Cervical fibroids are one of the most common and frequent diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Everything happens because modern living conditions create the most favorable conditions for the development of this disease. Poor posture from childhood is considered a major sign of cervical degenerative disease. Most modern occupations are associated with prolonged sitting in front of a screen. People hourly, daily and yearly lead a sedentary lifestyle and as a result get osteonecrosis. How to recognize this disease, what are the symptoms?
Symptoms of cervical osteonecrosis
- Pain in the cervical spine. The pain is long and painful. The pain often gets worse when you are lying down.
- If the disease is not treated, the pain becomes so severe and intrusive that the patient becomes incapacitated. The pain sensation does not actually decrease, only weakens or, conversely, becomes stronger.
- The pain can be accompanied by weakness, dizziness, nausea, and even vomiting. In severe cases, osteonecrosis can cause loss of consciousness.
- One of the symptoms of the disease is ringing in the ears and a feeling of vibration. Osteoporosis also affects blood pressure.
- Body tremors and dark circles before the eyes are not uncommon with osteonecrosis.
- Sometimes the pain can reach the forearm or hand. The pain turns into tingling and even numbness in the limbs.
How to get rid of cervical osteochondrosis
Cervical osteosarcoma is a degenerative condition of articular cartilage. As the discs become thinner, they affect the nerves, which in turn causes blood vessels to constrict. The vessels narrow and do not allow enough blood that the brain needs to pass through. Oxygen starvation occurs leading to many serious consequences. Therefore, you should not delay treatment, even if you have minor symptoms. The sooner treatment is started, the more effective the results will be. To remove osteonecrosis, an integrated approach is required. It includes medication, physical education, massage, manual therapy procedures, physical therapy and compliance with certain dietary rules.
To get rid of this disease, you need to contact a highly experienced and specialized neurologist. The treatment process is long, requires discipline and diligence on the part of the patient, but this is the only way to help the patient relieve and get rid of this haunting pain.
Drug therapy includes the appointment of vasodilators. They help deliver oxygen to the brain and improve blood circulation in the body. It is possible to reduce the sensitivity of nerve endings with the help of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, patients are prescribed vitamins to restore tissues in the body. Well, and of course painkillers, because it is simply impossible to live with such feelings. For local pain relief, various ointments and gels are prescribed, which have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Exercises against osteonecrosis
- Tilt your head back and forth slowly and fully. Lean forward, trying to touch your chin to your chest. Repeat this movement 10 times.
- Make circular motions with your head. First 5 times in one direction, then 5 times in the other direction.
- Tilt your head forward slightly and place your forehead in your open palm. Press your head into your hands and hold in this position for a few seconds. Repeat this exercise with the back of your head.
- Take a chair and sit on it. Tilt your head back. Slowly turn your head to the right and return to the starting position. Then turn your head to the left. Do at least 10 reps on each side. Movement should not be sudden, make everything smooth.
- Tilt your head to the right and left, trying to touch your shoulder with your ear. Then, conversely, raise your shoulders to the motionless head, first together, and then alternately - then the right shoulder, then the left.
Massage in the fight against cervical osteochondrosis
A professional massage gives amazing results after the first session. It is best to consult a specialist - an orthopedist. He will stretch the muscles and bring the vertebrae in order. After manual therapy sessions, the spinal muscles will be toned, blood circulation is improved, and the patient's mobility is also improved.
But to ease the condition, you can do a self-massage at home.
- Sit on a chair or sofa and press your fingers into the nape of your neck, along your spine. Rub up and down the area until you feel warm and even burning.
- Do the same in a circular motion. Stretch not only the neck, grasp the back of the head to improve the permeability of blood in this area.
- Tap the nape of your neck with your fingertips.
- There is another effective remedy that doctors advise. Fill a plastic bottle with water and place it under your neck. On your own or with help, try to roll this bottle by your neck, not your hands.
I would like to note that manual massage and therapy procedures cannot be performed when pain symptoms are worse.
Physiotherapy in the treatment of osteonecrosis involves the use of a special device that improves the functioning of the nerve endings. Electrophoresis is also used.
Prevention of bone necrosis
To get rid of the pain forever, you need to try to change your life for the better. Go to sports, go out to nature more often. Get into the habit of jogging regularly in the morning or walking in the evening. Quitting smoking is also bad for the discs of the spine. Eat right, eliminate salt from your intake, or at least keep it to a minimum.
To get rid of the pain, you need to learn not to strain your neck. This means you cannot read and watch TV while lying down. When driving, do not tilt your head to the side too much. If your job involves sitting for long periods of time in front of papers or a screen, take frequent breaks - get up, walk, stretch. Pay attention to your workplace. The height of the table and chair should be appropriate so that you do not have to bend over and bend over papers when sitting.
A properly chosen sleeping place will help you ensure a normal life without pain. The bed must be flat and the mattress must be orthopedic. It's important to choose your pillow wisely - it shouldn't be soft. The height of the pillow is determined by the distance from the neck to the shoulder. Only such a pillow will ensure the correct position of the body during sleep.
Osteochondrosis is not a disease that should be treated in your own home. It is important to classify the disease and exclude other deviations. This can only be done by a doctor. Therefore, when neck pain appears, you cannot drag to see a specialist. And then you can stop this disease at its root, in its very seed.