Fibroids of the cervix are common conditions with unpleasant symptoms. This disease is characterized by degenerative-dystrophic processes in the spine. They are caused by incorrect body position, posture disorders, an inactive lifestyle. To reduce the symptoms of the pathology, you should consult your doctor promptly.
What are cervical fibroids?
This term is understood to be a progressive degenerative-dystrophic lesion of the disc, located in the cervical spine. As a result, there is deformation and depletion of the vertebral bodies. This leads to impaired blood circulation and nerve conduction in the neck.
The disease can be single or combined with damage to other parts of the spine - the waist or chest. According to the ICD-10, degenerative cervical vertebrae of the spine is encoded under the code M42.
Possible Complications of the Disease
Many people are concerned with the dangers of cervical bone necrosis. If not treated in time and adequately, the pathology can lead to negative consequences for the health. These include the following:
- bulging disc and herniated formation;
- rupture of a disc due to compression of nerves and blood vessels - if the spinal cord is pinched there is a risk of death;
- etiology;
- appearance of osteoporosis;
- paralysis and paralysis.
Main symptoms and signs of osteonecrosis of the cervix
The disease develops gradually with no symptoms at first. Hence, diagnostics are often done in advanced cases. The main symptoms of the pathology include:
- Neck and occipital pain worsens with exertion or coughing.
- It hurts to move my head.
- The hand is insensitive, burns the shoulder area.
- Headache is localized in the occipital region and spread to the temples.
- General weakness, increased fatigue.
- Reduced vision.
- Tinnitus.
- Hearing impaired.
- Increases heart rate.
Causes of cervical bone necrosis
The first signs of the disease usually appear after age 35. However, in recent years, the pathology begins to develop at a younger age - 18-30 years old. Usually the problem is faced by people who have to be in one position for a long time.
The main causes of cervical bone necrosis include:
- genetic predisposition;
- violation of metabolic processes;
- infectious diseases, poisoning the body;
- disorders in the diet - lack of fluids, vitamins, trace elements;
- overweight;
- spinal injury;
- poor posture;
- spinal instability;
- lifestyle is not active;
- flat feet;
- effects of adverse environmental factors;
- frequently changes body position;
- was in an uncomfortable position for a long time;
- excessive physical activity;
- hypothermia;
- stressful situations;
- used the wrong pillow.
What are the different degrees of illness?
The disease develops gradually. There are 4 levels of cervical osteonecrosis, each with specific features:
- The first is the appearance of cracks in the disc. This process is accompanied by mild aches and pains, stiff movements. Pathology has an undulating course. With a depletion of the immune system or an increase in the load, osteonecrosis becomes worse. If you do not act in a timely manner, there is a risk of worsening the abnormal process.
- Second - at this stage, the destruction of the intervertebral disks continues and their protrusion is observed. This process is accompanied by compression of nerve endings. A person experiences constant pain and increases with movement. At this stage, there is a phenomenon of reduced working capacity, a state of numbness. The third
- is associated with the appearance of a herniated disc. In such situations, muscle tissue and nerve endings are involved in the pathological process. The result is pain in the neck and occipital region, a feeling of weakness in the hand. With damage to the blood vessels will lead to the risk of vision loss, dizziness, tinnitus. Sometimes the disease leads to fainting.
- Fourth - this stage is accompanied by bone growth. As a result, the pressure on nerve ends increases. With this form of bone necrosis, the mobility of the neck decreases, the spine becomes less flexible. As a result, one person cannot perform simple head movements.
Why should you see a doctor right away?
If symptoms of osteonecrosis appear, you should see a doctor - a neurologist or orthopedic specialist immediately. Otherwise, the pathology will cause dangerous health consequences.
First of all, a doctor should evaluate the physical activity and intensity of pain in the neck. In addition, the specialist is also concerned with hypersensitivity and other disorders.
Based on the preliminary test results, additional procedures are prescribed. First of all, the X-ray is done. It is performed in a number of projections. If a hernia is suspected, a CT scan or magnetic resonance scan may be required. If there is a violation of blood flow, it is necessary to conduct a brain scan and a substrate test.
Treatment is prescribed based on the results of the diagnosis. With the development of cervical osteonecrosis, the following drugs are most commonly used:
- Analgesic - helps to cope with pain.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - eliminate inflammation and deal with puffiness.
- Antispasmodic - helps to reduce muscle spasm.
- Preparations for improving blood circulation.
- Chondroprotectors - helps to restore the structure of the disc.
- Vitamin B - improves activity of nerve tissues.
