarthritis
The disease is characterized by acute pain in the region of the neck, the nape of the neck, the shoulder blade and the forearm. The pain can intensify in head movement or in certain positions. As a result, the pain and inflammation occurs on the overuse of the muscles of the neck. Patients often there are headaches, a decrease in acuity of hearing and sight, vertigo, tinnitus, sudden changes of blood pressure, without knowledge of the state. The symptom of disc degeneration cervical may be a violation of the sensitivity of the fingertips of the hand.
The causes of cervical osteoarthritis
The reasons of the appearance of the cervical osteoarthritis is usually related to aging of the organism, and the changes in the tissues. However, the patterns of life and the factors that increase the risk of onset of the disease. These include:
- low physical activity, the sedentary work;
- excess weight and a poor diet;
- musculoskeletal conditions: flat feet, rheumatism, scoliosis, disorders of posture;
- an injury in the region of the neck or nape of the neck.
In addition, the osteochondrosis can be called from other diseases of the spine. The spine is a single whole, and the process it must also in the complex. This is why the first thing that you must do in the event of suspicion of osteochondrosis — pass a comprehensive examination of the spine.
The treatment of cervical osteoarthritis
The treatment is prescribed after the investigation. The doctor collects the history, and the patient survey. Most often, on the mri. Discovering the exact cause of the disease, start treatment.
In the acute phase of a doctor you are prescribed a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. In a period of remission - physiotherapy, massage, shock wave treatment, curative physical education. These methods are about building muscle, the corset, the lifting of the tension and crisis prevention of the disease.
The prevention of cervical osteoarthritis
- Go to regular reviews. The disease is easier to prevent than to cure. The annual survey will identify the disease at an early stage and to cure it, until it becomes more heavy the point.
- Watch your posture. Keep your back flat, shoulders — relaxed. If you work a lot to your computer or a desk, select a chair, sit properly, make the drive every half-hour of work.
- Lead an active life. The more you walk, often in the open air, doing sports, it is especially useful for swimming.
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During sleep, use an orthopedic pillow.