Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine: treatment

The treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is a difficult task, as the bone and cartilage tissues are poorly restored. In order for a person's condition to return to normal (the inflammation has disappeared, the vertebrae have returned to their place), surgical intervention is sometimes required. But this method is outdated.

Treatment of osteochondrosis of the neck in a specialized clinic is:

• Medical assistance from unique specialists;
• Innovative and effective treatment without surgery;
• Absence of pain, injections, side effects;
• German original equipment;
• Long-term effect of therapy;
• Treat the causes of the disease, not the symptoms;
• Avoid hospital treatment;
• 100% regeneration after completing the course.

Relieve yourself from the pain today!

MBST Therapy

All the attention of doctors is focused on ensuring that patients get rid of problems and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. MBST therapy allows you to eliminate the cause of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and not just save the patient from the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.

The working principle of this therapeutic method is based on the fact that metabolism in tissues is regulated by electric and magnetic fields. If in a healthy organ or system the processes of regeneration, that is, updates, proceed independently, in case of violation of functions, they require an external impulse action. In MBST therapy, MRI is used as an impulse, which sends signals to diseased tissues that reproduce the signals of a healthy body system. Normalized metabolism allows the regeneration process to resume in cartilage cells, bone tissue, tendons, etc. Because of this, cervical osteochondrosis is treated.

After 8-10 sessions, not only the destruction process is stopped, but also the restoration of damaged tissues. The effect persists for over 5 years without surgery and long-term medication!

Benefits of MBST

The most effective way to treat and save from neck osteochondrosis is MBST therapy. The method has the following advantages:

• absence of pain;
• high efficiency (even if the disease is not at an early stage);
• damaged tissues are restored throughout the year;
• getting rid of the cause, not smothering the symptoms;
• No side effects.

If you come across an illness, you don't need to go to the hospital for long-term drug treatment. For a complete recovery, it will be enough to go through several procedures (usually 5-9 times are enough), which take only 1 hour a day.

To restore mobility, relieve pain, and improve quality of life, you must first sign up for an initial telephone consultation. The doctor will devise a personal program for you, according to which the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis will take place. And after 2-6 weeks you can return to your usual way of life and forget about the pain! The cost of the course depends on the severity of the disease.

What else can be treated with MBST therapy?

MBST therapy is indicated for people suffering from degenerative joint diseases. For example: with injuries to ligaments, tendons, with osteoporosis, with chronic pain due to disorders in the vertebral joints.

These procedures are especially indicated for the following diseases and disorders:

• arthrosis (stages I - III);
• osteoporosis;
• damaged vertebrae (some types of intervertebral disc damage);
• epicondylitis (inflammation of the tendons of the forearm at the points of connection with the muscles, typical of some sports loads - the so-called "tennis hand" and "golfer's elbow" syndromes);
• sports and other injuries with damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments.

- some types of orthopedics and dentistry of the jaw (arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint - all forms of arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint; restoration of bone structures of the jaw; acceleration of ingrowth of dental implants; loosening of teeth).

contraindications

• Any active electronic implants within or in the immediate vicinity of the treatment area. For example: pacemakers, defibrillators (ICD systems), insulin pumps and pain relievers, etc.
• Pregnancy.
• Tumors and inflammations of a bacterial nature.
• Leukemia.
• HIV.
• Rheumatic diseases in the active phase.

Relative contraindications include ferromagnetic objects. In addition, patients with very high blood pressure or severe heart disease should undergo additional testing to determine whether MBST can be used to treat a specific condition.

disease etiology

Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is a disease in which a dystrophic process occurs and develops in the intervertebral discs, other tissues of the spine are affected. In the tissues of the destroyed and lost elasticity of the intervertebral discs, inflammatory processes begin, leading to edema. This causes the nerve endings to rupture, which as a result causes intense and prolonged pain.

The development of symptoms precedes complications. Advanced stages can cause a malfunction of the musculoskeletal system, which will lead the patient to disability (partial or complete immobilization). It is important to diagnose and treat the disease early.

The reasons

The reasons for the development of degenerative processes of osteochondrosis in the intervertebral discs of the neck are not fully understood. Symptoms of the disease usually manifest closer to age 35. The development of cervical osteochondrosis can be provoked by overloads, head injuries, etc. It is characteristic that the older the person suffering from osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, the more it manifests itself.

Here are the main reasons for the development:

• age-related changes;
• rachiocampsis;
• displacement of the vertebrae;
• violation of posture;
• genetic predisposition;
• spinal injury;
• poor physical fitness;
• sedentary lifestyle;
• spinal overload;
• heavy physical activity;
• bad environmental conditions.

