Symptoms and causes of osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis is a degenerative lesion of intervertebral discs and adjacent bone tissue. It is cervical, thoracic and lumbar - it all depends on the zone of the spine in which pathological changes have started. With osteochondrosis, the intervertebral disc suffers mainly. Due to a violation of metabolic processes, it is distorted and loses elasticity, which leads to the fact that the distance between the vertebrae decreases and that the nerves extending from the spinal cord are pinched. The result is intense pain, a limitation of mobility, fatigue, changes in posture, which leads to even greater deterioration of the situation.The main reason for the development of osteochondrosis is an unbalanced and excessive load on the spine, which occurs, for example, in the presence of excess weight, with sitting work, others must be in an uncomfortable position for a long time. Osteochondrosis can be caused by flat feet or a daily port on too high heels, sleep on an uncomfortable mattress, as well as the weakness of the muscle corset. Pregnant women are also at risk.However, osteochondrosis is not always - the result of a straight charge on the vertebrae. Often, this disease is caused by a violation of metabolic processes, chronic poisoning, hormonal and autoimmune diseases, a deficiency of certain vitamins (in particular vitamins D, C and B), injuries and, finally, age-related changes. Unfortunately, neurologists often diagnose osteochondrosis with any structural change in the body. For example, when in the x-ray image, these changes in the spine such as inclinations, growth, scoliosis, excess, with a high degree of patient probability, will begin to be treated for osteochondrosis. If there are no deviations in the spine, they can make a diagnosis of "psychogenic pain". Meanwhile, the cause of back pain remains unresolved.Chinese medicine considers the human body as a whole. Therefore, when the diagnosis is made by the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), he "looks in the root" of the problem he determines through his symptoms. The elimination of the "root" of the disease eliminates its manifestations, also contributing to the disappearance of back pain.Symptoms of osteochondrosis largely depend on the location of the source of the disease. With osteochondrosis of the cervical column, the disease begins with pain in the neck and hands, headache and numbness of the fingers. With osteochondrosis in the chest region, the following manifestations are characteristic: acute back pain, chest tingling, difficult breathing. Osteochondrosis in the lumbar region is accompanied by pain in the lower back and legs, numbness of the feet, there are also disorders of the genitourinary sphere - urination disorders, sexual dysfunction in men, ovary dysfunctions in women. From the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, the list of manifestations of the disease is supplemented by the following symptoms:pain that gives buttocks or legs;muscle severity and stiffness;feeling of cold in the back;Night sweating;Heat in palms and feet;noise in the ears;pain in the bottom of the abdomen;cold in the limbs and lack of energy;acute pain, in one place;increase in body temperature;swelling in the limbs.At the same time, the pulse may be different: deep, filamentous and slow, vibrant and frequent. Symptoms, like the nature of the pulse, can depend on the deep cause of the disease.Most often, people notice the first signs of osteochondosis at around 25, but ignore them for a long time. Consequently, patients aged 30 to 35 are generally addressed to doctors and, in many of them, osteochondrosis is already in an advanced form.How is osteochondosis treatment?If the doctor has diagnosed osteochondrosis, be patient - the treatment will be long. The integrated approach considerably accelerates the recovery process, but in all cases, osteochondrosis is not possible to cure osteochondrosis in a month. The course of treatment of osteochondrosis must be divided into several stages, and each of them pursues specific objectives.The first step is to eliminate pain. You may be recommended to wear a special corset that will support the back and neck in a physiologically correct position. Animal drugs and various procedures are prescribed: both the arsenal of physiotherapy and those relating to traditional medicine, for example, acupuncture, which has long been recognized as officially and is included in the nomenclature of medical services.
