Cervical osteochondrosis are pathological changes in intervertebral discs and the vertebrae of the cervical column that occur at the bottom of metabolic disorders.This form of the disease has some characteristics associated with the narrowness of the cervical region and its saturation with nerve endings and important blood vessels responsible for blood circulation in the brain.
The development of osteochondrosis causes pain, a deterioration in brain nutrition, dizziness, a decrease in vision and hearing.The progression of the disease is full of serious complications, so the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is better to start at an early stage.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to finally get rid of the disease, but with the help of a series of quite effective methods, you can forget the pain, the limitation of mobility and other symptoms of the disease for a long time.
Drug treatment
An important place in the complex treatment regime of cervical osteochondrosis is the use of medicines.The following fund groups are used:
Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs
NSAIDs are prescribed to relieve pain and eliminate the inflammatory process.You can use tablets, ointments, gels, injections.Since prolonged drug use causes undesirable changes in gastric mucosa, spasmolithics are often taken simultaneously with the NSI.
Hormonal drugs
Hormones are mainly used to relieve root syndrome that occurs when compressing and swelling of nerve fibers.Very often, prescription medications for oral administration and injections directly to the neck.
Anesthetic medications
In the cervical form of osteochondrosis, one of the important areas of treatment is the use of anesthetics.These medications are used for the implementation of the subsidiary neuromuscular block for the direct effect of anesthetic on nerve fibers, which manages to achieve temporary elimination of severe pain.There are several ways to introduce anesthetics:
- intradermal;
- subcutaneous;
- muscular;
- Periodneral;
- Koreshka
One of the methods to reduce nerve tissue swelling for cervical osteochondrosis is the simultaneous use of anesthesia and glucocorticosteroid.This treatment method allows you to achieve a rapid and long -term analgesic effect.The course is approximately 5-7 procedures carried out every two days.In this way, you can treat the species of cervical and cervical osteochondrosis, breast and lumbar.In addition to injection directly in the affected areas, the administration of medicines is also practiced in small doses to active points.The technique is called "pharmacopuntura."
Annoying local use funds
It can effectively fight cervical osteochondrosis with irritating ointments, rubbing, lying.Drugs activate blood circulation, stimulate metabolic processes, have an irritating and distraction effect.
Condroprotectors
An important part of osteochondrosis therapy is the use of a group of agents that make the process of destroying the cartilage tissue, since the main cause of pain is the injury of nerve endings due to certain deformations in the cervical region.Condroprotectors cannot finally cure the disease, but with its competent use, a complete stop of the destructive process is possible.
Improvement of blood circulation tools
Improving the microcirculation of the blood in the neck is achieved when trend, actorgin, nicotinic acid is used, it is reduced.In the treatment of osteochondrosis, tablets or injections are prescribed.Medications increase blood fluid properties and have a stimulating effect on peripheral blood circulation by activating venous output.Thanks to this, metabolic processes are regulated in the affected area, which helps relieve inflammation and edema.
Vitamins
Vitamins are used during treatment and during remission.The purpose of its use in the cervical form of osteochondrosis is to improve nerve conduction, the reduction of vestibular and visual disorders that occur as a result of the deformation of vertebrae and cartilage and subsequent alteration of brain nutrition.The use of vitamins B (especially B6, B12), as well as vitamins C and A, strengthen vascular walls and have an antioxidant effect, is mandatory.
Physiotherapy
The use of physiotherapeutic procedures in the location of pathological changes in the cervical region is one of the most effective methods in the treatment of osteochondrosis.
Ultraviolet irradiation
The effects of UV rays contribute to the synthesis of vitamin D, which contributes to the absorption of one of the most important trace elements.For the procedure, irradiators are used that have anti -inflammatory, analgesic and bactericidal effects.For the treatment of the osteochondrosis of the cervical column, the UOFO method is processed by the rear of the neck, the upper interstana area, the outer surface of the shoulder and the subclavian part.
The procedure has some contraindications:
- malignant neoplasms;
- blood pathologies;
- Taking medications, whose action is reinforced by exposure to UV rays.
Vibration
It can get rid of cervical osteochondrosis using vibratory effects.How does it work?The essence of the method lies in the effects of the mechanical vibrations injury zone, because pain syndrome is significantly softened.He often uses tape massage.There are three types of vibration massage:
- general;
- zonal;
- spot.
Contraindications:
- vibratory disease;
- the presence of dermatitis or areas of skin damage;
- oncological diseases;
- Mental disorders
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is very effective for cervical osteochondrosis.The method is based on the healing effect of helium-neon lasers that stimulate bioelectric processes in nerve fibers.The effectiveness of the treatment is achieved thanks to the healing of the wound, the analgesic and anti -inflammatory properties of laser radiation.
In the course of the procedure, the processing of the inflamed roots of the spinal cord is carried out, the paravertebral (periodported) areas of the affected cervical region.Each root is processed for a maximum of 2 minutes.The total duration of the session is a quarter of an hour.
Electrotherapy
The treatment for this therapy is carried out through the use of electric current.Under its influence on tissues, heat occurs, because blood flow is activated in the cervical column, the pain disappears and the process of restoration of damaged tissues is accelerated.
Electrotherapy is not prescribed to patients with pacemakers or metal devices in the body.
Shock wave
The essence of therapy is the effect of an acoustic wave in the problem area, due to:
- The pain disappears;
- Metabolic processes accelerate;
- Microcirculation improves.
