Hyperlordosis of the cervical spine: symptoms, treatment, exercises

Neck or hyperlordosis hyperlordosis of the cervical spine is disease of the neck, in which she is overly curved shape to the front of the body. Under normal condition the cervical spine the level of vignette neck reaches 40o, for the manifestation of disorders of the angle can increase up to 45o.

Causes and symptoms

The main factors of development of diseases are congenital or acquired changes, which include:

• Birth injury;
• Congenital changes of the muscles;
• Congenital changes in the spine;
• Osteochondrosis;
• Disc herniation;
• Of the tumor.

With the increase of the bending angle of the cervical spine can occur external changes. A person may experience low head carriage, with indentation in the shoulders and slightly push forward the chin. It is also noted the plane of the chest, difficulty in moving the arms and neck. Of the physiological changes observed the presence of headache, dizziness and nausea.

If time does not begin treatment of cervical hyperlordosis, it may cause the development of comorbidities. Which include extravascular compression of the vertebral artery, a vertebrogenic cervicalgia, discogenic craniocerebral.

Diagnosis

In the diagnosis of cervical hyperlordosis use x-rays, it is especially effective at the initial stage of the disease when there are no external manifestations of the disease. The study was conducted in the bent position and straighten the neck. Also take pictures of the cervical in lateral and frontal projection.

To determine the reasons for the development of the disease used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT). This type of research can confirm or deny the presence of such pathological changes as a herniated disc, tumors, injuries of the vertebrae. In advanced stages of the disease in the presence of concurrent abnormalities of the neck caused by hyperlordosis, can be applied a method of ultrasonography and Doppler. This will help to determine the condition of the vessels of the cervical spine, and to see the exact location of the violations and their health.

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Treatments

In the treatment of cervical hyperlordosis apply an integrated approach. Treatment involved neurologist, orthopedist and physiotherapist. Drug therapy is assigned a neurologist in case of presence of pronounced pain syndrome. A doctor may be prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in combination with muscle relaxants. First help reduce the intensity of pain, by blocking the irritated nerve endings. The second help to relieve spasm of the deep muscles.

Podiatrists can apply for the treatment of forcibly pulling and bending mechanisms. The main task of a specialist to improve flexibility and mobility in the spine, which will contribute to the normalization of blood supply to the spine and brain. Thereby restores the the process of nutrition of the intervertebral discs with nutrients. In order not to aggravate the situation, the doctor should be well to examine all diagnostic studies, if necessary, they may be assigned additional study or be recommended to conduct re-executed.

If the patient exhibits destructive changes in the articular surfaces or bones, the manual therapy is contraindicated. Physician physiotherapist with all the features of the disease can be suggested your a health treatment or selected only one direction of treatment. Everything will depend on features of the disease.

Therapies physician physical therapist:

• Physiotherapy – in the case of the presence of pain, the patient can be assigned to visit a physiotherapy. Treatments can be aimed at the removal of pain or muscle tension. Appointment can be assigned with the use of drugs, and without them;
• Massage is a very effective tool used in the treatment. The procedure is aimed at removing muscle tone in the cervical area of the spine andstrengthen certain muscle groups. Massage also improves blood flow to the brain and spinal cord. Which in turn is beneficial to the treatment process and the General condition of the patient;
• Health-improving physical training (LFK) is a complex of specially designed exercises, taking into account features of the disease. Conducted exercises to release muscle tension and strengthen the muscles of the neck and shoulder girdle;
• Gymnastics - this set of exercises aimed to release tension in the neck muscles and shoulders. During restores flexibility in the cervical spine.

If hyperlordosis of the neck not amenable to traditional methods of treatment, a specialist is assigned to the operation. In which the doctor will be able to independently adjust the curve of the cervical spine.

All appointments should be done by a technician, they must take into account the individual characteristics of the disease, overall health of the patient. It must be remembered that in case of deterioration or the emergence of much discomfort, you should promptly notify your physician. To adjust the prescribed treatment.

Prevention

Prevention plays an important role in the life and health of a person. The experts developed a complex of preventive exercises, which will help prevent the development of pathological changes in the spine.

• Gymnastics improves flexibility of the spine, has a beneficial effect on the General condition;
• Physiotherapy (physical therapy) – relieve tone, strengthens the muscles of the neck and shoulders;
• Massage relieves muscle tension, strengthens the muscles;
• Swimming – helps to relieve muscle tension. Strengthens the muscles of the shoulder girdle;

These activities you can conduct in the complex, or by selecting the most appropriate exercises.

The main role in the prevention plays a position of posture as it can contribute to the worsening or improvement of disease. With the correct position the posture you can avoid serious changes in the spine, especially the cervical spine.

Very often it concerns children. In a short period of time, their body is going through serious changes. During intensive growth of the spine there is poor development of the muscle affects posture. That is why it is very important to monitor the position of the back of the child and to prevent, to strengthen the muscles of the back and neck. In the future it will help to avoid serious consequences to health. To prevent health problems do not neglect preventive measures and timely diagnosis drive, in case of pain syndrome.