The second step in the treatment of osteochondrosis is the restoration of intervertebral discs and the prevention of dystrophic changes. As a rule, therapeutic physical education, massage, manual therapy, acupuncture, food correction, physiotherapeutic procedures aimed at improving blood circulation and normalization of metabolic processes are indicated. A neurologist can prescribe pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs. If necessary, use the blockade by novocaine or more serious treatment aimed at eliminating spasms. However, the source of the disease remaining in the body after a while leads to the return of the disease.Doctors in traditional Chinese medicine in practice often prove that the diagnosis of osteochondrosis is made by mistake in many situations. In cases where this conclusion is confirmed, the doctor of TKM eliminates swelling in the patient and begins the restoration of tendons and muscles. Spasms are gradually eliminated longitudinal and oblique muscles, while the ability to move to the full range is returned to the articulation. Such treatment in most cases contributes to recovery.Treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spineWith the osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the patient will also have to reconsider his habits: so that the treatment brings the desired results, it is necessary to dose the loads, alternating walks with rest, it is sometimes desirable to walk with a cane for a certain time. Drug treatment consists in taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, relaxing, B vitamins and glucocorticosteroids.In addition to classic medical massage, acupressure, acupuncture, acupuncture, as well as the treatment of leeches, physical education in physiotherapy and plant -based medicine are used to treat this type of osteochondrosis. All of these procedures can be carried out both in a regular clinic and in the approved center for oriental medicine. Treatment of cervical column osteochondrosisCervical osteochondosis is extremely common, and even in young people - it is sometimes diagnosed even among schoolchildren and students who spend too much time in textbooks and a computer. This type of osteochondrosis is dangerous in that it can lead to complications such as the deterioration of vision or an increase in intracranial pressure, which manifests itself in serious headaches.For the treatment of cervical column osteochondrosis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants, a vitamin injections of group V. are usedMassage of the collar area, exposure to ultrasound and electrophoresis can also be prescribed. It is extremely important to lead a mobile lifestyle, to develop a good posture, to get used to taking breaks in work and to make a little hot in the middle of the working day.Among the means of traditional medicine (including east), in the treatment of this type of osteochondrosis, they are widely used: acupuncture, acupressure and plant costs - phytotherapeutic agents improve the metabolism and the work of small vessels, relieve inflammation, which has a beneficial effect on the state of health and the muscular system. Treatment of osteochondrosis in the lombo-sacular columnDuring the treatment of osteochondrosis of the lumbar column, the habit of dosing the load plays an important role: you should not spend too much time on the legs and sit, it is more often necessary to relax in a lie position. In addition, a certain time will have to wear a corset to improve posture.As with cervical osteochondosis, with lumbar and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants, group B vitamins are prescribed, often glucocorticosteroids, enzymes, as well as ointments that improve blood circulation and relieve pain.Massage, exposure to mud and electrophoresis with pain relievers, heating, including hot stones, are shown, it is the stones that have been popular in recent years.Treatment of osteochondrosis with traditional Chinese medicine (TKM)
Particular attention is deserved to treat various types of osteochondrosis, practiced in traditional Chinese medicine. From the point of view of a thousand years experience of Chinese doctors, a key method for the treatment of osteochondosis is acupuncture, also called acupuncture. First of all, the Doctor of TKM determines for each priority patient the supersensitive priority (acupuncture). It is on them that he acts with the most beautiful needles. This triggers the body's response, contributing to the restoration of the cartilage and the affected bones and the return of joint mobility. After therapy, to consolidate the therapeutic effect and maintain the body in the form, it is recommended to repeat acupuncture lessons with a certain frequency in the future, but with a preventive objective.The needle adjustment technique and the duration of the acupuncture session are influenced by the diagnosis and the patient's condition. As a rule, acupuncture sessions are well tolerated by all patients, although the sensations of the procedure in patients differ. For some, the introduction of needles goes unnoticed, someone can have a feeling of itching, light pressure and someone falls asleep completely.It cannot be said that the occurrence of osteochondrosis occurs due to most factors, the cause of the development of the disease is generally an incorrect lifestyle. Therefore, treatment must be complex. A diet with a high content of vitamins, including the refusal of fatty food, alcohol and smoking, is a physical activity with precision in combination with therapeutic and medical methods, allows a better result than to a simple use of tablets.
