Low back pain is a complete degenerative change of the cartilage tissue of the intervertebral disc. The development of the disease is very slow, and often in the early stages has no obvious symptoms, except for the small pain, that very often people do not pay due attention. In the modern world, back pain is a very common disorder, which can cover different age groups of people.
The disease can manifest in any department of the vertebral column. The main places of location you are divided into:
- back pain cervical
- osteochondrosis of the department of maternal
- back pain lumbar
Cervical back pain occurs quite often and is perhaps the most dangerous, as well as in the racing module is able to bring the person to the disability. The fact is that the cervical vertebrae have a much smaller size, in comparison with the other vertebrae, but have the mobility. In the area of the neck concentrate a large number of blood vessels and nerve fibers, also through the neck to pass through the arteries, exercise the flow of blood to the brain. Then the slight displacement of the cervical vertebrae favors the compression of the nerve roots and blood vessels. Because cervical canal has a small size, there is always the possibility of crushing of the spinal cord. This is the main danger, which may lead to disability.
The causes of degenerative disc disease
The causes of degenerative disc disease is still not fully explored by scientists, but however, there are factors that contribute to the development of this disease. At the base of these factors may include:
- Predisposition, which weakened the conception.
- Poor nutrition, due to which weight is displayed in the excess and deficiency of trace elements in the body.
- Intoxication or the presence of infection.
- Metabolism disturbed.
- The presence of lesions of the spinal column.
- Keeping a sedentary life-style, the implementation of a minimum of gestures.
- The presence of a person of diseases such as scoliosis, flat feet, but also the instability segments of the spinal column.
- Physically unbalanced load on the body.
- Frequent stress and psychological tensions.
- The sudden change in the already established style of life.
The main stages of the degenerative disc disease
Back pain cervical is divided into four phases. In the first stage may be visible, only the sensation of discomfort in the area of the back. For the second stage characterized by: the destruction of the fibrous ring widths and the emergence of the protrusion intervertebral disc, maybe even a pinched nerve. With the development of the third stage occurs the formation of hernia of the disc. During the quarter, the most recent phase of degenerative disc disease is a man of very bad moves, and almost always feels a strong pain. This is due to the deformation of the vertebrae in the form of a pop-up on their osteophytes (bone outgrowths).
The symptoms of cervical osteoarthritis
The presence of cervical osteoarthritis is accompanied by different syndromes, protruding in the role of the main symptoms of the disease:
- Irritative-reflex syndromes. If available, appears moderate pain in the area of the neck and nape of the neck, which increases with the movement.
- The vertebral artery syndrome. Accompanied by headache, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus is also possible that a disorder of the visual system. It appears the risk of violations of cerebral circulation.
- The syndrome of the front staircase of the muscle. It is characterized by pain aching character in the area of the neck. The pain intensifies when you tilt or turn the head.
- A cardiac catheter is syndrome. Accompanied by pain in the neck, the heart, and in the area of the shoulder blades. The pain has the property of increasing in turn, the head and when you sneeze. The symptoms in this case is very similar to an attack of angina pectoris.
- Syndrome root. When verification occurs, the compression of the nerve roots. The area of pain extending over a large area of the body. In this area are: the neck, shoulder blades, shoulders and the fingers of the hands.
- The Root-vascular syndrome. It is usually characterized by reduced and sensitive disorders.
- Spinal syndromes. Appear, while compressing the spinal cord, pierced, osteochondrosis of the vertebrae. In this case of pain in the neck, loss of sensitivity, weakness of the limbs.
The treatment of cervical osteoarthritis
The first step on the road to medical treatment — definition of an accurate diagnosis. Only after you can make a complete treatment of the cervical degenerative disc disease, which basically is to reduce the pain, and also the removal of inflammation. We consider the main methods of full treatment:
- The medical therapy. It takes place during the exacerbations of the disease. With his help, removed the inflammation and stopped by pain syndrome.
- Physiotherapy treatments. Are performed with the help of current with a low frequency, ultrasound, magnetic fields and the laser. Is removed so that the sensation of pain and muscle spasms, reduces inflammation.
- Chiropractic. This therapy is taken for each patient individually. After its application, facilitates pain, increases mobility and correct posture.
- Therapeutic exercise. It is primarily aimed at decompression of the nerve roots. Special exercises help to significantly reduce the load of expertise on the spinal column, through the strengthening and development of the muscles of the back. During an acute exacerbation of the disease for physical education usually do not use. The exercise should be prescribed only by qualified personnel.
- Treatment of massage. In specialized clinics of Tibetan medicine, apply acupressure, and even techniques of chinese medicine – acupuncture and moxibustion.
- Reflexology. Effectively eliminates the pain, improves the metabolic processes in the body.
Note that the treatment of cervical osteoarthritis during pregnancy is almost impossible. So women need to pay attention to this disease before the period of pregnancy. There is also a series of recommendations for the sleep, people who suffer from osteochondrosis. Mattress the patient should be of medium hardness. It is not possible to use very soft or very solid mattress. The cushion is necessary to use not high, it is advisable to buy orthopedic. In order to avoid the emergence of this terrible illness, the need to do its adjust the prevention. The methods of prevention is worth a proper diet, physical mobility, and the exchange of more active lifestyle.