Osteochondrosis is one of the most common causes of back pain.This is the name of a spinal disease that affects the intervertebral discs.With such a lesion, the discs stratify, become deformed and change in height.Hence the pain.
According to statistics, almost 80% of the world's inhabitants suffer from this pathology to one degree or another.An impressive number!Its “scary size” is quite simple to explain.
Answer a few questions.Do you lead an active life that is more passive than active?Do you prefer to travel by car rather than on foot?Do you spend a lot of time in front of the computer, sitting in one position?If you said more “yes” than “no”, you unfortunately have every chance of developing osteochondrosis sooner or later.
The danger of pathology lies in the fact that people suffering from osteochondrosis usually do not even realize it.In the early stages it is difficult to recognize it and in the later stages it is difficult to cure.
In most cases, pathology is diagnosed when, as a result of osteochondrosis, damage to internal organs occurs.This happens often, because the spine is the support of the entire body and disruption of its functions negatively affects the entire body.
Specialists in the treatment of osteochondrosis invite you to be more attentive to yourself and your health.Notice the slightest symptoms of poor health and contact us immediately.We will help you recognize the disease at an early stage and treat it before it becomes invincible.
Symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis
And to make it easier for you to understand that it is time to consult a specialist, pay special attention to the most “bright” signs of osteochondrosis.
Thoracic osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which depend on which part of the spine is affected by the deformation, most often manifests itself as unpleasant sensations and pain in the back.It may also be a sharp pain between the shoulder blades and intercostal spaces.Pain may be localized along the thoracic spine and increase with movement.
Back pain isn't the only thing that can signal a problem.If your heart, nerves, liver, or other internal organs are malfunctioning, this can also be a warning sign.
The main symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis:
- decreased mobility of the thoracic spine.However, this is not always a symptom of osteochondrosis.Such signs also appear in ankylosing spondylitis, scoliosis and other spinal deformities, Forestier's disease, etc.X-rays are necessary to accurately determine the causes of the pain.By contacting specialized professionals, you will be able to undergo an x-ray examination directly in our center and immediately receive expert advice;
- pain in the chest, behind the sternum, usually on the left.Similar symptoms appear in coronary heart disease.Therefore, to clarify the details, you will need an ECG, ECG.You can also undergo them in a specialized clinic;
- pain in the interscapular space.It may be an aching or stabbing pain that gets worse when you walk, bend over, or breathe in and out.
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the treatment of which is aimed primarily at relieving pain, is perfectly disguised as other diseases and is very easy to confuse.To prevent this from happening, you need to undergo a series of simple examinations.Using his results, our specialist will determine the exact cause of your problem and find a way to solve it.
Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the diagnosis of which must be carried out by an experienced doctor, is a serious disease.You should not try to self-medicate.
But you can find out for yourself the extent of the risk of osteochondrosis if you pay attention to your lifestyle, posture and the condition of different parts of the body.
Posture. Stand with your back to the wall, without shoes.Your body should be in contact with the wall at five points: the back of the head, shoulders, buttocks, calves and heels.Stay in this position for 3-4 minutes.If you are comfortable in this position, congratulations, there is no reason to worry.If you feel tension in different parts of the body, we will continue the diagnosis further.
Cervical region
The beginning is considered to be the seventh cervical process, which is visually visible and should be clearly palpable during palpation;the remaining processes must be the same size and located the same distance from each other.If the vertebrae are difficult to palpate, merge into a single “column” or their displacement is clearly visible, then cervicothoracic osteochondrosis is evident, the symptoms of which are given above.
The consequences of cervicothoracic osteochondrosis can be headaches, nervousness and depression, problems with the thyroid gland, hearing and vision disorders, numbness of the hands and fingers, and hypertension.
Thoracic region
The thoracic vertebrae should normally be depressed and have the correct “row” arrangement.They should not protrude when tilted and stand out on the skin.But osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the diagnosis of which must also be made by a doctor, most often occurs in people working in office settings.This is a sedentary job during the day, sitting at the computer, studying.Athletes who lift weights also often suffer from osteochondrosis.People who have problems in the thoracic spine often suffer from colds: bronchitis, pleurisy, cough, pneumonia.
The diagnosis of thoracic osteochondrosis consists, above all, of a thorough medical examination.If the symptoms of the disease are clearly expressed, then the diagnosis can be made based on the patient's complaints, examination, medical history, as well as the results of MRI and x-ray.The images make it clear how severely the intervertebral discs are deformed.
Lumbar
Clear evidence of osteochondrosis of the lumbar region are deposits on the sides, visually “pushing” the waist upwards.The person's posture has clearly changed.MRI results diagnose in such cases the presence of a herniated disc and a Schmorl herniation.Strangulation of a lumbar hernia can lead to paralysis of the legs, and neoplasms can turn into cancerous tumors.
Sacred section
How often do babies fall on their tailbone?Very often.In this case, parents rarely take the baby to the doctor.After all, such a bruise is taken for granted.And that's wrong.In reality, bruises are dangerous.They can lead to curvature of the bones, in which salt deposits then accumulate.Osteochondrosis of the sacral region leads to hemorrhoids, constipation, varicose veins of the lower extremities and osteoarthritis.
This is how, by independently examining your spine, you can draw conclusions about the presence of abnormalities in the body.But remember that the final diagnosis remains the doctor.
In medical centers, real professionals and specialists of the highest category are waiting for you.You will be offered very high quality medical services that will solve all your problems.
The center is equipped with advanced equipment that recognizes any pathology at the initial stage.Also in our center you can undergo all types of laboratory tests: from the presence of sugar in the blood to tests for the detection of STDs.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
Treatment of any disease consists, first of all, in eliminating the causes that caused it.And of course, along with this, specialists carry out treatment that eliminates the symptoms of pathology.Only such complex therapy will help achieve healing.
If the doctor has diagnosed osteochondrosis of the thoracic region, treatment can be medicinal and reflexive.
Drug treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis is usually used in the acute stage.To stop an attack, painkillers, anti-inflammatories, sedatives and corticosteroids are used.
In addition to medications prescribed orally, the doctor may prescribe a local blockade with lidocaine or novocaine.Drugs with a strong anti-inflammatory effect affect the main links in the pathogenesis of pain, so relief occurs almost immediately.
In the complex treatment of osteochondrosis, muscle relaxants, herbal preparations and antidepressants are added.
Reflexology therapy is carried out at the stage of remission and the main role in treatment is played by reflexology, acupuncture, magnetic puncture and manual massage.These procedures reduce the dosage of medications and sustainably consolidate the effect of treatment.
Specialists will help you at any stage of the disease: from early diagnosis to treatment of complex cases.At your service, neurologists and therapists, massage therapists and reflexology specialists.Additionally, if necessary, doctors of other specializations working in our center will join the process of your treatment.
Your health is in your hands.The sooner you ask for help, the sooner we can help you.