Throughout life, the cartilage on the back to wear, lose moisture, which is why micro tears appear. There is a change in the height of the intervertebral discs and the vertebrae begins to irritate the cerebrospinal nerve, which is why pain attacks occur. Cervical osteochondrosis is a problem associated mainly with a lack of muscle loads, "says the highest neurologist of Sharipov. In fact, " cervical osteochondrosis "is a very general diagnosis, after which are hidden different pathologies. This may be non -specific osteochondrosis pain.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The most obvious sign of cervical osteochondrosis is neck pain. Usually it crosses a person closer to the evening, especially if he spent a working day in a static position. Other alarming symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis are the weakness of the arm, hand muscles, numbness of the fingers, goose and goose. At the cervical spine, the vertebral artery passes, which provides blood to the brain. When the beads move, the artery is squeezed, which is why the brain no longer receives a sufficient amount of blood. The consequence of this is headache, staring at black spots ("flies") in the eyes, hearing damage and noise in the ear. They should also warn a conscious patient.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Noticing one or more symptoms, you should immediately register for a meeting with a neurologist. It will choose the optimal treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. If the disease has managed to notice in a timely manner, then it is most likely that the treatment will be conservative. It will be enough for the patient to take prescribed medication, engage in physiotherapy, therapeutic gymnastics, go to massage and acupuncture, and, of course, avoid physical exercise, especially weight lifting. First of all, the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is aimed at removing pain attacks, analgesics and local sedatives are prescribed for this. Then anti -inflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant therapy is performed. Once you need to restore normal blood circulation, "says neurologist Sharipova. When the drug treatment is completed, and inflammation is removed, you can and should go to physical education in the classroom. In principle, exercises can be performed at home the disease itself, it went into a difficult form, the doctor may prescribe a different surgery.
First aid
If you suddenly enter your back, the first thing you need to provide the immobility of the spine - extends to an even strong surface. Pain syndrome can sit in a stomach position with a pillow placed under it, while it is best to extend your hands slightly forward. In other cases, poses on the back with rollers located below the lower back and knees will be more comfortable so that the legs bend 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 contraindicated, as they have an irritating effect, increase blood flow and can strengthen local edema and compression of nerve roots. Special care should be observed in the cervical region, as the use of such remedies can lead to an increase in blood pressure, "explains neurologist Sharipova. It is not recommended to massage during irritation. Once the neck stops decreasing, you should consult a doctor, in the end it may be worse than osteochondrosis.
When do you go to the doctor?
If you have the first symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis and they never passed within 2-3 days, and even worse, new ones were added, it is worth contacting a neurologist. Among the additional alarming symptoms are weakness in the legs, numbness of the body under 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 serious and even fatal. These are tumors, abscesses, spinal tuberculosis, spinal canal stenosis, "says one neurologist, a candidate of medical sciences. Only the doctor can determine what accurately caused the neck pain. If necessary, he will name a cervical spine.
Can I contact a massage?
If there are no contraindications, then it is necessary. It is not recommended to massage those with severe neck pain, there are signs of compression of the nerve roots, shortness of breath and a number of other disorders. If the doctor made sure you do not have these problems, you can go to the massage. But health should not be trusted with a specialist in abundance, he must have a degree in a massage and work in a medical institution. The skilled hands of a professional will help improve blood supply to muscles and ligaments, accelerate tissue regeneration, reduce pain and eliminate muscle spasm. But alas, alas, he is not capable of healing the disease.
Why is an orthopedic pillow needed?
The modern man, as a rule, is inactive for most of the work day, which is why it is then tortured by back pain. Unfortunate back can take a break from the load only at night, provided a person sleeps on the right pillow. A full dream connected to an orthopedic pillow and an orthopedic mattress is needed to reduce the load and restore the maximum physiological position of the spine at least during sleep, "explains the neurologist, the medical science candidate. The edges that are placed under the neck are appropriate.
Gymnastics for cervical osteochondrosis at home
You can improve blood circulation in the cervical back at home and at work, sitting in front of the computer. Gymnastics for cervical osteochondrosis consists of a series of simple exercises
To prevent the disease, it is enough to perform swimming movements daily, turn and bend your head from time to time, and even better - make the overall carriage in the morning.