Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is a difficult task because bone and cartilage tissues are poorly restored. To normalize a person's condition (inflammation has disappeared, the vertebrae have returned to their original position), sometimes surgery is needed. However, this method is outdated.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis in a specialized clinic:
- Medical care from unique specialists;
- Innovative effective treatment without surgery;
- No pain, injections, side effects;
- Original German equipment;
- Long-term effects of therapy;
- To treat the causes of the disease, not the symptoms;
- Avoidance of inpatient treatment;
- 100% recovery after completing the course.
Relieve yourself of pain today!
MBST therapy
All the attention of doctors is focused on getting rid of patients with problems and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. MBST-therapy allows to eliminate the cause of musculoskeletal disorders and not only saves the patient from the unpleasant symptoms of the disease.
The principle of operation of this therapeutic method is based on the regulation of tissue metabolism by electric and magnetic fields. If the regeneration processes in a healthy organ or system, ie updates, are going on independently, an impulse movement from outside is required in the event of a dysfunction. MBST therapy uses magnetic resonance as a pulse that sends a signal to diseased tissues that replicates signals from a healthy body system. Normalized metabolism of cartilage, bone tissue, tendons, etc. allows you to restore the process of regeneration in cells. Due to this, cervical osteochondrosis is treated.
After 8-10 sessions, not only the process of destruction, but also the regeneration of damaged tissues is stopped. The effect lasts for more than 5 years without surgery and long-term medication!
Advantages of MBST
The most effective way to treat and relieve osteochondrosis of the neck is MBST therapy. The method has the following advantages:
- lack of pain;
- high efficacy (even if the disease is not at an early stage);
- damaged tissues are restored throughout the year;
- not to silence the symptoms, to get rid of the cause;
- no side effects.
If you have an illness, you do not need to go to the hospital for long-term treatment with medication. For complete recovery, it is enough to go through several procedures that take only 1 hour a day (usually 5-9 times is enough).
To restore mobility, relieve pain, and improve quality of life, you should first make an initial appointment over the phone. The doctor will develop a personal program for you to treat cervical osteochondrosis. And after 2-6 weeks you can return to your normal lifestyle 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: damage to ligaments, tendons, osteoporosis, chronic pain due to disorders of the vertebral joints.
These procedures are especially indicated for the following diseases and disorders:
- osteoarthritis (stages I - III);
- osteoporosis;
- damaged vertebrae (some types of intervertebral discs);
- epicondylitis (inflammation of the tendons of the forearm at the points of contact with the muscles, which is characteristic of some sports loads - the so-called "tennis hand" and "golf elbow" syndromes);
- sports and other injuries with damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments.
- Some types of orthopedics and dentistry of the jaw (arthrosis of the jaw-jaw joint - all forms of arthrosis of the jaw joint; restoration of the bone structures of the jaw; acceleration of the penetration of dental implants; loosening of teeth).
Contraindications
- Any active electronic implants in or near the treatment area. For example: pacemakers, defibrillators (ICD systems), insulin and painkillers, etc.
- Pregnancy.
- Tumors and inflammation of a bacterial nature.
- Leukemia.
- HIV.
- Rheumatic diseases in the active stage.
Relative contraindications include ferromagnetic objects. Also, patients with very high blood pressure or severe heart disease should undergo additional tests to determine if MBST can be used to treat a specific disease.
Etiology of the disease
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is a disease in which a dystrophic process occurs and develops in the intervertebral discs, affecting other tissues of the spine. Inflammatory processes begin in the tissues of the destroyed and lost elasticity of the intervertebral discs, which leads to edema. This causes nerve endings to be damaged, resulting in severe and prolonged pain.
The development of symptoms precedes complications. Advanced stages can lead to musculoskeletal system dysfunction, which can lead to disability (partial or complete immobilization). It is important to detect and treat the disease at an early stage.
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 appear around the age of 35 years. The development of cervical osteochondrosis is accompanied by overload, head injuries, etc. can be provoked by. It is typical that a person suffering from osteochondrosis of the cervical spine manifests itself as he gets older.
