Degenerative-dystrophic intervertebral disc defeat that occurs in the cervical spine as a result of metabolic disorders is called cervical osteochondrosis. The processes of these changes are irreversible and, over time, can cause very serious health problems.
Cervical spine osteochondrosis is aging rapidly, and currently the disease tends to manifest itself even in very young patients. And there's nothing to say about ripe old age - almost everyone has one or two neck problems. Certainly many are familiar with the concept of "twitching 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 make you more and more remember yourself.
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 alterations in the bone and cartilaginous tissue of the upper vertebrae:
- The scourge of our time is sedentary lifestyle and especially being in a static position during the day, including in front of the computer. The vertebrae do not receive sufficient nutrition and blood supply, which is why unwanted changes in their structure occur.
- Age-related changes in cartilage tissue. This is unavoidable for almost everyone over the age of fifty, and sometimes even earlier.
- Lifelong spinal injuries. That's why professional athletes often have a history of neck pain.
- Excess weight - Additional pounds increase the load on the spine as a whole, which also causes the neck to suffer.
- Incorrect body metabolism, caused by bad habits and malnutrition, also contributes to the development of spinal pathologies.
Symptoms of Cervical Osteochondrosis
The following symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis indicate problems with the body's functioning:
- You are concerned about frequent headaches, which are accompanied by dizziness, flies and darkening of the eyes, as well as general weakness.
- Turning your head sideways is limited and painful.
- There are pains in the neck, shoulder blades and chest, as well as in the arms.
- You are characterized by frequent and unexplained pressure drops.
- There is numbness in the fingers or hands and limitation in tongue movement.
- Tinnitus and other hearing problems are present.
- You feel insecure when walking, stagger.
Methods for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
Of course, a task as important as the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine has long been tried by doctors around the world, and not without success. Currently, the disease is well studied and, with the correct approach, it can very well be kept within the framework, allowing the patient to live a full life, without restrictions and without pain. Doctors use the following methods to alleviate and eliminate the manifestations of osteochondrosis:
- Acupressure. The oldest techniques in Chinese and Tibetan medicine will make you feel much better.
- Moxotherapy, tszyu therapy, hirudotherapy. After these unconventional procedures, osteochondrosis will regress for a long time.
- Acupuncture (reflexology). One of the most effective techniques, the essence of which is that the finest needles are inserted into certain points 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, consequently, reducing the pressure on the intervertebral discs.
- Phytotherapy and physiotherapy exercises. Correct physical exercise, selected by an experienced specialist, is the key to your success.
- PRP therapy is the newest way to stimulate regenerative processes. It is used to restore the function of various organs after illness and injury, including to restore the function of the musculoskeletal system.