Pathological changes in articular cartilage, which leads to dystrophy of the intervertebral discs of the cervical region, are called osteochondrosis.The disease occurs for various reasons, there are symptoms similar to other diseases, it is not always recognized and filled with a hidden danger to human health, so it needs competent prevention.
What is a dangerous osteochondrosis of the cervical spine?
The spine is a support for the whole body and needs care.
No wonder they say - the spine must be protected!
The cervix department is, on the one hand, is the most moving part of the spine.At the same time, it is quite vulnerable, subjected to minor injuries due to a poorly developed cervix and the anatomical characteristics of the vertebral structure.
- First, the cervical vertebrae differ in structure.
- Second, the proximity to their location determines the transfer of nerves and blood vessels even in the case of a slight vertebral bond.
Both vessels, in particular, the spinal arteries and nerve fibers pass through the holes of transverse vertebrates and actively participate in the innervation of the brain.The flow of blood vessels deprives the brain of blood supply and this can lead to severe brain disorders.
In addition, the deformation of nerve roots and the vascular plexus can cause a displacement of the spinal disc.In addition, it as a rule protrudes back or sideways, which is filled with hernia formation.At this stage, the disc retains its integrity, but the danger lies in the direction of hernia inside the intervertebral canal.
In the next stage, degeneration affects the spinal joints.There are bone growths around them that gradually cover the lumen of the channels that exist between the vertebrae.
It should be borne in mind that the cervical channels are much narrower because of the anatomical structure than in other parts of the spine.Therefore, the smallest bulge on the disc is sufficient for the appearance of compression.The vascular and nerve formations are pressed, the muscles in response to irritation are too tense, the vertebral pressure increases.
The processes described lead to pathological ischemic consequences as the spinal cord and brain suffer that do not receive the necessary nutrition.
Why is the disease developing?
The previous attitude towards osteochondrosis, such as the disease of the elderly with symptoms, which increases in parallel with the increase in age, has been replaced today to another, suitable for now.The disease was obviously "younger".These days, doctors are addressed to the doctors characteristic of osteochondrosis, quite young people aged 18 and 30-35 years and even children.
Universal computerization and widespread driving of the car help to fill the ranks of patients suffering from osteochondrosis of the cervix.
Among the many causes of the disease, the main
- Insufficient physical fitness, especially with the underdevelopment of the bone muscle system.
- Sauerna, stuck (long -term sitting behind the wheel or on the monitor screen, television) lifestyle.
- Hereditary factor.
- Stand disturbance, including flat feet.
- Excessive body weight.
- Spinal curvature, including due to injury as a result of fractures or bruises.
- Long stay of a person in stress condition.
- Poor ecology.
- Hypothermia as well as infectious lesions.
- Disadvantage of nutrition of vitamins, monitors elements.
- Lack of fluid in the body.
- Wearing a heavy load.
- A long stay in a forced uncomfortable position when there is a load of the cervical spine (including during the sleep of a "wrong" pillow).
- Congenital instability of vertebrates.
The factors listed lead to the fact that one begins to have neck problems, as Rooser's syndrome develops.Due to the degenerative changes that occur in the body, the cartilage tissue of the intervertebral discs loses its inherent elasticity, physiologically normal size and shape.
One begins to experience headaches, neck tenderness, dizziness, flipping in the eyes of "flies", ears in the ears and many other symptoms when you need to consult a doctor urgently to make an accurate diagnosis!
Prevention
The prevention of cervical osteochondrosis consists in the competent organization of the workplace and the whole work process, observing the right diet, when swimming, yoga, performing simple gymnastic exercises and massage, a night break on the pillow that repeats the physiological turn of the neck.
- Swimming and yogaare excellent prevention of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.You can join them yourself or under the supervision of an experienced trainer.
- Nourishing dietIt should be made in such a way that fruits, vegetables, enough pure drinking water, products rich in vitamins, calcium and magnesium every day.You should not abuse fat, salty, smoked, alcohol, tobacco.It is recommended to exclude products that contribute to the appearance of excess weight, edema, as well as those that are poorly removed from the body.
- The regime of implementation of each work must be organized in such a way that the five-minute breaks every 45-60 minutes, filling them with physical and respiratory exercises.
- During the physical warm -up, you should definitely move, move, take the slope of your head forward, turn it from the side, up and down.
Circular rotating neck movements are not recommended!They can cause neck injury!
It is also recommended to draw the spine.The exercise is convenient to perform standing or lying on the back, stretching with the efforts of the arms and legs in the opposite directions, so that the whole body, along with the spine, extends in length.
Squats and deviation are also useful.
You need to choose simple exercises and perform them according to age and to the best of their strength without prevailing!
The purpose of gymnastics is to relax the muscles of the neck, shoulders, the removal of excessive muscle tension, which occurs with the long -term monotonous position of the case, as well as to increase the muscle corset of the cervical fibers.In this case, the mobility of the vertebrae and the circulation of the entire area of the collar improves.
Gymnastics should be done regularly, each exercise should be performed 5-8 times, watching their own feelings.
When you are performing a physical education complex, there should be no pain!
- The massage of the nearby plate or oral area can be done yourself or seek help from a massage therapist.
- For high quality, not injuring the neck of the night's sleep or daylight, an orthopedic pillow with an anatomically correct shape is recommended, contributing to the relaxation of the muscles of the head and neck.The well pillow protects the nerves and blood vessels.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is important for students, for adolescents at school and for all who have been on the computer for a long time, on the table or machine in a sitting position!
If you have children, it is very important to monitor the correctness of their posture from early childhood and to correct it with the smallest disorders or curvature.This is also an effective prevention of cervical osteochondrosis.