Osteochondrosis is a spine disease in which the intervertebral discs (and subsequently the body, joints and ligaments) lose their ability to function normal.
The cause of osteochondrosis is currently considered a combination of factors that affect the spine during human life.Additional risk of osteochondrosis develops as a result of spinal column injuries as well as postponement delay.Some patients report the onset of the disease and the onset of hypothermia.
In practice, we should usually consider
- Cervical osteochondrosis,
- Chest osteochondrosis and
- Lumbar spine.
Separately, it should be noted that osteochondrosis is widespread, characterized by damage to several spine parts at the same time.
The most common are the cervical and chest forms, as these are the departments of the spine that are subject to the highest load.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis
With osteochondrosis, patients describe symptoms such as:
- Paroxysmal or shooting pain in the spine affected by osteochondrosis;
- Increased pain after physical effort, as well as in the morning;
- Pain can be given to the neck, arm or leg, as well as in the chest;
- A feeling of crisis when the deviation is executed.
Osteochondrosis is also characterized by the affected side with neurological symptoms:
- Partial movement disorders (paris);
- Unpleasant sensations of goosebumps, tingling (paresthesia);
- During palpation, muscle tension in the affected section is determined.
The disease begins and develops gradually, not dramatically.
It is necessary to distinguish osteochondrosis of the spine from coronary heart disease (with coronary heart disease, the case of pain is not related to physical activity but is due to side effects: cough, prolonged seat).
Treat
The same symptoms can be signs of various diseases, and the disease may not occur according to the manual.Don't try to treat yourself - consult your doctor.
Osteochondrosis therapy always requires an integrated approach.During treatment, physicians such as a therapist, rheumatologist, neuropathologist and physiotherapist are required.Treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine depends on the localization, the prevailing symptoms, and the severity of the disease.
Conservative therapy is aimed at eliminating the symptoms of pain as well as restoring normal spine function.
Rational nutrition of osteochondrosis significantly facilitates the patient's condition and promotes more effective therapy.Detailed information in our separate article on the principles of osteochondrosis.
About 10% of patients are sent for surgical treatment.The absolute rate of surgical intervention in osteochondrosis is the appearance of neurological disorders due to the brain brain.
Additional indicators of surgical treatment of osteochondrosis are as follows:
- Periodic attacks of pain;
- Increased mobility and instability in the spine;
- Ineffectiveness of drug therapy for 3 months;
- Expressed disorders that prevent the patient from lifetime.
Surgical treatment methods
Surgical interventions with minimal trauma:
- Enzyme preparations are included in the intervertebral disk, nucleus scars and disc fiber scarring.
- Puncture Nucleotomy - Intervertebral disc interference to remove part of the poison.
- DE Disco Disc - The drug is inserted into an intervertebral disk that blocks the sensitivity of nerve endings.
The remaining methods of surgical treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine are less gentle.This includes:
- Intervertebral disc or its hernia - This operation is aimed at reducing the symptoms of compression.
- Intervertebral discs prosthesis - The main task is to fix the affected spine segments.
Operative methods for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine ensure the prognosis for complete recovery, in only 50% of cases.
With timely treatment, the prognosis of life is almost always favorable, but the prognosis of work abilities may be different due to many factors.
Exercises for osteochondrosis
Exercise 1.
He shook his head, and pressed on the forehead with woven fingers.Tightly press your fingers on the back and the back of the whiskey - to the left, to the right.The head opposes the pressure of the hands and the hands - its pressure.Spend 10 seconds.For every movement.
Exercise 2.
Put four finger tips on the forehead, gently press the skin with the entire surface of the palm and stretch it with soft traction movements for 10-40 seconds.We can do the same stretching in the temple in a longitudinal and transverse direction.Same - on the ear - stretch it in all directions, especially the lobby.That.You improve blood circulation in biologically active points in rich areas.
Exercise 3.
This type of massage improves blood flow to the juggles, while brain nutrition improves.Sit exactly, back is straight.Slowly - slowly take your back, help with your hands, pressing the chin back and up.You can slowly turn your head slightly left and right.Stay in this position for about a minute.It is enough for children for 10 seconds.
Exercise 4.
This exercise improves the functioning of the cervical nerve plexus.Sit exactly, back is straight.Slowly curled forward, trying to touch your chest chin.Woven fingers on the back, press forward and up, raise on the back.So sit for about a minute.You can repeat after 15 minutes.
Exercise 5.
Raise your shoulders, try to bring it to your ears, lower, free, faster - for 15 seconds.Now alternately - one shoulder, the other below, as well as 15 seconds.Pull the cervical spine with your palms.