Osteochondrosis - District changes in the joint cartilage and in the bone tissue, it is increasingly found.
Separate symptoms of osteochondrosis can also occur at 18 years.This is explained by a sitting lifestyle.
The disease can affect any area of the spine, 52 varieties of osteochondrosis are distinguished.
The first place belongs to the lumbosacral, the second place in terms of frequency of appearance belongs to the cervical osteochondrosis (osteochondosis of the cervical vertebrae).
Cervical osteochondosis - characteristics, development phases
There are 4 phases of cervical osteochondrosis, which have their own characteristics and symptoms.
- At the first stageThe cartilage is interested.A person who suffers from osteochondosis of the 1st degree feels a little uncomfortable, tension in the muscles, but nothing more.The symptoms in this phase are insignificant and do not cause a patient to see a doctor.
- The second stageOsteocondrosis is characterized by the beginning of the destruction of the fibrous ring, a decrease in the light between the vertebrae, while it is possible to pinch the vertebrae and the appearance of unpleasant sensations.The cervical osteochondosis of the second degree is more common.
- The third phaseThe disease is characterized by the further destruction of the intervertebral disc, by the deformation of vertebral bodies, by the formation of bone processes, with the appearance of a hernia (protrusion of a fibrous ring).
- To the fourth phaseOsteocondrosis is painful to move, the vertebrae are destroyed and strongly deformed.
Cervical osteocondrosis is complicated from small sizes of the vertebrae.The joint of the occipital bone of the skull with the cervical vertebrae is pierced by nerve endings, blood and lymphatic vessels.
Characteristics of cervical osteochondosis.
- The mobile cervical region is articulated with a sedentary thoracic department.This increases the load on the vertebrae of the cervical region.
- The vertebrae of the vertebrae with cervical osteochondrosis occur in the lateral direction.
- The vertebral artery, which crosses the side holes of the 2-6 cervical vertebrae, is involved in destructive processes.
Symptoms and signs of cervical osteochondosis.
The frequent manifestations of cervical osteochondrosis are headache that occur in the back of the head and spread in the parietal and temporal region.During the exacerbation of the disease, pain is so serious that it is difficult to turn or tilt the head.
The compression of the vertebral artery with cervical osteochondrosis occurs by dizziness, shaking flies in front of the eyes.With a strong tour of the head, you can lose knowledge.The pain is given in their hands and shoulders.
The defeat of the vertebral artery is also manifested in violation of coordination, hearing and vision.
When pinched the nerve in the vertebrae of the cervical region, the pain comes from the neck to the scapula and through the hand to the fingers.The patient feels tingling, the appearance of goosebumps, numbness of the fingers, forearms, brushes.The pain intensifies in the morning, gives the chest.
The damage to the vertebral artery is manifested by pulsating pain in the arches of the head, neck, temples.Loss of consciousness, nausea, pain in the eye, pain in the heart are possible.
The violation of blood circulation can lead to a deterioration of memory and a decrease in intelligence.Pressure pain in the heart recalls the symptoms of true angina pectoris.
The causes of the disease are a decrease in physical activity with the age of physical activity, the appearance of excess weight, hypothermia, violation of the congenital or acquired posture, injuries.
The disease can also affect the people involved in heavy physical work and in employees.