It is important to recognize the first signs of cervical osteochondrosis in time to seek specialized medical help and prevent the negative consequences of the disease - chronic hypertension, heart attack, stroke, partial or complete limitation of motor activity, disability.
Why is osteochondrosis dangerous?
The main function of the intervertebral discs is to cushion and prevent damage to the vertebrae during walking, running and jumping. In addition, they ensure the mobility of the entire spine.
As the body ages naturally and as a result of unfavorable factors - stress, injury, excessive physical activity, the height of the intervertebral discs decreases. The development of osteochondrosis causes the following complications:
- The dense fibrous ring of the intervertebral discs is destroyed and cracks appear there.
- The contours of the intervertebral disc shift beyond the physiological boundaries and form a protrusion.
- In the earlier stages, without the help of specialists, the patient encounters a tear and rupture of the fibrous ring.
- Osteophytes are formed in cartilage and bone tissues - pathological growths that become one of the causes of reduced spinal mobility and pain.
- The roots of the spinal cord and surrounding tissues are subject to compression and inflammation
Undiscussed features of cervical osteochondrosis
Many people mistakenly believe that osteochondrosis is only an age-related disease. However, in most cases, osteochondrosis of the cervical spine begins to develop as a result of birth trauma in childhood. For many children, the first clear symptoms appear when they start school. It is during this period that the need to sit for a long time in a forced position, physical inactivity and spasms of the neck muscles in response to stress join the already existing negative events and factors.
Many birth injuries of the cervical spine are not noticeable during a normal visual examination. Although it is precisely because of them that children, and then adults, experience serious problems in breathing, heart, central nervous systems, sensory and motor functions of the body.
What threatens the development of cervical spine osteochondrosis?
The brain is responsible for regulating the entire body. It is also the main consumer of oxygen that comes through the blood.
Blood supply to the brain is carried out by the basilar artery. It, in turn, is formed by the union of two vertebral arteries passing through the cervical vertebrae.
Deformation and damage of the intervertebral discs leads to instability and displacement of the cervical vertebrae. Compression of one or both vertebral arteries occurs, as a result of which the oxygen supply to the brain decreases and it begins to send commands to increase the pressure. This is how chronic non-infectious diseases develop, especially hypertension.
Over time, patients experience disturbances in the work of the cardiovascular system. The risk of stroke, heart attack and coronary heart disease increases significantly. In men - impotence.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
- Spasm and restriction of neck mobility, pain when turning and bending
- Burning, pain, feeling of a lump in the throat, difficulty swallowing
- Numbness and coldness of hands or just fingers
- Pain and burning in the chest
- Lack of air
- Chronic hypertension
- Headache, migraine
- Do not get dizzy, faint
- Noise and ringing in the ears
- Decreased visual acuity, the appearance of dots in front of the eyes
- Increased fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, decreased performance
- Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness
- Sleep disorders
- Chronic depression
- Panic attacks
- Pains of varying intensity in the neck, shoulders, collarbones, upper back and all over the head from the back of the head to the forehead
If you notice any of the listed symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis of the spine, we recommend that you immediately contact specialists in a modern clinic. Professional doctors will conduct comprehensive diagnostics and prepare individual treatment procedures.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis in men and women in the clinic
The patented technique of Dr. Alexander Yuryevich Shishoni, candidate of medical sciences, allows to stop the development of osteochondrosis and significantly improve the well-being of patients of all ages.
At the initial appointment, the clinic's specialists conduct a microanatomical ultrasound of the neck vessels to measure the speed of blood flow and identify muscle spasms that cause compression of the vertebral arteries.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine includes:
Physical therapy. Physical inactivity is one of the main reasons for the development of osteochondrosis. Therefore, a set of individual physical exercises is prepared for each patient. A complex of exercise therapy is prescribed based on the diagnosis, the patient's state of health and the presence of acute or chronic diseases.
All exercises are performed on special simulators under the supervision of certified instructors, which helps to restore muscle tone and strengthen the muscle corset.
Correction of the deep muscles of the neck and back. In the clinic, correctors restore blood supply to the brain through manual manipulation of the deep muscles of the neck and vertebrae. Blood pressure normalizes, cognitive functions - memory, concentration, mental performance - improve.
Prevention of the development of cervical osteochondrosis
You can prevent the occurrence or development of the disease by following the following recommendations:
- Take long daily walks. In total, you should take at least 6000 steps per day.
- Do sports. The load should not be excessive. Start with exercises that are possible, gradually increasing the duration of the exercise and the number of repetitions.
- Balance your diet and maintain a normal body weight.
- Do Dr. Shishoni's neck exercises.