Spondylosis consists of calcium deposits on the edges of the vertebral disc plates or around the joints. These calcium deposits create formations known as "bone spurs". Their presence indicates a chronic degenerative process of the spine. This process causes two essential problems. First, it narrows the spinal canal where the spinal cord and nerves reside and narrows the intervertebral foramina - the places where nerves exit the spinal cord and distribute to the limbs. Narrowing these openings - each for a nerve - can cause severe pain. Second, the overall narrowing of the spinal canal (vertebral) leads to the onset of what is called vertebral myelopathy.
Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative process that occurs in the lumbar spine. Stage 1 lumbar spondylosis (local) is when the degenerative process occurs at the level of a single intervertebral disc, and consequently, the pain that occurs is local, of varying intensity. Treatment applied at this stage has very high chances of quick success, with spectacular results, thus avoiding much subsequent suffering.
Stage 2 lumbar spondylosis (myotonic) is when the pathological process involves multiple intervertebral discs, also involving the paravertebral muscles, which contract and become painful. At this stage, the pain is more intense, longer-lasting, and more extensive. At least at this stage, with appropriate treatment, much subsequent suffering can be avoided. If this does not happen, the disease progresses to the next stage: stage 3 (irritative), where the process is more extensive, more advanced, and where the nerves leaving the lumbar spine are irritated, especially the sciatic nerve. Recovery in this stage is more difficult, more challenging but possible. If there is no intervention even at this stage, the disease progresses to the next stage of the condition.
Stage 4 lumbar spondylosis (radicular) - in which the pathological process extends along the affected nerve roots, and the pain is felt far from the affected area of the lumbar spine, reaching down to the leg and the sole of the foot. In this stage, sciatica experiences worsening and an extension of symptoms.
Stage 5 lumbar spondylosis (atrophic) represents the stage where all degenerative phenomena are accentuated, and the symptoms worsen. On the thermogram, a hypothermic area appears, lateral to the spine, a sign of decreased local temperature and worsening destruction of local structures.
The symptoms in the case of cervical spondylosis are as follows: pain and numbness in hands; sometimes decreased muscle strength in the limbs, starting in the hands and then in the legs. In the cervical region, there is a canal through the lateral vertebral bodies through which the vertebral arteries pass, carrying blood to the cerebellum; if these are compressed, the amount of blood irrigating the cerebellum is reduced. This can lead to a lack of blood supply to the brainstem and cerebellum. This manifests as headaches in the occipital region, dizziness, and gait disturbances.
Patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis should avoid prolonged positions with the head flexed. If their profession requires such a position, it is good to periodically perform straightening movements without interrupting professional activity; rest without resting the head on high pillows, using only a roll placed under the neck; perform daily antagonistic gymnastic movements of extension, flexion, and rotation of the head until muscle and neuralgic pains disappear; restore the functionality of the cervical muscles through gymnastics and massage.
Joint pains are a troublesome problem for many people, generally over the age of 40. These can be inflammatory (arthritis), infectious, degenerative (osteoarthritis), or caused by metabolic imbalances (gout).
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative rheumatic disease that occurs due to joint deterioration. Unlike arthritis, which is joint inflammation, osteoarthritis is caused by joint wear and tear and develops over time. Besides aging, another cause is sitting for hours on end. There may also be endocrine or hereditary causes.
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