Inflammatory processes in the intervertebral disc area, abrasion of the cartilaginous tissue leads to a worsening of the blood flow. For this reason, there is dizziness in cervical osteochondrosis, which is often combined with shingles or local pulsating pain, similar to an acute attack of migraine. Often this symptom is confused with other diseases, complicating treatment.
Other symptoms with cervical osteochondrosis in addition to dizziness
Osteochondrosis provokes squeezing of arteries in the cervical region, so the brain receives less blood, and, consequently, oxygen, and the necessary nutrients.
In addition to dizziness, this process causes additional symptoms:
- intense noise in the ears ;
- loss of appetite due to severe nausea, sometimes - with vomiting;
- deterioration of orientation in space;
- pallor of the skin on the face;
- blood pressure jumps, hypotension;
- increased sweating;
- darkening, the appearance of flares, circles, "midges" before the eyes.
The listed vegetative signs help to connect attacks of a giddiness with an osteochondrosis, correctly to establish the diagnosis and in time to begin therapy.
Treatment of dizziness in cervical osteochondrosis
Activities should not be aimed at combating the clinical manifestations of the disease, but at eliminating its cause. Therefore, the treatment of dizziness in osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is based on a complex approach of two components:
- elimination of compression (squeezing) of the spinal canal and vertebral artery;
- improvement of the functions of the intervertebral disc and circulation.
For this, there are courses of medicines that allow to remove inflammatory processes, restore the production of synovial fluid and cartilage tissue, to achieve the complete disappearance of unpleasant symptoms.
Preparations for dizziness in cervical osteochondrosis:
- Muscle relaxants (Baclofen, Sirdalut, Botox). Provide relaxation of muscles, elimination of spasms.
- Analgesics and anti-inflammatory (Movalis, Analgin, Ibuprofen, Voltaren, injections of B vitamins, for example, Milgam).
- A near-vertebral blockade with an anesthetic is best suited to Novocain.
Also, special cures for dizziness in case of cervical osteochondrosis - stimulators for the restoration of cartilaginous tissue and chondroprotectors, which prevent its destruction (Kondro Nova, Chondroxide) will also be required. It is important to take vitamins, especially B, E and C, as well as micronutrient complexes. They improve the nutrition of intervertebral discs, increase their mobility.
How to get rid of dizziness with cervical osteochondrosis with the help of physiotherapy?
Treatment of the pathology under consideration is supplemented by the following procedures:
- manual therapy;
- massage;
- spinal traction;
- reflexology;
- acupuncture;
- magnetotherapy ;
- radio wave effect.
The complex of necessary measures is developed by the vertebrologist depending on the state of health and severity of the pain syndrome.
How to relieve vertigo with cervical osteochondrosis through gymnastics?
The patient can also alleviate the pain and stop dizziness:
- Hold the palm of your right hand to your forehead. Press down for 10 seconds, resisting the muscles of the neck.
- Sitting on a chair straight, cross his arms over his chest. On the inspiration, tilt the whole body aside, on exhalation return to the original position.
- Place the palm of the right hand on the right cheek. Press for 10 seconds, resisting the neck. Repeat for left side.