The defeat of the intervertebral disc of a degenerative-dystrophic nature that occurs in the cervical spine due to 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 mature age: almost everyone has one or the other problem with the neck. Surely many are familiar with the concept of "pinching the 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 don't delay treatment.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
The following causes of osteochondrosis of the spine are distinguished, which sooner or later, accumulating, lead to the occurrence of certain changes in the bone and cartilage tissue of the upper vertebrae:
- The scourge of our time is a sedentary lifestyle and above all being in a static position during the day, even in front of the computer. The vertebrae do not receive sufficient nutrition and blood supply, which is why unwanted changes occur in their structure.
- Age-related changes in cartilage tissue. This is unavoidable for almost all people over the age of fifty, and sometimes even earlier.
- Spinal injuries throughout life. This is why professional athletes often have a history of neck pain.
- Excess weight: extra pounds increase the load on the spine as a whole, which also makes the neck ache.
- Incorrect metabolism in the body, caused by bad habits and poor nutrition, also contributes to the development of pathologies in the spine.
Cervical osteochondrosis symptoms
The following symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis indicate existing problems in the functioning of the body:
- You are worried about frequent headaches, which are accompanied by dizziness, flies and darkening of the eyes, as well as general weakness.
- Turning the head to the sides is limited and painful.
- There are pains in the neck, shoulder blades and chest, as well as in the arms.
- You are characterized by unexplained and frequent pressure drops.
- There is numbness in the fingers or hands and there is limitation in the movement of the tongue.
- There are tinnitus and other hearing problems.
- You feel insecure when you walk, stagger.
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 sought to solve by doctors all over the world, and not without success. Currently, the disease is well researched and, with the right approach, can be well kept within the framework, allowing the patient to live a full life without restrictions and pain. Doctors use the following methods to mitigate 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 unconventional procedures, osteochondrosis will recede for a long time.
- Acupuncture (reflexology). One of the most effective techniques, the essence of which is that the thinnest needles are inserted into certain places 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 effect on the human body of two forces acting in opposite directions and, as a result, reduce the pressure in the intervertebral discs.
- Exercises in phytotherapy and physiotherapy. Correct physical exercises, selected by an experienced specialist, are the key to your success.
- PRP therapy is the newest way to stimulate regenerative processes. It is used to restore the functions of various organs after diseases and injuries, including to restore the function of the musculoskeletal system.