Headache with cervical osteochondrosis: methods of treatment and prevention

People suffering from a headache caused by cervical osteochondrosis often wonder how to get rid of discomfort. Such a pathology involves an integrated approach to treatment, including the relief of pain in the cervical region and the head area, the identification of the factor in the development of the disease and its elimination, and preventive measures for the recurrence of the pathological condition.

Therapy for cervical osteochondrosis involves taking medications, therapeutic exercises, and physiotherapy.

The occurrence of headaches is a reason to consult a doctor. After collecting an anamnesis, the specialist prescribes an x-ray of the spine, as well as computed or magnetic resonance imaging.

Of considerable importance are the localization of pain and the amplitude of mobility of the cervical spine. Palpation of the vertebral and paravertebral structures reveals the presence of deformities and determines the degree of damage to the nerve endings. According to the results of diagnostic studies, the doctor prescribes a set of treatment procedures.

Medical approach to the treatment of cephalalgia

Cervical osteochondrosis can cause headaches. An alarming symptom occurs due to pinching of nerve endings and squeezing of blood vessels in the cervical region.

The complex of medical procedures involves the following:

You can get rid of headache attacks with cervical osteochondrosis with the help of painkillers: Analgin, Baralgin, Tempalgin, Pentalgin, Ketorol, Ketonol.

Additional measures

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is aimed not only at stopping pain, but also at relieving the inflammatory process. For these purposes, " diclofenac» , "Nise» , "Ibuprofen» , "Butadion», presented in the form of ointments for external use.

To get rid of the symptoms caused by cervical osteochondrosis, painkillers with a warming effect are often prescribed, such as " Voltaren Emulgel» , "Fastum gel» , "Capsicam» , "Finalgon», "Apizartron» . After applying the medicine, the inflamed area must be bandaged with a woolen scarf.

Additionally, it is recommended to take vitamins of group B (B6 and B12), E, and use the drug "Neuromultivit» in the form of injections. To normalize metabolic processes in the cortex of the main organ of the central nervous system, improve blood microcirculation and supply the brain with oxygen, a reception is prescribed "Ascorbic acid", "Actovegin» , "Piracetam» , "Thiocetam» , "Neuromidina» or "Mexidol» .

Rehabilitation therapy includes the use of chondroprotectors, such as "Alflutop", "Artra", "Struktum» , "Teraflex» .

Improving overall well-being allows you to cancel bed rest and prescribe physiotherapy and other methods of getting rid of the disease, including:

• pharmacopuncture;
• vacuum therapy;
• treatment with medical leeches - hirudotherapy;
• the use of the Shants collar to immobilize the collar zone for a short time;
• laser therapy;
• therapeutic massage courses;
• magnetic acupuncture;
• amplipulse, phonophoresis, electrophoresis, electrosleep;
• reflexology;
• electrical stimulation.

At the stage of stable remission, sanatorium treatment, mud therapy, medical baths, exercise therapy, therapeutic massage sessions are indicated.

Prevention of osteochondrosis

To prevent damage to the cervical spine, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, perform simple physical exercises, and maintain physical activity.

Healthy sleep involves the use of a firm mattress and a small comfortable pillow. It is important to choose the right posture for sitting, which involves maintaining a straight posture. This helps to reduce the load on the muscles and spine.