Symptoms of Cervical Osteochondrosis

To understand how to treat cervical osteochondrosis, consider its main features:

• severe pain in the neck - it is difficult for a person to even turn his head (pain can spread to the back of the head, the area of the ears and eyes, shoulders);
• pain in the hands (the muscles seem to ache), which increases with the slightest load;
• constant tension of the cervical spine and head muscles;
• headache (in the back of the head, radiating to the temples and crown of the head);
• dizziness;
• noise in the ears;
• proliferation of connective tissue in the cervical spine region;
• neck stiffness in the morning;
• crunching when turning the body or head

It is characteristic of the disease that the discomfort does not disappear even at night. Neck pain and other signs of the condition are only part of the symptoms. Patients with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine also often complain of decreased visual acuity, hearing loss, tongue numbness, heart pain, etc. People try to make a "diagnosis of the disease" on their own. All of these can worsen a person's well-being, as diagnosis and treatment are issues that doctors must deal with. Therefore, if you encounter the first symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical region, we recommend that you seek help from a doctor.

Effects

Can osteochondrosis cause more serious diseases? The answer is unequivocal: yes, it can.

Osteochondrosis of the cervical region is the cause of the development of vertebral artery syndrome, when, in addition to neck pain, tinnitus, "fly", colored spots in front of the eyes and slight dizziness appear. Compression of nerve roots and blood vessels can cause disc displacement in posterolateral directions, protrusion, and other pathologies. The entire spine will respond instantly to the displacement of the vertebral discs.

The lack of a quick start in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis leads to the development of the following complications:

• herniated disc of the neck;
• paralysis, paresis (decreased muscle strength due to damage to the nerve pathways connecting the brain to a muscle or muscle group) of the upper limb on one or both sides;
• ischemic stroke (occurring against the background of circulatory disorders of the brain);
• stroke - an acute violation of spinal circulation with damage to the spinal cord and a disturbance of its functions due to the interruption of blood flow.

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

Treatment of osteochondrosis should begin with a comprehensive diagnosis of the patient. Includes:

1. Patient examination. If the disease has reached stage 2-3, there is noticeable deformation of the skeleton, possibly displacement of the vertebrae. The attending physician must collect an anamnesis to exclude or confirm the hereditary transmission route.
2. Laboratory research of blood, urine.
3. X-ray examination to determine the presence and size of osteophytes, the height or contours of the cervical intervertebral discs.
4. The discography will define the contour of the nucleus pulposus. This procedure involves the introduction of a contrast agent.
5. Computed tomography is used in rare cases, as the diagnosis is made with strong radiation, which is negative for the patient.
6. An ECG is done to rule out or confirm cardiac ischemia.

Illness is not a sentence! Seek specialist advice if you are concerned about persistent neck pain - treatment will prevent the risk of developing more serious conditions.

Methods of treatment of cervical osteochondrosis

alternative medicine

Non-traditional medical therapy is not recommended in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. However, the attending physician may allow you to supplement the course with prescriptions. The most famous methods in which you can complement rather than replace therapy are:

• treatment of cervical osteochondrosis with propolis heating pads;
• massages (it will return the vertebrae to their position and relax the muscles). Massage must be performed by a doctor, otherwise the procedure may harm the patient;
• water procedures;
• treatment of cervical osteochondrosis with tinctures based on lemon and garlic (cooking, rubbing).

Traditional medicine and self-medication may not bring results, but also harm the patient. They just drown out the symptoms of the disease - the disease itself does not go away, but develops gradually, which can develop serious complications. Therefore, we recommend that you seek medical help at the first sign of illness.

conservative methods

medical therapy

Conservative treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, if a severe stage of the disease is detected, includes constant medication. These funds restore blood circulation, bone tissue and help with unpleasant side effects. They are prescribed by a doctor after a thorough examination.

In the classic treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, condoprotectants and vasodilators are used. Condoprotectants are preparations (ointments, tablets) for the restoration of cartilage and bone tissue, and vasodilators are means to restore blood flow, as well as the supply of nutrients to the affected tissues. One of the properties of the drugs is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. Pills, ointments or injections - the drug release form has a large selection. What kind of drug treatment the patient needs, the doctor will determine.

The treatment of symptoms and the disease itself is effectively carried out with physiotherapeutic procedures. Basically, they are needed for the gradual restoration of affected tissues and are prescribed as an adjunct to drug therapy. Physiotherapy reduces medication intake, which is good for the liver, eliminates systemic side effects and allergies. Therefore, patients who have no contraindications are prescribed. Different physical therapy methods can be used together or separately.

The main task of doctors with classical therapy is not the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. And the elimination or reduction of the severity of concomitant symptoms (pain, muscle spasms, etc. ).

