Cervical degenerative disc disease

Hernias of different nature and origin are common in medical practice. More than 8% of the total number falls on hernia of the cervical spine. Therefore, it is important to know the symptoms of the disease in order to seek professional help in a timely manner.

To understand what the disease is, you need to have some knowledge of human anatomy. The vertebral column consists of individual vertebrae that have a fibrous ring. The rupture of the surrounding ring leads to displacement of the pulp nucleus. There is pressure on the nerve roots. As a result – numbness, tension, pain and spasm.

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The main causes of herniation in the cervical department

The cervical section consists of 7 vertebrae. The appearance of hernia on any causes the need for full diagnosis and timely treatment.

There are many factors that cause disease. Among the most common are the lack of healthy ecology, smoking, features of some professions, incorrect posture, endocrine diseases, systematic lack of water in the body, etc.

The disease can be caused by one cause or several simultaneous effects.

The causes of cervical hernia can be:

• sharp turns around the neck after a long static position;
• osteochondrosis – deformation and loss of elasticity of the vertebra, which leads to rupture of the fibrous ring;
• injuries to the cervical spine;
• spondylosis – a disease associated with inflammation and uneven distribution of load on the spine;

Often the occurrence of hernia is associated with professional activity and its features.