With the osteochondrosis, the structure and function of the intervertebral discs is affected, which provides the column with flexibility and mobility.As the disease intensifies, irreversible changes arise in the vertebrae themselves.
The causes of osteochondrosis are internal (endogenous) and external (exogenous).
Endogenous reasons include:
- Violation of intrauterine development of the spine,
- Hereditary predisposition and age -related changes in the cartilage.
The main exogenous cause of osteochondrosis is the inappropriate distribution of load in the spine, which leads to a change in cartilage in places of excess pressure.
Provoke the disease:
- Trauma of the spine,
- Infections,
- Weakened back muscles,
- Side -shaped curvature of the spine,
- Drugs pesos
- A long retention of an awkward position.
Osteochondrosis can develop not only in people with inadequate posture involved in mental works, but also in those who are physically trained.
In addition to the mechanical reasons for the development of osteochondrosis, they also lead to:
- Metabolic disorders (mainly calcium and phosphorus),
- Lack of trace elements and vitamins (magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin D),
- Hereditary predisposition plays a fairly important role.
When lifting weights, jumps, falls, static loads, micro intervertebral discs.If this happens systematically, damaged intervertebral discs lose their elastic properties over time, they are flattened and the distance between the vertebrae decreases.And this means that the nerve roots that extend from the spinal cord are held, pain occurs.At the same time, swelling appears in the neurovascular package clip, which leads to even greater infraction and greater pain.If the intervertebral album has already begun to collapse, it stops amortizing, it is further injured and gradually the column loses its flexibility.
The main sign of osteochondrosis is pain.Depending on where the damaged intervertebral discs are, they can hurt: neck, shoulder, arm, back and even a chest.Sometimes, a person thinks he has heart problems, but in fact, this is hurting a compressed nerve as a result of osteochondrosis.Simultaneously with pain, a person often feels excessive and numbness of the muscles.If the blood vessels that feed the brain squeeze, a headache, dizziness, noise in the ears, double eyes, nausea and vomiting, fainting, appears.
You must contact such complaints to the neurologist.It will examine the spinal column, verify how things are with brain circulation and, if necessary, prescribe the radiography, computer or magnetic resonance tomography of the corresponding backbone.
The treatment of osteochondrosis is a long process that requires a person with great willpower and free time.To date, there are many methods to combat the disease: medicine, manual therapy, traction, massage and therapeutic gymnastics.
Tips for the prevention of radiculitis and osteochondrosis:
- In due course the correction of the curvature of the spine and the posture disorders in the early school age.
- Actively participate in physical education, which will allow you to form a muscle corset.
- Adhere to a diet, consuming products with sufficient content of vitamins, calcium and magnesium (fish and other gifts of the sea, cabbage, spinach, beans, nuts, seeds, peas, pea, thick bread and fresh milk).
- Fight for excess weight.
- When transporting weights, make sure a uniform load in both hands, using backpacks instead of bags.Lift the weights only with the use of legs, not the spine.