Many negative factors cause negative changes in the intervertebral disc - the development of fibrosis. If left untreated, the disease progresses, degenerative and dystrophic processes affecting bone tissue, bone-forming cells grow, bone necrosis develops, and pain in the neck develops.
Home treatment is a complex of different measures. It is important to prevent destruction of the disc, eliminate inflammatory and pain syndrome, and initiate the process of regeneration of an elastic buffer between the vertebrae. The good effect is created by the combination of muscle protection drugs, muscle relaxants, NSAIDs with exercise therapy, massage and other methods of structural impairment.
Causes and symptoms of osteonecrosis
The disease is rejuvenating every year. A few decades ago, when there were signs of spinal tumors, after 40-50 years old patients turned to a chiropractor for help, now many young people have been diagnosed with bone tumors. neck spine in medical record. What is the reason?
Sedentary, long-term use of computers, sedentary combined with endocrine diseases, smoking, poor nutrition and ecology increases the risk of damage to the disc and structure. bone. Cartilage destruction begins much earlier than nature intended.
If the main cause of cervical degeneration was the natural aging process (the layer between the vertebrae receiving less nutrients with age, less elastic, thinner), nowThere are many other negative factors.
Increased risk of degenerative and dystrophic processes in the disc and vertebral body:
- loaded high on the supports when working hard, professional athletes, when carrying heavy loads, lifting incorrect techniques;
- overweight;
- previous back and cervical trauma;
- endocrine diseases, hormonal disorders during menopause, pregnancy;
- improper mineral metabolism, chronic pathology associated with salt deposition, for example, gout; Genetic
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- lacks calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus;
- drink too much strong coffee for a long time, drink alcohol, drugs, smoke;
- irrational diet, vitamin deficiency: lack of substances reduces the rate and quality of cartilage nutrition during diffusion;
- does not want to exercise: the lower the flexibility of the spine, the weaker the muscle corset, the higher the risk of affecting all structures of the support column.
Important information about bone necrosis of the cervix:
- disease progressing in remission and exacerbation phase. The more carefully the patient follows the doctor's recommendations, the lower the rate of degenerative processes, the slower the transition of pathological stages from mild to moderate to more severe;
- at an early stage, one does not suspect that a degenerative process has begun in the buffer. The more negative factors impact, the more actively destroyed the disc is destroyed;
- Doctors warn:Overweight often occurs on the basis of endocrine diseases and sedentaryism, increasing the risk of cartilage damage. If an obese person smokes a lot, drinks coffee regularly, works hard, sits in front of a computer / TV for long periods of time, then almost 100% sure we can say: pretty quickly, fiberthe fat will turn into bone necrosis, with bulging eyes and disc herniation.
Signs and symptoms of osteonecrosis of the cervix:
- early stage - with a nutrient deficiency, the elasticity of the cartilage layer is reduced, the height of the disc is slightly reduced, the appearance of weak pain in the back and neck during movement;
- the more active deformation of the disc structures, the more frequent unpleasant worries occur, the higher the risk of destroying the disc. When the fibrous sac is broken, the friction of the skeletal structures increases, the nerve roots are pinched and pain develops. Pinched blood vessels adversely affect the nutrition of vital brain organs. When the sensitive structures and vessels are compressed, the brain's nutrition deteriorates, headache disorders, visual impairment, dizziness and nausea appear;
- at the third stage of bone necrosis process, the integrity of the ring bone is violated, the friction of bone elements increases, pain is frequently disturbed, herniationdevelopment (bulging disc). Without using NSAIDs and analgesics, pain syndrome complicates the patient's life;
- if you do not consult your doctor, bone necrosis will turn to quadriplegic, the most severe stage. The cushion is actually destroyed, reducing the mobility of the spine. The body is trying to compensate for an almost complete absence of elastic disc, bone-forming cells develop - the growth reduces the pressure on the vertebrae and nerve roots. The stability of the support column occurs, the pain weakens, but at the same time the motor capacity of the spine in the neck area decreases, a person has difficulty moving, bending, turning, bowing. Patients often receive disability groups. In severe cases, surgery may be needed to fix the weakened vertebral structure using special plates.
Note!In the first 1/3 degree of cervical necrosis, treatment can be performed without hospitalization. In severe cases, acute pain syndrome in patients with the fourth stage of the disease, need to be observed at the spinal surgery center or surgery in the neurosurgery department.
