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In the treatment of degenerative disc disease of cervical spine

Osteocondrose - a degenerative disease of the intervertebral disc, marked thinning of the disc, sclerosis of the of its surface, and the increase in the value of the contour to the bone spurs. Tissue, the intervertebral disc is broken, from the cartilage to become bone. Under the impact of these changes, the unit weighs in on the nerve endings, which, if it becomes the cause of the starting-point of the pain syndrome.

Excruciating pain in the neck

The symptoms of degenerative disc disease:

  • complaining of pain in the back, which is further enhanced when it moves quickly;
  • aches and pains in the limbs;
  • the shrinkage of the members.
  • muscle spasm, obstruction of the movement.

If, at the cervix, the disease manifests itself in the following symptoms:

  • the pain in the shoulders, arms, and head;
  • the syndrome of the vertebral arteries (light-headedness, buzzing in the head, and blotches of color in her eyes, the pain of a throbbing headache).

This disease can develop for the following main reasons: a hereditary disposition to disturbance in the metabolism, toxicity, infections, obesity, eating disorders, and the aging of the body, trauma of the spine disorders of posture, sedentary work, bad environment, high load, stress, hypothermia.

For the prevention and treatment of degenerative cervical disc disease

The treatment aims at the removal of the start point of the pain syndrome, to restore the function of the root of a spinal nerve, a proof of the degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs. In the early stages of the disease treatment become the conservative methods. In the later stages, to take recourse to surgery.

The length of treatment depends on the severity of the disease and can range from 1 month to a year.

Built-conservative therapy includes such techniques as:

    Chiropractic
  • therapeutic exercise;
  • the type of massage;
  • physical therapy;
  • the chiropractic treatment;
  • the traction of the spinal column;
  • you choose;
  • the purchase of prescription drugs.

As for prevention, it is recommended that you lead a healthy life, avoid excessive physical activity and regularly to develop the muscles in your back.