Osteochondrosis is more frequently observed in the cervical column, which is due to the anatomical characteristics of the structures of this department. First, the cervical vertebrae are very well with each other. And secondly, the muscle frame is poorly developed. It is for these reasons that the cervical vertebrae and the compression of nerve roots, the blood vessels are so easily that the lower cervical vertebrae are more often affected than the superiors.
Cimptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
The clinical symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis are extremely diverse. Many people do not even suggest all kinds of symptoms (pain in their hands, dizziness, etc. ), can be associated with neck pathology. In general, all symptoms that occur with cervical osteochondrosis can be considered within three syndromes:
- Brown compression syndromes;
- Irritative reflex syndromes;
- Vail artery syndrome.
Compression bark syndromes
In the context of cervical osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernias can form, as well as osteophytes. These structures compress nerve roots, which leads to the appearance of symptoms of radiculitis. The compression of each column is associated with specific reflex, motors and sensitive disorders:
- When compressing the spine of C1, pain occurs, as well as deteriorated sensitivity (decreased sensitivity, numbness, tingling, chicken skin sensation) in the parietal area;
- When compressing the spine of C2, pain develops, as well as a change of sensitivity in the parietal and consumer area of the head;
- When compressing the spine of C3, pain is observed, as well as a change of sensitivity in the neck. In addition, a person can be disturbed by the sensation of swelling of the tongue, on the one hand, the movements of difficulty of the language and the disability of speech.
- When compressing the S4 column, pains are observed, as well as a change of sensitivity in the clavicle. Icote, dysphonia can occur. Since the diaphragmatic nerve fibers pass in the spine, with the compression of the spine, breathing, heart pain can occur.
- When compressing the spine of C5, pain is developed in the shoulder, as well as a change in the sensitivity of the skin on the outer surface of the shoulder.
- When compressing the C6 period, the pain extends from the neck to the shoulder blade, as well as the outer surface of the shoulder, the forearm and the thumb of the brush. A violation of skin sensitivity in this area is observed. The two -headed muscle is exaggerated, the reflection is reduced.
- When compressing the spine of C7, the neck pain extends under the shoulder blade, to the outer surface of the shoulder, the forearm and fingers II -II by the hand. A violation of skin sensitivity in this area is observed. The three -point muscle is exaggerated, the reflection is reduced.
- When compressing the spine of C8, the neck pain extends in the hand to the little finger. The sensitivity of the skin in this area is disturbed. Hypotrophy and a decrease in the three -point muscle reflex are produced.
For root syndrome, acute pain and its strengthening when moving the head are characteristic.
Irritating reflection syndromes
The early stages of osteochondrosis are characterized by the appearance of reflex syndromes. With cervical osteochondrosis, the following options for reflex syndromes can occur:
- Cervicalgia is an intensive painful pain in the neck, which expresses as much as possible after waking up in the morning, as well as when the head, cough and even laughter turns.
- CERVICOBRAQUIALGIA: The pain focuses on the neck and neck.
- Cervicobraquialgia: Pain in the neck, shoulder and forearm.
A cervicobracalgia can occur with tonic, vegetative-vascular and neurodistrophic muscle manifestations. Muscle tonic syndromes are the result of reflex muscle spasm. The following muscle-your muscle syndromes are distinguished:
- Lower oblique muscle syndrome: it manifests itself by pain of constant neck in the neck and the back of the head on one side, which is significantly intensified during the turns of the head;
- The reflective blade syndrome manifests with painful pain in the neck and the upper corner of the scapula and on the shoulder or even on the lateral surface of the chest. A characteristic feature is an increase in pain during the pronation of the brush open by the lower back.
Neurodistrophic syndromes include periarrosis full of shoulder, epicondyl shoulder, shoulder syndrome. Shoulder Periarrosis: characterized by shoulder joint pain, intensifying during shoulder movements or raising the hand up. The pain can radiate to the arm, neck. The skin in the shoulder joint is swollen. For shoulder syndrome, the presence of signs of a space periartroz in a combination with vegetative-vascular trophic changes in the doll joint and brush is characteristic. The skin of the brush becomes edematous, its color changes, the local temperature increases. Epicondyles's shoulder is a neurodistrophic change in the shoulder rod, in the place of union of many muscles. It is manifested by pain and constant pains in the area of the bar, intensifying the implementation of abrupt movements in the elbow or brush.
Vail artery syndrome
The vertebral artery takes place in the channel formed by the processes of the cervical vertebrae. The glass provides blood supply to many brain structures. The narrowing of the glass is possible both due to its spasm reflex and mechanical compression. By reducing the glass, the vertebral artery syndrome is formed, which is characterized by the following symptoms:
- Cranial: painful and constant headache more often one side, significantly intensifying head movements. The pain spreads from the back of the forehead.
- Scalp pain, determined with the light touch even when hair hair.
- Kohlovestilarnyi violations: They manifest themselves by dizziness, tinnitus (playing in the ears), a decrease in a degree of light and a violation of balance.
- Visual disorders: darkness and flickering flies before my eyes.
- Neurasthenic syndrome: irritability, emotional lability, sleep alteration.
- Vegetative symptoms: heat, chills, hand cooling.
- Fluctuations in blood pressure.
- With the compression of the vertebral artery caused by a strong turn of the head, a person can lose knowledge. This option is also possible: a person falls as if they were prepared, but at the same time it is aware. Such rape is called fall attacks.
Cervical osteochondrosis treatment
It is very difficult to fight against osteochondrosis in an advanced way. Several medications are used to eliminate the symptoms of the disease. A not less important role is played by therapeutic gymnastics, as well as physiotherapy, massage. In some cases, using a special necklace is very useful. Popular remedies will help complement the treatment.
Using a cervical necklace
Using a necklace helps relieve the muscle tension of the neck, and also gives the correct position to the spine, thus eliminating the compression of the vertebral artery and nerve roots. Cervical necklaces are rigid (Shantsa necklace), as well as inflatables. The Shanz necklace is a dense frame that is held on the neck. Assumes all the severity of his head, thus relaxing the tense muscles of the neck. Inflatable necklaces are a device that must be placed on the neck, and then with the help of an attached pear, the pump air. The inflated collar pulls the column. The necklace is not used all day, but a few hours a day. On average, the duration of the use of the device is a month. Keep in mind: the doctor determines the need to use the necklace. In no case do not put it on your own without the medical recipe. In some cases, the necklace can prevent vessels and nerves, which can cause serious consequences.
Exercises for cervical osteochondrosis
Therapeutic gymnastics for all patients with osteochondrosis in the absence of contraindications are recommended. The performance of physical exercises during the exacerbations of the disease is contraindicated. Therapeutic gymnastics can be done after pain decreases. The regular performance of the exercises allows you to strengthen the muscle frame, as well as reduce the load on the intervertebral discs. Regular physical activity contributes to the improvement of the blood supply on the neck and as a result of the normalization of the metabolic processes that occur in the intervertebral discs. An approximate set of exercises for cervical osteochondrosis:
- Sit in a chair. Turn your head to the right and left.
- Tilt his head down, touching the seizure of the chest.
- Throw your neck back, while drawing a chin.
- Place your palm on your forehead and press, while it is important to bow your head forward, resist.
- The palm should be applied alternately to the temples and absolutely as in the previous exercise to put the resistance to the movement of the head with one hand.
- Lift your shoulders as much as possible, tell up to ten. Then lower your shoulders and relax. After ten seconds, make the same manipulation.
All exercises should be repeated ten times.