Che disturbi portano i cervicali?
Che disturbi portano i cervicali?
Spesso, assieme alla rigidità, al dolore al collo e al mal di testa tipici della cervicale, possono insorgere nausea, vertigini, giramenti di testa, problemi alla vista (offuscamenti) e all'udito (ronzii).
Come alleviare il dolore dell artrosi cervicale?
Per alleviare il dolore da infiammazione generato dall'artrosi, sono utili gli antinfiammatori non steroidei (i cosiddetti Fans) come l'ibuprofene e il naprossene; Creme antinfiammatorie e cerotti.
What is osteoarthritis of the cervical spine?
- Osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage in a joint begins to break down and no longer facilitates smooth movement between bones, which can eventually result in the joint becoming swollen and painful. When this condition develops in the cervical spine, it is called cervical osteoarthritis. Save.
What are cervical bone spurs (osteophytes)?
- Cervical bone spurs (osteophytes) are a common marker of cervical osteoarthritis. For some people with cervical osteoarthritis, these bony overgrowths may impinge on a spinal nerve, producing cervical radiculopathy symptoms of pain, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness that radiate down into the shoulder, arm, and/or hand.
What is cervical spondylolisthesis?
- In some instances, cervical spondylolisthesis (when one cervical vertebra slips forward over another) may be a secondary issue to the arthritis in the cervical facet joints, although spondylolisthesis is much more common in the lumbar spine (lower back).
What causes restricted movement in the cervical spine?
- Restricted movement can occur due to pain, capsular thickening and the presence of osteophytes. Osteophytes can form around the intervertebral joints and cause neurological symptoms due to compression of the spinal nerves ( Cervical Radiculopathy ).
