Osteochondrosis of the spine: symptoms, treatment and prevention

One of the most common XXI diseases is osteochondrosis has visibly rejuvenated over the past few years. He is diagnosed not only for the elderly, but also for those under thirty, more and more adolescents suffer from the disease.

The causes of its occurrence are a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, sedentary work, stress on an untrained back.

The disease leads to disruption of many vital functions of the body: arrhythmias, loss of sensitivity and paralysis of the limbs, often to disability.

Symptoms

Osteocondritis of the spine Is a disease associated with dystrophic deformities of the intervertebral discs and their tissues. The danger is that in the first time after the onset of the disease, it does not give itself out. Pain sensations are either absent or insignificant.

At first, the physiological arrangement of the discs is disrupted, tissues, cartilage become thinner, gradually this leads to the destruction of bones and joints, ignoring the problem leads to irreversible consequences.

WITHsymptoms Osteochondrosisbut:

• pain in the spine of varying intensity;
• joint crunch when moving;
• headaches;
• violation of coordination of movement;
• pulling pains in the area of ​​the heart;
• numbness of the limbs;
• discomfort when sitting, walking, bending over;
• loss of former flexibility.

There are several types Osteochondrosisbut spine: lumbar, cervical, chest.

Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.

The most common type of this pathology is Ocervical steochondrosis, this is due to the initial weakness of the muscles of the department, the close location of the vertebrae.

It is characterized by degradation of the cervical vertebrae, the appearance of sharp pain when turning, tilting the head. Insufficient mobility of the neck contributes to a decrease in fluid in the sections between the vertebrae, the cartilage becomes less elastic.

WITHsymptoms NSshe NWow osteochondrosisbut:

• headaches;
• impaired mobility and flexibility of the neck;
• ear noise;
• joint crunch when moving;
• headaches;
• violation of coordination of movement;
• overgrowth of the growth, the so-called withers.

Gradually displaced vertebrae put pressure on the nerve processes, causing pain and discomfort. Blood circulation deteriorates, headaches worsen. LtreatmentNSshe NWow osteochondrosisbut spine maybe a littlewhine due to late diagnosis.

Symptoms of chest osteochondrosis.

Chest osteochondrosis - is less common than other types of the disease, it is difficult to diagnose. It occurs more often in people suffering from scoliosis. Gradually, the curvature of the spine increases, deformation of the chest occurs, the disks are displaced.

Symptoms:

• there are constant pulling pain sensations,
• sometimes sudden sharp pains when walking,
• pain when raising hands, breathing.
• respiratory processes are burdened, shortness of breath appears,
• tingling between the ribs.

The disease is similar to heart disease. Sometimes it is manifested by pain in the mammary glands, it is given to the stomach. Unpleasant sensations are between the shoulder blades, the pain is aggravated at night.

Symptoms of lumbar osteochondrosis.

Damage to the vertebrae, their compression due to non-physiological postures at work, while performing everyday tasks are the causes of the disease. With time pinched nerves, loss of discs, the formation of growths leads to a partial loss of motor ability, disability.

Symptoms lumbarwowsteochondrosisbut:

• pain in the lumbar region;
• spreading pain to the pelvic region;
• pain descending to the legs;
• numbness of the legs, perineum;
• tingling in the legs, pelvis.

The causes of pathology are improper physical activity, hard physical labor, sports injuries. Hernias, curvature of the spinal column, hump-shaped growths may appear.

The final stage of the pathology is characterized by difficulties in urination, defecation, or the uncontrollability of these processes.

Existing treatments

Can't be put off ltreatment of osteochondrosis, since it is useless to do this at the final stages, irreversible processes begin.

Modern medicine offers a variety of methods of therapy, treatment of osteochondrosis at home, as an addition, can improve the inpatient result.

Traditional is the medical treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine.

The patient is given injections that relieve pain, and medications are prescribed. Special injections inhibit the development of bone abnormalities, relieve spasms.

Drug therapy, in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine, indicated in the presence of symptoms:

• unbearable pain
• difficult movement
• inflammatory processes.

