It is important to promptly recognize the first signs of cervical spondylosis in order to seek qualified medical help and prevent negative consequences of the disease - chronic hypertension, heart attack, stroke, partial or complete limitation of motor activities, disability.
Why is osteoarthritis dangerous?
The main function of the intervertebral disc is to cushion and prevent any damage to the vertebrae when walking, running and jumping. In addition, they also ensure mobility of the entire spine.
As the body ages naturally and under the influence of adverse factors - stress, trauma, excessive physical activity - the height of the intervertebral discs decreases. The progression of osteoarthritis causes the following complications:
- The dense fibrous ring of the intervertebral discs is destroyed and cracks appear in them.
- The contours of the intervertebral disc move beyond the physiological boundaries, forming a protrusion
- Without the help of specialists at an earlier stage, the patient will face annulus fibrosus rupture and hernia.
- Bone spurs form on cartilage and bone tissues - a pathological development, which becomes one of the causes of reduced mobility and pain of the spine.
- The roots of the spinal cord and surrounding tissues become compressed and inflamed
Characteristics of cervical spondylosis have not been mentioned
Many people mistakenly believe that osteoarthritis is only an age-related disease. However, in most cases, cervical spondylosis begins to develop in childhood as a result of birth trauma. For many children, the first obvious symptoms appear when they start school. It is during this period that the need to sit for a long time in a forced position, physical inactivity and spasms of neck muscles in response to stress will combine with inherent negative phenomena and factors.
Many cervical spine injuries at birth go unnoticed during routine vision testing. Although it is because of them that children, and later adults, experience serious problems with breathing, heart, central nervous system, sensory and motor functions of the body.
What threatens the development of cervical spondylosis?
The brain is responsible for regulating the entire body. It is also the main source of oxygen consumption through the blood.
The blood supply to the brain is provided by the basilar artery. On the contrary, it is formed from the fusion of two vertebral arteries passing through the cervical vertebrae.
Deformation and damage of the intervertebral discs lead to instability and displacement of the cervical vertebrae. Compression of one or both vertebral arteries occurs, as a result of which the oxygen supply to the brain is reduced and it begins to send commands to increase pressure. This is how chronic non-infectious diseases develop, especially hypertension.
Over time, patients experience disorders in the functioning of the cardiovascular system. The risk of stroke, heart attack and coronary heart disease increases significantly. In men - impotence.
Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the cervical spine
- Spasms and limited neck movements, pain when turning and tilting the head
- Burning, pain, feeling of tightness in the throat, difficulty swallowing
- Numbness and coldness in the hands or just the fingers
- Pain and burning in the chest
- Airless
- Chronic hypertension
- Headaches, migraines
- Dizziness, fainting
- Noise and tinnitus
- Visual acuity decreases, spots appear before the eyes
- Increased fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, decreased performance
- Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness
- Sleep disorders
- Chronic depression
- Panic attack
- Pain of varying intensity, spreading in the neck, shoulders, collarbone, upper back and entire surface of the head from the back of the head to the forehead
If you notice any of the listed symptoms of cervical spondylosis in the spine, we recommend that you immediately contact specialists in a modern clinic. Professional doctors will perform a comprehensive diagnosis and develop individual treatment procedures.
Treatment of cervical spondylosis in men and women at the clinic
The patented technique of Candidate of Medical Sciences Dr. Alexander Yuryevich Shishonin, allows you to prevent the development of osteonecrosis and significantly improve the health of patients of any age.
At the first appointment, the clinic's experts will perform microscopic anatomical ultrasound of the blood vessels in the neck to measure blood circulation speed and identify muscle spasms causing compression of the vertebral artery.
Treatment for cervical spondylosis includes:
Physical therapy. Physical inactivity is one of the main reasons for the development of osteonecrosis. Therefore, an individual set of physical exercises is developed for each patient. A complex exercise therapy is prescribed based on the diagnosis, the patient's health condition and the presence of acute or chronic diseases.
All exercises are performed under the supervision of certified instructors on special simulators, this helps restore muscle tone and strengthen the corset.
Corrects the deep muscles of the neck and back. Chiropractors at the clinic restore blood supply to the brain through manual manipulation of the deep muscles of the neck and vertebrae. Blood pressure is normalized, cognitive functions - memory, concentration, mental performance - improve.
You can learn more about the variety of services and all the features of osteoarthritis treatment in a professional clinic by reading more detailed materials.
Prevent the development of cervical spondylosis
You can prevent the occurrence or development of the disease by observing the following recommendations:
- Take long walks every day. In total, you need to take at least 6, 000 steps per day.
- Play sports. Loading should not be excessive. Start with feasible exercises, gradually increasing exercise time and repetitions.
- Balance your diet and maintain a normal body weight.
- Do Dr. Shishonin's neck exercises.