The main reasons for the development are:
- age-related changes;
- raxiokampis;
- vertebral displacement;
- posture disorder;
- genetic predisposition;
- spinal cord injury;
- poor physical fitness;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- overload of the spine;
- 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, ears and eyes, shoulders);
- pain in the hands increasing with the slightest load (muscles appear to ache);
- constant tension in the muscles of the cervical spine and head;
- headache (spread to the back of the head, temples and crown of the head);
- dizziness;
- noise in the ears;
- proliferation of connective tissue in the cervical spine;
- stiffness in the neck in the morning;
- crunching when turning the body or head
It is characteristic of the disease that the anxiety does not disappear even at night. Neck pain and other symptoms of the disease are just some of the symptoms. Patients with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine also often experience decreased visual acuity, hearing loss, numbness of the tongue, heart pain, and so on. All this can worsen a person's well-being, because diagnosis and treatment are issues that doctors have to deal with. Therefore, if you find the first signs of osteochondrosis of the cervical region, we recommend that you seek medical help.
Effects
Can osteochondrosis cause more serious diseases? The answer is unequivocal: yes, it can be.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical region, in addition to pain in the neck, is the cause of the development of vertebral artery syndrome, which appears when tinnitus appears, "flies", colored spots in front of the eyes and slight dizziness. Compression of nerve roots and blood vessels can lead to lateral posterolateral dislocation of the disc, protrusion and other pathologies. The entire spine will respond immediately to the displacement of the vertebral discs.
Lack of a rapid start in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis leads to the development of the following complications:
- neck hernias;
- paralysis, paresis (loss of muscle strength due to damage to the nerve pathways that connect the brain to a muscle or muscle group) of the upper extremity on one or both sides;
- ischemic stroke of the brain (occurs against the background of circulatory disorders of the brain);
- Spinal cord injury - an acute disorder of the spinal cord with damage to the spinal cord and dysfunction associated with the cessation of blood flow.
Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
Treatment of osteochondrosis should begin with a thorough diagnosis of the patient. These include:
- Examination of the patient. If the disease has reached stage 2-3, there is a significant deformation of the skeleton, probably a displacement of the vertebrae. The attending physician should collect a medical history to rule out or confirm a hereditary route of infection.
- Laboratory examination of blood and urine.
- X-ray examination to determine the presence and size of osteophytes, height or contours of the cervical intervertebral discs.
- The discography will determine the contour of the pulposus nucleus. This procedure involves the application of a contrast agent.
- Computed tomography is rarely used because the diagnosis is made with strong radiation that is negative for the patient.
- An ECG is performed to rule out or confirm cardiac ischemia.
Illness is not a sentence! If you are worried about persistent neck pain, consult a specialist - treatment will prevent the risk of developing more serious pathologies.
Methods of treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Alternative medicine
Non-traditional medical therapy is not recommended for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. However, the attending physician may allow the course to be completed with prescriptions. The most popular methods you can add instead of replacing therapy are:
- treatment of cervical osteochondrosis with warming compresses with propolis;
- massages (it will return the vertebrae to their original position and relax the muscles). Massage should be performed by a physician, 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 do not work, but can harm the patient. They only silence the symptoms of the disease - the disease itself does not go away, but develops gradually, which can lead to serious complications. Therefore, we recommend that you consult a doctor at the first signs of the disease.
conservative methods
Medical therapy
Conservative treatment of cervical osteochondrosis includes regular medication if a serious stage of the disease is detected. Such funds restore blood circulation, bone tissue and help prevent unpleasant side effects. They are prescribed by a doctor after a thorough examination.
Chondoprotectants and vasodilators are used in the classic treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. Chondroprotectors are drugs for the restoration of cartilage and bone tissue (ointments, tablets), and vasodilators are a means of restoring blood flow, as well as providing food to the affected tissues. One of the properties of the drug is analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. Tablets, ointments or injections - the release form of the drug has a large selection. The doctor will determine what kind of medication the patient needs.
Treatment of symptoms and the disease itself is carried out effectively by physiotherapeutic procedures. Basically, they are needed for the gradual regeneration of affected tissues and are prescribed in addition to drug therapy. Physiotherapy reduces the intake of drugs that are good for the liver, eliminates systemic side effects and allergies. Therefore, it is prescribed to patients without contraindications. Different physiotherapy methods can be used together or separately.
The main task of doctors with classical therapy is not the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. And eliminate or reduce the severity of the accompanying symptoms (pain, muscle spasms, etc. ).
NSAIDs
In stages 2-3, patients complain of sharp, penetrating pain manifested by head movements. Then they are prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Sometimes intramuscular injections are used. The drugs have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. This is true in the case of damage to the displaced disc of the soft tissues of the neck.
