Constant headache, heaviness in the back of the head, numbness in the hand - this is most likely osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.Its symptoms can be mistaken for other diseases such as angina or migraine.When the correct picture of the disease was determined, the treatment was even more successful.
Symptoms and causes
We must admit that this is the disease of the century.Can we tell before it becomes so widespread?Maybe yes.If earlier it was a disease of the elderly, now it has become younger.After all, the root cause of painful deformations of the neck and back intervertebral cartilages is physical inactivity - sitting near a desk or in front of a computer with a bent head.A person remains in the same position after work - in the car or at home in front of the TV.The result is degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs, disrupting the blood supply to the important arteries leading to the brain.It all starts with a throbbing sound in the spine when dizzy, and then pain, then numbness in the back of the head, neck, shoulders and forearms and fingers.If an exact diagnosis has not yet been made - osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, the symptoms may resemble an attack of angina because the pain radiates to the arm and sternum.It is not difficult to check this yourself: if nitroglycerin does not help, the problem is not in the heart.Of course, experiences with health are not good for any disease.
Treatment
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine requires complete, comprehensive treatment, which must be prescribed by an osteopath.Complex - because the disease cannot be treated only with drugs or folk remedies.Both of you will also need physical therapy and therapeutic massage.As for drugs, experts certainly recommend a course of so-called dietary protectors - a course that stops the process of destruction of the cartilage between the vertebrae and restores the cartilage tissue.Anti-inflammatory drugs are included.If necessary, a course of analgesic and antispasmodic injections can be administered.Physiotherapy procedures prescribed in parallel with drug treatment also have a good effect.
Therapeutic exercise and massage
It seems that the patient can determine this part of the treatment for himself.This is a big mistake.Everything related to the disease of the cervical spine is an experienced, reliable neurologist, osteopath, osteopath, but not an amateur massage therapist.Moreover, there are deaths due to the sharp manipulation of such "farmers".But within the framework of the article, that is, at a distance, only general recommendations can be given.Thus, a patient can relieve the symptoms and pains of cervical spine osteochondrosis, back of the neck, headache, numbness of fingers with simple exercises.
- Sitting on a chair with soft, smooth movements, circular movements with your head, 15 times in each direction.Sudden movements, especially backwards!
- Tilt your head back and forth, but also smoothly and carefully.
- "Mill" - an exercise for the hands.Rotate your arms back and forth 50 times (you can increase them), even if it hurts.
- Wrap your hands around your head - thumbs under the chin, the rest of the fingers on the back of the neck and on the back - try to stretch the neck muscles and vertebrae.It will be easier immediately.
If you do these simple exercises every day, the pain will decrease significantly.As for the massage, it was already said: Massage of the cervical collar area should be performed only by a specialist.
Traditional treatment methods
Unfortunately, it cannot be said that folk remedies can definitely cure cervical osteochondrosis.Of course, of course, of course, it can be relaxed, but you can't do without the participation of specialists.How can you relieve pain, pain in the head and arm due to osteochondrosis?Compresses made from medicinal plants help a lot.So, a juicy leaf of burdock or horseradish is doused with boiling water, applied to the sore rays of the neck, covered with foil and wrapped with a scarf.It can keep the compress for at least a day.The same cannot be said about a compress with mustard: buy 50 g of dry powder and aloe juice, add a little propolis.In fact, it is recommended to apply this mixture at night and it is actually effective, but you should not let it burn.Last but not least proper nutrition.Everyone says that the first enemy of osteochondrosis is salt, it is necessary to sharply limit its use.Foods rich in uric acid are not recommended - rich meat soups and broths, smoked meat, sorrel, spinach.The main recommendations are not to allow the disease to worsen, to start treatment at the first signs.