Causes, symptoms and treatment of the hernia of the cervical spine

Hernias of the cervical spine, the treatment of which is compulsory, is a rather unpleasant and complex disease, which can have unexpected and severe consequences. It arises when the disc begins to protrude beyond the spinal column.

The main cause of the appearance of a hernia is an exorbitant physical strain on the cervical region. Naturally, it is caused by various diseases of the bone system.

Often, the treatment of the hernia of the cervical spine depends on the signs of the disease. The main symptoms that signal a problem are:

- painful sensations in the hand and neck;

- a feeling of tingling and numbness in the limbs;

- weakness of the muscles, pain in the shoulders.

In principle, the symptoms of the disease depend on which nerve is damaged. However, there may be other signs that increase with deterioration of the affected area.

To select the treatment of a hernia of the cervical spine is necessary only after a thorough diagnosis. For this, MRI, X-ray and, of course, the primary neurological examination are used. Sometimes for additional diagnosis, electromyography is used, which tests the innervation of muscles.

It is desirable to provide treatment for hernia cervical spine different methods: conservative, non-traditional, surgical. The first method is used if the symptoms are manifested constantly and cause serious discomfort to the patient. Most often this form of treatment can be enough. Basically, the use of all procedures and medicines is aimed at eliminating painful sensations. All other symptoms pass by themselves. From medicines it is desirable to use non-steroid preparations of anti-inflammatory and analgesic action.

Carry out the treatment of the hernia of the cervical spine in addition using non-traditional methods, for example, acupuncture. And the most effective way is manual therapy. Correct massage, made by a qualified specialist, will help to remove symptoms of the disease for a long time. Physiotherapeutic procedures (ultrasound, warming up with heat) and special therapeutic gymnastics are also recommended. Sometimes it is used to stretch the spine.

In order to alleviate the painful sensations, the patient is recommended a special supporting corset. Sometimes injections are used in the epidural space, where the nerve root is located.

If there is already a neglected form of the disease, which leads to a serious deterioration in the quality of life, mobility, contributes to a prolonged and sustained sense of pain, then surgical intervention is used. The newest method is laser removal of hernial cervical spine. In any case, you can not expect an immediate effect. In order for all the procedures to work, you need to wait a bit.

At first, after surgery, you need to be extremely careful in your movements. Try not to lift weights and perform a specially selected set of gymnastic exercises.