Osteochondrosis spine is a disease that has caused the destruction of bone tissue and cartilaginous tissue in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
In the first place with the progression of the disease wetsuit the central part of the spinal disc – the so-called nucleus gelatinous. Because of this vertebra loses part of its property abatement must, and the fibrous ring at the periphery of the disc are formed to thin and crepe.
The further progression of the degenerative disc disease of the spine causes complications of the disease – exaggeration discs or tearing the fibrous ring widths and herniated disc, as its corollary. The instability of the spinal column in the affected section causes pain and limited mobility of the head, osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, but also to the limited mobility of the trunk with osteochondrosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
In 75% of cases of osteochondrosis of the spinal column is the cause of the back pain. With age the risk of degeneration of the tissues of the spine significantly increases, then, on average, the symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the vertebral column are observed from a dweller on two planets more than 30 years.
Causes of degenerative disc disease of the spine
Predisposing factors to the development of degenerative disc disease of the vertebral column are considered to be an injury to the back, or systematic is a load on the back of heavy physical work or professional employment in the presence of vibrations. If you need to do a lot of loading and unloading facilities facilities to purchase bank to his car.
Early manifestation of the symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the spine is called weak physical development, flat feet or overweight. There is also a genetic predisposition to the loose structure of the intervertebral discs and structural abnormalities of the spine. Unfavourable in terms of the health of the spinal column are also an intense workout in the gym with a violation of the rules of distribution of load on the back, a sedentary lifestyle and an incorrect diet.
The symptoms of arthritis of the spine
The disease manifests a series of symptoms. For degenerative disc disease of the spine characterized by the following: back pain, numbness in the direction of the department of spine, the reduction of the amplitude of the movements, increase of pain during the lifting of the gravity, a sudden movement, the tension during coughing or sneezing.
Chronic pain, such as one of the symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the spine, becomes the cause of fatigue. When crushing of the nerve roots of the discs in the spine the pain can be more intense and worn cutting edge, "the recovery" forecasts. Its localization in this case are not limited to the sphere of the back, and you hear a man in the neighborhood of the arts.
Phase of arthritis of the spine
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 almost is not felt, if only a slight discomfort and lack of resistance to injury of the spinal column. The destruction of the fibrous ring widths, reduction in the size of vertebrate slits and the pain of varying intensity – symptom of degenerative disc disease of the spine the second phase.
The third phase of the disease is characterized by considerable deformation of the bone spine and tissues until the onset intervertebral hernias. A symptom of degenerative disc disease of the spine more heavy the fourth phase of bone mass, bone growth, limited mobility, intense pain, or even partial or total paralysis of the limbs, called compression of the nerve roots.
The symptoms of osteoarthritis cervical spine
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine often leads to disorders of blood circulation due to compression of the arteries. This leads to intense headaches, dizziness and fainting. Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine there is sometimes a vertebral artery syndrome. And ' characterized by a sensation of noise in the head, flashing "flies" or coloured spots in front of eyes. Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine are also possible peripheral pain in the shoulder area or hands.
The symptoms of arthritis of the spine
Osteochondrosis of the spine can aggravate for various heart conditions. The disease causes the progression throat pain (compression of the intercostal nerves). Osteochondrosis of the spine experience pain in the chest and feeling of a "stake" in the center of the chest.
The symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine leads to the development of the following diseases: sciatica, low back pain and the so-called lumbar sciatica.
Sciatica, as one of the complications of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine characterized by lesions of the sciatic nerve, pain in the gluteal region, hypotension (low tone) calves, and buttocks.
When lumbago is a symptom of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is a strong pain in the lower back, caused the displacement of the vertebrae or the fall of the spinal disc.
Lumbar, sciatica, still a complication of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, has caused the herniated lower discs in the spine. He is accompanied by pain in the buttocks that radiates to the back surface of the thigh, popliteal fossa, leg and foot.
The diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the spine
The preliminary diagnosis "osteochondrosis of the spine" establishes a medical doctor and neurologist, after a first examination in connection with the complaint of a patient for back pain and limited mobility. The Stage of osteochondrosis of the vertebral column it is stated depending on the degree of deformation of the spine, was the posture of the patient and the number of affected discs.
All of the symptoms of arthritis of the spine are diagnosed with the help of sensitivity to the patient's back. The doctor also called attention to the condition of the muscle tone. As well as in most of the cases the disease is accompanied by hypertonicity of the muscles of the back.
With the help of test bending of the vertebral column is determined by the amplitude of the movements of the patient. Thanks to the use of x-rays, CT scans and magnetic RESONANCE imaging, accurate diagnosis and defined the future tactics of treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine.
The treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine
In the treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine apply conservative and surgical technique. The aim of both – relieve the pain and prevent further progression of the deformity of the spine.
When the surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine applies only in the case in which the conservative therapy of the disease proved ineffective.
The active phase of the application of conservation takes an average of 2 months. At the beginning of his brief as possible amplification of the pain caused by the body's reaction to the medication, the medicine physical education (PHYSIOTHERAPY) and physiotherapy. In the conservative treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine also apply massage therapy, chiropractic, hood and reflexology. The effectiveness of the treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine depends on the coherence of the procedures and the perseverance of the patient in the execution of complex THERAPY.
The surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine, a hernia of the intervertebral discs, over the age of 6 months. Indication to perform the operations is also a reduction in the gap between the vertebrae up to 1/3 of the original size and compression of the roots of the spinal cord.
