With cervical osteochondrosis, vegetative-vascular dystonia is manifested due to compression of the vertebral arteries, while the blood circulation of the brain is disturbed. VVD and osteochondrosis interact very closely with each other. The change in the vertebrae is directly related to the disruption of the sympathetic nervous system.
VSD and osteochondrosis
Degenerative bone changes in the vertebrae, muscle spasm, inflammatory edema - all this is the reason for the decrease in the lumen of the vertebral arteries. Such disorders affect the blood flow to the vessels of the brain and cause the development of such a phenomenon as hypoxia. This leads to sudden changes in blood pressure, dizziness and severe headaches, nausea and even vomiting. The patient's sleep, attention, memory are disturbed, working capacity is reduced. VSD and cervical osteochondrosis are closely tied by doctors, since the manifestation of one disease often leads to the development of another. Timely detection of osteochondrosis and its treatment will help prevent such an acute circulatory disorder of the brain as a stroke.
Signs of cervical osteochondrosis
This disease develops gradually, has four degrees of complexity. In the first stage, only minor disturbances in the intervertebral discs are observed. The second stage is characterized by the appearance of disc protrusions, the initial destruction of the fibrous ring is noticed, the nerve endings are pinched and pain syndromes appear. The final destruction of the fibrous ring occurs at the third stage of osteochondrosis, which leads to the formation of intervertebral hernias. The fourth degree is characterized by constant sharp pains in any position of the body. The growth of the bone vertebrae of the cervical region leads to a number of diseases, stiffness of movements and often even to disability. VSD in cervical osteochondrosis is the initial stage of manifestation of serious disorders of the blood vessels of the brain.
Prevention of the development of cervical osteochondrosis
With the development of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, there is a threat to the work of blood vessels that feed the brain, while intracranial pressure rises or falls. The manifestation of VVD and osteochondrosis are inextricably linked. Incorrect posture, changes in the thoracic and lumbar spine lead to the progression of cervical osteochondrosis.
As you know, any disease is easier to prevent in the initial stages than to treat complications intensively. At home, you cancarry out a number of measures to prevent osteochondrosis, but you should definitely consult a doctor. The main element will be the use of an orthopedic mattress and pillows, regular therapeutic exercises, the use of hard seats when driving. It is also important to constantly monitor the correct posture, while sedentary work, pause every hour, do not carry bags on one shoulder.
Very effective for the prevention and treatment of cervical osteochondrosis swimming, especially on the back. It is also recommended to wear corrective corsets during active work, shoes with a heel higher than 3-4 cm should not be worn. IRR and osteochondrosis are diseases that are dependent on each other. Correct, comprehensive and timely treatment will help to avoid he alth problems in the future.
