Defeat of the intervertebral disc of degenerative-dystrophic nature 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.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is getting younger, and nowadays the disease often manifests itself even in very young patients. There is nothing to say about adulthood - almost everyone has one or the other neck problem. Surely many are familiar with the concept of a "pinched 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 remind you more and more of yourself.
Every type of osteochondrosis has serious complications, so do not delay treatment.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
The following causes of osteochondrosis of the spine are distinguished, which sooner or later, accumulating, lead to the appearance of certain changes in the bone and cartilage tissue of the upper vertebrae:
- The scourge of our time is a sedentary lifestyle, especially the fact that we are in a static position during the day, including in front of the computer. The vertebrae do not get enough food and blood supply, which leads to unwanted changes in their structure.
- Age-related changes in cartilage tissue. This is inevitable for almost all people over the age of fifty, and sometimes even earlier.
- Lifelong spinal injuries. This is why professional athletes often have a history of neck pain.
- Being overweight - extra pounds increase the load on the spine as a whole, which also causes neck suffering.
- Improper metabolism in the body, caused by bad habits and poor diet, also contributes to the development of pathology in the spinal column.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The following symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis indicate existing problems in the functioning of the body:
- You are concerned about frequent headaches accompanied by dizziness, flies and darkening of the eyes, as well as general weakness.
- Turning the head to the side is limited and painful.
- There is pain in the neck, shoulders and chest, as well as in the hands.
- You are characterized by unexplained and frequent pressure drops.
- There is numbness in the fingers or hands, and there is a restriction in the movement of the tongue.
- Tinnitus and other hearing problems are present.
- You feel insecure when walking, staggering.
Methods of treating osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
Of course, such an important task as the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine has long been trying to solve doctors around the world, but not without success. Currently, the disease is well studied and with the right approach can be kept within the framework, allowing the patient to live a full life without restrictions and pain. Doctors use the following methods to alleviate and eliminate the manifestations of osteochondrosis:
- Acupressure. The oldest techniques of Chinese and Tibetan medicine will make you feel much better.
- Moxotherapy, tszyu therapy, hirudotherapy. After such unconventional procedures, osteochondrosis will go away for a long time.
- Acupuncture (reflexology). One of the most effective techniques, the essence of which is that the thinnest needles are inserted at 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.
- Pulling techniques. They are based on the influence of two forces on the human body that act in opposite directions and, accordingly, reduce the pressure in the intervertebral discs.
- Phytotherapeutic and physiotherapeutic exercises. Proper physical exercise, chosen by an experienced professional, is the key to your success.
- PRP therapy is the latest way to stimulate regenerative processes. It is used to restore the functions of various organs after illness and injury, including to restore the function of the musculoskeletal system.