The most common cause of neck osteochondrosis of the cervical spine pain. With each year, this disease at a younger age. Prone to him, people who work every day in a sitting Position, not physical activity. It is important to know what is a cervical osteochondrosis, its symptoms, and the rules for home treatment.
Characteristics of the disease
Osteochondrosis: a disease affecting the spine, specifically the intervertebral discs. In his development of the soft elements-Discs are damaged and costeniuc, and the vortices collide with each other, vessels squeezing the blood and nerve fibers in the vicinity.
Cervical osteochondrosis – one of the most common types of lesions of the spine that can occur in older people and those about 20 years.
The first signs
Due to the fact that in the cervical renal camp of the Department of intervertebral discs is not very high, even slight damage to the cause of the disease. About the beginning of the problems can testify to:
- the hoarseness;
- increasing problems with the teeth (which the dentist more frequently than usual, for example, due to the partial destruction of the teeth ways);
- the deterioration of eyesight;
- burning between the shoulder blades;
- Neck pain, as in Angina;
- Pain in the shoulder Department, occipital area, over the entire length of the hands;
- the weakness of the front legs;
- Coordination disorders in the early stage, the bumpy gait;
- frequent dizziness, the result of which may pass out;
- Decrease in the endurance;
- a feeling of fatigue immediately after sleep;
- periodically repeating headaches, and in the left part of the chest, radiating to the arm;
- limited mobility of the neck, the crunch, if your curves and gradients.
In various cases, cervical osteochondrosis, a number of additional symptoms can. They depend on the location of the damaged intervertebral disc.
Experts distinguish several types of syndromes, disorders typical for cervical degenerative intervertebral disc, including:
- Radicular. Develops as a result of the entrapment of the nerve. This man feels a sharp pain extending from the neck to the shoulders, then the arms and in the fingers (or hands). Also radicular syndrome is characterized by tingling or "Murakami" on the skin, pallor of the skin and a little swelling.
- The syndrome of the vertebral artery. The primary Symptom is a "belt" of a headache. Most often, such pain is constant, but in some cases can also be periodic. Amplification of pain occurs after increased activity or after a long stay in the inappropriate pose. With a simultaneous decrease in immunity, headache by nausea and loss of consciousness can. Also in this case, possible injury to the hearing, the eyesight, and problems with vestibular apparatus.
- Syndrome cervical migraine. In this case, due to a change in the Position of the vertebrae and the discs between them is disrupted, the blood supply to the brain, the knock on by ringing in the ears or clogged, the heart, noise in the head, etc.
- Hypertensive. Due to an increase in intracranial pressure. Patients concerned about severe headache, often accompanied by a feeling of nausea.
Often in the case of exacerbation of the disease of the patient, the body temperature can rise.
Characteristics of the phases of the disease and symptoms
In the process of the development of the disease experts 4 stages can be distinguished:
- I Stadium. In this Phase, a displacement of the intervertebral discs, the violation of their stability. A Person can to feel the tension of the muscles in the affected area and a little pain. Due to the low level of symptoms in General, this Phase passes almost unnoticed.
- II stage. The destruction of the Anulus fibrosus, the spacing between the vertebrae shrinks. Symptoms – localized pain, in certain respects, and worse when stooping or turning the head. Also in this Phase, increased fatigue can appear.
- Level III fiber ring completely destroyed, the result is a hernia. The spine is thereby deformed, the pain much stronger. To limit the complaints to be forced to reduce people movement. Clear signs – frequent dizziness, fatigue.
- IV stage. This Phase is characterized by complete immobility of the damaged portion of the spine. At regular intervals, maybe fading the pain, but you're going to like it necessarily, by several times.
The deeper the lesion of the intervertebral disc, the lower the probability of a complete cure of the disease.
Causes of cervical degenerative disc disease
There are several reasons for the beginning and the development of the disease. Among the most common:
- hereditary predisposition;
- Posture;
- Age;
- the laid-injuries of the spine;
- a great strain, including heavy physical work and Sport;
- Infectious diseases, the earlier;
- the wearing of narrow inappropriate shoes or high-heeled shoes;
- poor diet, including excessive harmful foods.
In addition, the emergence of degenerative disorders, disc can contribute to obesity, frequent Stress, lack of exercise, and also a strong under-cooling.
