Cervical osteochondrosis is a common disease that occurs due to a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet and reduced physical activity.Pathological changes can manifest themselves at a young age, especially in office workers, people who spend a lot of time at the computer, in front of the TV and neglect the recommendations of specialists on arranging a place to sleep and relax.
Neck osteochondrosis is a degenerative lesion of the intervertebral discs and joints of the cervical spine, leading to crushing of nerve endings and inflammatory processes.The result is pain, weakness and dizziness.If the problem is ignored, metabolic processes are disrupted, the spine is destroyed and there is a risk of hernia.
The Department of Neurology of the Elena Malysheva Clinic invites you to undergo diagnosis and treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.If you have signs of pathological changes, do not delay a visit to a specialist.After all, the quality of your life and the full functioning of your entire body depend on it.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The main symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are:
- feeling of weakness;
- pain in the neck, shoulders, back of the head, arms;
- lack of coordination;
- nausea and dizziness;
- pain and crunching when turning the head;
- deterioration of hearing and vision.
The manifestation of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis depends on the degree (stages) of the disease:
- 1st degree.Preclinical phase.Minor manifestations.The sensation of pain occurs only during movement.
- 2nd degree.The nerves are pinched when the intervertebral discs are displaced, which leads to severe pain and a deterioration of the general condition.Distraction, tiredness and reduced performance appear.
- 3rd degree.The pain spreads to the arms and shoulders, dizziness and muscle numbness appear.
- 4th degree.The intervertebral discs are destroyed, which leads to poor coordination and curvature of posture.
Diagnostics
To draw up a program of assistance in identifying signs of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, the doctor carries out an initial examination and prescribes subsequent diagnostics.The patient can be referred to:
- radiography.It allows you to see the movements of the spinal column;
- magnetic resonance imaging.Creates a picture of the development of pathology, size, direction of growth of deviations;
- CT.It allows you to evaluate the extent of vertebral changes;
- UDS.Helps evaluate the speed of blood flow;
- urine and blood tests to evaluate general conditions and exclude contraindications;
- examination of a gynecologist, oncologist, psychologist, therapist and other specialists, which eliminates contraindications in choosing methods of patient care
Based on the diagnostic results, the doctor makes a decision on prescribing treatment methods.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is aimed at:
- elimination of pain syndrome;
- relieve tension in the cervico-collar area;
- improve blood supply to the problem area;
- relapse prevention.
To comprehensively solve problems, treatment of osteochondrosis of the neck uses medications and physiotherapy aimed at:
- relief of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis;
- relieve swelling and affect nerve endings;
- reduction and elimination of muscle spasms;
- restoration of cartilaginous tissue;
- acceleration of metabolic processes for recovery;
- improvement of the rheological properties of blood;
Pharmacological treatment of cervical osteochondrosis in advanced forms of pathology is carried out using methods that provide a rapid analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, providing a general strengthening effect.In this case, blocks and injections are used, prescribed by a doctor and performed by special healthcare workers in a hospital.
To completely eliminate the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, treatment is carried out by physiotherapy (ultrasound, magnetotherapy, electrophoresis), which is prescribed individually to each patient undergoing a recovery course in the clinic.
Additional ways to eliminate the symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine and treat them are:
- physical therapy;
- classic and manual massage;
- manual therapy;
- I swim;
- special diet.
A set of treatment methods for cervical osteochondrosis is selected by a neurologist based on the patient's complaints, diagnostic results and general condition of the body.