Cervical bone

Osteochondrosis cervical is a process of degeneration-Dystrophic, leading to exhaustion, deformation and destruction of cervical discs.The loss of shocking cartilage causes pain due to the exposure of the joint surfaces (spine with arthritis) and the tweak of the nerve roots of the spinal cord.

In the case of not treated promptly, it may lose the spine with the loss of its natural flexibility, impaired blood supply to the brain, the decline of neurotransmitter in parts of the body with the roots of the cervical spine.

The disease can develop both independently and are part of the general damage to the spine with the coverage of the breast, waist and bone parts.

General information

It is believed that the osteoarthritis of the cervical spine is more common in other faculties.In fact, this is not so - the phenomenon of dysfunction develops at all points of the maximum load - in the area of the main bends of the spine (the lower the load, the larger the load, the larger the load it carries).However, the symptoms of cervical joint disease are more pronounced, so they seem more frequent.This is due to the high mobility of the neck vertebrae, while holding the head, as well as the peculiarities of the outputs of the root of the spinal cord.

Note!According to statistics, the disease affects more than 60% of middle -aged and the elderly.However, recently, a rejuvenation of pathological process has been observed - pathology found in young people and even in teenagers.This is due to the general information technology and work, as well as reduced physical activity and decreased nutritional quality.

For age audiences, 2 types of cervical bone can be distinguished - physiological and pathological.

Physiological processIt is associated with the natural aging of the body, when the symptoms of the disease are the result of gradual wear and tear.The process occurs under the influence of the endocrine system and the consequences of menopause.The destruction of cartilage structures starts from the center of the disc and comes with the gradual replacement of the fiber cartilage tissue.The pathology is inverted, however, it can be compensated by special drugs.

Pathological processIt is involved in abnormal vandalization changes in the body - immunity, nourishment, inflammation, metabolism.First of all, the subcutaneous tissues are related to the salts of salt on bone structures, inflamed nerve roots, atrophy or musculoskeletal occurs, leading to circulating disorders at the head and direction.With timely diagnosis, the disease is treated and ended by completely restoring the healthy function of organs and tissues.

The stages of cervical joint disease and their symptoms

There are 4 main stages of the pathological process:

• Phase 1 is shown by mild discomfort and excessive muscle level in the infected area, cartilage discs are unstable;
• Pain in stage 2 appears, especially with the first motion.The disc is deformed, the yarn ring begins to collapse, the distance between the vertebrae is reduced;
• Stage 3-tau increased and became constant, movement became limited.The head of the head can cause dizziness, nausea, violation of blood supply to the brain, leading to general indifference, quickly fatigue, weakening concentration, thinner cartilage tissue, closed vertebra, the yarn is completely destroyed with the emergence of the risk of being replaced;
• In the 4th stage, completely motionless of the neck, blood circulation of the brain is disturbed and requires continuous drug support, the vertebrae begins to develop together.

Cervical internal bone: signs, symptoms of pathology

In the first stage, osteoarthritis is asymptomatic.As the disease develops, a special feature is the presence of painful or uncomfortable feeling in the head, neck and chest, less often than the above limbs.

All symptoms may be attributed to 4 types of syndrome: heart, vertebrae, Roying (anxiety) and spinal artery syndrome (circulatory disorders).

Vertebra syndrome:

• Crispy in the neck when spinning/tilting head;
• With the progression of the disease, pain and difficulty moving occurs;
• The morphological disorders of the structure in the body of the vertebra and the interverteller space (visible on x -ray).

Heart syndrome:

• shortness of breath, weakness;
• a feeling of not complete breath, lack of air;
• Spontaneous phenomenon from the cardiovascular pectoris system, pain rags, burning;

Rook syndrome:

• paralysis of tongue, shoulders, fingers, occipital areas;
• Difficult with swallowing;
• uncomfortable feeling in the area between the shoulder blades;
• Headache in the neck and forehead.

Valent artery syndrome:

• unreasonable blood pressure dance;
• dizziness, up to loss of consciousness;
• The noise in the ears, the feeling of a cotton ball in the head;
• The eyes of a person temporarily, "flying" in the eyes;
• Periodic attacks of nausea, especially when directed;
• Headache - mainly in the neck, as well as migraine;
• Sleep, reducing performance, memory, concentration of attention, depression.

Attention!All syndrome should be combined together.The absence of symptoms of one of them may be a reason for distinguishing diagnosis with other diseases.

Causes of cervical joint disease

Dostrophic phenomena in the cervical spine are linked to the vertical position of the skeleton and the specific distribution of static and dynamic loads, largely depends on the dominant position and level of skeletal muscle development.

Main reasons:

• Lack of motion - What is not developing - recession: The muscles are weak, the tissues are destroyed;
• Inaccurate static posture - Muscle clamp leads to circulatory disorders with the next tissue dystrophy;
• Lack of nutrients or unbalanced diets - the body should receive everything necessary for the construction and innovation of skeleton's bone structures and cartilage, maintaining muscle tones;
• Obesity, overweight, weight - load on the structure of the skeleton increased;
• Continuous nervous tension and nervous tension;
• Lowering the body's heat area - caught, inflated - stimulating hidden inflammatory processes;
• The presence of autoimmune diseases with the participation of cartilage tissue leads to its early destruction;
• Endocrine diseases are confused by mineral metabolism, reducing the digestion of calcium, silicon, phosphorus and other elements of bone chryshot tissue;
• injury of the cervical area;
• Innate abnormalities of the spine and nearby.

Diagnose

The diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the cervical vertebrae is formed with low specificity of symptoms and many of their manifestations.During the test, a consultation of a neurologist, surgeon, orthopedic doctor, cardiologist will be required.

