Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is a progressive disease in which degenerative disorders occur in the intervertebral discs.Cervical osteochondrosis has a 1, 2, 3, 4 degree (staged) development, during which cartilage and bone tissue are destroyed in the neck-collar area.
The symptoms and treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are determined by the degree of development.That is why it is very important to notice the signs of the disease in time and take the appropriate measures.
This disease can cause various negative syndromes in women and men that significantly affect life and health.A disease such as "ostechondrosis of the cervical spine" can be treated as part of outpatient or sanatorium resort treatment.
The disease is treated using various physiotherapy procedures.The main task of treating cervical osteochondrosis is to eliminate pain, relieve swelling and redness, relax the muscles and restore the mobility of the cervical spine.
Thanks to the physiotherapy methods, it removes the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, and subsequently significantly reduces the dose of drugs.
After the treatment of osteochondrosis, you will live a full life and forget about the pain of the spine.Go about your normal activities and prevent complications.
Symptoms and treatment
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine: symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine depend on the degree of the disease and the location of the lesion.However, there are basic signs.These are dizziness, pain, unstable blood pressure, fainting, nausea.
The main symptom of cervical osteochondrosis of the spine is pain.In the initial stages of the disease, the pain will be intermittent.It will become chronic in the future.Pain occurs in the shoulders, back of the head and neck.In addition, the pain increases when bending and turning the head.If the patient has similar symptoms, there may be sensations such as weakness of the left little finger, tingling in the area of the heart when raising the arm or turning the neck.
Shooting is another symptom of cervical osteochondrosis of the spine.Cervical lumbago is a pronounced pain syndrome.There is a general numbness and hardening of the neck muscles.
Crackling when turning the head, foreign sounds.With cervical osteochondrosis, if you turn your head sharply, noise may occur.The noise can also appear after a prolonged uncomfortable position and after throwing the head back.These symptoms also indicate the occurrence of cervical osteochondrosis.
Blood pressure rises.One of the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis can be unstable blood pressure.The pressure occurs due to damage to the blood supply to the brain.
Intermittent dizziness.A fairly common symptom of cervical osteochondrosis.Dizziness is caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the inner ear.The canals of the inner ear are responsible for balance.Dizziness can occur due to a sudden rise or immediately after falling asleep.
Violation of the vegetative-vascular system.This can cause nausea, dizziness and vomiting.
Impaired sensitivity.With osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, disturbances in skin trophism may occur in the localization of the disease.These are: coldness, burning sensation, paleness, crawling sensation, tingling.
Various neuralgic disorders.Against the background of cervical osteochondrosis, the patient experiences memory, concentration and sleep disorders.Unreasonable anxiety and emotional instability appear.
One of the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis can be pharyngeal symptoms.It is a sore throat and it feels like there is a foreign body in the throat.Itching, difficulty swallowing and dryness occur.
One of the main symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis is visual impairment.These include: difficulty focusing on objects, loss of visual acuity, the appearance of dots and "spots" in front of the eyes.
In the medical center, you will receive effective treatment for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine and receive the necessary specialist consultations.
All patients of the center receive exactly those physiotherapy procedures that contribute to the rapid recovery of the body.The treatment of cervical osteochondrosis can be carried out at any suitable time.The medical center offers outpatient and sanatorium-resort treatment for cervical osteochondrosis.During the treatment, after the procedures, we provide them with a relaxation room for several hours, where they can relax and unwind.
How to treat cervical osteochondrosis
First of all, when treating cervical osteochondrosis, it is necessary to eliminate neurological and vascular complications.Various methods are used to treat osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.These are physiotherapy procedures, massage, physical therapy, medication, manual therapy, and proper nutrition.A combination of all methods will produce positive results.
Medicines used to treat cervical osteochondrosis should only be used during the period of exacerbation.Medication can reduce symptoms, eliminate pain, relax muscles and improve metabolism.
Physiotherapy procedures speed up the healing process and prolong the remission period.Thanks to physiotherapy, a pain-relieving effect can be achieved, the metabolism improves, and the blood flow in the affected tissues is normalized.Various procedures improve blood circulation and reduce muscle tone.
Thanks to the physiotherapy treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, it strengthens your immune system, reduces the need for expensive drugs and shortens the treatment time.
Remember that you cannot self-medicate and you cannot prescribe physical procedures for yourself.Any intervention without a diagnosis and prescription by a specialist can only worsen the patient's condition.You can always go to a medical center and get the necessary treatment for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.
Massage in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis normalizes muscle tone, eliminates back pain and restores nerve conduction.
Properly performed massage is one of the most effective ways to treat cervical osteochondrosis.Massages are safe for the body, do not cause injury and can successfully replace medication.
Therapeutic massage for cervical osteochondrosis is performed for any degree of the disease.But therapeutic massage must be performed by a professional.Otherwise, you can provoke the disease and increase the pain.
Physiotherapy (physiotherapy) restores the mobility of the spine, reduces pain, strengthens the musculoskeletal system, and speeds up the metabolism.
For the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, a properly selected set of exercises, which are performed regularly and with the frequency recommended by the doctor, can be of great help in the fight against the disease.