Osteochondrosis - a degenerative disease of the intervertebral discs, which is characterized by thinning of the plate, the MS surface and the growth of marginal osteophytes. The tissue of the intervertebral disc to harden from cartilage changing to bone. Under the influence of these changes, the disc to press the nerve endings, causing pain.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis:
- nagging back pain, which increases with sudden movements;
- pain in the limbs;
- atrophy of the limbs;
- cramps in muscles, difficulty in movement.
If affects the cervical spine, the disease is manifested by the following symptoms:
- pain in the shoulders, arms, and head;
- syndrome vertebral arteries (dizziness, noise in the head, colored spots in the eyes, throbbing headache).
The disease can develop for the following reasons: heredity, metabolic disorders, poisoning, infection, obesity, eating disorders, aging, spinal injuries, wrong posture, sedentary work, bad environment, high load, stress, hypothermia.
Prevention and treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease
Treatment aims to eliminate pain, restore function of the spinal roots, mild degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs. The early stages of the disease conservative treatment methods. In the later stages of surgery.
The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the disease and can range from 1 months to a year.
Complex conservative therapy includes such methods as:
- physical therapy;
- massage;
- physical therapy;
- chiropractic;
- traction of the spine;
- reflexology;
- drugs.
As a preventive measure it is recommended to do a healthy lifestyle, avoid excessive physical exertion, in regular to develop your back muscles.