As with any type of osteonecrosis, osteonecrosis of the cervical spine is accompanied by pain and discomfort in the corresponding spine. Often there is a recurring acute pain - low back pain.
Symptoms of cervical spine osteonecrosis
However, if this pain is more prolonged in nature, accompanied by increased tension and soreness of the cervical muscles, it is called cervicitis. Pain in this case can even lead to limited cervical spine mobility, dizziness, blurred vision. As a rule, the cervix is more pronounced after sleep - in the morning and can increase with sudden head movements, as well as coughing, laughing, etc. v.
If osteonecrosis is advanced, pain is usually increased with movement, and cervical osteonecrosis is often complicated by cerebrovascular insufficiency.
In this case, the cause of this phenomenon can be changes in the vertebrae of the cervical spine of a degenerative nature (dehydration of tissues, especially the disc, and a decrease in its elasticity), the discs between them and also the patient has arteriosclerosis. All this contributes to the formation of protrusion and herniation of the disc.
Symptoms in this case will be pain radiating to the back of the head and shoulders, as well as headache, noise and ringing in the head and ears, dizziness, loss of balance and coordination.
The intensity of pain in cervical spondylosis can be divided into three levels: the first (the mildest) - pain sensations when the maximum load is applied to the spine, both in terms of mass and displacement. movement of the spine; second (moderate) - the pain that has arisen can be relieved, only with a certain position of the spine; third (severe) - pain in the cervical spine is felt constantly.
In addition, in the symptomatology of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, there may be pain arising in distant regions of the spine - reflex syndrome. These syndromes are primarily associated with irritation of the nerve endings in the disc and subsequent muscle spasms. With reflex syndrome, there may be, for example, pain when raising the arm. And these pains will increase with prolonged exertion. As a result, it becomes difficult for a person to work with their arms up, clinging to the handrails when transporting.
Treatment of osteonecrosis of the cervical spine
The first time you have acute neck pain should not self-medicate, definitely consult a doctor for a more accurate diagnosis of the disease.
We can say that for greater efficiency it is necessarily done in a complex.
The following methods are used:
- Drug treatment.First of all, these are pain relievers, the purpose of which is to provide emergency support and relieve acute pain syndrome. This group includes the pain relievers that most of us are familiar with. The positive features of this type of tablets include the fact that they act quickly - it will take about an hour to relieve pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, vasodilators, chondroprotectors, muscle relaxants, blockade withnovocaine, bees and snakes. poison is created.
- Massage the neck and collar area.With bone massage, you can massage your neck independently, but to achieve the most professional and maximum results, you need to apply a full neck massage. With the right techniques, you will feel an immediate improvement.
- Rubbing, dry heat, ointment- Promote blood circulation, warm the body, enhance blood circulation, relieve pain. The procedure can be done at home.
- Physical therapy.During contact with the cervical spine, it is important not to overload the muscles of the neck, therefore, it is advisable to apply physical therapy with the participation of other muscle groups.
- Manual therapy (osteopathy)- An effective way to eliminate the manifestations that accompany the disease. But a positive effect can be achieved only when massage is combined with drug treatment and all procedures are carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
- Acupressure and hirudotherapy- normalizes muscle tone, has a reflex effect, reduces swelling and relieves pain.
- Sleep on orthopedic pillow- The most effective measure to prevent cervical spondylosis, but to restore the spine, this method is suitable in complex therapy.
If you do complex treatment, you can recover quickly enough.