When treating osteochondrosis of the lumbar department with medications, they include taking pain relievers, chondroprotectors, less often ointments that relieve spasm, accelerate blood flow.

Treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine involves limiting physical activity, adding walks, correcting nutrition, alternating inpatient procedures with home procedures.

Treatment of osteochondrosis at home may include:

• elements of special gymnastics;
• massage and self-massage with special devices;
• application of compact devices for physiotherapy;
• application AS- plates for the spine;
• thermal treatments.

Physiotherapy methods of treating osteochondrosis.

Treatment of osteochondrosis by means of stationary techniques, involves the use of expensive equipment, is costly. The patient has to waste time on trips to the hospital, or inpatient treatment.

Physiotherapy includes:

• electrotherapy, "currents";
• magnetic therapy;
• uv rays;
• laser procedures.

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.

The presence of periodic intensifying pain in the shoulder, neck, head area, increased pressure, dizziness, a characteristic hillock seal on the fold are typical signs of the disease.

Common methods of eliminating osteochondrosis – drug treatment, massage, electrophoresis.

Treatmentosteochondrosiscervicaldepartmentspinemassage - effective only in the early stages, not in inflammatory processes.

Treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine in the later stages:

• this period is characterized by severe pain, the presence of bone growths of osteophytes, therefore, anesthesia is required;
• the onset of inflammation requires the use of drugs aimed at eliminating them;
• severe bone destruction in cervical osteochondrosis treatment will require operable.

With cervical osteochondrosis of the spine, treatment is often prescribed by ultrasound or magnetic waves - they relieve spasms, inflammation well, and restore impaired tissue functions.

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis in the home problematic, but, to ease the situation will help correct selection of a pillow, mattress, self-massage.

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is also possible with the help of leeches.

Treatment of chest osteochondrosis.

Compressive acute pain, lack of air, discomfort near the heart are symptoms of degradation of the spine of the chest.

What to do:

• if the pain is severe, anesthesia is mandatory;
• an appeal to the attending physician;
• fortification;
• massages, mud therapy, acupuncture;
• after destructive intervertebral changes - surgery.

Treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis.

Important! If you have osteochondrosis of the lumbar - treatment at home is fraught with injury when performing gymnastic exercises and physical activity.

It is necessary to undergo a quality examination. X-rays, which are prescribed in ordinary clinics, will never show the whole picture of the disease! It is imperative to undergo an MRI or computed tomography.

These services are paid, but worth it. Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, in 70% of cases burdened by the presence of hernias. There are also Schmorl's hernias, which only MRI will show.

In the presence of a hernia, you cannot bend forward, round your back, lift weights. All this will lead to aggravation. In especially advanced cases, sequestration of the hernia-leakage of fluid through the annulus fibrosus may occur.

The most important thing in the treatment of lumbar osteochonlrosis is the change in movement patterns:

• change in posture, for the return of lumbar lordosis;
• exclude prolonged sitting tilted forward;
• relieving muscle spasm;
• elimination of the load on the spine, and at the same time, strengthening the muscles.

Otherwise, the treatment of osteochondrosis of the lumbar calving is no different from the treatment of other departments.

Cons of conservative treatment of osteochondrosis.

The disadvantages of such techniques are:

• high price, not everyone can afford costly activities,
• loss of time - frequent visits to hospitals are not available to everyone, not to mention a spa stay;
• physio - procedures, massages are effective only at an early stage;
• due to the late appeal of the patient for help, the only option is the operation;
• the result of surgical intervention is not always predictable, it may result in disability;
• long period of rehabilitation;
• in 50% of cases, after the operation, there is a relapse and the need for a second operation.

Despite the variety of techniques, treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine does not always lead to positive dynamics. The very process of tissue restoration of intervertebral discs is complicated by the structural features of the spine.

Nutrients are supplied to the discs only during movement, due to the diffusion effect, because there are no vessels in them. The moisture needed to maintain the core of the disc is also supplied by diffusion.

