Types and classificationSeveral stages of osteochondrosis of the cervical column are distinguished:First: initial changes in the cartilage fabric of the intervertebral disc;Second: the beginning of the slimming of the disc, a decrease in the distance between the vertebrae;Third: destruction of the disc, start of the deformation of the spine;Fourth: Strong deformation of the spine.CausesThe main cause of cervical osteochondosis lies in the structure of the spine in this area. All the vertebrae here adapt closely and easily even with minor loads.Given how the cervical region is mobile, it is not surprising that the disease is so widespread.Drop the start of the disease:Congenital anatomical characteristics (in people with a long neck, osteochondrosis occurs more often);violation of the digestibility of minerals;hormonal differences;Lack of sufficient muscle corset in the neck and shoulders;Hypodynamia;cervical injuries;hypothermia;posture disorders;Excess weight.
SymptomsOften, the first symptom of cervical osteochondosis is a headache. It can be very strong, flowing like migraines, accompanied by dizziness and crazy.The appearance of "flies", dark spots, clouds in front of the eyes and a decrease in vision are characteristic.The pain in the neck with this disease gives the back of the head, forehead, ears, it intensifies when the head position changes.The numbness of the hand is often noted.There is noise in the ears, hearing loss.A violation of the coordination of the movement, of fainting can occur.DiagnosisTo identify osteochondrosis of the cervical column, they perform:radiography which determines the condition of the vertebrae;Tomodensitometry, to identify the damage of the disc;Dopplerogram which establishes blood flow disorders;Duplex analysis showing the condition of blood vessels.TreatmentAs an ambulance for cervical osteochondosis, pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs are necessary. Depending on the strength of pain syndrome, local drugs (ointments and gels), tablets or injections are used.
Also named:Vitamins therapy (group B vitamins);drugs that relieve muscle spasms,Chondroprotector;Physiotherapeutic procedures (electrophoresis, paraffin, magnetotherapy and others);Medical gymnastics;Massage and self-massage.
CausesThe main cause of cervical osteochondosis lies in the structure of the spine in this area. All the vertebrae here adapt closely and easily even with minor loads.Given how the cervical region is mobile, it is not surprising that the disease is so widespread.Drop the start of the disease:Congenital anatomical characteristics (in people with a long neck, osteochondrosis occurs more often);violation of the digestibility of minerals;hormonal differences;Lack of sufficient muscle corset in the neck and shoulders;Hypodynamia;cervical injuries;hypothermia;posture disorders;Excess weight.SymptomsOften, the first symptom of cervical osteochondosis is a headache. It can be very strong, flowing like migraines, accompanied by dizziness and crazy.The appearance of "flies", dark spots, clouds in front of the eyes and a decrease in vision are characteristic.The pain in the neck with this disease gives the back of the head, forehead, ears, it intensifies when the head position changes.The numbness of the hand is often noted.There is noise in the ears, hearing loss.A violation of the coordination of the movement, of fainting can occur.DiagnosisTo identify osteochondrosis of the cervical column, they perform:radiography which determines the condition of the vertebrae;Tomodensitometry, to identify the damage of the disc;Dopplerogram which establishes blood flow disorders;Duplex analysis showing the condition of blood vessels.TreatmentAs an ambulance for cervical osteochondosis, pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs are necessary. Depending on the strength of pain syndrome, local drugs (ointments and gels), tablets or injections are used.Also named:Vitamins therapy (group B vitamins);drugs that relieve muscle spasms,Chondroprotector;Physiotherapeutic procedures (electrophoresis, paraffin, magnetotherapy and others);Medical gymnastics;Massage and self-massage.
SymptomsOften, the first symptom of cervical osteochondosis is a headache. It can be very strong, flowing like migraines, accompanied by dizziness and crazy.The appearance of "flies", dark spots, clouds in front of the eyes and a decrease in vision are characteristic.The pain in the neck with this disease gives the back of the head, forehead, ears, it intensifies when the head position changes.The numbness of the hand is often noted.There is noise in the ears, hearing loss.A violation of the coordination of the movement, of fainting can occur.DiagnosisTo identify osteochondrosis of the cervical column, they perform:radiography which determines the condition of the vertebrae;Tomodensitometry, to identify the damage of the disc;Dopplerogram which establishes blood flow disorders;Duplex analysis showing the condition of blood vessels.TreatmentAs an ambulance for cervical osteochondosis, pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs are necessary. Depending on the strength of pain syndrome, local drugs (ointments and gels), tablets or injections are used.Also named:Vitamins therapy (group B vitamins);drugs that relieve muscle spasms,Chondroprotector;Physiotherapeutic procedures (electrophoresis, paraffin, magnetotherapy and others);Medical gymnastics;Massage and self-massage.
DiagnosisTo identify osteochondrosis of the cervical column, they perform:radiography which determines the condition of the vertebrae;Tomodensitometry, to identify the damage of the disc;Dopplerogram which establishes blood flow disorders;Duplex analysis showing the condition of blood vessels.TreatmentAs an ambulance for cervical osteochondosis, pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs are necessary. Depending on the strength of pain syndrome, local drugs (ointments and gels), tablets or injections are used.Also named:Vitamins therapy (group B vitamins);drugs that relieve muscle spasms,Chondroprotector;Physiotherapeutic procedures (electrophoresis, paraffin, magnetotherapy and others);Medical gymnastics;Massage and self-massage.
TreatmentAs an ambulance for cervical osteochondosis, pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs are necessary. Depending on the strength of pain syndrome, local drugs (ointments and gels), tablets or injections are used.Also named:Vitamins therapy (group B vitamins);drugs that relieve muscle spasms,Chondroprotector;Physiotherapeutic procedures (electrophoresis, paraffin, magnetotherapy and others);Medical gymnastics;Massage and self-massage.