The Cervical osteochondrosis and a disease in which the pulp between the vertebrae, which acts as a shock absorber, becomes stiff cloth.
Pain in the neck? Dizziness? Of the crisis? Sore Throat back pain? "Do low back pain,..." think, write a query in the Internet. There is No need to panic! Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine head and a death sentence, it can be prevented, decrease. I, even games. How? Let's face it.
Introduction
Unfortunately, cervical osteochondrosis – a disease of the quiet and insidious. You may not be aware of its existence, until at some point there is not experience muscle spasm and pain in the neck. Often there are added dizziness and numbness of the extremities.
The reason for these seemingly unrelated phenomena are complex in the nature of osteoarthritis.
What and osteochondrosis of General...
Osteochondrosis and a disease of the spine, which are damaged intervertebral discs performing as shock absorbers. Opening and closing, they give the spine the flexibility and the elasticity, and at the same time that allows you to keep the body in balance during the movement. In its partial or total destruction d " is loses this balance, which inevitably affects the motor activity of the man. The reason for these changes is often the physical deterioration and the deformation of the disk or, more simply, its "ageing". The other part of our body can serve us faithfully for many years.
Osteochondrosis, a accepted that – a disease of the age. However, in recent years, the disease is very "young" in the area of risk are those 25 years or younger. Blame sedentary lifestyle, healthy diet irregular little and physical activity on the body. In addition, the statistics osteochondrosis shown that often affects women. Principally, and due to this, if the anatomical characteristics and emotional background. However, the most jade of the disease occurs in the housing.
...to the private – cervical osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, the most and the Marta. The fact that in the neck, most of the and the vessels, nerve endings, while the vertebrae themselves are much smaller (approximately half in comparison with the lumbar region of the spine) and muscular system significantly weaker.
Together with the high mobility and the proximity of the spinal cord cervical of our body requires special attention.
As dangerous and cervical osteochondrosis?
Unfortunately, the danger of cervical degenerative disc disease and anatomically justified through the cervical spine are the arteries, vertebral, take sing that one of the important centres of the brain, in the parts of the rear of the brain. I no failure and circulatory disorders can be irreversible in nature, the alteration of the curvature of the spine (lordosis of the neck), up to the total loss of the medical motor, stroke, and even death.
Fortunately, you do not notice the symptoms of imminent disaster and almost impossible: the problems of coordination, severe impairment of vision and hearing and the frequency of dizziness and loss of consciousness...
If along with the regular practice of neck note pain these symptoms, immediately consult a doctor!
Diagnosis and symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
Low back pain, a serious illness, and diagnose it only by a qualified specialist, the doctor-vertebrologist, specializing in the resolution of problems with the spine, orthopedist or neurologist.
The most accurate methods of diagnosis of cervical degenerative disc disease: the two rays x, computed tomography (CT) and nuclear magnetic resonance (MRI), which not only allows you to identify the symptoms of cervical-thoracic osteochondrosis and related to the other changes in the body.
With the emergence of a number of llistats symptoms, immediately seek the technical advice of professional of a a doctor.
- boring, pain, intense pain in the neck and the head
- sore throat back pain, the crisis when you turn your head
- dizziness, the "veil" before the eyes, fainting
- headache
- nausea, vomiting
- numbness
- noises in the ears, blurred vision
- General muscle weakness
Pain in osteochondrosis pains are often in the nature and in la seu d'urgell are accompanied by the lack of sensitivity of the hands and feet. Due to This, principally, a pinched nerve endings and the intracranial increase of pressure.
The nature of osteochondrosis
Like any disease, osteochondrosis of the spine has destinations stages of development.
For a better understanding of the body processes we offer to understand the initial structure of the disk, and analyzing original works of art, what changes are characteristic for each stage of degenerative disc disease.
