Cervical osteochondrosis in women

Cervical osteochondrosis in women is a common disease.Above all, sex is fair is subject to him since he was 30.75% of women face this unpleasant ailment, while the consequences and seriousness of the disease can be completely different.

Cervical osteochondrosis symptoms in women

The symptoms of female osteochondrosis can already be detected in the initial stage, since the cervical column discs are close to each other and have a small height.Cervical osteochondrosis can cause serious consequences: complications and even a fatal result.In fact, arteries pass through the neck that nourish the brain, nerve trunks and roots that are related to lungs, hands and heart, as well as spinal cord.Therefore, do not postpone treatment with a good doctor.

In order for a woman to recognize cervical osteochondrosis, she must pay attention to the following signs:

• During the heads of the head, the neck and unpleasant pain arise;
• Often repeated headaches in the occipital and temporal parts;
• Shooting pain giving to the neck;
• Fatigue, weakness and fatigue;
• High temperature;
• Strong stiffness in the neck, it is difficult to turn the head;
• With a slight load in the hand or cough, an unpleasant pain occurs in the shoulder;
• Numbness and tingling of extremities and language;
• Dizziness, darkening in the eyes;
• Snoring in a dream;
• Difficulties to swallow;
• Irrational anxiety, fear;
• Sweeroles mood, independent of the cycle;
• Sleep disorders;
• Acute deterioration in memory and attention;
• Jumps in blood pressure (either an increase, then a decrease);
• Much less often there is heart pain, worsening hearing and sound in the ears, complications with vision.
• Nausea, vomiting;
• The skin acquires a bluish dye.

Cervical osteochondrosis can cause an increase in temperature and poor health.

Important!Women who are in menopause experience especially acute cervical osteochondrosis.

Characteristics of female osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis is a violation in the musculoskeletal system, because intervertebral discs and joints can be destroyed.Due to the characteristics of the structure of the body, the symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis in women manifest more clearly than in men.The fact is that the men's shoulder area is wider, it is compatible with the entire spine, helping not to overload the neck.

The female cervical spinal department is characterized by high activity and the presence of a large number of nerve fibers, which function as conductors between the brain and other organs.The deformation of the intervertebral discs causes rapid pressure in the roots of the fibers of the nerve endings.Speaking more or less, women have more fragile vertebrae and thin bone tissue.

Important!Pregnancy with the child's posterior care also exacerbates the problem.During pregnancy, the load in the column increases, and breastfeeding in an awkward position and the constant use of the baby in the hands becomes the cause of the exacerbation of the disease.

There are several stages in the development of osteochondrosis of the cervical region:

1. A decrease in the position of the column due to the dehydration of the octopoose nucleus (the inside of the intervertebral disc, which, normally, must be filled with half -life and jacket).
2. The muscles and ligaments sink, which is the cause of the imbalance, that is, the displacement of the vertebrae.
3. Intervertebral disc protection (out of content) and osteoarthritis.
4. The human body is trying to help the spine to return the "sophisticated" vertebrae to the place, eliminate support and protective barriers.To do this, osteophytes arise in the vertebrae - bone growth.Fibrous tissue also grows.As a result, the motor segment of the column is in a kind of housing that interferes with the activity.

Causes of the disease in women

It is believed that the appearance of cervical osteochondrosis in women is associated with salts, but this is not so.It is precisely osteochondrosis that is the main cause of salt deposits.Scientists argue that there are many reasons for the appearance of osteochondrosis of the cervical region.Consider the main:

• KlimaxThe fact is that the progesterone that enters the body becomes less and less, and the muscles in the cervical region also decrease.All this leads to a weakening of the Department of Espinal;
• Weakening of immunity, frequent diseases;
• Overweight;
• Circulatory violation;
• Abnormalities of the vertebral artery that arise in the context of generic lesions, infections and inheritance;
• Sedentary work, especially on the computer;
• Flat feet;
• Incorrect posture;
• Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption;
• Excessive sports;
• Great loading of the column during pregnancy;
• Incorrect and unbalanced diet;
• Mal metabolism, problems with metabolism;
• Any damage to the neck;
• Rheumatism or injury;
• Hormonal disorders in the body;
• Hypothermia;
• Inheritance.

Excess weight has an additional load in ligaments and joints, it also leads to problems with the cardiovascular system.

That cervical osteochondrosis is dangerous

Lack of treatment can lead a woman to disability.If the treatment of osteochondrosis in time does not begin, then there is a risk of complications, from the most insignificant to severe:

1. Constant head pain, dizziness.
2. Regular sudden losses of consciousness.
3. Hearing and vision problems.
4. Blood circulation in the brain is altered.
5. Frequent increase in blood pressure.
6. In the central nervous system, problems can begin: speech disability, coordination and behavioral disorders.
7. Radiculitis and other back diseases.
8. Ships will be squeezed in the brain.
9. The vertebral displacement.
10. Walking rape due to spinal cord stenosis.
11. Hernias and intervertebral bumps.
12. Schmorl Hernia.

