Osteocartilage degeneration is a pathological process that first causes dystrophy and structural diseases in the intervertebral disc, and then in the vertebrae itself, spinal nerves, muscles, blood vessels, blood vessels and nearby internal organs.
He can hit all parts of the spine - the cervical spine, the chest, the waist and the s bones.Cervical osteochondrosis is a very common phenomenon, and in terms of frequency, it is only more than lumbar osteochondrosis.
Osteochondrosis in the cervical area is performed in the stadium.Like any other pathology, it will also progress without proper timely treatment.Functional and structural changes in bone and cartilage tissues are becoming increasingly apparent, leading to complex forms of disease, sensitivity and limitations of movement.
Stages and Degrees
A total of 4 stages (degrees) of osteochondrosis in the cervical area were distinguished.At the same time, the concepts of “degree” and “stage” are often confused.Although they mean the same thing, they are not exactly the same.This stage shows structural disorders of the cervical spine in nearby organs and tissues.To this extent, it refers to the symptoms of osteochondrosis and patient complaints.With osteocartilage degeneration in the cervical area, the primary clinical signs are small but may not exist at all.The patient complains about weakly expressed pain in the neck (cervical spine), which can be exacerbated when turning the head.During the examination, local tension in the cervical muscles was noted.
Osteochondroitosis in the secondary cervical vertebra is accompanied by discoid radiation.Due to further degenerative nutritional changes in the nucleus and fibroscopy of the intervertebral disc, the height of the space between the cervical vertebrae is reduced.Therefore, the roots of the cervical spinal nerve are violated.Patients are worried about some pain, and turns and head tilt will be exacerbated.Pain syndrome can transcend the cervical area and is accompanied by general weaknesses and reduce performance.
Due to further pathological processes, the displacement and destruction of the intervertebral discs are formed in the cervical area.In affected parts of the region, pain and general weakness have increased, with sensitivity and movement disorders added to them.Osteochondrosis in the tertiary cervical vertebra is developing.
In the future, with osteochondral toxins in the cervical area, the fourth degree of the damaged intervertebral disc is replaced by fibrous connective tissue.Because vertebral arteries are involved in the pathological processes of pain, they are associated with sensitivity and dysmotic disorders, reduced connectivity in brain diseases, impaired coordination, and the sensation of ears.
Causes
Before talking about the causes or etiological factors of cervical osteochondrosis, some anatomical and physiological characteristics of the spine should be elucidated.
These functions are as follows:
- The neck is a moving structure, while the neck borders the relatively static chest spine.
- Cervical vertebra 7 and segment 8.Due to atlantois processing, the "excess" segment appears.
- The cervical spine has anatomically different structures, specifically tracked in the examples of the first two cervical spines, Atlanta and the axis.
- Important communications are made through the neck - the trachea, the esophagus, and the large blood vessels, including the vertebral artery that supplies the brain to the brain.
The etiological factors that lead to pathological changes in the cervical region, and subsequent transition to secondary cervical osteochondrosis are as follows:
- A sedentary lifestyle;
- Irrational nutrition, trace elements and vitamin deficiency;
- Continuously violate the postures of primary school students, students, office staff;
- Frequent hypothermia, poor microclimate and production of the house;
- Endocrine disease;
- Weak immunity;
- Genetic.
symptom
In addition to pain, symptoms of osteochondrosis in the secondary cervical vertebrae area also include tension in the cervical and spinal muscles.Neck pain (cervical pain) with a certain degree of osteochondrosis can be spots or overflows, spreading the neck to other anatomical areas - back and shoulder straps.The muscles and ligaments sag due to the shortening of the intervertebral space.The function of the muscle frame is weakened and formed by subluxation in the cervical area, resulting in the disc moving in one direction or the other.Meanwhile, the pain can be sharp and intense depending on the head of the neck or the type of shutter (cervix) after being extended.
In addition to the pain, the tension of the cervical and spinal muscles was also recorded.Since the fact that the cervical spine is not transferred from the back but moves to the side, this pressure is usually asymmetric in nature and leads to impaired posture.In turn, impaired posture can lead to further worsening of the metabolic process in the cervical area.All conditions were created to transition osteochondrosis to phase 3.
During the two stages of cervical osteochondrosis, the vertebral artery has not been affected yet.However, in this stage, in addition to pain and muscle tone, the patient complains about weaknesses, rapid fatigue and collapse.Due to pain, sleep disorders may occur.
Treatment type
Treatment of osteochondrosis in secondary cervical vertebrae area includes:
- Medical therapy,
- Physical therapy procedures,
- Treatment gymnastics,
- massage,
- Manual therapy.
Drug treatmentIt aims to eliminate cervical pain, inflammation of the cervical segmental root, and normalization of cervical disc metabolic processes.Anesthesia is achieved through oral painkillers.But this is the most ineffective way to eliminate pain.In this regard, intramuscular injection is more effective.Due to the pain, you can wear a special Chantsa collar.
anaesthetizationThis can be achieved by eliminating the inflammation process in the cervical root.In this regard, non-replacement anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used in various drug forms - tablets, ointments, injections and compressions.In this regard, injection of ointments is very effective.Steroid hormones give good anti-inflammatory effects.
To restore affected cartilage, it is recommended to receive cartilage protective agents.For the same purpose, vitamin mineral complexes containing vitamins of Group B were shown, as well as zinc, iron calcium.Although brain disease that has not yet occurred in the second stage of cervical osteochondrosis, the use of neuroprotective agents will not be redundant.
Physical Therapy ProceduresUse of cervical osteochondrosis, in any degree, is designed to reduce pain and inflammation and improve local blood flow.To do this, voice, laser and magnetic resonance therapy are used, and ultrasound is used.Physical therapy procedures are contraindicated during periods of osteocartilage changes.
massageIn osteocartilage, it also occurs across periods.The massage procedure is performed when the patient is sitting or lying on the side.Meanwhile, massage therapist is a massage therapist who kneads, strokes and rubs tense muscles from the back of the head to the neck.Then, massage the muscles of the back, neck, and chest.In this case, arrogance can be performed using a kuznetsov applicator.It is a needle roller with plastic spikes.Put this roller around your neck for half an hour every day - one hour, and the result will be enough, and the result will not be very long.
Medical SportsIt aims to consolidate the effects of the above-mentioned treatment methods for osteochondral toxins in the neck.At the same time, optimal loading for various muscle groups is created, resulting in muscle strengthening and eliminating the spine.Manual therapy for cervical osteocartilage should be performed with caution.Due to the high risk of cervical spine injury, it is not only related to health, but also to the patient's life.
Preventive measures
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis aims to eliminate the cause of this disease and prevent the transition of phase 2.
In this regard, the following requirements should be observed:
- an active lifestyle;
- Total nutrition;
- Normal conditions in daily life and production, excluding drafts and hypothermia;
- Through “sitting” work and learning appropriate postures;
- hardening, exercise;
- with the treatment of chronic diseases;
- In the first sign of osteochondrosis - visit the doctor in time.