In addition to drug treatment, other methods are prescribed. These include massage, gymnastics, and physical therapy. Using osteopaths is highly effective. In this case, a slight effect on the affected muscles and vertebrae is performed. In some cases, doctors are advised to wear a special orthopedic device - the Shants necklace.
Manual therapy is considered to be an effective treatment for the medical conditions. Her methods are selected individually. This procedure involves scoring effects on musculoskeletal factors. Thanks to this, it is able to activate blood flow, improve lymphatic movement and normalize metabolic processes. Manual therapy improves the mobility of the musculoskeletal system, strengthens the immune system and helps prevent complications of osteonecrosis.
Often uses the pull of the spine. For stretching, special equipment is used. This procedure helps to increase the distance between the vertebrae to normal size and to deal with disorders in the structure of the spine.
If acute cervical degeneration and disc herniation occur, causing decreased sensitivity and impaired blood circulation, surgical intervention is required.
The duration of treatment depends on the severity of bone necrosis. Usually, the therapy is carried out in long courses. To improve your condition, you should definitely make adjustments to your lifestyle. To do this, you need to eat well, quit bad habits, and play sports.
Prevention of bone necrosis in the neck
To prevent the appearance of cervical bone necrosis, you need to adhere to certain recommendations:
- promptly removes the curvature of the spine;
- participates in sports to form a muscle corset;
- eat foods that supply the body with calcium and magnesium;
- normalizes the body weight;
- follow your doctor's recommendations when working with computers.
Cervical fibroids are a serious medical condition that has negative health consequences. In order to deal with violations, it is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis in time. Therefore, any discomfort in the neck area should be seen by a doctor.
How was the treatment going?
Doctor's advice: imaging history, myofascial diagnosis, functional diagnosis.
How does it work?
Gather the history - analyze the disease, identify its limitations and contraindications, explain the principles of kinesitherapy therapy, features of the restorative phase.
Myofascial diagnosis is a manual diagnostic method in which the doctor assesses the range of motion of the joint, identifies painful mucous membranes, edema, decreased or hypertonia of the muscles, and other changes.
Functional diagnostics (performed in a rehabilitation room) - doctor explains how to perform certain exercises on the device and observes: how the patient performs them, with the range of dispatchwhat movement, which movement causes pain, how much weight the patient can work with, how the cardiovascular system responds. Problem areas have been identified. Data is entered into the card. Emphasis is placed.
Based on the initial examination of the physician and functional diagnosis, an individualized preliminary treatment program is established.
It is desirable to have with you:
- for pain in the spine - MRI or CT (magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography) of the problem area;
- for joint pain - x-ray;
- in case of concomitant illness - extracted from the history or outpatient card;
- comfortable clothing and shoes (sports)
Start class with the instructor
At the beginning of the treatment cycle, the doctor together with the patient makes a treatment plan, including the date and time of treatment, follow-up visits (usually 2-3 times a week).
Fundamentals of treatment include treatment sessions in the rehabilitation room on gym equipment and sessions in the gym.
The rehabilitation simulator allows you to precisely quantify the load on individual muscle groups, providing a suitable physical impact mode. Treatment program is compiled individually by the doctor for each patient, taking into account the features of the body. Control is done by qualified instructors. At all stages of recovery, it is important to follow correct breathing and movement techniques, know the standard of weight when working on a simulator, adhere to the prescribed treatment regimen and follow therecommendation of the specialist.
Joint exercise sessions help restore visual coordination, improve joint mobility and elasticity (flexibility) of the spine and are an excellent preventive system for independent use.
Each treatment cycle - 12 sessions. Each lesson is supervised by an instructor. The duration of a course of treatment from 40 minutes to 1, 5 hours. The instructor develops a program that takes into account comorbidities and patient conditions during the school day. Teach techniques to perform exercises and monitor the correctness of execution. Every 6th lesson, a second consultation with the doctor is performed, changes and additions made to the program, depending on dynamics.
How many rounds will it take?
This is a disease unique to each person and depends on the progression of the disease.
It's important to know:
- how long have you had this problem (stage of illness);
- how your body prepares for physical activity (you can do gymnastics, any type of sport);
- what result you want to get.
If the disease is in its early stage and the body is ready, one cycle of treatment is enough. (for example - 20-30 year olds, sports participants. We focus their attention on the technique of performing exercises, breathing, stretching, eliminating harmful "wrong" exercisesfor problem areas. Such patients are trained, acquire the skill of "respecting their body", Receive recommendations in case of exacerbations and continue to do it themselves).
Each organism is individual and the program for each patient is individual.