Osteochondrosis is a complexity of pathological anatomical disorders and functional functions related to nourishment changes in the intervertellebral disc.This situation grows slowly and with timely intervention, good results can be achieved by using simple conservative measures.
Causes and symptoms of cervical joint disease
The vertebrae of the cervix under the load under the capacity of the neck and head movement.Anatomy of this segment contributes to the risk of moving vertebrae with sharp or non -typical movements of the head, and a weak corset does not protect the spine from damage. The cause of the osteoarthritis of the cervical spine has finally been researched, and the course has no symptoms in most cases.This leads to the fact that most patients seek medical help quite late.The development of osteoarthritis leads to:
- The weak posture, the instability of the structures of the spine;
- injury, connective tissue dysplasia;
- genetic tendencies;
- The work is less sedentary or in a mandatory position for a long time, the lack of physical activity;
- Nutrition is not stable, lack of vitamins and trace elements in the diet.
Changing degeneration in ligaments and cartilage becomes the cause of the compression of arteries and nerves, causing brain circulation disorders and brain pain.The characteristic symptoms of this state are easy to identify.
- Feeling of pain in the neck, neck, shoulders.When tilted or turned, you can hear a typical crispy sound.Pain can be pulled in the chest area, there is a burning sensation between the shoulder blades.
- The feeling of losing strength, insomnia, chronic fatigue and often headache.With cervical joint disease, headache is concentrated in the occipital area and offers the sides of the neck.
- When tilting the head, a paralysis of the hand, fingers can occur.
- Chest pain, nausea, dizziness.
Diagnosis and treatment of cervical joint disease
The diagnosis is performed by an orthopedic doctor or a neurologist based on examination, X -ray or spine cutting.If you suspect the Intervertebral hernia, MRI will be required and to evaluate functional disorders - Venencephalography and financial research.
Conservative therapy includes symptomatic measures (eliminating pain, anti -inflammatory, anti -spasms), as well as restoring natural cartilage with drugs.Supreme massage, physical therapy, therapy is also effective.
Prevention of spine osteoarthritis
Regular physical activity and exercise to strengthen the muscle corset of the back maintain the normal state of the structures of the spine.Daily gymnastics and control of neck and back positions in the working day help normal blood circulation, remove loads on separate segments of the spine.
It is also necessary to monitor the variety of diets and prevent excess weight.To activate metabolism and remove muscle cramps to help a massage course, must be repeated at a frequency of 2-3 times per year.