Treatment of symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis

When a doctor diagnoses cervical osteochondrosis, symptoms and treatment are inextricably linked.This happens because this disease is considered complex and multifaceted;one or another symptom will tell not only the stage of the disease, but also what exactly it extends to, which vital areas of the body are affected.

Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

1. When the nerve endings of the spinal column are compressed, the symptoms take on their characteristic features.The pain occurs in the neck, arms and throat, and this pain can immediately be reflected in other areas, such as the back.Breathing and swallowing may be difficult, and the tongue may be stiff or "swollen."There is ringing in the ears and possible shooting pain, the vision is "blurred" and "dark" in the eyes.A person begins to feel severe weakness, which affects different organs, it is possible to feel very tired and apathetic, and the desire to lie down and rest.After rest, relief usually does not come.
2. The vertebral artery loses its ability to fully supply the brain.This threatens the occurrence of headaches (constant or periodic), loss of coordination when walking, dizziness and loss of consciousness.In addition, disturbances in the form of confusion, hallucinations and mental disorders are possible.A person may feel fine at a certain moment, but after any physical exertion, he experiences any of the indicated symptoms.
3. In circulatory disorders, hypertension, tachycardia and spinal stroke occur.Vegeto-vascular dystonia due to pinched blood vessels and arrhythmia will be observed until osteochondrosis is completely cured.
4. The level of intracranial pressure increases, and symptoms such as a feeling of "swelling" of the head caused by severe pain, weakness and vomiting, dizziness and sudden loss of strength appear.

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis

A person who has experienced the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in the form of pain and stiffness of movement can quickly alleviate his condition.It is necessary to take painkillers.Fats will have an effective effect;they are economical to use.When taking painkillers, you must follow the dosage and contraindications.

After the patient's condition is relieved, the doctor should be consulted.We must not forget that analgesics can only mask the symptoms, but not get rid of the disease.In particular, it should be noted that in the case of pain that is reflected from the neck to the back, arms and legs, ointments should be applied exclusively to the neck.But since the person has not consulted a doctor, he cannot know the exact diagnosis.And he tries to "treat" everything at once, successfully achieving only an allergic effect.

Treatment is prescribed only after a complete examination and diagnosis.It is aimed at improving blood flow to the affected areas, reducing swelling and tension, and relieving pain.For this purpose, analgesics in the form of ointments or injections (antispasmodics) are used.

Important!It is necessary to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, chondroprotectors and vitamins B6 and B12.

Vasodilators work in different ways.These are neurotropic drugs that act to reduce nerve impulses and myotropic drugs that act on the muscles themselves.Thanks to their action, the tone of the vascular walls decreases and their lumen becomes larger, which increases blood flow to the brain.

Physiotherapy procedures will help relieve pain and ease the patient's condition.Electrophoresis, paraffin and water treatments, magnetic therapy, ultrasound and ultraviolet radiation are successfully used for this disease.Massage (not strong) and therapeutic exercises (regular) proved to be good.Wearing special medical collars will help support your head and secure your neck.

An alternative, and in other cases, an addition to treatment is special gymnastics.

Folk remedies for disease relief

1. Soft massage with warm honey.It is necessary to rub very carefully, and then wrap the neck and thus warm it with honey.
2. Rubbing with compounds that heat the painful area.They can be alcohol-based - infusions of pepper, garlic, you can use fresh parts of these plants (horseradish, onion, radish are also suitable).
3. Warm pine baths.A decoction of 0.5 kg is prepared.pine needles and 2 l.water.This bath is taken for half an hour.

It is necessary to carefully monitor the body's allergic reactions to the ingredients used and remember that these drugs alleviate, but do not cure, the disease.

Disease prevention

A person who is facing problems with the spine in the cervical region will have to regularly devote time to this area in order to start moving again fully and not to face this problem in the future.

Speaking about the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis, it should be noted:

• the importance of nutrition - food should be rich in calcium and magnesium (dairy and fish products, legumes and cereals) and vitamins.
• The need to devote time to maintaining the physical shape of the body (swimming is very useful), then the muscle corset of the neck will be strong enough and will reduce the load on the spine.
• The importance of eliminating (or reducing the influence of) factors that provoke cervical osteochondrosis from your life.Its symptoms and treatment are unpleasant and time-consuming, but prevention is quite simple and easy.