The pathological changes in joint cartilage, leading to the dystrophy of the intervertebral discs of the cervical region, are called osteochondrosis.The disease occurs for various reasons, has symptoms similar to other diseases, is not always recognized and responsible for a hidden danger for human health, so it needs competent prevention.
What is the dangerous osteochondrosis of the cervical column?
The spine is support for the whole body and needs care.
No wonder they say - the spine must be protected!
The cervical service is, on the one hand, the most mobile part of the spine.At the same time, it is quite vulnerable, subject to mild injuries due to poorly developed passes and anatomical characteristics of the structure of the vertebrae.
- First, the cervical vertebrae differ in the structure.
- Second, the proximity of their location to each other determines the transfer of nerves and blood vessels even in the case of a slight relationship between the vertebrae.
The ships, in particular, the vertebral arteries and the nerve fibers cross the holes of the transverse vertebrates and actively participate in the innervation of the brain.The compression of blood vessels deprives the brain of blood supply, which can cause serious brain disorders.
In addition, the deformation of the nerve roots and the vascular plexus can cause the vertebral disc movement.In addition, as a rule, beyond the back or laterally, which is responsible for the formation of a hernia.At this stage, the disc retains its integrity, but the danger lies in the direction of the hernia inside the intervertebral channel.
At the next stage, degeneration affects the vertebral joints.Around there are bone growths, which gradually cover the light of the canals that exist between the vertebrae.
It should be kept in mind that the channels in the cervical region are much narrower, due to the anatomical structure than in other parts of the spine.Therefore, the slightest projection of the disc is sufficient for the appearance of compression.The vascular and nervous formations are pressed, the muscles in response to irritation are too tense, the pressure of the vertebrae is improved.
The processes described lead to pathological ischemic consequences, because the spinal cord and the brain suffer which do not receive the necessary nutrition.
Why does the disease develop?
The previous attitude towards osteochondrosis, as an elderly illness by symptoms, increasing in parallel with an increase in age, has been replaced today to another, relevant for the present time.The disease was clearly "younger".These days of doctors are addressed to doctors characteristic of osteochondosis, young people aged 18 and 30 to 35, and even children.
Universal computerization and widespread driving of the car help to reconstruct the ranks of patients with cervical osteochondosis.
Among the many causes of the disease, the main
- Insufficient physical training, in particular with the underdevelopment of the bone muscle system.
- Swowerate, sedentary (long -term sitting behind the steering wheel or on the monitor screen, TV).
- Hereditary factor.
- Posture violation, including due to flat feet.
- Excessive body weight.
- The curvature of the spine, including due to an injury following fractures or bruises.
- A long stay of a person in a state of stress.
- Bad ecology.
- Hypothermia, as well as infectious lesions.
- Disadvantage in the nutrition of vitamins, trace elements.
- Lack of liquid in the body.
- Wearing a heavy cargo.
- Long stay in an annoying position forced, when there is a charge on the cervical column (including during sleep on a "bad" pillow).
- Innate instability of vertebrates.
The factors listed lead to the fact that a person begins with problems with the neck, as rooking syndrome is developing.Due to the degenerative changes that occur in the body, the cartilage tissue of the intervertebral discs loses its inherent elasticity, its pruning and its physiologically normal shape.
A person begins to feel headache, pain in the neck, dizzy, flicker in the eyes of "flies", ears in the ears and many other symptoms, when you have to consult a doctor urgent to establish a precise diagnosis!
Prevention
The prevention of cervical osteochondosis consists of the competent organization of the workplace and the entire work process, observing the correct diet, swimming, yoga, performing simple gymnastics exercises and massage, night rest on the pillow that repeats the physiological elbow of the neck.
- Swimming and yogaare an excellent prevention of osteochondrosis of the cervical column.You can commit yourself to it yourself or under the supervision of an experienced coach.
- NourishingIt must be composed in such a way that fruits, vegetables, a sufficient amount of drinking water, products rich in vitamins, calcium and magnesium daily.You should not abuse fat, salty, smoke, alcohol, tobacco.It is recommended to exclude products that contribute to the appearance of an excess weight, an edema, as well as those who are poorly removed from the body.
- The mode of implementation of all work must be organized in such a way that breaks of five minutes every 45 to 60 minutes, filling them with physical and respiratory exercises.
- During the physical heat, you must certainly move, move, take the tilt of the head forward, turn it on the sides, from top to bottom.
The circular rotation movements of the neck are not recommended!They can cause neck injuries!
It is also recommended to draw the spine.The exercise is practical for performing standing or lying on the back, stretching with the effort of the arms and legs in the opposite directions so that the whole body, as well as the spine, extend.
Squats and deviation are also useful.
You must choose simple exercises and perform them in accordance with age and the best of your strength, without crushing!
The goal of gymnastics is to relax the muscles of the neck, shoulders, the elimination of excessive muscle tension, which occurs with a monotonous long -term position of the case, as well as the strengthening of the muscular corset of the cervical fibers.In this case, the mobility of the vertebrae and the blood circulation of the entire area of the necklace improves.
Gymnastics must be done regularly, each exercise must be made 5 to 8 times, observing its own sensations.
When you do a physical education complex, there should not be pain!
- The massage of the nearby plate or the perosance of the area can be carried out yourself or request the help of a masseur.
- For high quality, not injuring the nocturnal sleep or daylight neck, an orthopedic pillow with an anatomically correct shape, contributing to the relaxation of the muscles of the head and neck, is recommended.A well -chosen pillow protects the nerves and blood vessels.
The prevention of cervical osteochondosis is relevant for students, for teenagers of school age and for all those who have been on the computer for a long time, at the table or the machine in a sitting position!
If you have children, it is very important in early childhood to monitor the accuracy of their posture and adjust it with the smallest violations or curves.It is also an effective prevention of cervical osteochondosis.