Throughout life, the cartilage in the spine wears out, loses moisture, which is why micro tears appear. There is a change in the height of the intervertebral discs and the vertebrae begin to irritate the cephalorean nerve, which is why pain attacks occur. Cervical osteochondrosis is a problem associated mainly with muscle cargo deficiency, "says the neurologist in the highest category of Sharipov. In fact, " cervical osteochondrosis "is a very general diagnosis behind which several pathologies are hidden. Osteochondrosis.
Cervical osteochondrosis symptoms
The most obvious sign of cervical osteochondrosis is neck pain. Usually it surpasses a person closer to night, especially if he spent a day of work in a static position. Other alarming symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis are the weakness of the arm, hand, numbness of the fingers, goose bumps. In the cervical spine, the vertebral artery passes, which provides blood to the brain. When the vertebrae are displaced, the artery is squeezed, which is why the brain no longer receives a sufficient amount of blood. The consequence of this is headaches, black points and shakes ("flies") in the eyes, hearing impairment and noise in the ears. They should also alert a conscious patient.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Observing one or more symptoms, you should immediately apply for an appointment with a neurologist. It will select the ideal treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. If the disease was able to notice in a timely manner, the treatment will probably be conservative. It will be sufficient for the patient to take prescription drugs, engage in physical therapy, therapeutic gymnastics, go to massage and acupuncture and, of course, avoid physical effort, especially weight lifting. First of all, the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis aims to remove attacks of pain, painkillers and local painkillers are prescribed for this. Then anti -inflammatory, antispasmodic and antioxidant therapy is performed. After You Need To Restore Normal Blood Circulation, "Says the Neurologist Sharipova. When Drug Treatment is Completed, and Infummation is Removed, You Can and Should Go to the Classroom Physical Education. In Principle, Exercises Can Be Performed at Home On You Own, But It Optimal To Work OutWith a Specialist First, and Then Work Out at home. Reflexotherapy, Massage, Magnetotherapy and Trips to the Pool Are in Less Effective.
First aid
If you suddenly get in your back, the first thing you need to ensure the immobility of the spine - pour out on a still hard surface. Pain syndrome can decrease stomach position with a pillow placed under it, while it is good to stretch your hands a little forward. In other cases, the back pose with rolls located in the lower back and the knees will be more comfortable so that the legs are folded at an angle of about 90 degrees. Gels and ointments with anti -inflammatory drugs will help relieve pain during an attack. In the acute period, products with a heating effect are against -indicated as they have an irritating effect, increase blood flow and can strengthen local edema and compression of nerve roots. Particular care should be observed in the cervical region, as the use of such means can lead to increased blood pressure, "explains neurologist Sharipova. It is not recommended to perform massage during exacerbation. As soon as the neck stops reducing, you should consult a doctor in the end, it can become worse than nsostochondrosis.
When to go to the doctor?
If you have the first symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis and they have never passed within 2-3 days and, worse, new ones have been added, it is worth contacting a neurologist. Among the alarming additional symptoms are weakness in the legs, dormancy of the body below the chest, urination and fever. If available, it is necessary to exclude a more serious pathology. There are many diseases that can manifest in the neck and imitate cervical osteochondrosis, but at the same time they are severe and even fatal. These are tumors, abscesses, spine tuberculosis, spine channel stenosis, "says a neurologist, candidate for medical sciences. Only the doctor can determine what exactly caused neck pain. If necessary, he will appoint a magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine. In fact, " osteochorosis oschers. "
Can I contact a masseuse?
If there is no against -indications, it is necessary. It is not recommended to massage those who have intense neck pain, there are signs of compression of nerve roots, shortness of breath and various other disorders. If the doctor has assured you that you do not have these problems, you can go to the massage. But health should not trust an abundance expert, he must have a masseuse diploma and work at a medical institution. A professional's skilled hands will help improve blood supply in muscles and ligaments, accelerate tissue regeneration, reduce pain and eliminate muscle spasm. But unfortunately, it is not able to cure the disease.
Why is an orthopedic pillow?
Modern man, as a rule, is inactive for most of the business day, which is why he is tormented by back pain. The unfortunate column can take a break from the load only at night, as long as a person sleeps on the right pillow. It takes a complete dream on an orthopedic pillow and an orthopedic mattress to reduce the load and restore the maximum physiological position of the spine at least during sleep, "explains the neurologist, candidate for medical sciences. It is better to trust the choice of a pill or pilling or a pilling or the morning. The edges that are placed under the neck are suitable.
Gymnastics for cervical osteochondrosis at home
You can improve blood circulation in the cervical spine at home and at work, sitting in front of the computer. Gymnastics for cervical osteochondrosis consists of a series of simple exercises
- 1. Standing or sitting slowly turns his head to the right and left. Repeat 5-10 times.
- 2. We lowered our heads, as if they were trying to press the chin in the chest. More 5-10 times.
- 3. We took our heads back, simultaneously drawing the chin. 5-10 times.
- 4. We sat and put the palm of the palm on the forehead. We started to tilt our head forward, creating resistance with the palm of the hand. In this confrontation, we spent 10 seconds, then rested. Repeat 10 times.
- 5. Just as the previous exercise, only now we put the palm of the temple and "interfere" with our head to lean to the side. Telling the movement of the head in 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
For the prevention of the disease, simply perform swim movements daily, rotate and tilt your head from time to time and even better - make the general loading in the morning.