Cervical osteochondrosis is a fairly common disease in our time. The number of people suffering from this pathology is increasing every year. If earlier people of middle age were faced with the disease in question, today many young people are at risk.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in men
Many factors contribute to the development of cervical osteochondrosis in humans. The progression of the disease is caused by:
- sedentary lifestyle
- weakened immunity;
- unbalanced diet;
- Overweight;
- cervical spine injuries.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in men are as follows:
- Cracking when turning the neck. If this symptom is not eliminated in time, it is likely that the mobility of the neck will deteriorate significantly in the short term. A tight neck is a direct consequence of the destruction and displacement of the intervertebral joints.
- Pain in temples and occiput. Painful sensations first appear only in the cervical region, but gradually move to the back of the head. Muscle spasms cause such pain.
- Weakness. This involves compressing and damaging the nerves that are responsible for the normal movement of the limbs. This, in turn, leads to muscle weakness.
- Faintness. Poor blood supply caused by osteochondrosis leads to brain dysfunction.
- Vision deterioration. This signal indicates an advanced stage of the disease.
- Heartache. The pain does not extend to the heart itself, but to the chest. Osteochondrosis causes a strong heartbeat, which contributes to arrhythmias.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women
In women, the muscular corset is less toned and the vertebrae are much thinner than in men. This is why the fairer sex has a faster deformation of the cervical spine.
Causes of cervical osteochondrosis disease in women:
- lack of regular simple physical activity;
- individual anatomy;
- heavy loads on the spine during pregnancy;
- hormonal changes that can cause a hormonal lump to appear, which hinders movement of the cervical spine.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women include:
- pain in the cervical spine and shoulder;
- acute lumbago when turning the head;
- feeling of stiffness in the cervical spine;
- burning in the shoulders and neck;
- a crunch in the neck when tilting and rotating the head;
- muscle spasms with shoulder pain;
- Feeling tired;
- frequent headaches.
Symptom of vertebral artery syndrome with cervical osteochondrosis
In order to prevent serious unwanted 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 is manifested by the following symptoms:
- throbbing pain that occurs during seizures in part of the head;
- impaired coordination of movements, dizziness and nausea;
- cases of unconsciousness are often observed;
- sparks and "flutter" in the eyes.
Vertebral artery syndrome is characterized by pain when moving the neck and head. The feeling of tiredness can turn into a constant state of drowsiness, which drastically reduces performance. Over time, a lumpy sensation in the throat may appear.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, see your doctor immediately. In this case, it is impossible to postpone the trip to the doctor. Delays can have irreparable consequences.
Treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis with exacerbation
Exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is almost always accompanied by severe and severe pain. An aggravated illness can be caused by:
- Stress. Constant worry causes the occipital muscles to spasm, resulting in poor circulation and headaches.
- Fall season. During this period, there is a high probability of hypothermia of the neck, a restructuring of biological rhythms occurs.
- Exacerbation of other chronic diseases. Even a simple cold can exacerbate cervical osteochondrosis.
- Prolonged static position of the head.
- Poorly chosen treatment or self-medication. Improper treatment, unprofessional massage, gymnastics (this may be contraindicated) can exacerbate cervical osteochondrosis.
In the event of an attack, relax tense muscles by leaning your head against something. We recommend using a warming anti-inflammatory ointment, taking pain relievers in tablets. Try to wear a cotton gauze collar for several days.
If the first attack occurs, be sure to see a doctor. After the diagnosis, you will receive full information about the stage of your disease.
The complex treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis during exacerbation includes:
- professional massage;
- remedial gymnastics;
- physiotherapy procedures;
- take anti-inflammatory pain relievers;
- adequate nutrition. Reduce your intake of meats, legumes and coffee.
To prevent osteochondrosis of the neck, you need to lead a mobile life, it is important to exclude severe stress on the spine.
Treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis with injections
In treating the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, injections have traditionally been very effective. The advantages of injections are:
- almost instantaneous penetration of the drug to the nerve endings;
- injection of the drug directly into the lesion;
- pain relievers do not have medicinal properties, but they are able to relieve pain in 10 to 15 minutes;
- antispasmodics help increase mobility in damaged areas and neutralize muscle spasms;
- injections of chondroprotectors help restore cartilage tissue;
- injections of non-steroidal drugs have an antipyretic effect and relieve swelling;
- injections of B vitamins help restore nerve endings.
Medicines for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine can be given:
- in a standard manner, that is to say by the intramuscular route;
- using a dropper;
- therapeutic blockade, that is, an injection is made directly into the nerve endings of the affected part of the body.
Treating cervical osteochondrosis is a very difficult and time-consuming process. If you don't want to face complications, be sure to see a doctor when symptoms of the disease appear.