Herniation of the cervical spine: symptoms, treatment, exercises

Herniation of the cervical spine – a serious disease that threatens loss of efficiency. Cervical hernia is one of the rare diseases, it accounts for less than 10% who have the disease on the spine. Herniation in the cervical spine are formed by displacement of the nucleus pulposus into the cavity of the spinal cord. Pressure displaces the disk beyond the vertebral body. The disease is dangerous to human life, because excessive displacement of the nucleus in the spinal opening can lead to incorrect operation of the organs of life and limbs, and sometimes complete paralysis.

Hernia neck, though not common, but damage can cause more than spinal pathology other vertebral divisions. Formed cervical disc hernia between the 4th and 7th vertebrae, with disks can suffer several. Herniation in the cervical spine occurs due to weakening of the pulpous ring. Hope that the intervertebral herniation of the cervical will pass by itself is not necessary, because it requires surgery. Pull from going to a specialist is not necessary, timely treatment to the hospital can save the patient's life and avoid disorder in the body.

Reasons

Hernia in the cervical spine occurs for several reasons. They can be independent from each other or influence the complex on the development of the disease:

• Incorrect posture. If people are constantly stooping, walking hunched, walking, bending forward or backward, it can cause a herniated disc. When working at the computer or sitting at a Desk, you need to pay attention to your posture and try to sit straight. It's usually necessary to develop from childhood;
• Spinal injury cervical. Mechanical damage can cause this disease, if not timely treated. In order to reduce the likelihood of disease needs time to heal all mechanical damage and do after x-rays;
• The lack of power of a vertebral disk. The lack of power occurs for several reasons: age-related changes in the body; cardiovascular disease, associated with blockage; diseases of the endocrine system;
• Monotonous work. This factor is associated with a work when the neck is always in the same position. We cannot allow the same type of work, you need from time to time to do exercises to increase muscle tone in the neck.

Symptoms

Symptoms of herniated cervical spine vary depending on the stage of the disease and localization of the disease in the vertebrae. More than running the state of pathology, the more expressive and the discomfort it delivers to the patient.

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1 vertebra

Symptoms of early stage of intervertebral hernia the first vertebra of the cervical spine:

• Frequent headache;
• Dizziness;
• Emotional tension and irritability;
• Sleep problems, insomnia;
• Noises in the ears;
• Sharp incoordination.

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Signs of a hernia of the cervical spine at an early stage may be similar to symptoms of other diseases, because at this stage, the disease is called "chameleon", the correct diagnosis is possible only after the examination of the cervical and comparing symptoms. The attending physician at an early stage can write a tool medical nature, which will remove the beginning of the disease and symptoms.

2 and 3 vertebrae

Herniation of the cervical spine on the 2nd and 3rd vertebrae has the following symptoms:

• The deterioration of the flavor of the language;
• Frequent headaches and sweating;
• Observed curvature of the neck in one direction (visually, the head tilts right or left);
• Panic attacks;
• The "stars" in the eyes;
• Feelingcrawling tingling on the head;
• Constant depression.

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2 and 3, the vertebra responsible for the blood supply of the eyeballs, the temporal lobe and language. Delayed treatment of this pathology can lead to loss of vision and impaired speech.

3 and 4 vertebrae

3 and 4 vertebrae are responsible for the work of the labial muscle of the upper respiratory tract and mouth. Herniation of the cervical spine on the 3rd and 4th vertebra is characterized by the following symptoms :

• Deteriorating eyesight;
• Deteriorating hearing;
• The trigeminal nerve is exposed to inflammation;
• Different bad smells.

5 and 6 vertebrae

Between the 5th and 6th vertebrae is the spine the nerve endings that are directly responsible for the throat, vocal cords and throat. Education in this field pinch the nerve and cause inflammation, which gives the following characteristics:

• Frequent diseases of the upper respiratory tract (sore throats, colds, infections);
• Hoarse voice with a strange reason;
• Diseases of the eye;
• Problems with the wrists on the hands (sluggish, partial numbness, pain);
• Pain in one arm, starting from shoulder and ends in the fingertips;
• Throat feeling coma.

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7 vertebrae

Herniation of the spine at the 7th sacrum is characterized by:

• Disease slovinky;
• Weakness in the hands, impaired fine motor skills, constant balastul in the elbow;
• Rapid diseases bronchitis and anemia.

