The failure of degenerative dystrophic intervertebral discs in the cervical spine due to metabolic disorders is called cervical osteochondrosis. The process of these changes is irreversible and, over time, may lead to very serious health problems.
Cervical osteochondrosis is rapidly becoming younger, and nowadays, even in very young patients, this disease often manifests itself. There is nothing to say about the age of maturity-almost everyone has one or the other problem with their neck. Presumably many people are familiar with the concept of "pinching nerves" that can't turn their heads? This is one of the most unpleasant manifestations of this insidious disease. Without qualified treatment, it will remind itself more and more
Every type of osteochondrosis has serious complications, so don't delay treatment.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
The causes of spinal osteochondrosis have the following differences. These causes will accumulate sooner or later, leading to certain changes in the bone and cartilage tissue of the upper vertebrae:
- The scourge of our time is a sedentary lifestyle, especially when it is stationary during the day, including in front of a computer. The vertebrae are not getting enough nutrition and blood supply, which is why their structure changes unnecessarily.
- Age-related changes in cartilage tissue. This is inevitable for almost everyone over fifty, sometimes even earlier.
- Lifelong spinal injury. This is why professional athletes often have a history of neck pain.
- Overweight-Extra weight increases the load on the entire spine, which can also cause neck injuries.
- Abnormal metabolism in the body caused by bad habits and malnutrition can also lead to the development of spinal diseases.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The following symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis indicate physical problems:
- You worry about frequent headaches, accompanied by dizziness, flies and darkened eyes, and general weakness.
- Turning the head to the sides is limited and painful.
- There is pain in the neck, shoulder blades, chest, and arms.
- Your characteristic is unexplainable and frequent pressure drops.
- Numbness in fingers or hands and limited tongue movement.
- There are tinnitus and other hearing problems.
- You will feel uncertain and stagger while walking.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Of course, important tasks such as the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis have been solved by doctors all over the world for a long time, and it has not been unsuccessful. At present, this disease has been well studied. Through the correct method, it can be well controlled within the framework, allowing patients to lead a fulfilling life without restrictions and pain. Doctors use the following methods to reduce and eliminate the manifestations of osteochondrosis:
- Shiatsu. The oldest Chinese medicine and Tibetan medicine techniques will make you feel much better.
- Moxotherapy, tszyu therapy, hirudotherapy. After this unconventional operation, osteochondrosis will subside for a long time.
- Acupuncture (reflexology). One of the most effective techniques is essentially to insert the thinnest needles into specific points at different depths of the patient's body. They will produce a strong reflex response and have a beneficial effect on the cervical spine.
- Traction technology. They are based on the influence of two forces acting in opposite directions on the human body, thereby reducing the pressure in the intervertebral disc.
- Phytotherapy and physical therapy exercises. The correct physical exercise selected by experienced experts is the key to your success.
- PRP therapy is the latest method to stimulate the regeneration process. It is used to restore the function of various organs after illness and injury, including the function of the musculoskeletal system.