Cervical osteochondrosis is a common phenomenon,
Since the cervical spine is very mobile and its cartilage is subject to intense use with a large range of movement.Cervical osteochondrosis, the symptoms and treatment of which are discussed in this article, is a pathology characterized by the development of dystrophic disorders in the intervertebral discs of the cervical.The latter are "responsible" for its flexibility and mobility.If you do not seek medical help in a timely manner, the process will develop further and will lead to the appearance of a vertebral hernia as well as changes in the vertebrae itself.
A course of treatment for cervical osteochondrosis can end up in the clinic.Very qualified neurologists and orthopedic traumatologists who have extensive experience in the field.They will develop an individual treatment plan that will certainly be successful.
Reason
The factors that lead to the development of cervical osteochondrosis are very diverse.They include the following:
- bruises and spinal fractures;
- static and dynamic spine overloads;
- various postural disorders;
- Improper distribution of load on the back due to foot pathologies (s) and wearing unpleasant shoes;
- vertebral instability;
- age -related changes in the structure of the intervertebral cartilage;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- excessive physical activity.
Clinical manifestations
First of all, the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis are expressed in painful pain, localized in the neck and radiate to the upper limbs and shoulders."Their loyal friends" are the following clinical manifestations:
- headache;
- Increased pain when trying to turn or climb your head;
- muscle spasms;
- Restriction of physical activity.
If the compression of the nerve roots is observed, the following symptoms can be added to the above:
- shooting, cutting pain in the neck;
- the feeling of weakness in the arm or hands;
- numbness of the skin of the upper extremities;
- cervical scoliosis, cervical spine bending;
- Reduce reflexes.
With the development of vertebral artery syndrome, which can occur as a reaction to the irritation of its sympathetic plexus, the following symptoms are observed:
- dizziness;
- Throbing, burning headache;
- Floaters and colored stains in front of the eyes.
Troubleshooting
A comprehensive diagnostic test in the clinic includes the following:
- examination by a specialist, a neurologist who will perform a series of tests and make a preliminary diagnosis;
- Instrumental examination (x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, calculated tomography), which allows you to clarify the data obtained during the examination, accurately determine the level of damage, identify the features of the pathology and its consequences for the spine.
Treatment
The clinic uses modern soft methods that allow not only to get rid of the pain but also relieve inflammation, eliminate compression of the nerve roots, and also stop the further development of destructive processes in the intervertebral cartilage and vertebrae.
A conservative treatment plan is developed by our specialists, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.Typically it includes the following:
- drug treatment;
- physical therapy;
- physiotherapy;
- massage;
- manual therapy;
- spinal withdrawal.
If the effect of the pain is pronounced, the patient may be offered a therapeutic blockade.This minimum invasive procedure allows you to relieve pain quickly by administering the drug by direct injection into the affected area.The effect of relieving pain can last up to one year, while inflammatory processes are minimized, muscle spasms and swelling are relieved.