Osteochondrosis of the spine – it is a disease caused by the destruction of bone and cartilage tissues of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
In the first place in the progression of the disease is changing the central part of the spinal disc – the so-called gelatinous core. For this reason, the vertebrae loses part of its cushioning properties, and to the fibrous ring around the perimeter of the disk to form a thinning and cracks.
Further progression of the degenerative disc disease of the spine sees the complications of the disease – protrusion of discs helena breaking up the fibrous rings and the intervertebral hernia, as its consequence. Instability of the spine affected segment of the sees to the pain and limited mobility of the head in osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, and also limited mobility of the torso in osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine and lumbar.
In 75% of cases of osteochondrosis of the spine is causing pain in the back. With age, the risk of dystrophy tissues of the spine significantly increases, so that on average, the symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the spine observed in every second inhabitant of the planet over 30 years.
Causes of degenerative disc disease of the spine
Provoking factors in the development of degenerative disc disease of the spine are considered to be a back injury, helena systematic load on the back during heavy physical work helena employment in conditions of vibration. If you have a lot to deal with the manipulation of the unloading work, the purchase of a tail lift for your car.
The early manifestation of the symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the spine is caused by a weak physical development, flat feet helena overweight. There is also a genetic predisposition to the loose structure of the intervertebral discs and anomalies of the structure of the spine. Unfavourable, as regards the health of the spine are also intense workout in the gym with a breach of the rules of the distribution of the load on the back, a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits.
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the spine
The disease manifests a number of typical symptoms. For degenerative disc disease of the spine are characteristic: pain, back pain, feeling of numbness of the affected department of the spine, reducing the amplitude of movements, strengthening of pain when lifting weights, sharp movement, the tension when coughing helena sneezing.
Chronic pain, as one of the symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the spine, becomes a cause of increased fatigue. When squeezing the nerve roots of the discs of the spine the pain can be intense and carry a sharp, "shooting" character. Its localization in this case are not limited only to the guests of the back and is felt by a person in the area of the limbs.
Stages of degenerative disc disease of the spine
From the severity of the symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the spine depends on the stage of the disease. In the first stage of degenerative disc disease of the spine the pain practically does not feel, if only slight malaise and weak resistance of the spine injury. The destruction of the fibrous rings, the reduction of the size of vertebrate fissures and pain of varying intensity – a symptom of degenerative disc disease of the spine of the second stage.
The third stage of the disease is characterized by significant deformation of the bones and vertebrae of tissue until the emergence of intervertebral hernia. Symptom of degenerative disc disease of the spine the worst of the fourth stage are the massive bone growths, limited mobility, intense pain, as well as full helena partial paralysis of the limbs, caused by compression of the nerve roots.
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine often leads to the interruption of the circulation of the blood due to the squeezing of the arteries. It sees to intense headaches, dizziness and fainting. In osteochondrosis of the cervical spine sometimes observed syndrome of the vertebral artery. It is characterized by a sense of humming in my head, flashing "flies" helena colored spots before the eyes. In osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are also peripheral pain in the shoulder area helen hands.
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine may worsen during various cardiac diseases. The disease causes the progression of intercostal neuralgia (squeezing the intercostal nerves). In osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine observed chest pain and a feeling of "cola" in the center of the chest.
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine sees to the development of the following diseases: sciatica, lumbago and the so-called lumbar sciatica.
Sciatica, as one of the complications of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, characterized by the defeat of the sciatic nerve, pain in the medius region, hypotension (reduced tone) of the calf and gluteal muscles.
When lumbago symptom of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine acts a sharp pain in the lower part of the back, caused by a shift of vertebrae helena hair of the vertebral disc.
Lumbar sciatica is another complication of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, causes of hiatal most of the lower discs of the spine. It is accompanied by pain in the buttocks with radiating in the rear side of the thighs, the popliteal hole, the lower leg and foot.
The diagnosis of degenerative disc disease of the spine
A preliminary diagnosis of "osteochondrosis of the spine" sets the doctor-the neurologist after the initial examination in connection with complaints of the patient on the pain in my back and limited mobility. Stages of degenerative disc disease of the spine States depending on the degree of deformation of the spine, a condition of holding your body of the patient and the number of affected discs.
All of the above symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the spine are diagnosed using the feelings back to the patient. The doctor also drew attention to the status of muscle tone. So as in most cases the disease is accompanied by Hypertón back muscles.
Through tests flexion of the spine is determined by the amplitude of the movements of the patient. Thanks to the use of x-ray, CT and MRI diagnosis is instantiated and determines the future tactics of treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine.
Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine
In the treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine apply conservative and surgical methods. The goal of both – to remove the painful and prevents further progression of the spinal deformity.
In this surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine applies only in the case if the conservative therapy of the disease proved to be ineffective.
The active phase of the use of conservative methods takes in average 2 months. At the beginning it maybe short-term profit pain syndrome, caused by the body's response to drugs, therapeutic physical training (LTV) and physiotherapy. In the conservative treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine is also true of massage, manual therapy, range hood and reflective therapy. The effectiveness of treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine depends on the consistency of procedures and perseverance of the patient in the implementation of complexes of exercise therapy.
Surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine is carried out when the hernia of the intervertebral disc, whose age exceeds 6 months. An indication of the execution of the operation is also reducing the spaces between the vertebrae up to 1/3 of the original size and compression of the nerve roots of the spinal cord.
