Pathological changes in the articular cartilage leading to dystrophy of the intervertebral discs in the cervical region are called osteochondrosis.The disease occurs for various reasons, have symptoms similar to other diseases, are not always recognized and filled with a hidden danger to human health so it needs competent prevention.
What is dangerous osteocondrosis in cervical spine?
The spinal column is a support for the whole body and needs care.
No wonder they say - the spine needs to be protected!
The Cervical Department, on the one hand, is the most mobile part of the spine.At the same time, it is quite vulnerable, exposed to slight damage due to poorly developed cervix and anatomical features of the spine in the vertebrae.
- First, the cervical vertebrae differ in structure.
- Secondly, the proximity of their location to each other determines the transfer of nerves and blood vessels, even in the case of a small relationship between vertebrae.
Both vessels, especially the vertebrae, and the nerve fibers pass through the holes of the transverse vertebrates and actively participate in the innerving of the brain.Spressing of blood vessels deprives the brain with blood supply and this can lead to severe brain disorders.
In addition, deformation of nerve roots and vascular plexus can provoke a displacement of the spinal cord.Furthermore, he usually stabs back or sideways, which are filled with the formation of a hernia.At this point, the disk retains its integrity, but the danger lies in the direction of the hernia inside the intervertebral channel.
At the next step, degeneration affects the vertebrae.Around them there are bone growths that gradually cover the lumen of the channels found between the vertebrae.
It should be remembered that the channels in the cervical region are much narrower due to the anatomical structure than in other parts of the spine.Therefore, the smallest projection of the disk is enough for the appearance of compression.Vascular and nervous formations are pressed, the muscles in response to irritation are excessively tense, the vertebrae improves.
The processes described lead to pathological ischemic consequences as the spinal cord and the brain suffer that does not get the necessary nutrition.
Why is the disease developing?
The previous attitude towards osteochondrosis, such as an older disease with symptoms that rise parallel to an increase in age, has been replaced today to another, relevant to the present.The disease was clearly "younger".These days by the doctors, doctors are of doctors who are characteristic of osteocondrosis, very young aged 18 and to 30-35 and even children.
Universal computerization and widespread driving the car help to refill the rows of patients suffering from cervical osteocondrosis.
Among the many causes of the disease
- Inadequate physical exercise, especially with the underdevelopment of the bone muscle system.
- Sowerate, sedentary (long -term sits behind the wheel or on the screen screen, TV) lifestyle.
- Hereditary factor.
- Violation of attitude, including due to flat feet.
- Excessive body weight.
- The curvature of the spine, including due to damage as a result of fracture or bruises.
- A long stay of a person in a state of stress.
- Poor ecology.
- Hypothermia as well as infectious lesions.
- Disadvantage of nutrition of vitamins, trace elements.
- Lack of fluid in the body.
- Wearing heavy load.
- Long stay in a forced inconvenient position when there is a strain on the cervical spine (including during sleep on a "wrong" pillow).
- Congenital instability of vertebrates.
The stated factors lead to the fact that a person begins to problems with the neck as rooser syndrome develops.Due to the degenerative changes that occur in the body, the cartilage tissue loses on the intervertebral disks its inherent elasticity, physiologically normal size and shape.
A person begins to experience headaches, tenderness of the neck, dizziness, flickering in the eyes of "flies", ears in the ears and many other symptoms when you urgently have to consult a doctor to establish an accurate diagnosis!
Prevention
Prevention of cervical osteocondrosis consists of the competent organization of the workplace and the entire work process that observes the right diet, in swimming, yoga, performs simple gymnastics exercises and massage, night rest on the pillow that repeats the physiological bending of the neck.
- Swimming and yogais excellent prevention of osteochondrosis of cervical spine.You can participate in themselves or under the supervision of an experienced coach.
- Nutritious dietIt must be composed in such a way that fruits, vegetables, a sufficient amount of clean drinking water, products rich in vitamins, calcium and magnesium daily.You should not abuse fatty, salt, smoked, alcohol, tobacco date.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 implementation state of any work must be organized in such a way that five minutes of breaks every 45-60 minutes fill them with physical and breathing exercises.
- Under physically hot -op, you should definitely move, move, take the slope of the head forward, turn it to the sides, up and down.
Circular rotational movements in the neck are not recommended!They can lead to neck damage!
It is also recommended to draw the spine.The exercise is convenient to perform standing or lying on your back, stretching with the inserts from the arms and legs in the opposite directions, so that the whole body along with the spine extends in length.
Squats and deflection are also useful.
You must choose simple exercises and perform them according to age and to the best of strength without overwhelming!
The goal of gymnastics is to relax the muscles of the neck, shoulders, removal of excessive muscle tension that occurs with a long -term monotonous position of the case and strengthening the cervical fiber muscle cross.In this case, the mobility of the vertebrae and blood circulation of the entire collar area is improved.
Gymnastics must be performed regularly, each exercise must be performed 5-8 times and observes its own sensations.
When performing a physical exercise complex, there should be no pain!
- Massage of the nearest plate or peroscies of the zone can be performed yourself or seek help from a masseur.
- For a high quality that does not damage the neck of night's sleep or daylight, an orthopedic pillow with an anatomically correct form that contributes to the muscles of the head and neck is recommended.A well -developed cushion protects nerves and blood vessels.
Prevention of cervical osteocondrosis is relevant to students, to the school's young people and for anyone who has been on the computer for a long time, at the table or machine in a sitting position!
If you have children, it is very important from early childhood to monitor the correctness of their attitude and adjust it with the smallest violations or curvature.This is also an effective prevention of cervical osteochondrosis.