Osteochondrosis in modern society is considered almost a variant of physiological norm due to the literally total propagation of pathology in people of the same very young age.It is already usual to hear in response to a complaint concerning pain in the neck that it is "just" osteochondrosis and do not worry.It is not true!It is worth starting at the very beginning of the degenerative dystrophic process, because in the future, a very sad clinical image can be expected, depriving the opportunity to live normally and to work.
All degrees of osteochondrosis in the cervical column are carrying out a certain danger, but as the process of destruction of the intervertebral disc is deepened, an increased risk of hernia and the loss of control over certain functions of the body occurs.About the degrees of osteochondrosis in the cervical region, what symptoms they manifest and how the treatment can be carried out using manual therapy methods, read in this article.Put the knowledge acquired in practice and keep your health to old age.
1st degree osteochondrosis of the cervical column
It is not the very beginning of the disease, as is usual to think.At the beginning, there is a prerequisite for a violation of diffuse nutrition of the cartilage of the intervertebral disc.This is the initial step.If he does not remain noticed, then 1st degree osteochondrosis develops in the cervical column. It is caused by the following reasons and conditions:
- long static tension of neck muscles;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Lack of regular physical effort on the neck muscles and the collar area;
- incorrect organization of a berth for night rest (using too high or soft pillows);
- Wearing clothes that exert pressure on soft tissues in the neck;
- Posture violation, the habit of looking;
- injuries in the neck;
- Inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
- Violation of metabolic processes in the body.
Osteochondrosis of the 1st degree cervical column for a long time is not manifested by characteristic symptoms.Periodic headaches, dizziness, shoulders, etc.can occur.When examining the projection and destruction of the intervertebral disc are not detected.
Osteochondrosis of the 2nd degree of the cervical column
The more developed osteochondosis of the 2nd degree of the cervical region is no longer in doubt in the fact of its presence.It manifests itself by frequent pain in the neck.The pain occurs after long static tension of the neck muscles.Secondary disorders occur in the context of cerebrovascular failure.Patients often have headaches, dizziness of orthostatic nature, nausea and a decrease in mental performance.
With osteochondrosis of the 2nd degree cervical column, a structural change in the intervertebral discs is already occurring.In an X -ray, you can see a mesh of small cracks on the surface of a fibrous ring.They are gradually filled with calcium salts.This further exacerbates the disruption process of diffuse nutrition.The calcined intervertebral disc (ossified) is unable to absorb the liquid of the surrounding muscle fibers.He quickly loses his elasticity and the disease goes to the next step.
Osteochondrosis of the 3rd stage of the cervical column
With 3rd degree osteochondrosis, degenerative changes of a dystrophic nature occur in the cervical column. These are the following pathological disorders:
- The intervertebral disc completely loses the capacity to absorb the liquid of the space when the muscle fibers are reduced;
- The process of absorbing the liquid from the internal structure of the pulpose nucleus begins, as a result of which it quickly decreases the volume and loses the capacity to exercise shock absorption during physical effort;
- Dehydration of the external (fibrous) ring of the intervertebral disc leads to a violation of its elasticity;
- Large cracks occur;
- They can penetrate the nucleus of the pulpose which is reduced in size - this is how hernies arise;
- The stadium of the projection is preceded by the stadium of the protrusion, during which the intervertebral disc quickly loses its height and increases so much in the region that it goes beyond the bodies of the vertebrae.
Osteochondrosis of the 3rd degree cervical column has very unpleasant consequences.In the patient, mental performance is disrupted, the paresis of the upper limbs develops, somatic pathologies, such as heart rate and high blood pressure, can occur.It is necessary to immediately start an effective and safe treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree cervical region
It is quite difficult to recognize the symptoms of osteochondrosis in the 1st degree cervical region, because they can be disguised as VSD, migraines, myosites and other pathologies that are not customary to pay serious attention.However, it should be understood that the 1st degree is the condition under which the minimum conditions are sufficient to treat.Unfortunately, the duration of this step is very short.The degeneration of the intervertebral disc quickly reaches the second step, in which typical pathological changes are visible even in a simple radiographic image.In particular, the partial destruction of the disc, the sagging of its height (fragmentation or diffusion) is noticeable.