It vertebral disc consists of several parts: the pulpous nucleus nucleus pulposus (the inside), annulus fibrosus (the outer shell) and hyaline cartilage that separates the disc from the vertebrae and the realization of the function of offer.
Purposee rich and the kernel in water, I and the person in charge of the amortisation, adjusted the centre of gravity, salivas, and as you move a ball of mercury. The environment of the ring fibrous, on the contrary, has a structure consisting of solid and fibres interwoven. Since the main task of the ring fibrous – to protect the kernel of l And we need a "cop" in itself a high loads.
Stages of degenerative disc disease
Traditionally there are four stages of osteoarthritis.
Cervical osteochondrosis of 1 degree – preclinical stage
This early stage of the disease, occurs when the so-called "drying" of the disk: its reduïda'height and firmness.
Therefore, the structural changes do not, however, as the symptoms and, therefore, there are no complaints. You may not feel discomfort; the only "precursors" may be the stiffness in the morning and the salt deposits in the neck. Although in accordance with our way of life these feelings are the norm.
Cervical osteochondrosis of 2 degrees – the start of structural changes
Here begin to irreversible changes in polipozom core – necrosis and destruction caused by metabolic disturbances, simultaneously with the formacio of cracks in the ring fibrous.
Begins The body to send a SOS signals in the form of a sharp pain in the neck, the resistance to reduce the fatigue.
Cervical osteochondrosis progressive 3 level of the clubs
Impairment of the integrity of the ring fibrous, resulting in purposee core "bulges" into the spinal canal through the cracks.
If the total rupture of the Isle, outside occurs the intervertebral disc can be recovered. Called This process's disk out of the spine and can be treated successfully in the outpatient setting. At the same time you feel persistent pain in the neck and back pain, progressing during the year and to remain in an awkward position.
In the case of the complete destruction of the ring fibrous added pain problems with coordination, dizziness, nausea; the risk of disability. You should go to quickly search for medical assistance!
Cervical osteochondrosis 4 degrees – regeneration
In the result of irreversible processes vertebrae are between the formed outgrowths (osteophytes) that blocks the mobility of the joints. Purposee the kernel and replaced by cicatricial tissue, the nerve endings are injured, the recovery and the possible only surgically.
Paradoxically, in terms of health that you can feel a noticeable improvement – the spine recovers its ability to accept the load. However, the pain and the limitation of physical activity later will only increase.
The causes of osteochondrosis
Oh, speaking about the reasons of such difficult diseases as osteochondrosis, and necessary to bear in mind numerous factors from the external environment to the natural predisposition.
How to understand that you are at risk? Mentally mark every un of the appropriate elements for you and your lifestyle.
- Has had a injury spinal?
- Are overweight (obesity tax)?
- Exposed habits harmful of the ela (Tobacco, alcohol consumption d) to regulate the stress?
- Who suffer from infectious to chronic diseases, metabolic disorders?
- His work the work involves heavy physical?
- Diagnosed Have been with posture disorder and/or flat feet?
- Have the un regulate the load on the spine?
If at least one of the questions that you have answered in the affirmative, ai!, you are at risk. This a bad any news. But no, a bo: osteochondrosis cervical spine can be stopped, games and even with a diagnosis prevented the timely start of the correct prevention.
How to prevent low back pain
There are a number of preventative measures are recommended respect for the game "ahead of the curve" with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.
Step 1. Stand up!!!
Lead a sedentary life? Sedentary work, periods and any other time at the computer, irregular and improper diet, lack of sleep, stress us... sounds of nothing?
Contributes to All of this a "stagnant" processes in the body and causes the initial stage of osteoarthritis.
To avoid examining the progression of the disease, maintain a sensible schedule of the day, take breaks regular (every hour for five minutes) and care more about their health. Believe me, very soon you will say "thank you"!
The rule provides: set reminders (or "running" cases the clock), so that their enthusiasm not to miss a moment... when you only have to get up and walk.
Step 2. Take care of your own convenience!