All this greatly complicates the treatment, inhibiting the recovery processes. How to deal with this? It is necessary to add walking to the treatment - at least 1.5 hours continuously!

You can also use portable devices for physiotherapy, which cause vibrations in tissues, and as a result, diffusion, to deliver water and nutrients to the tissues of the discs.

AS-plate treatment

An alternative to expensive procedures is to use AS–NSflippers, which was developed by a group of scientists led by Doctor of Technical Sciences Alexander Suvorov, to provide treatment for osteochondrosis of the spine.

Suvorov's innovative method has been certified, since 2008 it has been tested on 97 volunteers who have noted positive dynamics in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine.

This information is on the official website: ASNano

For more than ten years, the plate has undergone clinical trials, following the results of 12 scientific articles, four books, where the facts have confirmed the highly effective treatment of osteochondrosis.

Innovative research has made it possible to effectively treat osteochondrosis in the home - AS–the plate is conveniently attached to the body.

The plate provides:

• treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine;
• prevention of destructive processes of bone tissue;
• improving blood circulation, supplying cells with oxygen;
• removal of pain symptoms;
• affects the reduction of spinous formations;
• provides activation of electrons that prevent inflammation.

And most importantly, it increases the metabolic rate by 2.6 times. This is due to micro-impulses that create the diffusion necessary to nourish the tissues of the intervertebral discs.

When developing the AS-plate, a special nanocoating was used, which activates the processes of restoration of damaged tissues, which allows eliminating osteochondrosis of any stage of neglect.

Compared with other methods of eliminating the disease, AS-plate has a number of significant advantages:

• profitability;
• painlessness;
• the convenience of use.

The tool has no contraindications, facilitates the treatment of osteochondrosis at home.

The surface is covered with nanoparticles that delicately affect cells and tissues.

Usage AS - plates painless. Incorrect massage can aggravate the ailment, medications aggravate the work of the liver, kidneys, meanwhile, the plate acts without contraindications, generating a magnetic field.

The device does not rub the skin; with strong sensitivity, it can be attached to underwear.

The plate is conveniently attached to the spine, first for two hours, then the contact time increases. At the same time, the patient goes about his business without feeling any discomfort.

For cervical osteochondrosis, home treatment conditions are much more comfortable with the plate than other methods. Corsets can squeeze, cause discomfort, and the plate is practically not felt, does not hinder movements.

What problems does the plate solve?

When treating at home, the nano-plate:

• minimizes spinal pain of various etymologies;
• removes osteochondrosis;
• helps with headaches;
• reduces large and eliminates small hernias;
• eliminates protrusion.
• eliminates the symptoms of osteochondrosis, such as pinched nerve, swelling.
• used for the prevention of osteochondrosis.

The development of Alexander Suvorov will make it possible to activate blood flow, reanimate metabolism, and mobilize all the forces of the body to combat annular deposits.

Therapeutic effect:

• relief of symptoms and treatment of osteochondrosis;
• cartilage restoration;
• improving oxygen supply to the brain
• elimination of headaches;
• increased efficiency;
• sleep improves;
• the general condition of the body improves.

Prophylaxis

Prevention of osteochondrosis will help to avoid destructive processes. A healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, and a moderate, even load will help to avoid many problems.

Office workers, for the prevention of cervical osteochondrosis, it is advisable to take short breaks, move away from the computer. If the neck is stiff, self-massage is indicated.

In order to prevent osteochondrosis of the spine, you should make walking a daily ritual, go in for sports, choosing non-traumatic swimming.

Daily exercises for the prevention of osteochondrosis, using fitball improves blood circulation, has a beneficial effect on the entire body. Vibration exercises on simulators are useful.

It is necessary to revise, remove bad habits. Prevention of cervical osteochondrosis is effective when choosing an orthopedic pillow for sleep.

For prevention lumbar osteochondrosis, suitable exercise therapy, yoga, useAS –plates. The latter is a more economical, affordable tool that does not require additional time and effort.

Official site AS - plates: ASNano