How is osteochondosis treatment?If the doctor has diagnosed osteochondrosis, be patient - the treatment will be long. The integrated approach considerably accelerates the recovery process, but in all cases, osteochondrosis is not possible to cure osteochondrosis in a month. The course of treatment of osteochondrosis must be divided into several stages, and each of them pursues specific objectives.The first step is to eliminate pain. You may be recommended to wear a special corset that will support the back and neck in a physiologically correct position. Animal drugs and various procedures are prescribed: both the arsenal of physiotherapy and those relating to traditional medicine, for example, acupuncture, which has long been recognized as officially and is included in the nomenclature of medical services.The second step in the treatment of osteochondrosis is the restoration of intervertebral discs and the prevention of dystrophic changes. As a rule, therapeutic physical education, massage, manual therapy, acupuncture, food correction, physiotherapeutic procedures aimed at improving blood circulation and normalization of metabolic processes are indicated. A neurologist can prescribe pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs. If necessary, use the blockade by novocaine or more serious treatment aimed at eliminating spasms. However, the source of the disease remaining in the body after a while leads to the return of the disease.Doctors in traditional Chinese medicine in practice often prove that the diagnosis of osteochondrosis is made by mistake in many situations. In cases where this conclusion is confirmed, the doctor of TKM eliminates swelling in the patient and begins the restoration of tendons and muscles. Spasms are gradually eliminated longitudinal and oblique muscles, while the ability to move to the full range is returned to the articulation. Such treatment in most cases contributes to recovery.Treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spineWith the osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the patient will also have to reconsider his habits: so that the treatment brings the desired results, it is necessary to dose the loads, alternating walks with rest, it is sometimes desirable to walk with a cane for a certain time. Drug treatment consists in taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, relaxing, B vitamins and glucocorticosteroids.In addition to classic medical massage, acupressure, acupuncture, acupuncture, as well as the treatment of leeches, physical education in physiotherapy and plant -based medicine are used to treat this type of osteochondrosis. All of these procedures can be carried out both in a regular clinic and in the approved center for oriental medicine. Treatment of cervical column osteochondrosisCervical osteochondosis is extremely common, and even in young people - it is sometimes diagnosed even among schoolchildren and students who spend too much time in textbooks and a computer. This type of osteochondrosis is dangerous in that it can lead to complications such as the deterioration of vision or an increase in intracranial pressure, which manifests itself in serious headaches.For the treatment of cervical column osteochondrosis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants, a vitamin injections of group V. are usedMassage of the collar area, exposure to ultrasound and electrophoresis can also be prescribed. It is extremely important to lead a mobile lifestyle, to develop a good posture, to get used to taking breaks in work and to make a little hot in the middle of the working day.Among the means of traditional medicine (including east), in the treatment of this type of osteochondrosis, they are widely used: acupuncture, acupressure and plant costs - phytotherapeutic agents improve the metabolism and the work of small vessels, relieve inflammation, which has a beneficial effect on the state of health and the muscular system. Treatment of osteochondrosis in the lombo-sacular columnDuring the treatment of osteochondrosis of the lumbar column, the habit of dosing the load plays an important role: you should not spend too much time on the legs and sit, it is more often necessary to relax in a lie position. In addition, a certain time will have to wear a corset to improve posture.As with cervical osteochondosis, with lumbar and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants, group B vitamins are prescribed, often glucocorticosteroids, enzymes, as well as ointments that improve blood circulation and relieve pain.Massage, exposure to mud and electrophoresis with pain relievers, heating, including hot stones, are shown, it is the stones that have been popular in recent years.Treatment of osteochondrosis with traditional Chinese medicine (TKM)Particular attention is deserved to treat various types of osteochondrosis, practiced in traditional Chinese medicine. From the point of view of a thousand years experience of Chinese doctors, a key method for the treatment of osteochondosis is acupuncture, also called acupuncture. First of all, the Doctor of TKM determines for each priority patient the supersensitive priority (acupuncture). It is on them that he acts with the most beautiful needles. This triggers the body's response, contributing to the restoration of the cartilage and the affected bones and the return of joint mobility. After therapy, to consolidate the therapeutic effect and maintain the body in the form, it is recommended to repeat acupuncture lessons with a certain frequency in the future, but with a preventive objective.The needle adjustment technique and the duration of the acupuncture session are influenced by the diagnosis and the patient's condition. As a rule, acupuncture sessions are well tolerated by all patients, although the sensations of the procedure in patients differ. For some, the introduction of needles goes unnoticed, someone can have a feeling of itching, light pressure and someone falls asleep completely.It cannot be said that the occurrence of osteochondrosis occurs due to most factors, the cause of the development of the disease is generally an incorrect lifestyle. Therefore, treatment must be complex. A diet with a high content of vitamins, including the refusal of fatty food, alcohol and smoking, is a physical activity with precision in combination with therapeutic and medical methods, allows a better result than to a simple use of tablets.