With osteochondrosis of the 2nd degree cervical column, symptoms can be expressed as follows:
- Pain in the neck and necklace after any static load;
- The pain extends to the shoulders and tears, sewing, pulls and cuts;
- numbness of the upper limbs and their fingers;
- dizziness and headache;
- a feeling of numbness in the neck;
- net changes in blood pressure;
- Skin pain in the scalp.
If you have symptoms of osteochondrosis from osteochondosis to the 2nd degree, it is already impossible to postpone the treatment.As a rule, under such conditions, patients accept the therapist.There, they are provided with a temporary disability sheet for a period of 10 to 12 days.Symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment is prescribed.It does not lead to the restoration of the damaged cartilage disc.But the patient is relieved of all the symptoms and is therefore released at work after 10 days.Meanwhile, the destruction of the spine continues and osteochondrosis passes to the next stage.
The emerging symptoms of osteochondrosis of the 3rd degree cervical column are serious neurological.This is due to the fact that with a similar development of the disease, the radicular nerves are damaged. It is the syndrome of the spine that determines the symptoms of osteochondrosis in the 3rd degree cervical region, which consist of the appearance of the following signs:
- Depressed mood and serious headaches located at the back of the head;
- dizzy and ataxia;
- The pain in the neck is constant and it radiates in the shoulders, arms, under the Omoplade;
- Any movement causes an attack of increased pain;
- The muscles of the neck and collar area are on -cass;
- Mobility is highly limited (there is no way to freely turn your head or tilt it forward and return);
- Net numbness in the upper limb on the side of the lesion;
- pain, tingling and convulsions in the fingers;
- Hypershecy or, on the contrary, a decrease in sensitivity until numbness in the scalp area, face, tongue and lips;
- Disorder of the swallowing process of fluids and foods;
- Violation of the word function.
In addition, arrhythmias, an increase in blood pressure and thyroid disorders can occur.In case of damage to the vagus nerve, which comes from the fiber of radicular nerve, which extends between 5 and 6 cervical vertebrae, pancreatitis occurs, a violation of the flow of bile and other pathologies of the digestive system.
The most serious symptoms of the 3rd degree of osteochondrosis in the cervical column occur with the development of vertebral artery syndrome.In this case, a transient disruption of brain blood supply may develop.The patient loses consciousness, loses control of the functions of his body, is paralyzed, etc.
To avoid the risk of developing such complications, it is important to start the treatment of the disease in a timely manner.
Treatment of osteochondrosis in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree cervical region
For the treatment of osteochondrosis of the 1st degree of the cervical column, it is enough to eliminate the cause of its occurrence.To do this, restore diffuse nutrition of cartilage.This can only be done with manual therapy.Osteopathy and therapeutic massage are used which improve the state of muscle fiber, kinesapas and gymnastics, strengthen the muscle frame of the neck.In addition, it is important to follow all the recommendations of the Manuel therapist.Manual therapy for each patient develops individual recommendations.They relate to changes in the diet and diet, the introduction into the daily life calendar of special physical exercises, the correct organization of work and the berth, etc.
To treat osteochondrosis in the 2nd degree cervical column, it will take much more time.It is important to restore the physiological structure of the cartilaginous intervertebral disc.Methods of reflexology and traction traction, massage and therapeutic exercises are used.If it is necessary to stop the pain syndrome, a pharmacopuncture can be shown.
The properly carried out osteochondrosis in the 2nd degree cervical region guarantees the absence of relapse of the disease for several years.If the patient makes all the recommendations of the attending physician, there is no reassessment of the degenerative destruction of the intervertebral disc.
The most difficult thing is to treat osteochondrosis in the 3rd degree cervical column, because there is a pronounced projection.For the treatment of osteochondrosis of the 3rd degree of the cervical column, it is not enough to restore the diffuse nutrition of the cartilaginous tissue.It is important to return the normal height and elasticity of the intervertebral disc.The course of therapy includes a complete effect.It is also important to follow all the doctor's recommendations in daily life.