Hormones
When intramuscular administration of NSAIDs does not eliminate swelling and inflammation, hormonal agents are used. Glucocorticosteroids have a pronounced analgesic, anti-edematous effect. Hormonal drugs with anesthetics are used for drug blockade. However, glucocorticosteroids should not be used frequently. They damage internal organs, cartilage, bones, ligamentous-tendon apparatus. Hormonal agents have a negative effect on the immune system.
Anesthetics
Most often, in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, anesthetics are used for drug blockade. They are characterized by a pronounced analgesic effect and extensive application. It is prescribed for the blockade of peripheral nerves and nerve nodes in the treatment of degenerative-dystrophic pathologies. It is a violation of the spinal roots with a hernia protrusion that causes severe pain.
Local irritants
Ointments and balms with a warming effect are often prescribed for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, but in the absence of inflammation of the soft tissues. Their ingredients irritate sensitive nerve endings in the subcutaneous tissue and relieve pain. Such drugs have a vasodilating effect, accompanied by intense, prolonged sensation of heat.
Drugs to improve blood microcirculation
Means to improve blood circulation are used in the treatment of osteochondrosis of any localization. But with neck pathology, they are needed more often. In this part of the spine, blood vessels often constrict, through which nutrients and oxygen enter the brain. It is often used to improve microcirculation preparations with thioctic acid. They dilate blood vessels, restore the function of spinal roots, improve trophism and innervation.
vitamins
Balanced vitamin and micronutrient complexes are prescribed to patients to improve a person's well-being, strengthen the body's defenses, and increase the reserves of substances necessary for tissue regeneration. It is enough to take one tablet of any drug every day to eliminate the deficiency. However, injections of B vitamins are more often used in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. B vitamins can also be prescribed in tablets. Their use helps to improve the transmission of nerve impulses, stimulates the natural mechanisms of recovery.
Chondroprotectors
This is the only group of drugs used for the pathogenetic treatment of cervical osteochondrosis. In the early stages of pathological development, chondroprotectors are used for partial reconstruction 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 stop their premature destruction.
Surgical intervention
If nothing helps, how can cervical osteochondrosis be treated? It is assumed that only the operation remains. Surgery is prescribed in the following cases:
- 3 months of non-invasive therapy did not yield results, the patient continued to suffer from severe pain, spasms and other ailments;
- neck condition poses a threat to the patient's health (important arteries constrict, the risk of stroke or death of brain cells is high);
- Deformation of the vertebral or cervical intervertebral discs leads to severe limitation of mobility up to disability;
- limbs are removed due to compression of nerve endings.
The list of tips can be expanded. But one thing remains common: the operation is performed only when there is a serious danger to the patient. Before that, they are trying to go with better recovery options.
Conservative treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is effective, but also causes discomfort to the patient. If we are talking about surgery, you should know that any operation involves a fairly serious rehabilitation period.
Prevention of osteochondrosis of the cervical region
To prevent osteochondrosis of the neck or any other problems related to the spine, it is recommended to follow the following recommendations:
- lead an active lifestyle: swim in the pool, run in the morning, exercise (gymnastics and special exercises are often used not only for prevention, but also for self-treatment of the neck);
- when doing a sedentary job, you should try to sit with a straight back and comfortable shoulders;
- sedentary work should be carried out in a chair with a back that will support the spine;
- it is recommended to buy an orthopedic mattress and pillow to keep the spine in good condition during night rest;
- Avoid lifting heavy objects, if this is unavoidable, then lift them smoothly;
- When playing sports, check the correctness of the exercises, as various injuries can cause displacement of the vertebrae and lead to the development of the disease;
- You should add foods rich in vitamins and trace elements to your diet.
Massage is also an effective way to prevent many spinal diseases that are simply beneficial to the body as a whole. However, it should be noted that you can not use the services of masseurs and "chiropractors" without medical education and permission to work. Only professionals should take care of your body.
It is very difficult to protect yourself from the development of cervical lumbar osteochondrosis, but nothing is impossible. If you find any signs of pathology, seek the help of a specialist to determine the nature of the symptoms that occur. It is possible that the cause is not in the spine, but in dysfunction of other systems and organs.
According to the rules listed above, the likelihood of developing osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is reduced. Remember that it is easier to prevent the disease than to cure it.
Treatment for cervical osteochondrosis is available today! No surgery, no risk or complication after surgery! If you have already been diagnosed with a disease or any other disease of the spine, go to a consultation where you will be prescribed appropriate treatment.