Finger numbness is a common symptom of cervical spondylosis. What's with the numbness in your hands? It turns out that the hand numbness of patients with cervical spondylosis is related to the oppression of cervical blood vessels and nerves by cervical degenerative diseases. Finger numbness in patients with cervical spondylosis has certain characteristics, often manifested as numbness of ring finger, little finger and middle finger, and sometimes general anesthesia of five fingers occurs. Sometimes not only the fingertips are insensitive, but also the forearm and upper arm are involved, accompanied by a decrease in grip strength. So what is the numbness in the hands of patients with cervical spondylosis?
In 2003, Healthy World published an article entitled "Finger Numbness Watch Out for Cervical Spondylosis", pointing out that a series of pathological changes in patients with cervical spondylosis, such as protrusion or prolapse of medullary vertebra, hyperosteogeny of posterolateral articular process of vertebral body, joint loosening and displacement, can stimulate, pull and compress spinal nerve roots, resulting in reactive edema, root canal stenosis and adhesion between spinal nerve roots and surrounding tissues, resulting in finger numbness symptoms. Because of the different parts involved, the parts that produce numbness are also different.
If the nerve root of the seventh cervical vertebra is involved, the little finger and ring finger can feel numb. Because of the high sensitivity of sensory nerve fibers, finger numbness appears early, especially in symptoms.
Speaking of this, I believe many people are shocked. It turns out that cervical spondylosis is so troublesome that it can't be ignored because it is a small problem. Here, I suggest that if the hands continue to be numb, it may be that the neck nerve is compressed, so you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid local muscle atrophy for too long. If you have numbness in your hands and feet, it may be nerve damage. It is recommended to go to the neurology department to find out the reason.
After knowing what hand numbness is, let's talk about how to prevent and treat cervical spondylosis. For the numbness of hands and feet caused by cervical spondylosis, if it is not persistent numbness, it can be alleviated through some changes in living habits. For example, avoid working at your desk for a long time, don't lean on the bedside or sofa to watch TV and mobile phones, and choose the right pillow when sleeping. Too high a pillow will break the normal cervical curvature and directly damage the cervical spine, so you must choose the appropriate pillow height.
In addition, early diagnosis and early treatment of cervical spondylosis are conducive to controlling the development of the disease and improving the cure rate. According to the condition, appropriate medication, traction, massage, acupuncture, physical therapy and other methods are adopted for treatment. Among them, the most commonly used drug treatment is Chinese medicine treatment. Jingfukang granule is a widely used traditional Chinese medicine. The medicine contains various Chinese medicinal components. Among them, Rhizoma Atractylodis, Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae, Radix Clematidis, Olibanum, Myrrh, etc. It can dredge the meridians of the human body and dispel the pathogenic wind, cold and dampness entering the human body; Chuanxiong rhizome, salvia miltiorrhiza, peach kernel, safflower, ophiolite, etc. It can promote qi circulation to relieve pain, promote blood circulation to remove blood stasis, and improve stiff neck by promoting blood circulation; Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula and Rehmannia glutinosa can nourish meridians, tonify middle energizer and replenish qi. Jingfukang granule can effectively improve the symptoms of numbness of hands and feet and stiff neck caused by cervical spondylosis, improve the quality of life of patients and get rid of the troubles of cervical spondylosis.
What's with the numbness in the hands? Be alert to cervical spondylosis. Small problems can cause big troubles. Once symptoms of discomfort appear, early diagnosis and early treatment are needed.