Interpretation
What to do if cervical osteochondrosis is accompanied by acute pain?The proven method is the effect on the painful area with an electric current with a rhythmic change in its frequency.The current resistance should increase to the appearance of vibration vibrations in the tissues.After a 15 -minute procedure, pain intensity is significantly reduced
DDT (diadistic therapy)
With this treatment method, the affected area is exposed to a double wave or direct current, whose resistance gradually increases to a slight sensation of vibration in the prosecuted area.Even severe pain after several procedures hurt, simultaneously eliminated muscle tension and irritation of nerve roots.After a complete course, the tone of the cervical muscles is normalized, the mobility of the affected part of the spine increases.
Useful electrical neurostimulation
This physiotherapeutic method is briefly called Chens.During the procedure, plate electrodes equipped with hydrophilic joints are used.They apply throughout the cervical zone, as well as in the projection field of the nerve roots that emerge from the cervical region.To obtain the therapeutic effect, the current intensity increases until the vibration appears.This method is suitable for treatment in the acute phase of osteochondrosis.
Dutoleenzor-therapy
This is the name of the soft spine in a horizontal position.Thanks to the use of the method, the muscles relax, its spasm is eliminated, the tone is normalized and the yield of the column in the cervical region is normal.The discharge of the spine and the elimination of the vertical siring of the discs restores the normal nutrient supply with the area affected by the osteochondrosis.Treatment with the help of the therapy with the detent helps eliminate headaches, neck pain and dizziness.The method can even be prescribed to elderly patients, as well as with heart problems.
Manual therapy
It is possible to effectively treat cervical osteochondrosis with the help of a qualified Doctor Therapeistal that skillfully possesses manual therapy techniques.The method implies a local localized effect on the elements of the spine to restore the mobility of the damaged segment or its adaptation to new conditions.
How to perform procedures correctly?The movements must be soft, tight, with light massage elements of the problem area.At the same time, stretch manipulations are carried out, while the head plays the lever paper.
First, the diagnoses are carried out to identify the degree of limitation of the mobility of the affected part.The objective of other manual actions is to eliminate the block (restriction).This effect cannot eliminate osteophytes or restore cartilage tissue.Its objective is to increase the mobility of the cervical region and relieve pain.
The contraindications to the procedure are:
- inflammatory pathologies of the spine;
- malignant neoplasms;
- recent column trauma;
- greater fragility of the bones;
- Hernia of the intervertebral disc.
In the last two cases, it is possible to prescribe a manual treatment, but it must be carried out with great care.
Physiotherapy and gymnastics
In the initial stages of osteochondrosis, a regular gymnastics complex can be prescribed.With the progression of the disease, an individual training system is selected.The exercises are carried out without problems, with a gradual increase in the load.Crystal or pain should not afford.Exercise therapy treatment is quite effective when combined with physiotherapy.The proper performance of the exercises helps eliminate pain syndrome and increase the mobility of the cervical column.
In what cases is the operation prescribed?
If the use of conservative methods does not give a result, patients recommend surgical operation.His possession is advisable:
- with very serious pains that are not eliminated after taking medications;
- with increasing weakness of the muscles of the hands;
- With severe signs of squeezing the spinal cord.
The most used is an operation to eliminate osteophytes and disc hernias with more anteroposterior spondiloduda.In the postoperative period, patients should use a head support for approximately 3 months.
Popular methods
How to quickly cure osteochondrosis?Supporters of traditional medicine claim that this can be done with the help of ordinary means.The main medicinal components for the treatment of this disease are:
- Raw materials of origin of the plant: herbs, flowers, roots: They are used for internal reception or in the form of puffs, bathrooms, compresses, etc.;
- Products or drugs of animal origin: Venomous of fat, bees or snakes, bile, egg: They are used for rubber preparation, ointments, compresses for heating and pain relief;
- Chemicals that have a heating, irritating and analgesic effect: alcohol, treemine, iodine.
Almost all methods to treat cervical osteochondrosis with popular remedies are based on the principle of heating the affected area.They can only be used as an addition to traditional therapy.
Some recommendations should generally be treated with caution, since instead of benefit you can obtain complications.For example, the common treatment with spicy radish leaves, pre -Svergüenza in boiling water, often leads to burns.In addition, many plant and animal components are strong allergens: they cannot be used if there is a tendency to allergies.
There are adequate recommendations (for example, the use of recruitment branches that have an analgesic effect), but are not effective enough.
At one time, the "salts" that uses different tinctures and herbal rates was very popular.The result was often a notable deterioration in the patient's condition, which people's healers explained to the departure of excess salts of the body.With osteochondrosis (even in the cervical region), not only salt metabolism is interrupted, but all metabolic processes in the affected area.Even with the effective elimination of salts, the patient's condition cannot occur.In addition, the main cause of the disease is the dehydration of intervertebral discs, and with its greatest progression, the formation of osteophytes begins.In both cases, herbal infusions cannot help.
Preventive measures
To prevent degenerative distribution changes in the cervical region and the development of osteochondrosis, several rules must be followed:
- Do not expose the column with large loads;
- Not being in an uncomfortable state for a long time;
- With the work sitting, getting up periodically, performing simple exercises: neck laps, circular movements, small massage;
- Avoid sudden movements;
- It is not exaggerated;
- In time to treat other diseases;
- Avoid injuries;
- If possible, avoid stress;
- Posture monitor;
- exercise;
- Eat well;
- get rid of excess weight;
- No smoking.