Defeat of the intervertebral disc of degenerative-dystrophic nature caused by metabolic disorders in the cervical spine is called cervical osteochondrosis. The processes of these changes are irreversible and can lead to very serious health problems over time.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is rapidly rejuvenating, and now the disease manifests itself even in very young patients. And there is nothing about adulthood - almost everyone has this or that problem. Surely many people are familiar with the concept of "nervous" when it is impossible to turn your head? And this is one of the most unpleasant manifestations of this insidious disease, which is increasingly reminiscent of itself without specialized treatment
Each type of osteochondrosis has serious complications, so do not delay treatment.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
The following causes of osteochondrosis of the spine are different, which, too, accumulate and cause certain changes in the bone and cartilage tissue of the upper vertebrae:
- The scourge of our time is a sedentary lifestyle, and especially being in a static position in front of a computer during the day. The vertebrae do not receive enough nutrition and blood supply, so there are unwanted changes in their structure.
- Age-related changes in cartilage tissue. It is inevitable for almost all people over the age of fifty, and sometimes even earlier.
- Lifelong spinal injuries. For this reason, professional athletes often have neck pain.
- Excess weight - extra weight increases the load on the spine as a whole, which leads to neck pain.
- Improper metabolism in the body caused by bad habits and poor nutrition also contributes to the development of pathology in the spine.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The following symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis indicate problems with the body:
- Frequent headaches accompanied by dizziness, flies and darkening of the eyes, general weakness.
- Turning the head to the side is limited and painful.
- There is pain in the neck, shoulder blades and chest, arms.
- It is characterized by unexplained and frequent pressure drops.
- There is numbness in the fingers or hands and limited movement of the tongue.
- There are tinnitus and other hearing problems.
- You do not feel confident while walking.
Methods of treatment of cervical lumbar osteochondrosis
Of course, such an important task as the treatment of cervical lumbar osteochondrosis has long been tried and failed by doctors around the world. At present, the disease is well studied and, with the right approach, can be well maintained within a framework that allows the patient to live a full life without restrictions and pain. Doctors use the following methods to reduce and eliminate the manifestations of osteochondrosis:
- Acupressure. The oldest methods of Chinese and Tibetan medicine will make you feel better.
- Moxotherapy, tszyu therapy, hirudotherapy. After such non-traditional procedures, osteochondrosis will go away for a long time.
- Acupuncture (reflexology). One of the most effective methods is to inject the thinnest needles at different points in the patient's body. They create a strong reflex reaction that has a beneficial effect on the cervical spine.
- Traction technique. They are based on the effect on the human body of two forces acting in opposite directions and therefore reducing the pressure on the intervertebral discs.
- Phytotherapy and physiotherapy exercises. Proper exercise selected by an experienced professional 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 the restoration of the function of the musculoskeletal system.