The osteochondrosis of the spine is a disease caused by the destruction of bone and cartilaginous tissue cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
In the first place, the progression of the disease varies the central part of the disc of the spine called the nucleus gelatinous. Because of this, the vrtebra loses some of its cushioning properties, and a fibrous ring at the periphery of the disc are formed of the refining and of the crack.
Follow the progression of osteochondrosis of the spine leads to the complications of the disease – the bulging of the disks or getaways fibrous rings and an intervertebral hernia, as its consequence. The instability of the spine in the affected section, leading to pain and limitation of motion of the head to the osteochondrosis of cervical spine, as well as the limited mobility of the trunk to the osteochondrosis of breastfeeding and the division of the dorsal spine and lumbar.
In 75% of cases is the osteochondrosis of the spine is the cause of back pain. With age the risk of malnutrition of the tissues of the spine increases considerably, so that, on average, the symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine is seen in every person on the planet with more than 30 years.
The causes of osteochondrosis of the spine
Provoking factors in the development of osteochondrosis of the vertebral column are considered to be injuries in the back, or systematic of the load in the back to the grind of a physical or employment in conditions of vibration. If you have to study a lot of manipulation download works, buy a lift for your car.
Early symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine is called weak in the development of a physical, flat feet or overweight. There is also a genetic predisposition to the loose structure of the intervertebral discs and the anomalies of the structure of the spine. Unfavorable in the health plan of the spine are also an intense workout in the hot tub with the violation of the rules of distribution of the load in the back, sedentary lifestyle and poor diet.
The symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine
The disease is manifested by a series of channels bowel the typical symptoms. For the osteochondrosis of the spine are characteristic: pain of back, sensation of numbness in the affected by the department of the vertebral column, the reduction of the amplitude of the movements, the strengthening of pain when lifting, the severity, the sharp movement, the tension at the time of coughing or sneezing.
Chronic pain, such as one of the symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine, it becomes the cause of the fatigue. Pressing the nerve roots of your spinal discs pain can be more intense and the wear and tear strong, "shooting" in nature. Its location, in this case, not limited to the area of the back, and feels the person in the area of the extremities.
The stage of osteochondrosis of the spine
The severity of the symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine depends on the phase of the disease. In the first stage of osteochondrosis of the spine pain is almost not felt, if only a mild discomfort and the weak resistance of the spine to injury. The destruction of the fibrous rings, the size reduction of the vertebrates of cracks and the pain of different intensity, it is a symptom of osteochondrosis of the vertebral column of the second stage.
The third phase of the disease is characterized by large deformations vertebral bone and tissues until the onset intervertebral hernias. A symptom of osteochondrosis of the spine, the more serious of the fourth stage are masses of bone expansion, limited mobility, intense pain, as well as complete or partial paralysis of the extremities caused by nerve root compression.
The symptoms of degenerative disc disease, cervical spine
The osteochondrosis of the cervical spine often lead to the violation of the circulation of the blood, due to the oppression of the arteries. This leads to an intense headache, dizziness, and fainting. The osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, sometimes, can occur the syndrome of the vertebral artery. It is characterized by a sensation of noise in the head, flashing "flies" or spots of color in front of the eyes. The osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are also made possible the pain in the area of the shoulders or the arms.
The symptoms of degenerative disc disease thoracic spine
The osteochondrosis of breastfeeding and the spine can get worse during the different cardiac pathologies. The disease causes the progression of the intercostal neuralgia (pressure on the intercostal nerves). The osteochondrosis of breastfeeding and of the spine, you experience pain in the chest and the feeling of "stake" in the center of the chest.
The symptoms of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
The osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, leads to the development of the following diseases: sciatica, low back pain and the so-called lumbar of sciatica.
Sciatica, as one of the complications of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, is characterized by the defeat of the sciatic nerve, pain in the gluteal region, hypotension (low energy) of the calf muscles and the muscles of the buttocks.
When lower back pain a symptom of degenerative disc disease lumbar spine acts a severe pain in the lower back, caused by the displacement of the vertebrae or the precipitation of disc spinal.
The Lumbar, low back pain, another complication of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is herniated lower discs of the spine. Is accompanied by pain in the buttocks with the irradiacin on the back surface of the hip, popliteal hole, leg and foot.
The diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the spine
View diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the spine", establishes the doctor-neurologist after the first inspection in connection with the complaints of the patient about the back pain and limited mobility. The stage of osteochondrosis of the spinal column it has been found according to the degree of deformation of the spinal column, the state of the posture of the patient and the amount of dead from the rom.
All the symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine is diagnosed by palpation of the patient's back. The doctor also called attention to the state of muscle tone. As in the majority of cases, the disease is accompanied by hypertonus of the muscles of the back.
With the help of the bending tests of the spine determines the amplitude of the movements of the patient. Thanks to the use of the x-ray, ct scan or mri diagnosis is specific and defines the future of the tactic of treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine.
The treatment of the osteochondrosis of the spine
In the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine apply conservative and surgical methodology. The aim of both is to eliminate the pain and prevent the spread of the progression of the deformation of the spinal column.
At this surgery for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine is applicable only if the conservative treatment of the disease proved ineffective.
The active phase of the application of conservative methods with an average duration of 2 months. In the beginning of his brief strengthening of pain syndrome caused by the body's response to medicines, treatment, education, physical (physiotherapy) and physical therapy. In the conservative treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine also apply massage, chiropractic, extractor hood and reflexology. The efficacy of treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine depends on the systemic nature of the procedures and the perseverance of the patient in the fulfillment of the complex of physical therapy.
The surgical treatment of osteochondrosis of the vertebral column takes place, herniation of the intervertebral disc, whose age exceeds 6 months. The indication of the completion of the operation is also the decrease of the cleft between the vertebrae up to 1/3 of its original size and compression roots of the spinal cord.