A physical test was conducted by a doctor with a patient survey.The main diagnostic load lies in the methods of researching tools and laboratories.

Tool diagnosis:

• X -ray of the cervical part;In the initial stage of the process, the MRI of the cervix will have more information - it will ensure the high quality of the solid and soft tissue - will show the condition of the discs, the presence of bone cells, deformed, damage to roots and blood vessels;will assess the status of ligaments, muscles, bone tissue;
• Ultrasound shows the dynamic state of soft tissues;
• Dopplerography of the neck vessels will help evaluate hemodynamics and the extent of damage to blood vessels (especially, the state of the spine artery);
• Contrast marrow - will help doubt the violation of nerve processes;
• ECG and heart ultrasound are used to distinguish heart syndrome with cardiovascular diseases.

How to treat cervical joint disease

The complexity of the formed medical measures takes into account the stage of the disease (acute, chronic), the extent of damage and the cause of the development of the pathology.Use conservative treatment, surgical intervention, mixed methods.

Conservative effects

It is a gradual recovery or compensation for damage to symptomatic treatment platform.Including drug therapy, physical therapy, exercise therapy and massage method.

Drug treatment:

• Painkillers - mainly gel and ointment with local effects;In serious cases - common painkillers in tablets;
• Anti -inflammatory drugs - NSAID, as well as corticosteroids (short course if necessary);
• Drugs to improve microcirculation and blood circulation in general;
• chondroprotector - means protecting and restoring cartilage fabric;
• Musorelaxants - to remove muscle and spasm;
• Vitamin and microelene complexes are necessary for nutrition and support fabrics by building factors.

When acute symptoms are weakened, physiotherapy methods, exercise therapy and self -connection.

Gymnastics for therapyImprove the nutrition of cartilage and bone tissue by restoring the supply of blood in the damaged area.To avoid complications, it is advisable to use the method of motion, when instead of turning real and tilting the head can damage, they use their imitation.

Attention!All actions should only be taken after diagnosis and consulting the doctor.

This technique allows you to develop and strengthen short neck muscles and stabilize the position of the cervical spine.The order of basic exercises:

1. The right palm is reduced to the side of your head on the head within 10 seconds, while stretching the muscles of the head and neck to resist the drug-early to remain motionless.
2. Lower hands, relax the muscles of the head and neck as much as possible in 20 seconds.
3. Repeat exercises with left hand.
4. Get both hands with your palm on your forehead for 10 seconds, as if trying to refuse your head again, while stretching your neck muscles to combat movement.The head should still be motionless.
5. Lower hands, relax the muscles similar to the previous exercise.
6. Put both palms into the area behind the head.In the same way, performing a load on the neck muscles, trying to tilt your head forward - it should still be motionless.
7. Lower your hands, relax your neck and head muscles.Repeat the set of exercises 4-10 times.

After increasing short neck muscles, you can start doing dynamic exercises.

Note!It is a method to restore the ability to move the cervix area, swimming and water gymnastics that have proved themselves well.

Self -selfAllows you to reduce the intensity of local reactions and remove muscle clamps in static work.Execution rules:

• The contact area - the back of the head, back and side of the neck;
• carrying out procedures in sitting posture;
• Motion should be done in the direction of the spine;
• Only use the fingertips;
• Avoid pressure on inflamed areas;
• Perform smooth motion - sharp pressure can be harmful.

PhysiotherapyCharacteristics for inpatient treatment and rehabilitation for treatment.Prove yourself:

• Electricity - Listen to areas, improve microcirculation, are used to penetrate more deeply local drugs;
• Magnetic therapy;
• amplitude;
• Uhf.

Surgical intervention is indicated with complicated extrusion, violating spinal pain syndrome and unconscious pain.

More than cervical joint disease is dangerous

The neck concentrates the thickness of the main blood vessels, the nerve processes and the dynamic structures of the skeleton.In case of uncontrollable treatment, serious pathological changes may be observed:

• The weakening of the dislocated and sublimated fibers in the area of the most mobile vertebrae;
• The presence of bone cells and muscle spasms leads to violations of nerve roots and blood vessels with the formation of compression syndrome;
• The destruction of cartilage disks and the relationship of the vertebrae leads to Intervertebral hernia with a nerve violation.

Each of these phenomena obeys a negative reaction from the entire organism.

Complications and possible consequences

List of the most common complications of cervical muscle muscle disease can be included:

• Plant dystonia;
• hypertension;
• The starving oxygen of the brain and its structure;
• nourishment of the retina with the blind;
• Defeat the thyroid gland;
• The interruption of the functions of the esophagus and trachea - difficulty swallowing and breathing cramps;
• Unconscious pain syndrome at the head, neck, chest, upper limb;
• convulsions and numbness of the face, hands;
• Disorders of the hypothalamus system-near-pure hypothalamus pulls the failure of the entire hormonal activity of the body.

Prevention measures

The most effective treatment is to prevent disease.Prevention will help you with this.It is enough to follow some basic recommendations:

• Adjust your posture
• create a convenient workplace;
• In the process of working less inactive, rest "physical education";
• Included in your diet foods rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon - fish, nuts, seeds, legumes, dairy products, fresh vegetables, fruits;Limit the consumption of salt, sweet, flour and sharp dishes;
• For sleep and rest, use orthopedic mattresses and pillows;
• Taking care of a sport that is not present - it is better to prioritize swimming.

Even if you cannot take into account all the requirements, moderate physical efforts, proper nutrition and attentive attitude towards your posture can significantly reduce the risk of pathology.