The degenerative-dystrophic defeat of the intervertebral disc that occurs in the cervical spine as a result of a metabolic disorder is called cervical osteochondrosis. This process of change is irreversible and, over time, can lead to very serious health problems.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine develops rapidly younger, and during this time the disease often appears even in very young patients. And nothing can be said about maturity - almost everyone has problems with the neck or each other. Surely many people know the concept of "pinching the nerves" when it is impossible to turn your body? And this is one of the most unpleasant manifestations of this dangerous disease, which without qualified treatment will increasingly remind itself
Each type of osteochondrosis has serious complications, so do not delay treatment.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
The following causes of spinal osteochondrosis are distinguished, which sooner or later, accumulate, causing the occurrence of certain changes in the bone tissue and cartilage of the upper spine:
- The misery of our time is an erratic lifestyle and especially being in a static state during the day, including in front of a computer. The vertebrae do not get adequate nutrients and blood supply, which is why unwanted structural changes occur.
- Age -related changes in cartilage tissue. This is inevitable for almost everyone over the age of fifty, and sometimes earlier.
- Lifelong spinal cord injuries. This is why professional athletes often have a history of neck pain.
- Excess weight - extra pounds increases the load on the spine as a whole, which also causes the neck to suffer.
- Improper metabolism in the body, caused by bad habits and poor nutrition, also contributes to the development of pathology in the spinal space.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The following symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis indicate problems in bodily functions:
- You worry about frequent headaches, which are accompanied by dizziness, flies and darkness in the eyes, as well as general weakness.
- Turning the head to the side is limited and painful.
- There is pain in the neck, shoulder blades and chest, as well as in the arms.
- You are characterized by unexplained and frequent stress drops.
- There is numbness in the fingers or hands, and there is a slight movement of the tongue.
- Tinnitus and other hearing problems exist.
- You feel insecure while walking, staggered.
Methods for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
Of course, important tasks such as the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine have long sought to solve doctors around the world, and without success. Currently, the disease is well studied and, with the right approach, the disease can be well cared for, so that the patient can live a full life without restrictions and pain. Doctors use the following methods to reduce and eliminate the manifestations of osteochondrosis:
- Acupressure. The oldest Chinese and Tibetan medical techniques will make you feel better.
- Moxotherapy, tszyu therapy, hirudotherapy. After an unconventional procedure, osteochondrosis will subside over a long period of time.
- Acupuncture (reflexology). One of the most effective techniques, the point is that the thinnest needles are inserted at specific points on the patient’s body at different depths. They elicit 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, thus, reducing the pressure on the intervertebral disc.
- Phytotherapy and physiotherapy training. Proper physical training, selected by an experienced specialist, is the key to your success.
- PRP therapy is the latest method to stimulate the regenerative process. It is used to restore the function of various organs after illness and injury, including to restore the function of the musculoskeletal system.