Under usability, we mean the physical signals that are needed by the body. Listen to and take care of yourself!
First, avoid examine excessive and unreasonable workload. If you are hitting the gym, a lot of weight, do not skip the warm up and regular to see the formacio.
In the second place, we must refrain from shoes uncomfortable. Not relentlessly by call we can get rid of your favorite weekend shoes or boots, make them the"stay for special occasions les. And important that these special cases do not become the norm 24/7. "Every day" choose shoes with a comfortable fit that does not cause discomfort and does not affect the posture and gait.
In the third place, without skimping sleep on the furniture and accessories and equipment. If office chair that are expressly not suitable, please arrange a replacement or take care of their comfort themselves. Later, you can save this investment of serious regular expenses.
Only use anatomically correct furniture, the reduction of the load on the spine. For the home, choose to un bed with firm mattress and comfortable, suitable density, the height of the pillow. Anatomical or conventional – you decide, since a lot depends on the characteristics of your body.
Step 3. Don't forget prevention!
Forewarned and forearmed, isn't it?
If you send occasional fatigue and pain in the neck and back or, on the contrary, they want to avoid discussing them, we suggest you un-set exercises, especially in the effective initial (preclinical) stages of osteoarthritis.
Exercises with cervical osteochondrosis
Gymnastics osteochondrosis of the neck of the uterus can be performed both as a home to work.
- Sit straight, straighten your back, relax your hand I pushed along the body. Alternately rotate the head left and right, approximately 90 degrees (com or permitted by the joints). Move smoothly, avoid examine sudden movements.
First time to do for 8 repetitions original works of art and a little a little to increase the number of laps to 15 in each direction. - In the same position tilt your head forward, tucking your chin to your chest and back, pushing the back of the head at the back of the neck. Also start with 8 repetitions and increase the fins 15 times.
- Then go to the shoulders. First, raise both shoulders up (toward the ears), hold for a few seconds and lower back. Thus, 8 repetitions.
Move the Seeds shoulders, in turn: right-up, left-down, change of 8 repetitions. - Put your hand to apply front and simultaneous with the pressure of the tilt head forward. Pause of 10 seconds and so on 8 times in a row ferran.
Original work of art from the end of the complex, be sure to massage in to the neck to relieve tension.
Attention! If you send severe discomfort during the exercise, consult a doctor and carefully take the load!
Cervical osteochondrosis: treatment
Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine may be restricted or comprehensive, combining several components at the same time.
Physical therapy
The therapy with physical cervical osteochondrosis and effect a locally on the directly inflammation. The therapeutic effect and achieved through the improvement of circulation and metabolic processes. Neck pain s alleviates the symptoms of reduction.
There are many options for physical therapy in cervical-thoracic osteochondrosis: electrotherapy, the effect of magnet, laser, water and mud procedures, electrophoresis, acupuncture, and a moderate warming of the inflammation of the area.
Before you sign up for the procedure, review with attention to contraindications, consult the her and the doctor.
Massage
With cervical osteochondrosis helps to massage in the cervical area. You can sign up for a session of the un's massage therapist or massage yourself with expert vibro.
Medications and diet
Among the most commonly used osteoarthritis drugs are anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, antispasmodics such, antioxidants, drugs, and to improve the blood circulation and metabolic processes. The Range of medicines includes tablets, creams, ointments and solutions for injection intramuscular.
Remember correctly the drug choose can only be un doctor!
To increase the effectiveness of drugs and improve the general tone of the body will help you balanced diet. Limit the consumption of fat, spicy, smoked food, salt. Give preference to fruits and vegetables, well meat the cooked fish, and dairy products. Added to the diet of dried fruits and honey. I drink plenty of fluids.
Even if the disease is not degenerative disc threaten that balanced diet has un impact on positive health in General and the condition of the body. You'll see that in a couple of weeks we will notice amazing changes! Proof of your own experience!