Pathological changes in the articular cartilage, leading to the intervertebral disc distrest in the cervical region, are called osteochondrosis.The disease occurs for a variety of reasons, having symptoms similar to other diseases, not always recognized and full of hidden danger to human health, so it requires competent prevention.
What is the harmful osteochondrosis of the cervical spine?
The spinal column is a support for the whole body and requires care.
No wonder they say - the spine must be protected!
The cervical department, on the one hand, is the most portable part of the spine.At the same time, it is quite exposed, subject to cervical light injuries and the less advanced anatomical features of the vertebral structure.
- First, the cervical vertebra is different in the structure.
- Second, the proximity of their location to each other determines the transplantation of nerves and blood vessels even in the case of slight vertebral relationships.
Both vessels, in particular, vertebral arteries, and nerve fibers pass through the horizontal vertebrate hole and actively participate in brain conservation.The surface of the blood vessels prevents the brain of the blood supply, and this can cause severe brain disorders.
In addition, deformation of the nerve root and vascular plexus can trigger the spinal disc displacement.Moreover, he, as a rule, stands back or to the side, is full of hernia formation.At this stage, the disc retains integrity, but the danger lies in the direction of the hernia in the intervertebral canal.
In the next stage, degeneration affects the vertebral joints.Around them there is bone growth, which gradually covers the lumen of the channel between the vertebrae.
Keep in mind that the cervical regional tract is much narrower, as the anatomical structure than in other parts of the spine.Therefore, a small amount of disc is enough for compression appearance.Vascular and nervous formation is squeezed, muscles In response to irritation is too crushed, vertebral pressure is increased.
The process described leads to the consequences of pathological ischemia, as the spinal cord and brain suffer from the needy nutrition.
Why does this disease develop?
Previous attitude towards osteochondrosis, as an old disease with symptoms, increased in line with age increases, has been replaced today to others, which is relevant to the present.The disease is clearly "younger".These doctors are addressed to doctors of osteochondrosis, young people aged 18 and up to 30-35 years, as well as children.
Universal computing and widespread driving from the car help increase the rank of patients suffering from cervical osteochondrosis.
Among the many causes of illness, the main one
- Insufficient physical exercise, especially with the decline of the bone muscle system.
- Sowerate, inactive (long sitting behind the steering wheel or on a lifestyle monitor screen, TV).
- Descent factors.
- Posture violations, including due to flat feet.
- Excessive weight.
- Spinal curvature, including injury due to fractures or bruises.
- Living a person in a state of stress.
- Bad ecology.
- Hypothermia, as well as contagious lesions.
- Weaknesses in vitamin nutrition, trace elements.
- Lack of fluid in the body.
- Wear heavy cargo.
- Stay long in an unpleasant position, when there is a burden on the cervical spine (including during sleep on the "wrong" pillow).
- Vertebrate instability.
The factors listed lead to the fact that one is starting to problems with the neck, since Rooser's syndrome develops.Due to degenerative changes that occur in the body, the cartilage of the intervertebral disc disk loss of elasticity, size and normal physiological form.
Someone starts to have headaches, neck pain, dizziness, blink in the eyes "flies", ears in the ear and many other symptoms, where you should consult your doctor immediately to create the right diagnosis!
Prevention
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis consists of competent organizations in the workplace and the entire work process, observing the right diet, in swimming, yoga, easy gymnastics and massage exercises, night rest on pillows that repeat neck physiology.
- Swimming and yogaIt is an excellent prevention of osteochondrosis from the cervical spine.You can be involved in yourself or under the supervision of an experienced coach.
- A nutritious dietIt should be arranged in such a way that the fruits, vegetables, adequate amounts of clean drinking, vitamin -rich products, calcium and magnesium daily.You cannot abuse fat, salt, smoked, alcohol, tobacco.It is recommended to exclude products that contribute to excess weight, edema, and less removed from the body.
- The mode of implementation of any work should be organized in such a way that up to five minutes pause every 45-60 minutes, filling them with physical and respiratory training.
- During physical warmth, you must move, move, take a headache forward, move to the side, up and down.
Neck rotation movement is not recommended!They can cause neck injuries!
It is also recommended to attract the spine.This exercise is easy to stand or lie on the back, stretching with the arms and legs in the opposite direction until the whole body, together with the spine, stretches long.
Squats and deflections are also useful.
You should choose simple exercises and do it according to your age and best of your strength, without delight!
The goal of gymnastics is to relieve the muscles of the neck, shoulders, removal of excessive muscle tension, which occurs with the long-term tedious position of the case, as well as strengthening the cervical cervical muscle corset.In this case, the movement of the vertebra and blood circulation throughout the collar area improved.
Gymnastics should be done regularly, each exercise should be done 5-8 times, observing its own sensation.
When it comes to physical education complex, there is no pain!
- Nearby massage or zone perosity can be done on their own or seek the help of a massage therapist.
- For high quality, not injuring the night or day of sleep, orthopedic pillows anatomically, contributing to the relaxation of the head and neck muscles, recommended.Good pillows protect the nerves and blood vessels.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is relevant to students, for school teens and for everyone who has been on the computer for a long time, on a table or machine in a sitting position!
If you have children, it is very important from the childhood to monitor the accuracy of their posture and adjust it to a slight violation or curvature.This is also an effective prevention of cervical osteochondrosis.