80% of people over the age of 40 have ankylosing spondylitis, most of whom don't even think about the real cause of their disease. Meanwhile, degenerative changes in the spine lead to a violation of its structure and function, and also become the root cause of many diseases.
Why does cervical osteonecrosis develop, how to prevent
The development of cervical osteochondrosis often leads to a long, sedentary lifestyle that forces the back and neck to be found in an uncomfortable position. The onset of the disease is often unnoticed, the symptoms gradually increase, many people do not notice the increasing headaches, discomfort in the neck, nape, and back. With the progression of the disease, numbness and tingling in the hands, palpitations, dizziness, fatigue and irritability increase. These symptoms are only manifestations of osteonecrosis of the ankle.
In the early stages of the disease, no special treatment is required, but precautions must be taken to prevent further development of osteonecrosis. Gymnastics plays an important role: you need to do morning exercises regularly, try to keep the correct posture during work and rest. An important role is to give up bad habits, adhere to a moderate-calorie diet, refuse fatty, spicy and salty foods, limit weight lifting.
Treatment of cervical osteonecrosis
Unfortunately, in most cases, it is only possible to slow down the progression of the disease, so you have to resort to other complex methods of treating the disease. Therapy is carried out by a neurologist, if necessary, in consultation with doctors of relevant specialties: chiropractors, osteopaths, and prescribes individual treatment for each case.
As prescribed by the doctor, a course of drug therapy is used to reduce inflammation in the spine, eliminate painful spasms and restore impaired blood flow. Painkillers, vitamins of group B. Physical therapy procedures are prescribed with good therapeutic effect: magnetic field, ultrasound, laser, have analgesic effect.
The use of physical therapy methods in treatment also helps to reduce pain well and facilitate the recovery process after an exacerbation of the disease. After recovering from an acute illness, physiotherapeutic exercises, massage, acupressure, spinal traction are used. These activities are aimed at improving blood circulation in the brain and normalizing metabolism in the cervical spine.
These procedures are performed by a specially trained massage therapist. Nearby are important brain centers that regulate the basic functions of the body, so special care must be taken when performing these manipulations so as not to harm the patient's condition. In addition to these treatments, the patient is prescribed a necklace. It is necessary to achieve fixation of the vertebrae in a certain position and to provide peace to the affected part of the spine. Wearing the bracelet should last at least 1 month, but no more than 2-3 hours per day. During a night of sleep, it is possible to achieve the correct position of the neck and body with the help of an orthopedic mattress and pillow.
If necessary, after consultation with a neurosurgeon, surgical treatment may be indicated - in case the disc is destroyed and life-threatening complications develop. Timely measures taken to prevent and treat cervical osteonecrosis can restore a person's health and well-being.