A very common disease in our time is cervical osteochondrosis. The number of people suffering from this pathology is growing every year. In the past, adults were exposed to the disease, but now there are many young people at risk.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in men
Many factors contribute to the development of cervical osteochondrosis in men. The development of the disease is due to the following reasons:
- sedentary lifestyle
- weakened immunity;
- unbalanced diet;
- overweight;
- injuries of the cervical spine.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in men include:
- Cracking when turning the neck. If this symptom is not eliminated in time, there is a possibility of significant deterioration of neck mobility in the short term. A crisis in the neck is a direct result of the destruction and displacement of the intervertebral joints.
- Pain in temples and occiput. Painful sensations initially appear only in the cervical region, but gradually pass to the back of the head. Muscle spasms cause such pain.
- Weakness. It is the compression and damage of the nerves responsible for the normal movement of the limbs. This, in turn, leads to muscle weakness.
- Weakness. Poor blood supply caused by osteochondrosis leads to impaired brain function.
- Deterioration of vision. This signal indicates an advanced stage of the disease.
- Heartache. The pain extends to the chest, not to the heart itself. Osteochondrosis causes a strong heartbeat that helps arrhythmias.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women
In women, the muscle corset is less toned, and the vertebrae are much thinner than in men. That is why members of the fair sex deform more quickly in the cervical spine.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis in women:
- lack of regular simple physical activity;
- individual anatomy;
- heavy loads on the spine during pregnancy;
- hormonal changes that can lead to the appearance of a hormonal hump that prevents the movement of the cervical spine.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women include:
- pain in the cervix and shoulder girdle;
- sharp lumbago when dizzy;
- feeling of stiffness in the cervical spine;
- burning in the shoulders and neck;
- a crisis in the neck during bending and rotation of the head;
- muscle spasms with shoulder pain;
- feeling tired;
- frequent headaches.
Symptoms of vertebral artery syndrome with cervical osteochondrosis
To prevent serious undesirable complications (stroke), it is necessary to know the symptoms of vertebral artery syndrome in cervical osteochondrosis. Similar symptoms occur due to poor blood flow to the brain.
Vertebral artery syndrome manifests itself with the following symptoms:
- throbbing pain in one part of the head;
- impaired coordination of movements, dizziness and nausea;
- loss of consciousness is often observed;
- sparks in the eyes and "floating".
Vertebral artery syndrome is characterized by pain during neck and head movements. Feelings of fatigue can turn into a constant drowsiness, which significantly reduces performance. Over time, a lump may appear in the throat.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. In this case, it is impossible to postpone the visit to the doctor. Delays can lead to irreparable consequences.
Treatment of exacerbation of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
Exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is almost always accompanied by severe, intense pain. May aggravate the disease:
- Stress. Constant anxiety causes spasm of the occipital muscles, which leads to poor blood circulation and headaches.
- Autumn. During this period, the probability of cervical hypothermia is high, the reconstruction of biological rhythms occurs.
- Exacerbation of other chronic diseases. Even a common cold can aggravate cervical osteochondrosis.
- Long-term static head position.
- Wrongly chosen treatment or self-medication. Improper treatment, unprofessional massage, gymnastics (may be a contraindication) can lead to exacerbation of cervical osteochondrosis.
Relax your tense muscles by leaning your head on something during the attack. We recommend taking painkillers in tablets and using a warming anti-inflammatory ointment. Try wearing a cotton-gauze collar for a few days.
If the first attack occurs, be sure to consult a doctor. After the diagnosis, you will receive full information about the stage of your disease.
Complex treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis during exacerbation includes:
- professional massage;
- therapeutic gymnastics;
- physiotherapy procedures;
- to take anti-inflammatory painkillers;
- proper nutrition. Reduce your intake of meat, legumes and coffee.
To prevent osteochondrosis of the neck, you should lead a mobile life, it is important to exclude severe stress on the spine.
Injection treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
In the treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, injections have traditionally been highly effective. The advantages of injections are:
- almost instantaneous penetration of the drug into the nerve endings;
- direct injection of the drug into the affected area;
- analgesics do not have therapeutic properties, but are able to relieve pain for 10-15 minutes;
- antispasmodics help to increase mobility in the affected areas and neutralize muscle spasms;
- injections of chondroprotectors help to restore cartilage tissue;
- injections of non-steroidal drugs have antipyretic effect and eliminate swelling;
- Injections of B vitamins help restore nerve endings.
Medications for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine can be prescribed:
- in the standard way, ie intramuscularly;
- using a drop;
- therapeutic blockade, ie it is injected directly into the nerve endings of the affected part of the body.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is a very difficult and long process. If you do not want to face complications, be sure to consult a doctor when symptoms appear.