Osteochondrosis cervical is the damage to the progressive disinfection and disinfection of the interatorebral discs in the area of 1-7 vertebrae of the cervix.
As a result of cervical joint disease, deformity, exhaustion, and then ruin the body of the vertebrae. This interrupts the normal blood supply and nerve conductivity in the neck and in areas born congenital by the roots of the nerves of the cervical nerves.
Osteochondrosis cervical can be isolated or combined with osteoarthritis of other faculties - belts and sacral.
ReasonThe causes of nourishing and degenerative changes in the interverterson discs have not been fully studied. Assuming that osteoarthritis is a confirmation phenomenon. It is found even in children and teenagers.
Some factors that tend to develop osteoarthritis are distinguished. They include:
Sedomer and sedentary lifestyle,
Types of work sitting with static load on the neck,
Overweight, not enough physical development,
The tissue disorder process of connective tissue,
Violation of blood circulation in the neck,
Ancient injury,
Scoliosis, posture defects, unpleasant pillows and mattresses,
Genetic trend, metabolic defects.
Symptoms of cervical joint diseaseThe cervical spine, due to the characteristics of the skeleton, simplicity, as well as due to the large size of the head, is especially vulnerable to the development of the osteoarthritis, which is the smallest compared to other parts of the spine, and the mechanical frame is not pronounced.
The most typical symptoms that patients complain about - pain in the cervix. Depending on the damage area, the pain may be located
In the collar and shoulders;
throughout the cervical spine;
On the front of the chest.
Pain for cervical joint disease is due to the characteristics of the cervix.
The first signs of cervical joint disease are negligible and slightly specific:
Pain in the neck in the evening,
Heavy feeling in the head, headache in the occipital area,
A sense of paralysis or tingling in the shoulder and hand,
Cryst in the neck when turning, clicking on the vertebra.
Top symptoms:
Dystonic plant
The pain is quite severe in the neck and especially, in the area right below the head;
Pain occurs after a long time in a position (for example, after sleep);
The neck muscles are constantly stressful;
There are difficulties with abandoning hands to the side;
On the affected side, the fingers were restricted in movements.
Because the vertebra arteries are compressed, nerve manifestations are observed: headache, nausea, fainting.
Spine symptoms
Pain is located behind the left breastbone.
This type of pain should be distinguished from pain as angina (with angina, nitroglycerin is reduced, with osteoarthritis - no).
With the gradual violation of the structure of the discs, their compression (compression) occurs and the roots of the nerves occur, as well as narrowing or infringing on the arteries and veins, taking place in the area of the vertebra body.
This leads to the formation of special syndrome - X -rays and ischemia.
The failure of the root of the first neck vertebra (C1): Violation affects the back of the head, reducing the sensitivity of the skin;
Lesion C2 causes pain in the crown and behind the head;
C3 damage causes pain in the neck from the infringement, reducing the sensitivity in the tongue and language, in some cases of words reduced speech and loss of language control;
The failure of C4 and C5 causes pain in the shoulder and collarbone, reducing the tone of the speculation and neck, hiccups, respiratory disorders and heart pain;
C6 failure most often, causing pain from neck to shoulders, forearms, to thumb, skin sensitivity can be affected:
Failure C7 gives similar symptoms with pain in the neck, behind shoulders, to the back of the hand, violates the power of the hand and reduces reflexes.
Blood circulation disorders due to compressive vessels in the area of the urinary neck vertebra cause a headache for migraine, severe dizziness, vision impairment and ears in the ears, blinking before eyes, autonomous dysfunction.
There may be manifestations of heart syndrome with heart attack, lack of air and heart rate, rhythmic disorders.
ComplicationThe serious complication of cervical joint disease is
Increase intervertebral disc with hernia formation (protruding);
The break of the intervertebral disc with violations of nerves and blood vessels, the compression of the spinal cord is possible, which can lead to death;
There may also be radioactive disease (root lesions), the formation of bone cells (spikes on the vertebra) with the manifestation of paresis and paralysis.
DiagnoseWith the presence of the above complaints, an appeal for orthopedic doctor or neuros is necessary.
First of all, the doctor will evaluate the mobility and aches in the neck, sensitivity and other functions. After that, the cervical spine X -ray in some projections will be required, if necessary, calculate the calculation layer or magnetic resonance scanning with the suspicion of hernia.
In the case of circulatory disorders, it will be necessary and financial testing.
Treatment of cervical joint diseaseToday, there are both traditional and unconditional methods to treat osteoarthritis in the cervical spine.
Conservative methods are mainly used:
Symptomatic therapy for painkillers to reduce pain syndrome
Receive anti -inflammatory drugs of non -Steraidal series to reduce inflammation and edema of tissues
To remove muscle cramps, anti -spasms and drugs to improve blood circulation used.
In the treatment of cervical joints, substances are used to restore the structure of intervertebral disc - chondroprotectors.
The process of treatment with Vitamin B vitamins is displayed, external products for applied therapy - gel and ointment, cream with anti -inflammatory and analgesic ingredients. It shows the stimulants of the regeneration of the disc.
Overcoming and massage in general, acupuncture, physical physics, physical therapy and gymnastics and gymnastics to help treat bone and joints. The method of osteoarthritis has proven yourself - a mild effect on the "clamp" areas of muscle and vertebra.
In the treatment of cervical bone, special collar should be worn (Shansa collar).
Complications of cervical joint disease with hernia that violate sensitivity and blood circulation can be treated promptly.
The duration of treatment depends on this condition, because osteoarthritis is a progressive chronic disease. Treatment may be long, and the precautions are done for life.
The appropriate nutrition will help reduce osteoarthritis.
Exercises to treat cervical joints:Self -release: In a position with straight back, it is necessary to lower the shoulder as low as possible, while the neck must be pulled up. It is necessary to perform at least 10 approaches at least 3 times a day.
: Ancient grace with a towel, taking it to both ends and pulling it for them alternately, spreading the muscles of the neck. In this case, it is necessary to make sure that the towel does not slide along the neck.
Gymnastics for the cervix for osteoarthritis: small bending neck, as well as turning and tilting head, displayed. At a time, 5-7 tilted degrees are done in each direction. This exercise is most useful to do after self -accepting cervical spine.
PreventThe basis of the health of the cervical spine is a strong and healthy back, physical activity, a comfortable bed with anatomical pillows and mattresses, appropriate posture and appropriate nutrition.
It is the value to avoid neck injuries and lift weights. It is necessary to combine the persistent sitting with rest time and warmth.
