Under the neck and shoulder syndrome is understood a set of syndromes of neurological orientation, which have various causes of origin and development, accompanied by disorders and pain in the cervical region, in the region of the shoulder girdle and upper extremities.
Most often, this ailment develops in people aged 30 to 50 years.
Contents of the article
- Main reasons for the onset of Clinical features of
- Diagnosis of
- How to help a patient
- Conservative method
- Indications for surgery
- Folk remedies
- Preventive measures
The main causes of
Sheine brachial syndrome is manifested due to osteochondrosis of intervertebral discs in the fourth and fifthcervical vertebrae.
Pains in this area occur as a result of compression of nerve endings and vessels with anterior staircase muscle.
During pains, the muscles of the forearm reflexively contract, there are limitations in the mobility of the joints and their stiffness.
The main reasons for the development of this syndrome include:
- muscular injuries of the neck or shoulder region, shoulder dislocation, fracture or dislocation of the clavicle;
- dystrophic changes or inflammatory processes of the cervical spine, accompanied by defeat of the cervical vertebrae;
- occupational diseases caused by constant tension of the upper limbs and spine( plasterers, turners, painters);
- is a congenital pathology in the shoulder region, which causes compression of nerve endings.
Clinical features of
The following are referred to the group of the neck and shoulder syndrome:
- Neck piercing .It is characterized by pain in the neck, back of the neck and forearms. The pain can be both sharp and
constant noon. Pain sensations can be amplified due to the movement of the neck, as well as the body's being immobile for a long time. - Syndrome "shoulder-brush" .It lies in the increased temperature of the skin of the hand and wrist, restriction in the movement of the fingers, edema, violation in the allocation of sweat.
- Elbow periarthrosis .Dystrophy of tendons of elbow joints and muscle tissues, which are attached to the shoulder. Sharp and burning pains occur when the arm is bent at the elbow.
- Shoulder-bladder periarthrosis .It is characterized by dystrophy of the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the shoulder girdle. Pains have a sudden character in the shoulder joints, neck and upper limbs, are growing as a result of movement. In this case, the joint has limitations in mobility.
Diagnosis of
The appearance of pain in joints without a cause is the first signal about the development of the disease and the need for immediate treatment in a medical institution.
The diagnosis of the syndrome by the attending physician is based on the patient's complaints and the history of his illness( the presence of the transferred injuries or illnesses).
In addition, there may be swelling and darkening of the skin of the hand, the hand becomes more sensitive. The doctor determines the presence of pain during palpation at the points of the cervical spine and foci of the disease.
The next step in determining the diagnosis is the direction of the patient for radiology or computed tomography. If necessary, an analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid can be performed.
How to help a patient
In case of attacks of acute pain, pre-hospital care should be provided.
Reduction of stress in the spine and upper limb is achieved by fixing the arm bent at the elbow with a scarf. Also, you should drink painkillers( eg, amidopyrine or analgin).
Conservative method
In the period of an acute disease it is recommended to find the limb in a state of complete rest. In the hospital, you can apply a tire to fix. Anti-inflammatory and anesthetic medications are prescribed.
Reduced pain can be achieved through a light massage and therapeutic gymnastics.
Physiotherapeutic procedures, including the use of ultrasound in the cervical region and electrophoresis, have a beneficial effect.
Often, therapeutic methods of treatment are carried out for three months and provide an opportunity to stop the destructive processes in the spine, as well as remove the pain cervical shoulder syndrome.
Indications for surgical intervention
With further compression of the brachial plexus and failure of conservative treatment, doctors should resort to a surgical operation, which can result in dissection of the destructive staircase, removal of the intervertebral hernia or additional rib.
Folk remedies
It is not uncommon for cases when the development of the cervico-brachial syndrome could be stopped by folk methods.
There are several ways of non-traditional treatment:
- Decoction from plants .The roots of dandelion, coriander, birch buds and mint leaves are used. All ingredients are taken in equal proportions and poured with boiling water. The broth will be ready in 60 minutes. The resulting fluid rubs the joints three times a day.
- Treatment with leeches includes a set of procedures from six sessions. Some patients may experience a side effect in the form of an allergic rash.
- Compresses from the table horseradish .The roots of the plant are finely grinded, and the resulting mixture is superimposed on the diseased joints.
- Rubbing the painful area with the calendula tincture .You can buy it in a pharmacy or make it yourself at home. To do this, you need to pour 500 grams of color into 500 grams of vodka and insist for 14 days.
Preventive measures
To stop the development of a painful syndrome, as well as to prevent its occurrence in healthy people, a number of simple rules should be followed regularly:
- to avoid emotional changes and stressful situations;
- to give time to physical therapy, walking and swimming;
- to exclude from the diet fat, spicy and salty foods;
- rejection of bad habits;
- in case of minor injuries of the spine should immediately consult a doctor.
It should be taken into account that the treatment of the cervico-brachial syndrome is quite complicated, and therefore the positive result of the entire recovery process depends on the complexity of the disease, timely treatment in a medical institution, the diagnosis and accuracy of the diagnosis.
The most effective method of treatment is complex, which includes not only therapeutic methods or surgical intervention, but also folk remedies, exercise therapy and supportive therapy.
