Cervical osteochondrosis is a common disease that develops as a result of a sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition and reduced physical activity.Pathological changes can appear at a young age, especially in office workers, people who spend a lot of time at the computer, in front of the TV, and ignore the recommendations of specialists regarding the formation of sleep and rest.
Cervical osteochondrosis is a degenerative change of the intervertebral discs and joints of the cervical spine, which leads to pinching 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 herniation.
The Department of Neurology of the Elena Malysheva Clinic invites you to diagnose and treat cervical osteochondrosis.If there are signs of abnormal changes, do not delay visiting a specialist.After all, the quality of your life and the full functioning of your entire organization depend on it.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The main symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are as follows:
- feeling weak;
- pain in the neck, shoulders, back of the head, arms;
- lack of coordination;
- nausea and dizziness;
- pain and crackling when turning the head;
- impairment of hearing and vision.
The manifestation of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis depends on the extent (stages) of the disease:
- Grade 1.Preclinical stage.Minor manifestations.The feeling of pain occurs only during movement.
- Grade 2.The nerves are pinched when the intervertebral discs are displaced, leading to severe pain and deterioration of the general condition.Inattention, fatigue and reduced performance appear.
- Grade 3.The pain spreads to the arms and shoulders, dizziness and muscle numbness appear.
- 4th grade.The intervertebral discs are destroyed, leading to poor coordination and postural curvature.
Diagnostics
To compile an assistance program for identifying signs of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, the doctor conducts an initial examination and prescribes additional diagnostics.The patient can be referred to:
- radiography.It allows you to see the displacements in the spine;
- MRI.Creates an image of the development of the pathology, the size of the deviations, the direction of growth;
- CT.Allows assessment of the size of vertebral lesions;
- UDS.It helps to assess the speed of blood flow;
- urine and blood tests to assess the general condition and rule out contraindications;
- examination of a gynecologist, oncologist, psychologist, therapist and other specialists, which eliminates contraindications when choosing methods of patient care
Based on the diagnostic results, the doctor makes a decision on the prescription of treatment methods.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is aimed at:
- elimination of pain syndrome;
- relieving tension in the neck-collar area;
- improves blood supply to the problem area;
- relapse prevention.
In order to comprehensively solve the problems, the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis uses medication and physiotherapy aimed at:
- relief of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis;
- reducing swelling and affecting nerve endings;
- reduction and elimination of muscle spasms;
- restoration of cartilage tissue;
- acceleration of metabolic processes for recovery;
- improving the rheological properties of blood;
Medical treatment of cervical osteochondrosis in advanced forms of the pathology is carried out using methods that provide a quick analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, providing a general strengthening effect.In this case, blockades and injections are used, which are prescribed by a doctor and carried out by special medical workers in a hospital.
In order to completely eliminate the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, the treatment is carried out with the help of physiotherapy (ultrasound, magnetic therapy, electrophoresis), which is prescribed individually for patients undergoing a course of healing at the clinic.
Additional methods for eliminating and treating symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine:
- Physiotherapy;
- classic and manual massage;
- manual therapy;
- swimming;
- special diet.
The set of treatment methods for cervical osteochondrosis is selected by the neurologist based on the patient's complaints, diagnostic results and the general condition of the body.