Cervical osteochondrosis is one of the most common diseases in our time. About 85% of people suffer from it. Among the "patients": drivers, secretaries, manicurists, surgeons, people who spend a lot of time in front of the computer. It is worth starting the treatment of osteochondrosis only after diagnosis and preliminary consultation with a doctor.
Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis
Among them it is worth highlighting:
- numbness of the hands;
- headaches;
- dizziness;
- tinnitus;
- darkening of the eyes;
- irritability;
- insomnia;
- neck pain;
- pressure peaks;
- 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 public or private hospital in your city and report any complaints that keep you busy. After diagnosis, the doctor will be able to 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;
- spend a lot of time in front of the computer;
- wrong posture;
- excessive physical activity;
- experiences and mental disorders;
- smoke;
- unhealthy diet;
- hypothermia.
Although 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 illness that must be treated as soon as possible. Otherwise, it may be 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-rays.
- Tomography.
- MRI.
With their help, you can accurately determine the condition of the cervical spine and prescribe effective treatment.
How is this condition treated?
In the first stage, it is necessary to remove the swelling and restore correct blood circulation, because the nerve endings and blood vessels are similar in the cervical spine. They are compressed, resulting in a "bouquet" of unpleasant symptoms.
There are several therapies:
- Massage.
- Therapeutic gymnastics.
- Medications.
- Physiotherapy treatments.
- Acupuncture.
The doctor himself decides which methods to use for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.
As you know, prevention is better than disease cure. For this reason, we recommend that you go to do sports, sleep at least 8 hours, go to the pool, for a massage, visit the sauna.