An increase in blood pressure in osteochondrosis may be associated with poor blood flow in arteries on the road to the brain.The pinch of arteries occurs due to osteochondrosis.

Exam and treatment

Cervical osteochondrosis has many general symptoms with other diseases, therefore, before treatment, neuropathologist carefully listens to the patient and collects an anamnesis.

After that, diagnostic studies are carried out:

• Radiography.Using the radiography of the cervical column, the doctor determines the location of the disease.In the image, you will see a change in the shape of the spinal segment, the presence of osteophytes and the narrowing of the intervertebral discs.
• Computed tomography or magnetic resonance.Today, these are the most effective ways to find out what and where defects are found in the spine.
• MyelographyFor the exam, the patient is introduced by contrasting the liquid into the spinal cord channel.The procedure is not safe: the patient can develop an allergy and there is a risk of spinal cord damage with an unsuccessful puncture.However, with cervical osteochondrosis, this study is rarely carried out, unless you need to see the entire spine.

Magnetic resonance will help to establish a diagnosis with precision and determine the degree of development of pathology.

To cure cervical osteochondrosis, the doctor prescribes a complex treatment.The tasks of therapy are: elimination of muscle cramps, pain relief and a decrease in intra -disconsed pressure.In different stages of disease development, several types of therapy are used.

Usually, the treatment goes through stages:

1. Pharmacological treatmentRestoration of cartilage tissue using condoprotectors.For blood supply in the brain area, vasodilatory drugs are used.All of the above will eliminate inflammation, pain and improve metabolic processes on intervertebral discs.As first aid, painful and anti -inflammatory medications are used in gel or tablets.Nootropics and magnesium medications can be prescribed.With osteochondrosis, sedatives can be taken, since prolonged disease can cause stress and depression.Sometimes it is enough to drink Motherwort or Valerian tincture.
2. Physiotherapy.Its objective is to eliminate violations in the affected areas of the column, the relief of pain syndromes and the improvement of blood circulation.A good massage for a competent specialist, electrophoresis with analgesics, as well as laser therapy can help in the initial stages of the development of the disease.Procedures relieve muscle tension and stimulate blood circulation.In severe cases, magnetotherapy, diadinamic currents, ultrasound, electroanalgesia and ultraviolet are used.Physiotherapy gives an effect after the third procedure, the general condition improves, insomnia, headaches and sound in the ears go.
3. Manual therapyThe treatment has good effectiveness and grateful reviews.The manual therapist will return the vertebrae to its place in several sessions, will ensure its mobility and the correct posture.
4. Acupuncture.It is also called reflexology.The objective is the effect on distributing transformations on muscle tissues, getting rid of inflammation and pain, normalization of blood circulation.Women with a low pain indicator have good chances of recovery, their lymphatic flow accelerates and blood flow is normalized.
5. Orthopedic treatment.The specialist prescribes special sleep pillows to download the spine.Submarine spinal extension (traction) is also recommended for the relaxation of the muscles of warm water action.Traction implies the use of several devices to increase the intervertebral space.

6. Adequate and pure nutrition.Providing the body with fat, carbohydrates and beneficial proteins, as well as minerals and vitamins, a woman can significantly accelerate the healing process.
7. Physical activityThe doctor can prescribe both therapeutic physical education and the special load by the cervical column.Physical education aims to restore the mobility of the cervical zone of the area and blood.Corrects the posture and strengthens the muscle corset.In addition, regular sports, for example, in the gym, will not allow cervical osteochondrosis.
8. Dressing a corset.There is a special device for the cervical region, called necklace.It is distinguished by stiffness and stability.Using a necklace will eliminate pain syndromes, improve posture and accelerate recovery.

When selecting a necklace, it is necessary to correctly choose the height of the product.To do this, measure the distance from the clavicle to the corner of the lower jaw.

Home treatment

So that the disease does not appear, or can be diagnosed in the initial stage, a woman needs to carefully monitor her health, nutrition and lifestyle.

To facilitate the condition, at home, you can use popular recipes:

1. Grill the peeled potatoes in a fine grater, add a small amount of honey and mix it.The resulting mixture must be applied to the cervical region, to the place where it hurts.Repeat the treatment once a week.
2. Rinse the leaves of the spicy radish and adhere to the duel.Arrange the compress with a bandage and sleep with it all night.Usually, in the morning you can feel relief and improve.For a greater effect, the procedure must be repeated 3 days or more.

