Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis often disturb young people and are characterized by degenerative-dystrophic disorders of the intervertebral discs in the neck. The formation of such a pathological process is largely facilitated by an uncomfortable position of the body. In the development of this disease, low mobility, poor posture, uncomfortable bedding and hereditary predisposition also play a negative role. Signs of cervical osteochondrosis, as a rule, develop very slowly, and begin to progress with age. In older people, the disease is often combined with interspinous and uncovertebral arthrosis, spondylosis and other degeneration processes.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis
Modern science has not fully studied the pathogenesis of this disease, however
found that the main problem is the violation of the metabolic processes of the cervical vertebrae. In this case, a gradual change in the structure of the intervertebral discs is observed, after which the vertebral bodies are also affected. Cervical osteochondrosis is a very seriousa danger to human he alth, since this disease compresses the nerve root extending from the spinal cord, as well as blood vessels, as a result of which blood flow to the brain is disrupted. The main symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis are frequent pain associated with pinched nerves. In addition, the patient may be bothered by pain in the back and lower back, which indicates the spread of the pathological process, there may be increased fatigue, as well as hearing and vision impairment.
Cervical osteochondrosis syndromes:
- Radial syndrome occurs when the cervical nerve endings are pinched and is accompanied by a tingling sensation.
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Cervical thoracic osteochondrosis treatment Spinal artery syndrome is characterized by burning, throbbing pain in the temporal and occipital region, which is paroxysmal or permanent.
- Irritative-reflex syndrome is characterized by a burning sensation in the back of the head and neck, especially with a sharp turn of the head, coughing, sneezing, and also after a long rest, while pain can spread to the chest and shoulder.
- Cardiac syndrome consists of a whole group of symptoms that resemble angina pectoris in their manifestations. The development of such a syndrome occurs as a result of irritation of the nerve roots of the diaphragm or pectoral muscle, while the patient complains of pressing pain in the heart, which is paroxysmal in nature and lasts several hours. It should be noted that such pain attacks do not reveal any violationson the cardiogram.
Treatment of disease
A mild form of cervical osteochondrosis, as a rule, does not cause tangible problems to a person, therefore, at this stage, there is no particular need for drug therapy. To eliminate the main unpleasant symptoms, it is often enough to correctly carry out preventive measures, as well as to review the lifestyle and working conditions. A he althy diet combined with moderate exercise will help you quickly and effectively get rid of discomfort. If possible, you should stop smoking, try not to lift weights, choose the right posture for sleeping and sitting at the computer. If the disease begins to progress and spread to the sternum, preventive measures alone will not bring relief. In such cases, it is advisable to wear special collars, as well as attend massage and physiotherapy sessions. If you have been diagnosed with cervicothoracic osteochondrosis, treatment should be based on drug therapy with the use of analgesics, antispasmodics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In the chronic course of the disease, the patient is prescribed B vitamins and chondroprotectors.
