Osteochondrosis is a complex of pathological and functional disorders involving degenerative changes in the intervertebral disc. This situation develops slowly and with timely intervention good results can be achieved with simple conservation measures.
Causes and symptoms of necrosis of the cervical spine
The vertebrae of the cervical spine are subject to increased stress related to the motor ability of the neck and head. The anatomical structure of this segment contributes to the risk of spinal displacement with sudden or atypical head movements, and a weak muscular vest does not protect the spine from damage. The cause of necrosis of the cervix is not fully understood and asymptomatic progression is in most cases. This results in most patients seeing a doctor quite late. Leads to the development of bone necrosis:
- postural impairment, structural instability of the spine;
- trauma, dysplasia of connective tissue; genetic predisposition
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- work sedentary or in a forced position for long periods of time, inadequate physical activity; Unbalanced diet
- , lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet.
Degenerative changes in the ligaments and cartilage cause compression of the arteries and nerve stem, disrupting cerebral circulation and pain syndrome. The characteristic symptoms of this condition are easy to recognize.
- Painful sensations in the back of the head, neck, or shoulders. When tilting or turning your head, a characteristic crisp sound can be heard. Tensile pain may spread to the chest area, with a burning sensation between the shoulder blades.
- Feeling of exhaustion, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and frequent headaches. With cervical vertebrae, the headache concentrates in the occipital region and spreads to the lateral parts of the neck.
- When tilting the head, a numbness may feel in the hands and fingers.
- Chest pain, nausea, dizziness.
Diagnostic and treatment methods for cervical spondylosis
Orthopedic surgeon or neurologist makes a diagnosis based on examination, X-rays or computed tomography of the spine. If disc herniation is suspected, an MRI scan will be required, and EEG imaging and background research are required to evaluate the circulatory function disorders.
Conservative therapy includes symptomatic treatments (analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic), as well as natural cartilage tissue restoration using chondroprotectors. Also effective are acupressure, physical therapy, therapeutic exercises.
Prevention of degeneration of the cervical spine
Regularly do physical activity and perform exercises to strengthen the muscular system of the back to effectively maintain the normal state of the spinal structure. Exercising daily and monitoring the position of the neck and back during the workday helps to normalize blood circulation, reducing excessive stress on certain sections of the spine.
Also keep an eye on diversity of the diet and avoid being overweight. To activate metabolic processes and get rid of muscle spasm, a massage, which must be repeated 2-3 times a year, will be helpful.
11 myths in neuroscience
Nowadays, it is difficult to meet a person who does not need the help of a psychiatrist.
Living in a city with stress, bad habits and sedentaryism leads most people to have at least one neurological health problem. These are just deep misconceptions and "traditional" medicine prevents a patient from seeing a doctor and getting qualified help.
Hostage on Smartphones
Morning doesn't start with coffee. Studies show that the first hundreds of thousands of people, just opening their eyes, reach for their smartphones - suddenly there comes a message. Then read the news from the screen at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In traffic - while going long distances for correspondence. In the office - chatting at work, at home - communicating with friends and family. Of course, it's convenient to have so much value in one small device - communication, communication, entertainment. But haven't smartphones become so much in our lives?
In the hands of the master
Massage is one of the oldest treatments. No matter what new methods of elimination of disease by mankind, massage therapists are not idle. And sometimes it is with the skillful hands of a specialist that you can achieve better results than using extremely modern drugs and equipment.
Hard times of the year
Going to the clinic in the summer - the hallway was empty and silent. But fall comes, and once again the doctors have more work to do. And, perhaps, there is no such doctor without a patient increase in September-October.
Is the sun a friend or a foe?
Petersburgers did just that - they survived a long dark winter and were ready to see the sun again. Increasingly, it looked into the windows and warmed up the street. Isn't this a reason to rejoice? Or is it? After all, as you know, what brings pleasure often has hidden threats. So it is with the sun.
Self-healing. When it becomes dangerous
Perhaps no one is not sure what to take when having a cold or headache. Everyone has their own "proven vehicle". And the ad suggests solutions to any illness. You can also seek advice from friends, pharmacists at a pharmacy or simply on the Internet. But is everything so simple and convenient? For which diseases can self-medication be dangerous? EMS also has a pharmacy, and our pharmacists regularly receive requests from patients for advice about a drug and doctors then process the results of self-treatment.
Bad Bits, Bits, And Bears
No one is immune to back pain.
I suddenly lifted the dumbbells, bent awkwardly down, or stretched my shoulders - and now something in my back hurts and aches. There is also a risk that office workers, who seem to not unload cars or plow, still suffer from back pain. What to do and who to contact when illness interrupts plans?