Treatment at home
How to treat cervical fibroids? Therapy will be successful if the following rules are followed:
- started therapy only after seeing a chiropractor or orthopedic trauma doctor;
- taking drugs prescribed by a doctor;
- performs a complex exercise therapy;
- massages and self-massage problem areas;
- uses folk remedies approved by doctors;
- equipped with the right place to sleep and work: orthopedic base or shield under conventional mattress, low pillow.
Important points for effective therapy:
- does not overload the spine;
- does not perform sudden movements in the cervical spine;
- change careers, if at work you must frequently lift and move heavy objects or prolonged static loads; Patients
- diagnosed with osteonecrosis should not work for long periods at their summer home, getting too active on their lower back. With degenerative cervical degenerative disease, it is not appropriate to work as a tailor, to work on an assembly line, at the site. It is necessary to choose the type of operation with which it will be able to alternately load and rest;
- more walking in the air, moving, not spending a lot of time in one position: long dynamic and static loads are harmful;
- combines oral medication with topical medication. For positive pain relief, use transdermal patches, which must be fixed to the painful area: neck, shoulders, nape. Thin strips laced with an analgesic or a preparation of the NSAID group reduce discomfort and exhibit anti-inflammatory effects. Visible transdermal patch under clothing, shelf life between 8 and 24 hours (depending on type);
- with degenerative cervical vertebrae and to prevent disease, you need to perform simple daily exercises to fight blood stasis, improve cartilage elasticity and flexibility of the vertebrae. For moderate swings, head tilt, and swivel movements, doctors recommend two to three times a day. Move it smoothly, without jerking, otherwise you could damage the thin neck vertebrae;
- guarantees use of chondroprotectors four to six months or longer to restore the height and quality of the disc. At 1-3 degrees of bone destruction, tablets and ointments with chondroprotective protective properties give good results, at 4 degrees, the composition is ineffective;
- take NSAIDs as directed by your doctor, preferably with selective action. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compounds that inhibit only one type of cyclooxygenase enzyme do not have a pronounced negative effect on the body. This drug is more expensive than traditional NSAIDs, but has a much lower negative impact on the central nervous system, heart and gastrointestinal tract; Diet
- for cervical osteonecrosis reduces the rate of destruction of the shock absorbing pad, in combination with the drug, accelerates the regeneration process. Make sure to eat dishes with gelatin, green vegetables, red fish, vegetable oils, bran, turkey, dairy products, hard cheese. Strongly limit coffee, animal fats, sweets, carbonated drinks, smoked meats, purine-filled foods, sour fruits, and berries. It is important to give up alcohol and tobacco.
Medicines
In the treatment of cervical osteonecrosis, many drugs are required. Chondroprotectors are performed at the first or third stage of the pathology. Given the destruction of the disc, the rupture of the fibrous sac, it is not worth spending a lot of money on a long course to buy this drug: the chondroprotectors are only effective if sufficient volumes of hyaline buffer are stored.
Effective pill group:
- pain reliever;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compound;
- B vitamins psychotropic;
- chondroprotectors;
- transdermal patch;
- warming ointment with hot peppers, camphor, snake venom and bees;
- drug to activate blood circulation.
Other treatments:
- resin bathfor the treatment of osteonecrosis. After a course of treatment, the nutrition of hyalinic cartilage and disc joints improved, pain syndrome decreased, and motility of the problem area improved. White and yellow turpentine emulsions or a blend of two natural products made from treated turpentine are commonly used in the treatment of breast and lumbar tumors. But with cervical spinal damage, this technique is also beneficial. This procedure has a beneficial effect on the entire body and support, thus introducing a useful, affordable technique for home physiotherapy;
- gymnasticsfor cervical necrosis. Exercises should be performed slowly, with a minimum of amplitude during the first sessions. Gradually, tilting, turning, and turning can be more active, but jerking and pain should not occur. Exercises to treat osteonecrosis for the cervical area, the doctor will choose each person individually, based on the severity of osteonecrosis disease. In addition, you can massage the neck and neck area: moderate effect, not pressure.
The best option is to combine home treatment with a visit to the physiotherapy room. Applications of magnetic field, amplipulse, ozokerite, mud therapy, and resin bath enhances the effectiveness of home treatment for cervical fibroids. In order to prevent degenerative and dystrophic changes, it is necessary to avoid exposure to negative factors, monitor the loads on the neck and shoulders.