The risk of the disease
The earlier the cervical osteochondrosis began, the stronger the possible complications are. In the case of the emergence of the disease at a young age the following consequences:
- Herniated disc;
- Radiculopathy cervical nerve roots;
- Intervertebral discs diverticula in the neck area (tab);
- vertebrogenic cervicalgia, etc.
Also, in the case of a running osteochondrosis, it may lead to problems with vertebrates arteries, the development of paresis and other accompanying.
Rules for home treatment
Treat cervical osteochondrosis can be in various ways, including the treatment at home, but at observance of some rules. First, domestic therapy suitable only for the initial phase of the disease. In the case of advanced disease also homemade methods, but in combination with professional treatments. Secondly, the methods of self-treatment at home should be in harmony with the treating doctor for the exact diagnosis.
Effective Medications
The modern pharmacy offers a variety of different pills, patches, and ointments\gels directional antenna. These funds not only help get rid of pain in osteochondrosis, but to prevent further destruction of the cartilage of the intervertebral discs.
Among the most effective and popular pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease usually can be distinguished:
- Warming and numbing ointments/gels.
- Muscle relaxants drugs muscle tone and reduced the inflammation process.
- Transdermal patch, is the a special drug impregnation, as the most common thiamine (Vitamin B1), glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate. Under the influence of heat the medicine penetrates easily into the tissues and muscles, through anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Also relieve plasters cramps in the muscles and give you the motor skills.
- Vitamin complexes. Vitamins are an essential part of therapy because the body to strengthen, improve the metabolic processes in it, which in turn can influence the recovery of muscle and cartilage tissues, enhancing the conductivity of nerve impulses, the normalization of the sensitivity of the skin, etc. Among the vitamins that are necessary in the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease experts distinguish vitamins of group In, as well as Retinol (A) Tocopherol (E) calciferol (D), ascorbic acid and Niacin acid
- Chondroprotectors. The main effect of these drugs is aimed at the recovery of the cartilaginous tissue, increased blood circulation and relief from pain. However, the treatment with these drugs, the result must in the course of the enough long time (from 3 to 6 months).
The effectiveness of the treatment can perfectly combine medicines from different groups, for example, vitamin complexes with cartilage protectors, and Patch can.
Application popular recipes
Quite a lot of recipes for the treatment of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is found in the folk medicine:
- Relieves pain during exacerbation of osteochondrosis, normal leaf, horse-radish helps. To do this, you need to lock it for the night apply to the affected area of the inner side and a Bandage. Pre-sheet, scalded with boiling water. To calm down in the morning, pain in the neck to almost 100%.
- As therapeutic and prophylactic agents can be used and potatoes. For the preparation of potato-medicines, medium-sized tuber is rubbed on a fine grater and mix it with honey in the ratio 1:1. The consistency of the resulting composition ointment remember to were. Potato-honey-mixture as a compress use – implement them on the neck, from the top, you will be asked and paper towel and fix it with the help of the headbands. Keep the compress 2 hours should be cleaned, and then the skin with a damp cloth and lubricate fir oil. During exacerbation of osteochondrosis, the course of treatment is 7-10 days, and compress should be able to do for the prevention of 1 time per week.
- In still a popular recipe sheet beekeeping – Propolis involved. For making homemade drugs 1 G of Propolis, 50 G of Aloe juice must be pressed (fresh) and mustard powder. All of these ingredients dissolve in 0.5 liters of vodka or alcohol (diluted). The resulting solution is used for impregnation of the fabric, then to the neck area during the night. place To enhance the effect, the neck additionally, you can wrap a woolen scarf.
- Paraffin wrap – another means to combat the inflammation and pain. Before applying on the neck, Paraffin to melt on the steam bath, and give him a little cool – not annealed skin. Instead of Paraffin, you can use wax. Preheating with Paraffin or wax 1 to be carried out once in 3 day.
- The dough with turpentine. For this method of therapy is necessary to prevent the dough from rye flour and filtered water. It is sufficiently elastic, but not very stiff. From the resulting dough forms. Thereafter, the affected area rubbing with turpentine and lay on the top of the finished pita. Duration of procedure – 15-20 minutes frequency – 3 times per week.
