Cervical osteochondrosis: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment

cervical osteochondrosis

Cervical osteochondrosis is one of the most common diseases in our time. Approximately 85% of people suffer from it. Among the "patients": drivers, secretaries, manicurists, surgeons, people who spend a long time at the computer. It is worth starting treatment of osteochondrosis only after diagnosis and preliminary consultation with a doctor.

Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis

Among them it is worth highlighting:

  • hand numbness;
  • headaches;
  • dizziness;
  • tinnitus;
  • darkening of the eyes;
  • irritability;
  • insomnia;
  • neck pain;
  • pressure surges;
  • VSD.

Where to go for help?

Modern clinics for the treatment of osteochondrosis provide quality services for the treatment of such diseases. Go to a private or public hospital in your city and report any complaints that are keeping you busy. After the diagnosis, the doctor can make the correct diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

Causes of cervical osteochondrosis

Among the most common reasons for the development of this disease, doctors distinguish:

  • sedentary lifestyle;
  • spending a long time at the computer;
  • incorrect posture;
  • excessive physical activity;
  • mental experiences and disorders;
  • smoking;
  • unhealthy diet;
  • hypothermia.

Despite the fact that cervical osteochondrosis occurs in a large number of people, it is not worth considering it as a harmless ailment. In fact, this is a serious disease that should be treated as soon as possible. Otherwise, you can become disabled.

Methods for the diagnosis of cervical osteochondrosis

A neuropathologist establishes a preliminary diagnosis, after which he prescribes additional diagnostic methods. It could be:

  • X-ray.
  • Tomography.
  • MRI.

With their help, you can accurately determine the condition of the cervical spine and prescribe effective treatment.

How is this condition treated?

At the first stage, it is necessary to remove the swelling and restore the correct blood circulation, because nerve endings and blood vessels are similar in the cervical spine. They are compressed, which is why a "bouquet" of unpleasant symptoms appears.

There are several therapies:

  1. Massage.
  2. Therapeutic gymnastics.
  3. Medication.
  4. Physiotherapy treatments.
  5. Acupuncture.

The doctor himself decides which methods to use for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.

As you know, disease is better prevented than cured. Therefore, we recommend that you go in for sports, sleep at least 8 hours, go to the pool, for a massage, visit the sauna.