The presenter of the method in the surgical treatment of the osteochondrosis of the spine — the diskectomy, i.e., removal of the deformed unit. It can be a minimally invasive operation, performed with the help of endoscopic instruments method microdiscectomy, B-Twin system, as well as punktsionnoy the laser vaporization nucleus deformed in the unit.
After the surgery, the treatment of the osteochondrosis of the spine provides for the rehabilitation period within a period of 6 months. While the patient is directed to the spa treatment for the course of physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, etc
The treatment of the osteochondrosis of drugs
At present, the osteochondrosis suffers from a large number of people. Many of them are not even aware of their problem. Meanwhile, if the time does not begin treatment, we come to the complications, we will release the rest of your life. The osteochondrosis, as many other diseases, "rejuvenate" and that greatly affects the quality of life, a relief from his usual pace.
In our article, we we will know a little of the disease, as well as the detail will focus on the method of abortion with medicines of your treatment.
The osteochondrosis and their views
The osteochondrosis is a deformation of the cartilage joint-guided, bone of the spinal column and the intervertebral discs.
The osteochondrosis is:
- the lumbar (lumbar-kresttsoviy),
- neck,
- chest.
The causes of degenerative disc disease:
- bipedalism,
- curvature of the spine
- injuries of the spine,
- flat feet,
- frequent lifting of weight,
- the frequent changes of position of the trunk,
- long stay in uncomfortable positions,
- the overload of the spine,
- the sedentary lifestyle and obesity,
- malnutrition,
- the syndrome post-traumatic.
Stages of development of degenerative disc disease
- As a result of certain changes in the intervertebral disk appears to the instability of the vertebrae. The spine is very prone to injury.
- Occurs the beginning of the destruction fibrous ring intervertebral disc. Decreases intervertebral cleft.
- Occurs a jump of the fibrous rings. Gelatinous nucleus intervertebral disc protrusions. Because of the formation of the intervertebral hernia is the deformation of the spinal column.
- It produces a marked pain syndrome. Because of the formation of bone growth and the ossification of the ligaments of the spine of the movement are limited.
The symptoms of degenerative disc disease
The Lumbar (lumbar-kresttsoviy) department:
- Persistent pain in the back, whining nature.
- The feeling of pain and numbness in the extremities.
- The decrease of the motor activity.
- The amplification of pain when performing sudden movements, lifting weights, exercise, a physicist, at the time of sneezing or coughing.
- Pain in the arms and shoulders, headaches.
- The syndrome of the vertebral artery (burning and stabbing pain in head, dizziness, noises in the head, spots of color, and the "sights" before the eyes).
- The pain in the internal organs, in particular the chest ("amount" in the chest) and the area of the heart.
Diagnosis of
The diagnosis is established in the office of the neurologist on the basis of the patient's complaints (syndrome of pain, limitation of mobility, etc). The spine is seen in the position of patient standing, sitting and lying (at rest and in motion). During the inspection of the back, called the attention on the posture, the features of the structure of the trunk, four lower corners of the blades side of the contours of the neck and the waist, the position of the shoulder girdle, etc., After that, the doctor tends to a patient in the x-ray, ct scan or mri, which clarifies and expands the diagnosis, determines the degree of the injury, as well as the hidden of the deviation from the norm. On the basis of the data obtained neurologist assigned an appropriate treatment. As a general rule, it is a therapy that includes the use of medication, massage, physical therapy, and other methods.
The treatment of the osteochondrosis of drugs
To begin with, it should be noted that in the initial stage of development of osteochondrosis in certain cases it is possible to dispense with the medications. It is sufficient for a medicinal use of the gym, all types of applicators (roller Lyapko", iplikator kuznetsov), as well as the reduction of loads and to eliminate other causes of the disease. If the symptoms are gaining strength, and studies have shown characteristic changes, should be connected to the drugs that help influence both the cause and the symptoms of degenerative disc disease.
The treatment of the osteochondrosis of medicines are shown in the period of exacerbation and directed to the removal of the inflammatory process, the pressure of the pain syndrome and the strengthening of processes of change, through the reception or the administration of drugs with the use of the injection.
In connection with the fact that osteochondrosis is a systemic disease that adversely affects the various organs and systems, treatment must be comprehensive. Medications for the treatment of osteochondrosis performed the following tasks:
- the treatment of pain,
- removing the inflammation,
- it improves the circulation of blood in the affected tissue,
- the recovery of cartilage tissue
- the return of mobility of the joints,
- the solution of the depression caused by a persistent pain.
The symptoms of degenerative disc disease
The disease affects different parts of the back. The vertebrae may begin to deform in the neck, the chest or the waist. Normally the symptoms immediately, the osteochondrosis can not be frustrating. Little by little appear the pains, especially at night, weakness in the arms and in the legs, dizziness. However, each type of degenerative disease of the spine has its characteristic features.
The symptoms of this disease, as the collar of the osteochondrosis the following:
- headache, which doesn't help the tablet;
- the paralysis of the hands;
- ringing in the ears;
- the loss of consciousness;
- hiccup and felt shortness of breath during the day.
The signs of osteochondrosis of breastfeeding and the division are:
- the pain in intercostal in the matter;
- frequent cough;
- the sensation of ball in throat;
- cardialgia high blood pressure;
- pain as if appendicitis.
The Lumbar osteochondrosis has the symptoms of a plan of this type:
- pain in the lower part of the abdomen;
- numbness of the lower extremities;
- "back pain" in the back;
- the paralysis of the legs;
- a tingling sensation in the extremities.
All these signs of the degenerative disc disease are a direct indication of access to a doctor. It is very important not to ignore the pain in the neck, the chest and the waist. Can be a symptom of heart disease and lung.