The neck is one of the most sensitive parts of the spine. This is due to the anatomical features of the structure of the cervical vertebrae. After all, the cervical vertebrae have increased mobility, they are very easily displaced due to increased loads or injuries. In addition, they quickly undergo dystrophic and degenerative changes. And this is osteochondrosis. Usually exacerbation of the disease occurs in the movable part of the lower neck. And a bump forms between the collarbone and the neck.
causes
To date, the exact causes of osteochondrosis (ICD code M42) are unknown. Any doctor will tell you a number of factors, including:
- disturbed metabolic processes in the body;
- Predisposition;
- poor physical development, scoliosis, flat feet and aggravation of other diseases of the bones and muscles;
- poisoning and infection;
- Micro damage to the spine from blows, falls, sudden movements, increased loads, as well as monotonous asymmetrical movements;
- increased blood pressure (BP);
- Microdamage of the spine as a result of fractures and bruises;
- Violation of the nutritional plan, obesity, sedentary lifestyle leading to a lack of fluids, vitamins, micro and macro elements;
- uncomfortable posture during sleep or sleep disturbances;
- Stress, bad habits can also cause an aggravation.
Also, any doctor will tell you that there are many more reasons for the appearance of osteochondrosis, ICD code M42 (for example, "lightning" appears in the eyes, a bump on the neck or a sharp increase in blood pressure) ). As a result, treadpressure changes and vertebral artery syndrome and derealization.
symptoms
The first symptoms that appear when the disease occurs are constant pain during twists or after sleep, as well as vertebral artery syndrome, which provokes an increase in blood pressure. There is a "stiffening" of the neck. The muscles become numb, and the pain syndrome lasts long enough. The fingers begin to numb.
Severe headaches in the back of the head (vertebral artery syndrome) and an increase in pressure occur. As a result, derealization begins - a sick person has an unsteady gait, dizziness and tinnitus appear, "flashes" may appear in the eyes. After hypothermia or an uncomfortable sleeping position, the muscles become inflamed and the patient loses the ability to turn his head. In addition, patients may complain that when the head is tilted forward, there is an acute pain syndrome in the area of the shoulder blades, derealization, etc.
If you experience an aggravation and similar symptoms, seek immediate medical attention to avoid making your life a living hell.
treatment
For everyone suffering from this disease, the only question is: how to cure cervical osteochondrosis (ICD code M42) and vertebral artery syndrome?
Treatment is of two types:
- conservative;
- operational.
Depending on the severity of the disease, the desire and resources for recovery, as well as other indications and contraindications in individual cases, a treatment regimen for the disease is selected (ICD code M42). The decision on the treatment method is made by the doctor.
Answer the patients' question: is it possible to cure cervical osteochondrosis and vertebral artery syndrome? There is only one answer - yes. However, the duration and method directly depend on the severity of the disease.
Conservative treatment and rehabilitation should be carried out in a complex using many different methods. Modern medicine reduces treatment and recovery after surgery to two essential things:
- drug therapy;
- Hardware treatment (for example, patients use a special device for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, electrophoresis);
- Movement therapy (e. g. horizontal bar).
However, during the treatment of the throat, the doctor may observe an underestimation of the body's resources, for example, an increase in blood pressure. The interventions are carried out as if "in the absence" of the patient, as if the patient's active participation in the cure cannot or should not take place. Such a passive treatment and rehabilitation method can be very long, and in some cases even electrophoresis helpsnot. As a result, the disease progresses, blood pressure does not stabilize, and vertebral artery syndrome does not go away. And the patient continues to be tormented by derealization and "lightning" in the eyes.
Therefore, during conservative treatment and rehabilitation of the neck and after surgery, the doctor should include such techniques as:
- Movement therapy (and the right sleeping position).
- Pilates for cervical osteochondrosis.
- Horizontal line.
- electrophoresis.
- Aqua aerobics.
- Relieving treatment based on spinal traction.
- Magnetic, electrical and vibration stimulation.
- Ultrasound, laser and mobilization vacuum therapy.
- Therapeutic Nutrition.
- Psychotherapy.
- Drug therapy (analgesics, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. ).
prevention
The best prevention of the disease is proper nutrition and physical education (aqua aerobics and horizontal bar)
In addition, it will not be superfluous to massage the muscles of the back, lower back and limbs. You should also do exercises with swinging movements of the arms and legs, turning your head and kneading your neck, jumping on the spot and pulling up on the horizontal bar. And then the vertebral artery syndrome and derealization will not threaten you.
treatment at home
There are many legends about the dangers of home therapy and the use of folk remedies. At the same time, the doctor even recommends treating the disease (ICD code M42) and vertebral artery syndrome at home, because the duration of the cure depends on the patient's behavior and the use of various treatment methods (e. g. bar) at home.
The self-treatment horizontal bar is an excellent simulator. If you include a horizontal bar in a set of exercises, be very careful. After all, any sudden movement can cause harm, and then the horizontal bar is not an assistant, but a "pest". Do not abuse home treatment if you do not know what to do.
Do not treat at home, but go to the doctor!
However, do not rush to start treatment at home: it is a qualified doctor who will give useful recommendations for self-treatment. In addition to prescribing medication, he will tell you what to do to keep it from getting worse. He will explain how to behave so that derealization does not occur and "lightning" does not appear in the eyes. It will also show a set of exercises, thanks to which the bump between the neck and collarbone will disappear.
Do not forget that it is impossible to do electrophoresis at home, which is so necessary for this disease.
The main mistake of therapy is an insufficient in-depth look: eliminating the symptoms at home (for example, the appearance of "lightning" in the eyes and the disappearance of derealization) does not mean that the disease has been eliminated. And this createsonly a temporary semblance of comfort with another bout of discomfort, as well as an aggravation of pain. Aggravation of this disease can harm the patient.
Therefore, using painkillers to treat the disease at home is only a small part of what you can do. It is best not to self-medicate, consult a specialist and attend prescribed procedures.
Doctors usually give advice, full compliance with which is a guarantee of quality treatment. These include: diet, exercise therapy, taking medications, lifestyle changes, sleep and rest, choice of bedding.
A systematic approach is required in the treatment of osteochondrosis (ICD code M42), therefore, the doctor's instructions should be followed not partially, but completely.