Pathological changes in the articular cartilage, leading to dystrophy of the intervertebral discs of the cervical region, are called osteochondrosis.The disease occurs for various reasons, has symptoms similar to other diseases, is not always known and filled with a hidden risk to human health, so it needs competent prevention.
What is the dangerous osteochondrosis of the cervical back?
The spinal column is a support for the whole body and needs care.
No wonder they say - the spine must be protected!
The cervical department is, on the one hand, the most removable part of the spine.At the same time, it is quite vulnerable, undergoing slight damage due to the developed cervix and anatomical features of the vertebra structure.
- First, cervical vertebrae vary in structure.
- Second, the proximity of their location to each other determines the transfer of nerves and blood vessels even in the case of a small relationship of vertebrae.
Both vessels, in particular, vertebral arteries and nerve fibers pass through transverse vertebrate holes and actively participate inside the brain.Squeezing blood vessels deprives the brain of blood supply, and this can lead to severe brain disorders.
Moreover, deformity of the nerve roots and vascular plexus can provoke a displacement of the spinal disc.Moreover, it, as a rule, lasts back or side, which is filled with the formation of a hernia.At this stage, the disk preserves its integrity, but the danger lies in the direction of hernia within the intervertebral canal.
In the next stage, degeneration affects the vertebral joints.Around them there is bone growth, which gradually cover the lumen of the canals that exist between the vertebrae.
It should be borne in mind that the canals of the cervical region are much narrower, due to the anatomical structure than in other parts of the spine.Therefore, the smallest disk extension is sufficient for the appearance of compression.The vascular and nerve formations are squeezed, the muscles in response to the irritation are extremely tense, the pressure of the vertebrae has improved.
The processes described lead to ischemic pathological consequences, as the spinal and brain suffer that do not receive the necessary nutrition.
Why is the disease developing?
The previous attitude towards osteochondrosis, as an elderly disease with symptoms, increasing in parallel with an increase in age, has been replaced today to another, important for the present time.The disease was clearly "younger".These days of doctors turn to doctors characteristic of osteochondrosis, many young people aged 18 and up to 30-35 years, and even children.
Universal computerization and wide driving help replenish the ranks of patients suffering from cervical osteochondrosis.
Among the many causes of the disease, the main
- Insufficient physical training, especially with the underdevelopment of the bone muscular system.
- Sowerate, sitting (long -term sitting behind the wheel or on monitor's life screen, TV).
- Inherited factor.
- Violation of residence, including because of flat feet.
- Excessive body weight.
- Curved spine bending, including due to damage as a result of fractures or bruise.
- A long attitude of a person in a state of stress.
- Bad ecology.
- Hypothermia, as well as infectious lesions.
- Disadvantage in vitamin nutrition, trace elements.
- Lack of fluid in the body.
- Wearing heavy loads.
- Long stay in a forced forced position, when there is a load on the cervical spine (included during sleep on a "wrong" pillow).
- Congenital vertebrate instability.
Listed factors lead to the fact that a person begins to problems with the neck, as Rooseer syndrome develops.Due to the degenerative changes that occur in the body, the cartilage tissue of the intervertebral discs loses its inherent elasticity, size and physiologically normal form.
A person begins to experience headaches, neck pain, dizziness, staring at the eyes of "flies", ears in the ear and many other symptoms, when you should consult a doctor urgently to create an accurate diagnosis!
PREVENTION
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis consists of the competent organization of the workplace and the entire work process, observing the correct diet, swimming, yoga, performing simple gymnastic exercises and massage, night resting in the pillow repeating the physiological turn of the neck.
- Swimming and yogaare excellent prevention of cervical back osteochondrosis.You can engage in them yourself or under the supervision of an experienced coach.
- DietIt should be made up in such a way that fruits, vegetables, a sufficient amount of clean drinking water, products rich in vitamins, calcium and magnesium daily.You should not abuse fats, salty, smoked, alcohol, tobacco.It is recommended to exclude products that contribute to the appearance of excess weight, edema, and those that are poorly removed from the body.
- The way of implementing each job should be organized in such a way that five-minute pauses every 45-60 minutes, filling them with physical and respiratory exercises.
- During physical warming, you definitely have to move, move, get the head slope forward, turn it on the sides, up and down.
Circular neck movements are not recommended!They can lead to neck damage!
It is also recommended to draw the spine.The exercise is convenient to perform on the foot or lying on the back, stretching with the effort of the arms and legs in opposite directions, so that the whole body, along with the spine, extends in length.
Squats and deviation are also useful.
You have to choose simple exercises and perform them in accordance with the age and best of your strength, without overloading it!
The purpose of the gymnastics is to relax the neck muscles, shoulders, remove excess muscle tension, which occurs with a monotonous position of the matter, as well as strengthening of the cervical fiber muscles.In this case, the mobility of the vertebrae and blood circulation of the entire collar area improves.
Gymnastics should be done regularly, each exercise should be done 5-8 times, observing its own sensations.
When you perform a complex of physical education, there should be no pain!
- Massage of nearby or perosenry tiles of the area can be performed on its own or seek help from a massage.
- For a high quality, you do not damage the night's sleep or daylight, an orthopedic pillow with an anatomical shape is recommended, contributing to the relaxation of the head and neck muscles.A good good pillow protects the nerves and blood vessels.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is important for students, adolescents at school and for anyone who has been on the computer for a long time, on the table or car in a landing position!
If you have children, it is very important from early childhood to monitor the correctness of their behavior and adjust it with smaller violations or bending.This is also an effective prevention of cervical osteochondrosis.