The main method in the surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine — discectomy which is the removal of the deformed disk. The operation can be minimally invasive, performed with the help of instrumentation endoscopic method, microdiscectomy, B-Twin systems, as well as needle laser vaporization kernel of the deformed disk.
After the surgical treatment of degenerative disc disease of the spine presumed to be the period of rehabilitation for 6 months. While he, the patient is sent for a spa treatment for the course of physiotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc.
The treatment of degenerative disc disease medications
Currently osteochondrosis suffer from a huge number of people. Many of them do not even know they are a concern. In the meantime, if time does not begin treatment, the complications that are to be felt for the rest of his life. Back pain, like many other diseases, "younger" and largely worsen the quality of life, that gives its usual pace.
In our article we have a bit of familiarity with the disease itself, as well as shown the medication to his treatment.
Low back pain and its species
Low back pain is a deformation of the articular cartilage, the bone of the vertebral column and the intervertebral discs.
Low back pain is:
- lumbar (lumbo-sacral),
- cervical,
- of the chest.
Causes of degenerative disc disease:
- the biped position,
- the curvature of the spine,
- injuries to the spine,
- flat foot,
- frequent lifting of weights,
- frequent changes of position of the trunk,
- long stay in uncomfortable positions,
- overload of the spine,
- physical inactivity and obesity,
- malnutrition,
- stress-related conditions.
The stages of development of degenerative disc disease
- Due to some changes in the intervertebral disc appears to be instability of the vertebrae. The spine is very prone to accidents.
- Occurs the beginning of the destruction ring of the fibrous intervertebral disc. Decreases the hernia of the disc slot.
- Occurs the rupture of the fibrous ring widths. Type jelly core of the intervertebral disc bulges. Due to the formation of herniated discs caused the deformation of the spinal column.
- Occurs pronounced pain syndrome. Due to the formation of bone growths, and ossification of the ligaments of the vertebral column movements are limited.
The symptoms of degenerative disc disease
Lumbar (lumbo-sacral) department:
- Persistent pain in the back aching character.
- The feeling of pain and numbness of the limbs.
- The reduction of the motor activity.
- Increased pain when you make sudden movements, lifting weights, physical exercise, or when sneezing and coughing.
- Pain in arms and shoulders, and headache.
- The vertebral artery syndrome (burning, stabbing headaches, dizziness, buzzing in the head, spots of color, and "fly" before the eyes).
- The pain in the internal organs, in particular of the thorax (a"stake" in the chest) and the area of the heart.
The definition of the diagnosis
The diagnosis is established to visit from the neurologist on the basis of complaints of the patient (pain, limitation of mobility, etc). The vertebral column moves around their condition of a patient in standing, sitting and lying (at rest and in motion). During the inspection of the back draws attention to the posture, the characteristics of the structure of the trunk, the lower corners of the blades, the side profiles of the neck and at the waist, the position, the shoulder girdle etc. After that the doctor usually guide the patient on the x-ray, ct scan or magnetic RESONANCE imaging, which is precise and takes the form of the diagnosis, is determined the level of defeat, as well as the detected hidden deviations from the norm. On the basis of these data, the neurologist will assign the appropriate treatment. As a general rule, is a complex therapy, which includes the application of medications, massage, physical THERAPY, and other techniques.
The treatment of degenerative disc disease medications
To begin with, it should be noted that in the initial phase of development of degenerative disc disease, in some cases, it is possible to do without the drugs. It will be sufficient for the application of medical gymnastics, all types of applicators (cushion "physical and emotional", iplikator Kuznetsova), but also reduces the loads and the resolution of other causes of disease. If the symptoms are gaining strength, and studies have shown the changes, it is necessary to connect the drugs to allow you to act as the cause and the symptoms of degenerative disc disease.
The treatment of degenerative disc disease drugs shown in the period of its aggravation, and aims at the removal of the inflammatory process, relief of pain and the strengthening of the metabolic processes inside for the reception or the administration of drugs through injections.
Due to the fact that back pain is a systemic disease, on the negative interest on various organs and systems, treatment needs to be global. Medicines for the treatment of degenerative disc disease to perform the following activities:
- relief from the pain,
- removal of inflammation,
- it improves the circulation of blood in the affected tissue,
- the recovery of cartilage tissue,
- the return of mobility to the joints,
- eliminate the depression caused by constant pain.
The 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, or back. Usually are experiencing these symptoms do not a time, back pain can be a moment not to annoy. Gradually appear pain, especially in the evening hours, weakness in the arms and legs, dizziness. However, any type of degenerative spine disease has its characteristic traits.
The symptoms of this disease, such as cervical low back pain the following:
- headaches, which do not help the pills;
- paralysis of the hands;
- ringing in the ears;
- loss of consciousness;
- hiccups and shortness of breath during the day.
The signs of degenerative disc disease of the thoracic are:
- the pain in pain in the region;
- frequent cough;
- the feeling of lump in throat;
- kardialgija with high blood pressure;
- pain as a case of appendicitis.
Lumbar, low-back pain has the symptoms of this plan:
- pain in the lower part of the abdomen;
- numbness of the lower limbs;
- "back pain" in the back;
- paralysis of the legs;
- a feeling of tingling in the extremities.
All these signs of degenerative disc disease are a direct aid in the treatment of a doctor. It is extremely important not to ignore the pain in the area of the neck, chest and back. They can be a symptom of heart or lung ailments.