Band for the neck of the osteochondrosis is called progressive dystrophic-degenerative the defeat of the intervertebral discs in the area of 1 to 7 vertebrae belonging to the cervical department.
As a result of the degenerative disease of the cervical disc occurs, the strain, the exhaustion, and after the defeat of the bodies of the vertebrae. This violates the normal blood supply and the nervous system, the conductivity of the neck and in those areas that are innervated by the guards of the nerves in the cervical region.
The osteochondrosis cervical cancer can be isolated, and combined with the osteochondrosis of other departments – thoracic, lumbar, and sacrum.
The causes of the
Causes of the appearance of calcifications and degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs yet studied is not enough. The assumption that the osteochondrosis – related phenomenon to confirm that it has not been found. He is, even in children and adolescents.
Stands out with a series of predisposition to the development of osteochondrosis of factors. To them, we can highlight:
- inactivity and sedentary life,
- sitting types of work with the static load on the neck,
- overweight, lack of physical development,
- dysplastic processes of connective tissue,
- violation of the circulation of the blood in the neck,
- a neck injury,
- scoliosis, defects of posture, uncomfortable pillows and mattresses
- hereditary predisposition, defects of metabolism.
The symptoms of degenerative disc disease cervical
Cervical region of the spine due to the shape of the skeleton, of bipedalism, and also due to the large size of the head is particularly vulnerable to the development of the degenerative disease of the disc – vertebrae smaller in comparison with other departments of the spine and muscular skeleton is not very pronounced.
The most characteristic symptom, in which the sick complain of pain in the cervical region. Depending on the area of defeat the pain you may have
- in the collarbone and the shoulder;
- in all the cervical division of the spine;
- on the front surface of the rib cage.
The pain in the cervical spine osteochondrosis based on the features of the cervical region.
The first signs of the degenerative disease of the cervical disc are rare, and little specific:
- pain in the neck in the afternoon,
- the feeling of heaviness in the head, headaches in the occipital area,
- sensation of numbness or tingling in the shoulders and arms,
- the popping in the neck when turning the head, clicking the bones of the spine.
The main symptoms:
Vegetativno-dystonic
- quite severe pains in the neck and, especially, in the area just below the nape of the neck;
- the pain occurs after a long stay in the same position (for example, after the dream);
- the neck muscles are constantly tense;
- seen the difficulties with the turning of the hands to one side;
- on the affected side fingers of the hand are limited in their movements.
Because it produces compression of the vertebral arteries, to observe the neurological manifestations are: headache, nausea, frequent fainting spells.
Spinal symptom
the pain is localized behind the sternum to the left.
This type of pain should be distinguished from the pains of angina (if angina brings relief from the nitroglycerin, the osteochondrosis – not).
When gradual violation of the structure of the intervertebral discs occurs the compression ratio (compression) and arise out of the breach of the roots of the nerves, as well as the restriction or impairment of the arteries and the veins, which are held in the area of the bodies of the vertebrae.
This leads to the formation of special syndromes – radicular, and ischemic.
- the defeat of roots of the first cervical vertebra (c1): disorders affecting the back of the head, reducing skin sensitivity;
- the defeat C2 gives the syndrome of pain in the area of the crown and the nape of the neck;
- the defeat c3 gives a pain in the neck by impairment, decreased sensitivity of the tongue and the sublingual muscle, in some cases, in violation of the speech and the loss of control over the tongue;
- the defeat of c4 and c5 gives pain in the shoulder and the clavicle, decreased tone of the muscles of the head and neck, hiccups, trouble breathing and pain in the heart;
- the defeat of c6 is more frequent, giving pain from neck to shoulder, forearm, or big fingers, you may suffer the sensitivity of the skin:
- the defeat of c7 gives similar symptoms with pains in the neck, the back of the shoulder to the rear of the brush, the violation of the strength of the arms and the decrease of the reflexes.
Violation of the circulation of the blood due to the sdavleniya of the vessels in the area of the cervical vertebrae give headaches to migraines, severe dizziness, disorders of the sight and the noise in the ears, flickering flies before the eyes, disorders of autonomic functions.
Can be manifestations of cardiac syndrome of the compression of the pain of the heart, shortness of breath, and palpitations of the heart, disorders of rhythm.
Complications
Serious complications of degenerative disease of the cervical disc are
- the protrusion of the intervertebral disc with the formation of the hernia (propellant);
- the gap intervertebral disc with the refusal of the nerves and of the vessels, it is possible to compression of the spinal cord, which can lead to death;
- can also be radiculopathy (the defeat of the loins), the formation of osteophytes (thorns on the bodies of the vertebrae) with the manifestation of paresis and paralysis.
The diagnosis
If there are previous complaints, you should get to an orthopedic physician or nevrologu.
First, the doctor will assess the mobility and sensitivity in the neck area, the sensitivity and other disorders of the functions. Then, you have cervical x-ray in various planes, if necessary, a ct scan or a magnetic resonance imaging mri scan if there is suspicion of a hernia.
In case of violation of the circulation of the blood needs to rheoencephalography and the study of the fundus of the eye.
The treatment of the degenerative disc disease cervical
The same symptoms can be signs of different diseases, and the disease may not be by the textbook. Do not try to heal themselves, check with your doctor.
Today there are both traditional and non-traditional methods of treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.
They are used mainly conservative practices:
- symptomatic therapy analgesics to relieve pain syndrome
- taking anti-inflammatory drugs non-steroidal of the series to relieve the inflammation and edema of the tissues
- to remove the spasms of the muscles, apply antispasmodics, medications to improve the circulation of the blood.
In the treatment of degenerative disc disease, cervical apply substances that renew the structure of the intervertebral discs.
It shows the course of the therapy of the vitamin group, applied outside of the tool for the therapy of gels and ointments, creams containing anti-inflammatory and analgesic components. Showing stimulating the regeneration of the intervertebral discs.
In the treatment of degenerative disc disease, cervical recommended the special use of the neck.
The complications of degenerative disc disease of cervical vertebrate hernias, invasive of the sensitivity and the circulation of blood, can be treated promptly.
The duration of treatment depends on the negligence of the state, as well as the osteochondrosis is a chronic and progressive disease,. The treatment can be long, and the courses of prevention be for life.
To considerably facilitate the state-of-the osteochondrosis will help to a proper diet. Read more about the principles of the diet in osteochondrosis in our separate article.
Exercises for treatment of degenerative disc disease cervical:
- The own applying traction: in your position with the back straight, you should lower your shoulders as low as possible, the collar should pull up. Should be performed no less than 10 sets at least 3 times a day.
- Self-massage: embrace the neck with a towel, took him by the ends and pull one by one, kneading the muscles of the neck. It should monitor so that the towel does not slide around the neck (not rubbing his).
- Gymnastics for the cervical region to the osteochondrosis: showing small flexion of the neck, as well as the spins and inclinations of the head. Sometimes it is 5 to 7 slopes on each side. The most useful is the exercise to do after self-massage in the cervical region of the spine.
The prevention of the
The basis of the health of the cervical spine is robust and a healthy back, the physical activity, a comfortable bed with anatomical pillows and the mattress, the correct posture, and proper nutrition.
It is worth to avoid injury to the neck, and lifting weights. It is necessary to combine the sitting too long with rest periods and heating.