Why crunches the spine and what is the danger to health

Sometimes every person crunches his spine. Not necessarily this phenomenon is associated with a specific disease of the back.

In some cases, it is a natural occurrence and occurs in healthy people.

If the crunch is accompanied by pain and general discomfort - it's time to go to the doctor .

In the thoracic and in the lower back, the spine crunches extremely rarely.

Why does the neck and spine

crunch Why is the phenomenon due to the fact thateach pair of vertebrae has a gap with the joint fluid. Sometimes the clearance increases and the pressure in the cavity decreases.

There are quickly formed small bubbles. If a person makes some movement, then the bubbles burst and produce a corresponding sound. In fact, it is not a crunch, but the sound repeats it exactly.

What are the extraneous sounds of

? By itself, the crunch of the spine does not mean that the person is ill with something. But, if it starts to show itself often and is accompanied by pain, then this is an occasion to think about your health.

The most common problem is associated with diseases of the musculoskeletal system , although not always. If the described phenomenon is a symptom of a disease, then it must be treated promptly so as not to cause complications.

Reasons for the

phenomenon The reasons for the rather are varied:

1. The deposition of calcium salts. Salts are deposited on the surfaces of the vertebrae. The increased formation of salts in the body and their deposition is associated with an improper diet. When a person eats a lot of flour and fatty, protein and salty foods, then the probability of the body's inability to process all the salt comes increased. In the end, the deposits provoke crunches. Sometimes salt is delayed because of hereditary factors. Genetic predisposition of metabolism leads to the fact that the body can not utilize in time all the trace elements entering the body.
2. Curvature of the spine. Most often the crunch is associated with some problems in the area of ​​the vertebral column. In some cases, the curvature of the spine can also cause the phenomenon described. When the table is curved, gaps appear between the vertebrae. Sometimes in such situations, the crunch leads to severe pain. Modern medicine is able to successfully solve the problem with the use of manual therapy, special bandages.
3. Arthritis or arthrosis. Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints of the spine. Inflammation can have different origins: trauma, infection and other variants. Arthrosis is a deformation of the vertebral joints associated with age. These diseases cause not only a crunch, but also back pain, limitation of mobility. Mandatory treatment is required.
4. Osteochondrosis of the spine results in dystrophic and degenerative changes that affect both the joints and cartilage. Most often affected by intervertebral discs. Because of this disease, a crunch can occur in different parts of the spine or even just a few.
5. The protrusion promotes the formation of a fibrous ring of the intervertebral disc. The disc eventually protrudes and deforms. The functionality of the spinal column is disrupted, a crunch appears( especially with a change in the position of the body).If deformation affects the nerve endings, there may be severe shooting pains. Very often protrusion is the precursor of a hernia.
6. Herniated disc is a rupture of the fibrous ring. Because of this, the intervertebral discs are displaced and protrude, pinching the nerves. Violated mobility of the spine, there is a crunch. Hernia is an extremely dangerous phenomenon, without proper treatment, it leads to serious complications( leg failure, dizziness, etc.).

Localization of unpleasant clicks is usually the following:

• in the cervical region( diagnosed most often);
• in the lower back;
• in the thoracic region( very rare).

What to do if crunches the spine

The most important thing is not to let your condition go by itself and turn to a specialist.

The physician of should determine, at the initial stage of the treatment, the cause of , which caused a crunch.

A survey is being conducted and, according to his results, the doctor, as a rule, is already in a position to make a conclusion. If you identify any diseases of the spine, then only their treatment will help get rid of pathological sounds.

Sometimes it happens that the phenomenon described, indeed, has a natural origin.

General advice on treatment:

1. Revise the diet and, if possible, eliminate fatty and salty foods. In the menu of each day include more seasonal vegetables and fruits.
2. Every day to do curative gymnastics for the back .This is an effective tool that will relieve the unpleasant sensations in the back( it is important to perform regularly).Exercises stretch the spine and create a supporting muscular corset around the spinal column.
3. The course of therapeutic massage not only will save the crunch, but also will have a positive effect on the body as a whole.

For treatment, it is also necessary to exclude those factors that can cause problems with the spine: incorrect posture when sitting, life without active sports, heavy lifting or constant wearing of heels.

Dangerous complications of

It all depends on the cause that causes the crunch. It should not be doubted that if a crunch arose due to a certain disease of the spine, then without proper treatment it will progress.

Even if it is impossible to eliminate the disease that causes a crunch, we must try to maintain the health of the back, do gymnastics, go to the pool and regularly visit the orthopedist.

What to do to prevent

Best of all - never face the described problem.

To move towards this goal, you must follow certain simple rules of prevention:

1. Try to eat right.
2. Maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Enough in the morning to do a simple exercise, during the day, mash the spine. Already such a minimum will benefit.
3. Keep track of weight, do not allow the appearance of extra pounds.
4. For a long time, try not to be in one position: constantly change the posture.
5. Avoid excessive strain on the spine. If a person began to actively engage in sports, then all the load should be increased gradually.
6. Do not wear shoes with high heels.
7. Try not to overcool and get well on time for infections.

In order for the spine to be in order, it is necessary to give it due attention from childhood. The health of the spine becomes the more important for a person, the older it becomes.

Proper posture, healthy diet and minimal physical exertion will save many problems and allow you to lead an active life without pain and back problems.