Cervical osteochondrosis is a common phenomenon.
Because the cervical spine is highly mobile and its cartilage is intensively used through a wide range of movements.This article discusses the symptoms and treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, a pathology characterized by dystrophic disease of the cervical spine.The latter is "responsible" for its flexibility and mobility.If medical help is not sought promptly, the process can progress further, leading to the appearance of vertebral hernias and changes in the vertebrae themselves.
A course of treatment for cervical osteochondrosis can be completed in the clinic.Highly qualified neurologists and orthopedic traumatologists have extensive experience in this field.They will develop a personal treatment plan that is sure to be successful.
reason
There are many factors that lead to the occurrence of cervical osteochondrosis.They include the following:
- spinal bruising and fractures;
- Static and dynamic overloading of the spine;
- Various postural disorders;
- Improper load distribution on the spine due to foot pathology and wearing uncomfortable shoes;
- spinal instability;
- Age-related structural changes in intervertebral cartilage;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Excessive physical activity.
clinical manifestations
First of all, the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis are pain, which is limited to the neck and radiates to the upper limbs and shoulders.Their "faithful companions" are the following clinical manifestations:
- Headache;
- Pain that worsens when you try to turn or tilt your head;
- muscle spasms;
- Limit physical activity.
If nerve root compression is observed, the following symptoms may appear in addition to the symptoms mentioned above:
- Neck pain from shooting, cutting;
- A feeling of weakness in your arms or hands;
- Numbness of skin on upper limbs;
- Cervical scoliosis, curvature of the cervical spine;
- Reflexes are weakened.
As vertebral artery syndrome develops, vertebral artery syndrome may be a reaction to sympathetic plexus stimulation, with the following symptoms observed:
- Dizziness;
- throbbing, burning headache;
- Floaters and colored spots appear before the eyes.
diagnosis
The clinic’s comprehensive diagnostic testing includes the following:
- Examination by a specialist, a neurologist, who will conduct a series of tests and make a preliminary diagnosis;
- Instrumental examinations (X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography) allow you to clarify the data obtained during the examination, accurately determine the extent of damage, identify pathological features and their impact on the spine.
treat
The clinic uses modern and gentle methods that not only eliminate pain, but also relieve inflammation, eliminate nerve root compression and stop the further development of the process of destruction of intervertebral cartilage and vertebrae.
Our experts develop a conservative treatment plan taking into account the patient's individual characteristics.Typically it includes the following:
- drug treatment;
- physical therapy;
- physiotherapy;
- massage;
- manual therapy;
- Spinal traction.
If the pain effect is significant, the patient can be provided with therapeutic blockade.This minimally invasive procedure allows you to quickly relieve pain by injecting medication directly into the affected area.Pain relief lasts up to a year while minimizing the inflammatory process and relieving muscle spasms and swelling.