To strengthen the neck muscles and return the mobility of the spine, gymnastics should be performed for the cervical column.The exercises can be performed for prevention, and must participate gently and without sudden movements so that there is no muscle spasm:

1. Inclined forward.Sitting, put a palm on the forehead and bow your head forward, while resisting with the palm.A slope is 10 seconds.After a short break, repeat the exercise again.
2. Inclined to the side.Sitting, put a palm on the head in the temple.I lean your head to the side, while pressing it with the palm of your hand, resisting.Continue for 10 seconds.After the break: repeat the exercise.
3. Turn to the side.Sitting in a chair or standing, lower your hands along the body.Turn your head gently in the right right position, then towards the end.Repeat 10 times.
4. Raise your shoulders.Sitting or standing, the hands are lowered along the body, lifts your shoulders as much as possible and keep them in this position for 10 seconds.Then, lower your shoulders, breathe deeply, relax for 15 seconds.Repeat 10 times.
5. Inclined to chest.Sitting or standing, the hands are lowered along the body.Gently lower your head down, trying to press your chin towards the chest if possible.With good mobility of the cervical vertebrae, you can feel the excavation of the chest with a chin.Repeat about 10 times.
6. Touching his shoulder with his ear.Rejoice your head back.Try to touch your left shoulder with your left ear, repeat 5 times.Do the same with the right side.
7. Tilted down.Let the chin go.Turn your head to the left 7 times, then 7 times to the right.
8. The resistance of the neck muscles.Remove back, but not until the end.Slowly press your chin towards the chest, overcoming the resistance of the muscles of the cervical region.Perform 5-7 times.
9. Twins with hands.It is necessary to make circular movements with both hands in one direction, then in the other.
10. Massage.Sitting, or lying, to march the area between the bone of the back of the head and its soft part in the area of the conditional connection of the head and neck.The impact must be strong enough, act for 4 minutes.

Important!With cervical osteochondrosis, in no case should circular movements of the head make, as this can cause injuries.

Prevention

1. Doctors argue that the prevention of the osteochondrosis of the cervical region should even take place intrauterine, during the development of the embryo.The future mother is obliged to exclude the risk factors associated with the future disease of the fetus, to monitor her health to prevent intrauterine infections, hypoxia and poisoning.
2. Both mothers and father must monitor the child's injuries and consult a doctor for diagnosis in time to exclude possible complications in the future.
3. It is very important that girls and adults pay attention to the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis, for this it is worth changing their lifestyle.You must start walking a lot, take at least 10,000 steps per day, gradually increasing the amount of time dedicated to walking.If the work activity is associated with the sedentary lifestyle, you must perform simple exercises for office workers just at the table, as well as get up, heat and walk every hour.It is worth sitting in a chair with a high back and a headrest.It is also important to avoid furniture too upholstered, since the housing must be supported by sciatic tubers.
4. At the wheel of a car, it is important that the back has a good support, you can place a roller between the lower back and the chair.You must try to keep your head straight and sit without tension.
5. Before the computer and TV screen, it is harmful to be in the same position.From time to time you must change the position so that the muscles can stretch.
6. As possible, suffering from cervical osteochondrosis, if possible, it is better to do domestic tasks, such as labeling or cooking, in a sitting position.
7. For the prevention of osteochondrosis, it is necessary to prevent excessive load in the spine and the cervical region.Bags and packages should be used in both hands, or alternately.When working in the garden and in the garden, every 1.5 hours you must take a break for 20 minutes and rest, it is better in a horizontal position.
8. To soften the shocks when walking, you must select convenient or orthopedic shoes with elastic soles.

9. In the cold season, a woman must protect the cervical-brother of hypothermia with a scarf and a hat.
10. The sleep mattress must be rigid, in addition, you can place a roller under the lower back, the knee joint or under the stomach, depending on the pose.
11. For the prevention of osteochondrosis, a general strengthening course of the massage must be taken.It will help prevent the appearance of the disease, as well as cure it in the initial stage.
12. It is important that a woman deal with stress and monitor the psycho -resistance, because a nervous shock can cause damage to the cervical region.
13. For disease prevention, it is important to take food, which will be useful for the spine, will synthesize its cartilage.Proteins, mucopolysaccharides, minerals, vitamins can be obtained from meat, legumes, nuts, vegetables, gelatin, fish, eggs, cottage cheese.

When choosing a suitable mattress for you, it is worth taking into account many factors, for example: complexion, height, weight, filling and the most important degree of development of osteochondrosis.

Important!Swimming in the pool or pond will be a very useful occupation for women with cervical osteochondrosis.But it is better to reject a bath and sauna during an exacerbation.

Cervical osteochondrosis is a disease of all women whose problem is a sedentary lifestyle.These are many professions: counters, ATMs, seamstresses, musicians, writers and others.In the period of remission of the disease, it will be useful for women to visit sanatoriums and resorts, where they can strengthen the neck muscles, the vascular system and improve the body.Contacting a doctor in a timely man is the key to a successful recovery.