For the treatment of cervical degenerative disc the people's medicine disorders provides only compresses and RUB, but also a means of ingesting:
- Herbal tea. For the preparation of medical infusion, the leaves of dandelion, yarrow, thyme, St. John's wort, chamomile and calendula are in need of. Each Ingredient – 1 Tbsp. L. All plant components are thoroughly mixed. After that, take 2 art. of L of the mixture, put it in a thermos, pour 1 Liter of boiling water and insist within a couple of hours. Ready Infusion drink 3 times per day (60 ml per reception) before eating. The course of treatment – 20 days.
- Infusion of Bay leaves. For its preparation in 1 glass of water 10 G Bay leaves. All the ingredients placed in enameled pan and cook on low heat for 5 within 5 min. thereafter, the resulting broth insist 3 hours, and filtered. Drink SIPS of the Infusion throughout the day in small. In the course of recording – 4 days. After a week's break, treatment repeat.
- A decoction of parsley. It is prepared as follows: 3 tablespoons of crushed roots of the plant is poured into 750 ml of water and cook on low heat for an hour. The resulting broth is filtered and cooled. Drink the medicine twice a day for 1 st. Spoon. Intake should in the morning go on an empty stomach and before sleep.
- Infusion of celery juice. For the preparation of celery, grated on a fine grater, then from the resulting mass to thoroughly squeeze out the juice. Then, on each a spoonful of the resulting juice, add 100 ml of hot boiled water and infuse for 2 hours. Take the Infusion of 2 tablespoons before each meal.
- Infusion with cranberry leaves. This Infusion produced good anti-inflammatory effect. For its preparation 3 teaspoons of dried crushed leaves pour a glass of boiling water. After two hours, the resulting composition is filtered, drink 2 tablespoons three times a day.
- Alcohol Infusion Of Pine Nuts. More effective medicines, pine nuts with shell crushed, in a glass bowl and pour the vodka. The can is tightly sealed and clean in a dark place for a week. The daily capacity shake thoroughly. After 7 days, the resulting Infusion is filtered. You drink three times a day 2 TSP for the reception.
Also as an effective means to fill of potassium and calcium in the body, the folk medicine is recommended to eat several teaspoons of sesame seeds a day (for a recording of a spoon to eat, but you do it several times a day).
The effectiveness of self-massage
Kneading, rubbing and stroking for a improved blood circulation, reduce pain, relieve tension from the muscles, to normalize the metabolism. Not to harm but to themselves, in the implementation of the self-massage you need to follow a few rules:
- Massage, executed exclusively with the fingers.
- Do not press firmly on the affected area.
- All movements should be smooth, without sharp and fast printing.
- Have to massage the occipital part of the head, the muscles of the rear and side areas of the neck.
- This process only needs to sit. For more comfort, a leg must lift the leg and stretch nerves in your elbow to to the back of the neck and spine. With the other Hand must clasp the neck from all sides.
Duration of the Massage – 10 minutes. Frequency – daily. This value itself is not massage in severe pain. It is better to wait, as she subsides a little.
Properly executed Massage performed more useful and efficient than even the best drugs can.
Gymnastics
It is advisable to complement the treatment at home gymnastic exercises. You meet recommend that after heating in the bath or under the shower. The most effective exercises with cervical osteochondrosis are:
- Bow of the head. Must smooth to get up, pull the arms to the body and tilt the head first forward, then backward. In each position 10 seconds should stay about the same.
- Tilts to the side. Without a change to the previous Position, the head tilts to the right, to the left, even they delay in each side for 10 sec.
- The Position is the same, but now the head has to alternately tilt in all directions, lingering for half a Minute.
- Twists and turns. The hands on the belt lay, chin slightly to heated seats in front, push and rotate the head to the side so that he lay on the shoulder. In this Position, must be set to 50 sec.
- The breeding of the Hand. This exercise is in a sitting position. For this to implement on the chair, put the palms of your hands on the king's meadow. After that, the hands will move to heated seats in the front and gently separate the sides. In the same Moment thrown to the head, then return to the starting position is.
- Complex Twists And Turns. The left Hand on the right shoulder (the elbow at a right angle) and simultaneously turn the head to the right. The exercise lead by the right Hand.
In addition to these exercises, good help in the case of osteochondrosis and many others. For example, during the holiday, you can lie down on your Couch, so that the shoulders were on the edge and your head hanging down. The hands should be relaxed and stretched along the body. In a few minutes, you need to raise and lower the head, only impact the muscles of the neck. First perform one exercise, lying on your back, and then carefully turned over on the belly.