A sedentary modern lifestyle is the reason that a common disease like cervical osteoma is getting younger and younger. "IT people", drivers and other representatives of "sedentary" professions are increasingly complaining about him. According to doctors, even 17-year-old adolescents complain of cervical osteochondrosis. As a rule, these are people who actively use smartphones.
The fact is that depending on the inclination of the device, the human spine is subjected to a load of 12 to 27 kg. The more time a person spends in this position, the faster the discs wear out, pain in the neck and back, followed by bone degeneration. Doctors recommend starting treatment immediately when the first symptoms appear, otherwise the consequences of neglecting a person's health may be irreversible.
What is this disease - cervical osteonecrosis?
The most mobile of all the parts of the spine is the cervix. It has seven vertebrae that are connected by elastic discs. Each disc has a fibrous nucleus with a medullary nucleus inside.
Metabolic disorders in which may indicate the appearance of osteonecrosis, in which the disc loses its strength and elasticity. In the future, under the action of loads, the loop of yarn protrudes, on which cracks appear.
The cervical region has many nerve channels and blood vessels to supply nutrients to the brain, the vertebrae are located close together. Thus, even a moderate deformity of one of the vertebrae leads to the fact that nerve and vascular structures are compressed.
What are the symptoms of cervical fibroids and what are their dangers?
The first signs of the disease manifest as a feeling of tightness and tingling in the muscles of the neck, pain may radiate to the back of the head, shoulder blades and arms. When cerebral circulation is disturbed by osteonecrosis, migraine, vascular disease, and hypertension occur. In addition, the disease also adversely affects the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, general coordination, hearing and vision impairment.
If not started in time, cervical osteoma can cause disc herniation, herniation, and vertebral artery syndrome.
Diagnosis of cervical osteonecrosis
Diagnosis and treatment of cervical spondylosis is carried out by highly specialized doctors - orthopedic traumatologists and neurologists specializing in the field of bones and joints. First of all, the doctor determines the severity of the symptoms of the disease. Possible causes of occurrence are also identified - harmful working conditions, patient habits, the presence of trauma.
If this is necessary, the patient is advised to further examine:
- An X-ray shows the degree of instability of the cervical vertebrae.
- MRI can detect the formation of protrusions, herniated discs, and the condition of the soft tissues.
- Dopplerography is recommended for stroke and migraine. This examination allows you to determine the condition of the vertebral arteries, veins, as well as the presence of pathological foci and vascular loops. Ultrasound also allows you to see violations of the protective properties of blood vessels. Taken together, all of these examinations allow you to see the overall picture of the condition of your cervical spine to accurately diagnose and prescribe the most effective treatment and rehabilitation to ensure. guarantee long-term results.
Features of treatment of osteonecrosis of the cervical spine
Treatments are aimed at improving blood supply to the brain and tissues surrounding the cervical spine, increasing mobility of blocked cervical spine segments, and reducing pain and dystonia.
To achieve these goals, different methods are used:
- Massage combined with light chiropractic to improve blood flow in the cervical spine.
- Short lever method for spinal manipulation. This non-traumatic method allows you to effectively remove functional blocks and restore segment mobility.
- Shock wave therapy to improve metabolism, renew cells and affected tissue areas, and eliminate muscle spasms.
- Carboxytherapy (therapeutic effect of carbon dioxide on the tissues of the spine and joints).
- Physiotherapy treatments (electrotherapy and magnetic field therapy).
- Drug therapy (blockade, multiple routes and other injections) in combination with the above methods. The drug is used only in certain cases to relieve acute conditions with pain syndrome and muscle tone (soft tissue edema).
Exercise therapy to treat cervical spondylosis
In the treatment of diseases, physical therapy exercises are becoming more and more popular. It is not only used in remission but also used to prevent cervical osteochondrosis. Physical exercises improve blood circulation, strengthen the muscles, remove restrictions on mobility of the vertebrae, increase range of motion and allow you to restore nerve connectionsmuscle.
The effect is achieved by the treatment according to the method of David Finland - Germany, performed at the Institute of Spinal Therapy and Rehabilitation. During a complex computer examination, the possibility of damage to the cervical spine, asymmetry of muscles in the neck region, dominant development or non-development of the musculoskeletal system is determined. Based on these indicators, the load can be calculated and an individual training program is formed on innovative medical simulators. For treatment and consolidation of results, a course of 24 sessions should be carried out twice a year. Results of simulation training are usually visible after 5-6 sessions.
Self-medication is not an option
Signs of cervical osteonecrosis are often ignored or self-medicated. When it does, it can lead to serious complications. A person is particularly at risk in the case of self-treatment or the use of traumatic manual techniques and physical manipulations, which not only do not cure but can even worsen the disease. It is better to entrust the treatment of cervical spondylosis to good specialists, they will choose for you gentle, modern and effective methods, eliminating the possibility of cervical spine injury.