Ines

In stages 2-3, patients complain of sharp, stabbing pain that manifests with head movements. Then they are prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Sometimes intramuscular injection is used. Medications have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. This is true in case of injury by a dislocated disc of the soft tissues of the neck.

hormones

When intramuscular administration of NSAIDs does not relieve swelling and inflammation, hormonal agents are used. Glucocorticosteroids have a clear analgesic and anti-edematous effect. Hormonal preparations with anesthetics are used for drug blocks. But glucocorticosteroids should not be used often. They are harmful to internal organs, damage cartilage, bones, the ligamentous-tendinous apparatus. Hormonal agents adversely affect the immune system.

anesthetics

Most often, in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, anesthetics are used for drug blocks. They are characterized by a pronounced analgesic effect and a wide range of applications. In the treatment of degenerative-dystrophic pathologies, they are prescribed for the blockade of peripheral nerves and nerve nodes. It is the violation of the spinal roots by a hernial bulge that causes sharp pain.

local irritants

Ointments and balms with a warming effect are often prescribed for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, but in the absence of soft tissue inflammation. The ingredients that make up its composition irritate sensitive nerve endings located in the subcutaneous tissue, eliminating pain. Such drugs have a vasodilating effect, accompanied by an intense and prolonged feeling of heat.

Preparations to improve blood microcirculation

Means to improve blood circulation are used in the treatment of osteochondrosis of any location. But with the pathology of the neck, they are more often needed. In this part of the spine, there is often compression of the artery, through which nutrients and oxygen enter the brain. Often used to improve microcirculation preparations with thioctic acid. They dilate blood vessels, restore the functioning of spinal roots, improve trophism and innervation.

vitamins

To improve a person's well-being, strengthen the body's defenses, replenish the reserves of substances necessary for tissue regeneration, patients are given balanced complexes of vitamins and microelements. It is enough to take one pill of any medicine daily to eliminate the deficiency that has arisen. But most often used in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis are injections with group B vitamins. Group B vitamins in tablets can also be prescribed. Its use of the course helps to improve the transmission of nerve impulses, stimulates the natural mechanisms aimed at recovery.

chondroprotectors

This is the only group of drugs used for the pathogenic treatment of osteochondrosis of the neck. At the initial stage of the development of the pathology, chondroprotectors are used for partial restoration of intervertebral discs. This effect is due to the ability of chondroitin and glucosamine to stimulate the synthesis of proteoglycans, increase the production of hyaluronic acid, activate all the functions of cartilage cells (chondrocytes) and suppress their premature destruction.

Surgical intervention

How to treat cervical osteochondrosis if nothing helps? It is believed that only the operation remains. Surgery is prescribed in the following cases:

• 3 months of non-invasive therapy gave no results, the patient continues to suffer from severe pain, spasms and other ailments;
• the condition of the neck poses a threat to the patient's health (important arteries are compressed, a high risk of stroke or brain cell death is created);
• deformation of the vertebrae or intervertebral discs of the neck leads to a serious limitation of mobility to disability;
• due to compression of the nerve endings, the limbs are withdrawn.

The list of indications can be expanded. But one thing remains common: surgery is performed only when there is a serious danger to the patient. Before that, they try to survive with more benign recovery options.

The treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with conservative methods gives results, but also discomfort for the patient. If we're talking about surgery, you should be aware that any operation involves a pretty serious rehabilitation period.

Prevention of osteochondrosis of the cervical region

To prevent osteochondrosis of the neck or any other problems with the spine from becoming relevant to you, it is recommended to follow the following tips:

• lead an active lifestyle: swimming in the pool, jogging in the morning, exercising (gymnastics and special exercises are often practiced not only for prevention, but also for the treatment of the neck itself);
• when busy in a sedentary job, try to sit with a straight back and relaxed shoulders;
• sedentary work should be performed in a chair with a backrest that supports the spine;
• so that during the night rest the spine is in the correct position, an orthopedic mattress and pillow is recommended;
• avoid lifting heavy objects, if this is unavoidable, they need to be lifted gently;
• when playing sports, monitor the correctness of exercises, as various injuries can provoke displacement of the vertebrae and lead to the development of the disease;
• You should add foods enriched with vitamins and trace elements to the diet.

A massage course is also an effective method of preventing many spinal ailments, which is simply beneficial for the body as a whole. However, it is worth noting that you cannot use the services of massage therapists and "chiropractors" who do not have medical training and relevant work permits. Only specialists should take care of your body.

Protecting yourself from the development of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is quite difficult, but nothing is impossible. If you find any signs of pathology, seek help from a specialist to determine the nature of the symptoms that have arisen. It is possible that the cause is not in the spine, but in violation of the functions of other systems and organs.

Subject to the rules listed above, the possibility of developing osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is reduced. Remember that preventing the development of a disease is easier than treating it.

Cervical osteochondrosis treatment is available today! No surgery, no risks or complications after surgical treatment! If you have already been diagnosed with a disease or have other diseases of the spine, be sure to go to a consultation where you will be prescribed an appropriate treatment.