The neck is considered one of the most vulnerable places in the spine. This is due to the anatomical characteristics of the structure of the cervical vertebrae. After all, the cervical vertebrae have increased mobility, they move very easily due to increased load or injuries. In addition, they quickly go through dystrophic and degenerative changes. And this is osteochondrosis. Usually, the aggravation of the disease occurs in the mobile part of the lower neck. And a bump is formed between the collarbone and the neck.
Causes
To date, the exact causes of osteochondrosis (ICD code M42) are not known. Each doctor will tell you a number of factors, including:
- disturbed metabolic processes in the body;
- predisposition;
- poor physical development, scoliosis, flat feet and worsening of other diseases in bones and muscles;
- poisoning and infections;
- microdamages of the spine as a result of blows, falls, sudden movements, increased loads, as well as monotonous asymmetric movements;
- increased blood pressure (BP);
- microdamages of the spine as a result of fractures and bruises;
- violation of the diet schedule, overweight, sedentary lifestyle, which imply a lack of liquid, vitamins, micro and macro elements;
- uncomfortable posture during sleep or sleep disturbance;
- stress, bad habits can also cause aggravation.
Also, any doctor will tell you that there are many different reasons for the appearance of osteochondrosis, ICD code M42 (for example, "lightning" appears in the eyes, a lump forms on the neck, or there is a sudden increase in blood pressure). As a result, there is a change in pressure and the appearance of vertebral artery syndrome, as well as derealization.
Symptoms
The first symptoms that appear when the disease appears are constant pain during turning or after sleeping, as well as vertebral artery syndrome, which caused an increase in blood pressure. There is a "stiffness" of the neck. The muscles become numb, and the pain syndrome lasts long enough. Fingers begin to tingle.
Severe headaches appear in the occipital region (vertebral artery syndrome) and there is an increase in pressure. As a result, derealization begins - the sick person has an unsteady gait, dizziness and tinnitus appear, "lightning" may appear in the eyes. After hypothermia or if the sleeping position was uncomfortable, 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 a syndrome of acute pain in the area of the shoulder blades, derealization, and so on.
If you feel aggravation and similar symptoms, consult a doctor immediately so that your life does not turn into hell.
Treatment
For all those suffering from this disease, the only question arises: how to cure cervical osteochondrosis (ICD code M42) and vertebral artery syndrome?
The treatment is of two types:
- conservative;
- operative.
The disease treatment regimen (ICD code M42) is selected, depending on the severity of the disease, desire and resources for recovery, as well as other indications and contraindications in each specific case. The decision on the method of treatment is made by the doctor.
Answer the patient's question: is it possible to cure cervical osteochondrosis and vertebral artery syndrome? There is only one answer - yes. But the duration and method directly depend on the severity of the disease.
Conservative treatment and rehabilitation should take place in a complex that uses many different methods. Modern medicine reduces treatment and recovery after surgery to two main things:
- drug therapy;
- hardware treatment (for example, patients use special devices for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, electrophoresis);
- Exercise therapy (for example, horizontal bar).
But during the treatment of the neck, the doctor may notice an underestimation of the body's resources, for example, an increase in blood pressure. Procedures take place as if "in the absence" of the patient, as if the patient's active participation in healing cannot or should not occur. Such a passive method of treatment and rehabilitation can be very long, and in some cases even electrophoresis does not help. As a result, the disease progresses, the blood pressure does not stabilize, and the vertebral artery syndrome does not disappear. And the patient is still tormented by derealization and "lightning" in the eyes.
Therefore, during conservative treatment and rehabilitation of the neck and after surgery, the doctor should include techniques such as:
- Exercise therapy (and proper sleeping position).
- Pilates in cervical osteochondrosis.
- Horizontal bar.
- Electrophoresis.
- Aqua aerobics.
- Unloading treatment based on spinal traction.
- Magnetic, electrical and vibrational stimulation.
- Ultrasound, laser and mobilization-vacuum therapy.
- Therapeutic diet.
- Psychotherapy.
- Drug therapy (analgesics, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. ).
Prevention
The best prevention of 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 arms and legs, rotating the head and squeezing the neck, jumping in place, pulling on the horizontal bar. And then the vertebral artery syndrome and derealization will not endanger 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 different treatment methods (eg at home).
The horizontal self-healing bar is an excellent simulator. If you are going to include a horizontal bar in a set of exercises, be very careful. After all, any sudden movement can cause damage, and then the horizontal bar will not be 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. Not only will they prescribe medication, but they will also tell you what to do to prevent 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 lump 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 error of therapy is considered to be an insufficient look in depth: the resolution of symptoms at home (for example, the "lightning" in the eyes has stopped appearing and derealization has disappeared) does not mean that there has been relief from the disease. And this only creates a temporary appearance of comfort with a further attack of weakness, as well as worsening pain. Aggravation of this disease can harm the patient.
Therefore, the use of painkillers in the process of treating 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, the full observance of which is a guarantee of quality treatment. Among them are: diet, exercise therapy, use of medication, change of lifestyle, sleep and rest, choice of bedding.
In the treatment of osteochondrosis (ICD code M42) a systematic approach is required, therefore the prescriptions given to you by the doctor should be followed not partially, but completely.