Displacement of cervical vertebrae

The spine is an important part of the human body. It helps maintain the body in an upright position. Thanks to the spine, all internal organs are located at certain places for them. Being a mobile system of the body, it ensures its stability. When one vertebra is displaced by only one millimeter, there is a risk of a change in the position of the corresponding organs and the occurrence of serious diseases. Serious injuries can lead to a complete malfunction in the body, in some cases to the loss of functions of individual organs. The spine is a very vulnerable part in the body. It is exposed to negative internal and external influences more than others. One of the common injuries is the displacement of the cervical vertebrae.

The upper section is the most mobile part. Using the mobility of the cervical region, a person is able to perform extensor or flexion back-forward, slant sideways, circular and rotational (rotational) movements. This section of the spine is able to combine both the mobile properties (the ability to perform the above motions) and the stable properties (the ability to observe certain proportions). Stability provides protection from pain and deformation in case of physiological stress (in conditions of mobility).

In a number of cases, pathological mobility (instability) of cervical vertebrae is revealed. To the causes causing pathological instability, include trauma, dysplasia of vertebral discs, osteochondrosis. The cause may also be surgical intervention.

The displacement of the cervical vertebrae results in narrowing in the spinal canal, which causes inflammation of the meninges and the development of various neurological diseases. Special cases are accompanied by a violation of the functions of the upper limbs.

Diagnosis of displacement of the cervical vertebrae by clinical methods of investigation. These include MRI, computed tomography, radiography. It should be noted that the research is conducted during the movement (flexion, extension) of the cervical spine. Thus, accurate diagnosis is possible.

Displacement of cervical vertebrae. Symptoms

The first sign is pain and discomfort. As a rule, they are periodic. Due to the fact that the displacement of cervical vertebrae causes narrowing of the vertebral canal, the roots of the spinal cord are squeezed. As a result, the patient experiences pain, which can worsen after a load.

The pain provokes a constant muscle tension, which is necessary to keep the head in a "painless" and the most comfortable position. As a result, the muscles become overworked, blood circulation is disrupted and the ability to withstand the usual (habitual) load is reduced.

For patients diagnosed with cervical dislocation, treatment should be strictly individual. Considering the seriousness of the diagnosis and the likelihood of serious consequences, specialist help is needed. In addition, the process of treatment requires repeated control over the restoration of the functions of the spine. When assigning a particular therapy, the degree of bias and the associated clinical disorders are taken into account.

As a rule, a conservative method is appointed. It involves therapeutic massage, reflexology, physiotherapy exercises, physiotherapy. You can visit the chiropractor. Particularly severe cases involve surgical intervention, the purpose of which is to strengthen and stabilize the spine with the help of special systems.