One of the most common causes of back pain is osteochondrosis.This is the name of a spinal disease that affects the intervertebral discs.With such an injury, the discs become stratified, deformed and change in height.Hence the pain.
According to statistics, almost 80% of the planet's inhabitants suffer from this pathology in one way or another.An impressive number!Its “scary size” is quite simple to explain.
Answer some questions.Do you lead an active lifestyle that is more passive than active?Do you prefer to travel by car rather than on foot?Do you spend a lot of time at the computer, sitting in the same position?If you say more "yes" than "no", unfortunately, you have every chance of developing osteochondrosis sooner or later.
The danger of the pathology lies in the fact that people suffering from osteochondrosis, as a rule, do not even suspect it.In the early stages it is difficult to recognize and in the later stages it is difficult to cure.
In most cases, the pathology is diagnosed when, as a result of osteochondrosis, damage to the internal organs occurs.This often happens, because the spine is the support of the whole body, and disruption of its functions negatively affects the entire body.
Specialists in the treatment of osteochondrosis urge you to be more attentive to yourself and your health.Notice the slightest symptoms of ill 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's time to consult a specialist, pay special attention to the more "bright" signs of osteochondrosis.
Thoracic osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which depend on which part of the spine the deformity affects, most often manifests itself as unpleasant sensations and pain in the back.It can also be a sharp pain between the shoulder blades and intercostal spaces.Pain may be localized along the thoracic spine, increasing with movement.
Not only back pain can signal a problem.If your heart, nerves, liver, or other internal organs are functioning poorly, this can also be a warning sign.
The main symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis:
- decreased mobility in 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 pain.By contacting specialist professionals you will be able to undergo an x-ray examination directly in our center and immediately receive the opinion of an expert;
- pain in the chest, behind the breastbone, 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.This may be an aching or stabbing pain that intensifies when you walk, bend, or breathe in and out.
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the treatment of which is mainly aimed at relieving pain, is perfectly disguised as other diseases and is very easy to confuse.To prevent this from happening it is necessary to undergo a series of simple tests.Based on the 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 should be made by an experienced doctor, is a serious disease.You should not try to self-medicate.
But you can find out for yourself how great the risk of osteochondrosis is 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 in five places: back of your head, shoulders, buttocks, calves and heels.Stay in this position for 3-4 minutes.If you feel comfortable in this position, congratulations - there's no need 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 should 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, thyroid problems, hearing and vision disorders, numbness of the hands and fingers and hypertension.
Thoracic region
The thoracic vertebrae should normally be in a depression and have the correct “in a row” arrangement.They should not stick out when tilted and stand out against the skin.But osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the diagnosis of which should also be made by a doctor, occurs more often in people who work in offices.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 with the thoracic spine often suffer from colds: bronchitis, pleurisy, cough, pneumonia.
The diagnosis of thoracic osteochondrosis consists, first of all, in a thorough medical examination.If the symptoms of the disease are clearly expressed, the diagnosis can be made based on the patient's complaints, examination, anamnesis, as well as the results of MRI and x-ray.The images allow you to clearly see how severely deformed the intervertebral discs are.
Lumbar
A clear evidence of osteochondrosis of the lumbar region is the deposits on the sides, which visually "push" the waist up.The person's posture has clearly changed.MRI results in these cases diagnose the presence of disc herniation and Schmorl's hernia.Strangulation of a lumbar hernia can lead to paralysis of the legs, and tumors can develop into cancerous tumors.
Sacred section
How often do children fall on their tailbone?Very often.In this case, parents rarely take the child to the doctor.After all, such a bruise is taken for granted.And this is wrong.In reality, bruises are dangerous.They can lead to curvature of the bones, in which salt deposits accumulate.Osteochondrosis of the sacral region leads to hemorrhoids, constipation, varicose veins of the lower extremities and arthrosis.
This is how, independently examining the spine, you can draw conclusions about the presence of abnormalities in the body.But remember that the final diagnosis is still made by the doctor.
True professionals and specialists of the highest category await you in medical centers.You will be offered the highest quality medical services that will solve any of your problems.
The center is equipped with cutting-edge equipment that recognizes any pathology in the initial phase.Furthermore, in our center it is possible to undergo any type of laboratory test: from the presence of sugar in the blood to tests to identify sexually transmitted diseases.
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, in parallel with this, specialists carry out treatment that eliminates the symptoms of the pathology.Only such complex therapy will help achieve recovery.
If the doctor has diagnosed osteochondrosis of the thoracic region, the treatment can be medicinal and thoughtful.
Drug treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis is usually used in the acute phase.Analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, sedatives and corticosteroids are used to stop an attack.
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 in the remission phase, and the main role in the treatment is played by reflexology, acupuncture, magnetic puncture and manual massage.These procedures reduce the dosage of drugs and permanently consolidate the effect of the treatment.
Specialists will help you at any stage of the disease: from early diagnosis to treatment of complex cases.At your service are neurologists and therapists, masseurs and reflexology specialists.Also, if necessary, doctors of other specialties working in our center will join the process of your treatment.
Your health is in your hands.The sooner you ask for help, the faster we can help you.