Diagnosis

Treatment of a hernia of the cervical spine cannot begin until the disease is not confirmed. To diagnose pathology must pass several important tests to determine what kind of disc herniation of the cervical vertebrae between which it is located. First of all you need to turn to an experienced neurologist who will give directions for the following tests:

• An x-ray. X-rays will be able to determine displacement of a vertebral disk, but to confirm the disease is unlikely.
• A myelogram. It is a painful procedure. It is performed only in the direction of the attending physician, if there are no contraindications. The spine is inserted through the needle the liquid, which will be shown on the monitor possible pinching of the spinal cord.
• Imaging. Using tomography, you can see the bony changes and shifts that would indicate a hernia of the cervical spine.
• MRI. The most effective method of confirming that a herniated disc of the cervical is the place to be.

Treatment

Treatment of herniated cervical is assigned by the treating neurologist. In order to establish whether surgical intervention at this stage of the disease or you can do medical treatment of cervical disc hernia. If after examination it is possible to reduce the symptoms without surgery, the therapy, which is withdrawn 6 months.

If the hernia of the cervical vertebrae has not decreased and continues to put pressure on the spinal cord, for the purpose of the operation gather the Council of neurosurgeons and find ways to solve the problem with a scalpel.

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Drug

Herniation of the cervical spine can be treated at the stage when it does not interfere with the blood supply of the spinal cord, not pinching it and not disturb the function of vital organs and limbs. The main objective of medical treatment is to improve the structure of the annulus to herniated cervical disc did not continue its growth.

How to treat cervical hernia with the help of medications:

• Drugs, relieving inflammation. Anti-inflammatory drugs in the acute phase it is better to take injections to cure the hernia and to remove the inflammatory symptoms that cause pain;
• Drugs relaxing the muscles. These drugs are prescribed if there is a tightening of the muscles, they lead them in a familiar tone;
• Restore. They are also called chondroprotectors. They contribute to the recovery of the fibrous ring between the vertebrae. Most often, they are administered in the form intramuscular injection;
• Vitamin complexes. Vitamins in pathology is prescribed to improve metabolism and fuel the body.

Massage

How to treat a hernia without surgery, to get the result they are interested in eacha sick person of this disease. Intervertebral herniation of the cervical requires treatment, not only medication, but physiotherapy techniques, including the popular and effective. Massage is prescribed to the patient when the acute stage of the pathology. Carry out the procedure of therapeutic massage you need only a qualified professional with experience. You should walk at least 10 sessions every day or at least every other day. After the procedure the patient needs to rest.

With massage practice of massage therapy with the reduction of disks in its place. Method is used only if there is an offset disc.

Acupuncture

This analog method of treatment, which is not always applied and was approved. Intervertebral herniation of the cervical requires treatment not only causes diseases but also acute symptoms, which do not leave and give the patient great discomfort. Acupuncture is performed by consequence of the perforation of the upper ball skin with special needles. They irritate receptors in the skin and cause the muscles, thereby removing their tension and cramping.

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Acupuncture should be performed daily and a course includes 10-15 sessions, otherwise the result will not be achieved.

Hirudotherapy

Treatment with leeches is known for its positive effect on most human organs. Thrown leeches to the area of the neck where you placed the disease. Leeches secrete enzymes that stabilize blood circulation in the selected location. If you improve blood flow, and metabolism will become more active. Hirudotherapy is not used in most classical hospitals, but it can be done at home. For this, you must first consult with your specialist to weigh all positive and negative aspects of treatment.

The hood of the spine

The hood is carried out only from the direction of the neurosurgeon. The procedure is performed in a special apparatus and only in the presence of physicians. Cervical pull with equipment. This manipulation is tolerable, but sometimes pain. At the same stretch the vertebrae and the intervertebral discs are in place. The hood not only helps to eliminate diseases, but also acts as a preventive measure.

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Operation

After completing drug treatment doctor makes another examination. If change does not come in a positive way is a threat to the health of the patient, it is necessary to surgically remove the affected disc.

Current methods of removing abnormalities on the spine involve simple operations that last less than an hour.

Surgery to remove damaged disc is called a discectomy. After removal, the neurosurgeon carries out the procedure for splicing the adjacent vertebrae. This process is called fusion. A surgical complication is unlikely if it is performed by highly skilled neurosurgeons. Therefore should take responsibility for the choice of the clinic. In the postoperative period need to adhere to all instructions of doctors and rehabilitation will be quick and painless.

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But in order to prevent the occurrence of such diseases, which may adversely affect the life and health you need time to undergo routine checkups and treat the symptoms, even if they are not significant.