The moderator of the methods in the surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine — discectomy, i.e. the removal of the strain disk. Surgery can be minimally invasive, carried out with the help of endoscopic instruments by the method of microdiscectomy, the B-Twin system, as well as puncture laser vaporization of the core tribe of the disk.
After the surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine is projected rehabilitation period after a period of 6 months. During the patient is focused on spa treatment for the completion of the course of physiotherapy, manual therapy, acupuncture, etc.
Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the medicines
Currently osteochondrosis suffer from a huge number of people. Many of them don't even know about the problem. In between, if time does not start treatment, comes complications that will be felt the rest of his life. Of osteochondrosis, as well as many other diseases, "younger" and largely deteriorates the quality of life, the excavation of his usual rhythm.
In our article we a little get acquainted with the illness itself, but also in detail we focus on the cure method of its treatment.
Osteochondrosis and its types
Osteochondrosis – it is the deformation of the articular cartilage, the bone tissue of the spine and intervertebral discs.
Osteochondrosis becomes:
- lumbar (sciatica),
- cervical,
- chest.
Causes of degenerative disc disease:
- bipedalism,
- curvature of the spine,
- injuries of the spine,
- flat feet,
- frequent lifting of weights,
- frequent changes of position of the torso,
- long stay in uncomfortable positions,
- overloading of the spine,
- lack of exercise and obesity,
- faulty exclusive dining,
- a stressful condition.
Stages of development of degenerative disc disease
- As a result of certain changes in the intervertebral disk appears instability of the vertebrae. The spine is very prone to injury.
- Occurs the beginning of the destruction of the fibrous ring of the intervertebral disc. Reduces the intervertebral cracks.
- Is a rupture of the fibrous rings. Gelatinous core of the intervertebral disc bulges. As a result the education of intervertebral hernia causes deformation of the spine.
- Creates a significant painful. Due to the education bone growths and ossification of the ligaments of the spine movements are limited.
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease
Lumbar (sciatica) department:
- Constant pain in the back whining character.
- The feeling of pain and numbness in the extremities.
- Reduction in physical activity.
- Strengthening the pain while committing sudden movements, lifting weights, burdens, when sneezing and coughing.
- Pain in hands and shoulders, headaches.
- Syndrome vertebral artery (burning throbbing pain of the head, dizziness, humming in the head, color spots and "flies" before the eyes).
- Pain in the internal organs, especially in the chest ("the count" on his chest) and into the region of the heart.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on reception at the neurologist, on the basis of the patient's complaints (pain syndrome, restriction of motion, etc.). The spine looks like the test position the patient standing, sitting and lying down (at rest and in motion). During the tour of the back draws attention to the posture of your body, features of the structure of the fuselage, the lower angles of the blades, the lateral contours of the neck and the waist, the situation of the shoulder girdle and so on After that, the doctor usually refers the patient to chest x-rays, ct helena MRI, which is refined and is instantiated diagnosis, the rate of destruction, and also reveal the hidden deviations from the norm. On the basis of the obtained data, the neurologist will prescribe the appropriate treatment. As usual, it is a comprehensive therapy that includes the use of drugs, massage, exercise therapy and other methods.
Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the medicines
For starters, it should be noted that in the initial stage of development of degenerative disc disease in certain cases it is possible to manage without medication. Enough will be the application of therapeutic gymnastics, a variety of applicators (roll "Lyapko", iplikator Kuznetsova), as well as reduce the burden and eliminate the other causes of the disease. If the same symptoms on the momentum, and the research showed characteristic changes, it is necessary to connect the drugs that help influence how the causes, so the symptoms of degenerative disc disease.
Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the medicines indicated at the time of his deterioration and is aimed at elimination of the inflammatory process, relief of the pain syndrome and increase in metabolic processes through internal adoption helena administration of drugs by injection.
In connection with the fact that osteochondrosis – is a systemic disease, which negatively affects the various organs and systems, its treatment must be comprehensive. Drugs for the treatment of degenerative disc disease carry out the following tasks:
- analgesia,
- elimination of inflammation,
- improves blood circulation in the affected tissues,
- restoration of cartilage,
- return to the loose joints,
- the elimination of depression caused by constant pain.
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease
The disease affects different parts of the back. The vertebrae may begin to deform in the area of the neck, chest helena back. Usually manifest themselves as the symptoms are not immediately, degenerative disc disease can some time to deliver the inconvenience. Gradually appear the pain, and especially in the evening, weakness in the hands and feet, dizziness. However, every kind of degenerative disease of the spine has its own characteristic symptoms.
The symptoms of this disease, such as cervical osteochondrosis the following:
- headaches, which do not help pills;
- paralysis of the hands;
- ringing in the ears;
- loss of consciousness;
- hiccups and shortness of breath during the day.
To featured degenerative disc disease of the thoracic department include:
- pain in the intercostal area;
- frequent cough;
- feeling of ball in throat;
- cardialgia with high blood pressure;
- pain as in appendicitis.
Lumbar osteochondrosis is the symptoms of this plan:
- pain in the lower part of the abdomen;
- numbness of the lower extremities;
- "back pain" in the back;
- paralysis of the lower limbs;
- the feeling of tingling in the extremities.
All of these symptoms of degenerative disc disease are a direct indication for the appeal to the doctors. It is very important to ignore the pain in the neck, chest and the lower part of the back. Can be a symptom of cardiac and pulmonary disease.