Pathological changes in joint cartilage, leading to intervertebral discs from the cervical region, are called osteochondrosis.The disease occurs for several reasons, has symptoms similar to other diseases, is not always recognized and full of a danger hidden to human health, so it needs competent prevention.
What is dangerous osteochondrosis of the cervical spine?
The spine of the spine is a support for the whole body and needs care.
No wonder they say - the spine should be protected!
The cervical department is, on the one hand, the most mobile part of the spine.At the same time, it is quite vulnerable, subjected to light injuries due to the poorly developed cervix and the anatomical characteristics of the vertebrae structure.
- First, cervical vertebrae differ in structure.
- Secondly, the proximity of its location with each other determines the transfer of nerves and blood vessels, even in the case of a slight ratio of vertebrae.
Both vessels, in particular, the vertebral arteries and nerve fibers pass through the holes of transverse vertebrates and actively participate in brain innervation.The squeeze of blood vessels deprives the brain of the blood supply, and this can lead to severe brain disorders.
In addition, the deformation of nerve roots and vascular plexus can cause a shift of the spinal disc.In addition, he, as a rule, projects back or sides, which is full of the formation of a hernia.At this stage, the disk maintains its integrity, but the danger is towards the hernia within the intervertebral channel.
In the next step, degeneration affects vertebral joints.Around it, there are bone growths, which gradually cover the lumen of the channels that exist between the vertebrae.
It should be borne in mind that the channels of the cervical region are much narrower, due to the anatomical structure than in other parts of the spine.Therefore, the lowest disc of the disk is sufficient for compression.Vascular and nervous formations are squeezed, the muscles in response to irritation are excessively tense, the pressure of the vertebrae is increased.
The processes described lead to pathological ischemic consequences, as the spinal cord and brain suffer that do not receive the necessary nutrition.
Why is the disease developing?
The previous attitude towards osteochondrosis, such as an elderly disease with symptoms, increasing in parallel to an increase in age, has been replaced today, relevant to the present moment.The disease was clearly "younger".Currently, doctors are addressed to doctors characteristic of osteochondrosis, 18 years old and 30 to 35 years and even children.
Universal computerization and widespread direction of the car help replenish the rows of patients suffering from cervical osteochondrosis.
Among the many causes of the disease, the main
- Insufficient physical training, especially with the underdevelopment of the bone muscle system.
- Sowerate, sedentary (long -term sitting behind the steering wheel or on the monitor screen, TV).
- Hereditary factor.
- Violation of posture, including due to boring feet.
- Excessive body weight.
- The curvature of the spine, including due to injury as a result of fractures or bruises.
- A long stay of a person in a state of stress.
- Bad ecology.
- Hypothermia as well as infectious lesions.
- Disadvantage in vitamin nutrition, tracking elements.
- Lack of fluid in the body.
- Using heavy load.
- Long stay in a forced inconvenient position, when there is a load in the cervical spine (including during sleep on a "wrong" pillow).
- Innate instability of vertebrates.
The listed factors lead to the fact that a person begins to problems with the neck, as Rooser syndrome develops.Due to the degenerative changes that occur in the body, the intervertebral disc cartilage tissue loses its inherent elasticity, physiologically normal size and form.
A person begins to feel headache, neck pain, dizziness, blinking in the eyes of "flies", ears in the ears and many other symptoms, when you should urgently consult a doctor to establish a precise diagnosis!
Prevention
The prevention of cervical osteochondrosis 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 curve of the neck.
- Swimming and yogaThey are excellent prevention of cervical spine osteochondrosis.You can get involved in them or under the supervision of an experienced coach.
- Nourishing dietIt should 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, smoked, alcohol, tobacco -date.It is recommended to exclude products that contribute to the appearance of overweight, edema, as well as those that are poorly removed from the body.
- The mode of implementation of any work should be organized in such a way that the five-minute break every 45-60 minutes, filling them with physical and breathing exercises.
- During physical heating -up, you must definitely move, take the tilt from the head forward, turn it to the sides, up and down.
The circular rotational movements of the neck are not recommended!They can lead to neck injuries!
It is also recommended to draw the column.Exercise is convenient to perform standing or lying on the back, stretching with the effort of the arms and legs in the opposite directions, so that the whole body, along with the spine, extend in length.
Squats and deflection are also useful.
You should choose simple exercises and perform them according to the age and the best of your strength without overloading!
The purpose of gymnastics is to relax the muscles of the neck, shoulders, removal of excessive muscle tension, which occurs with a long -term monotonous position of the case, and strengthens the muscular corset of cervical fiber.In this case, the mobility of the vertebrae and the blood circulation of the entire area of collar improves.
Gymnastics must be done regularly, each exercise should be done 5-8 times, observing its own sensations.
When performing a physical education complex, there should be no pain!
- The next plate massage or zone perosências can be performed or seek help from a masseuse.
- For high quality, it does not harm the night sleep or daylight, an orthopedic pillow is recommended with an anatomically correct shape, contributing to the relaxation of the head and neck muscles.A well -written pillow protects the nerves and blood vessels.
Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is relevant to students, school agency adolescents, and everyone who has been on the computer for a long time, on the table or machine in a sitting position!
If you have children, it is very important from early childhood to monitor your posture and adjust it with the lowest violations or curvature.This is also an effective prevention of cervical osteochondrosis.