When the doctor diagnoses cervical osteochondrosis, symptoms and treatment are inextricably linked.This is because this disease is considered complex and multi-level;each symptom shows not only the stage of the disease, but also what exactly it extends to, which vital areas of the body it affects.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
- When the nerve endings of the spinal column are compressed, the symptoms acquire their characteristic features.Pain occurs in the neck, arms, and throat, and this pain may immediately radiate to other areas, such as the back.Breathing and swallowing may be difficult and the tongue may be numb or 'swollen'.There is noise in the ears and possible shooting, the vision is "foggy" and "darkened" in the eyes.A person begins to experience a severe malaise that affects various organs, possibly a feeling of severe fatigue and apathy, as well as a desire to lie down and rest.After rest, relief usually does not occur.
- The vertebral artery loses its ability to fully supply the brain.This threatens the appearance of headaches (permanent or intermittent), loss of coordination while walking, dizziness and loss of consciousness.In addition, disturbances in the form of confusion, hallucinations and mental disturbances are possible.A person feels good at a certain moment, but after any physical effort, he experiences any of the indicated symptoms.
- In case of circulatory disorders, high blood pressure, tachycardia and spinal stroke occur.Vegetative-vascular dystonia caused by pinched blood vessels and arrhythmia can be observed until the osteochondrosis is completely cured.
- Intracranial pressure rises and symptoms such as a "swelling" of the head occur, severe pain, weakness and vomiting, dizziness and severe weakness.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
A person who has experienced the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in the form of pain and movement stiffness can quickly alleviate his condition.Painkillers must be taken.Ointments will be effective;they are economical to use.When taking painkillers, you must follow the dosage and contraindications.
After the patient's condition is alleviated, he should consult a doctor.We must not forget that painkillers can only mask the symptoms, but they cannot get rid of the disease.It should be noted separately that in case of pain radiating from the neck to the back, arms and legs, the ointments are applied only to the neck.But since the person has not consulted a doctor, he cannot know the exact diagnosis.And he tries to "treat" everything at once, successfully achieving only an allergic effect.
Treatment is prescribed only after a complete examination and diagnosis.Its purpose is to improve blood supply to the affected areas, relieve swelling and tension, and eliminate pain.For this purpose, pain relievers are used in the form of ointments or injections (antispasmodics).
Important!It is necessary to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, chondroprotectors and vitamins B 6 and B 12.
Vasodilators work in different ways.These are neurotropic drugs, which reduce nerve impulses, and myotropic drugs, which act on the muscles themselves.Thanks to their effect, the tone of the vessel walls decreases, their lumen increases, which increases the blood flow of the brain.
Physiotherapy procedures help relieve pain and alleviate the patient's condition.Electrophoresis, paraffin and water treatments, magnetic therapy, ultrasound and ultraviolet irradiation are successfully used.Massage (not strong) and physical therapy (regular) are well proven.Wearing a special medical collar helps support your head and secure your neck.
An alternative to the treatment, and in other cases a supplement, is special gymnastics.
Folk remedies for the relief of diseases
- Soft massage with warm honey.You have to rub it very carefully, then wrap your neck and warm it with honey.
- Rubbing with compounds that heat the painful area.They can be alcohol-based - pepper, garlic decoction, you can use fresh parts of these plants (horseradish, onions, radishes are also suitable).
- Warm pine baths.We prepare a 0.5 kg concoction.pine needles and 2 l.water.This bath should be taken for half an hour.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the body's allergic reactions to the ingredients used, and remember that these remedies alleviate, but do not cure, the disease.
Disease prevention
A person with spinal problems in the neck region should regularly devote time to this area so that they can resume full movement and avoid encountering this problem in the future.
Speaking about the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis, it should be noted:
- importance of diet - food should be rich in calcium and magnesium (dairy and fish products, legumes and cereals) and vitamins.
- If it is necessary to spend time on maintaining the physical shape of the body (swimming is very useful), then the muscular ligament of the neck will be strong enough and reduce the load on the spine.
- The importance of eliminating (or reducing the effect of) the factors that cause the development of cervical osteochondrosis from your life.Its symptoms and treatment are unpleasant and lengthy, but prevention is quite simple and easy.