One of the most common causes of back pain is osteochondrosis.This is the name of the spinal disease that affects the intervertebral discs.In the event of such a change, the discs are layered, deformed, and their height changes.Hence the pain.
According to statistics, almost 80% of the planet's population suffers from this pathology to some extent.An impressive number!The "frightening size" is fairly simple to explain.
Answer some questions.Do you lead a more passive, active lifestyle than an active one?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 "yes" more than "no", unfortunately, there is every chance that osteochondrosis will develop sooner or later.
The danger of the pathology lies in the fact that people suffering from osteochondrosis usually do not even suspect it.It is difficult to recognize in the early stages and difficult to cure in the later stages.
In most cases, pathology is diagnosed when damage to internal organs occurs after osteochondrosis.This often happens because the spine is the support of the whole body, and the disruption of its functions negatively affects the whole body.
Specialists in the treatment of osteochondrosis ask you to be more attentive to yourself and your health.Notice the slightest sign of ill health and contact us immediately.We help to recognize and treat the disease at an early stage, before it becomes invincible.
Symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis
And in order to make it easier for you to understand that it is time to consult a specialist, pay special attention to the brightest signs of osteochondrosis.
Thoracic osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which depend on which part of the spine is affected by the deformity, is most often manifested as discomfort and back pain.There may also be acute pain between the shoulder blades and the intercostal spaces.The pain can be localized along the thoracic spine and increases with movement.
Back pain is not the only problem.If your heart, nerves, liver or other internal organs are racing, it can also be a warning bell.
The main symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis:
- reduced mobility in the thoracic spine.However, this is not always a symptom of osteochondrosis.Such signs appear in ankylosing spondylitis, scoliosis and other spinal deformities, Forestier's disease, etc.also in the case ofX-rays are needed to accurately determine the causes of pain.You can perform an X-ray examination directly in our center with qualified specialists and get an expert opinion immediately;
- pain in the chest, behind the sternum, usually on the left side.Similar symptoms occur in coronary artery disease.Therefore, to clarify the details, you will need an EKG, EKG.These can also be done at a specialized clinic;
- pain in the space between the shoulder blades.This can be an aching or shooting pain that gets worse when walking, bending, or breathing in and out.
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the treatment of which is primarily aimed at relieving pain, is perfectly disguised as other diseases and can be easily confused.To avoid this, you need to undergo a series of simple tests.Based on their results, our specialist determines the exact cause of your problem and finds a solution.
Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, which must be diagnosed by an experienced doctor, is a serious disease.You should not attempt to self-medicate.
But you can find out yourself the risk of osteochondrosis if you pay attention to your lifestyle, posture and the condition of different parts of your body.
Posture. Stand with your back to the wall, without shoes.Your body should contact the wall at five points: the back of the head, the shoulders, the buttocks, the calves and the heels.Stay in this position for 3-4 minutes.If you feel comfortable in this situation, congratulations - there is no need to worry.If you feel tension in different parts of the body, we proceed with the diagnosis.
Neck region
The beginning can be considered the seventh cervical process, which is visually visible and should be palpable when palpated;the remaining processes must be of the same size and at the same distance from each other.If the vertebrae are difficult to feel, merge into a single "column", or their displacement is clearly visible, then cervicothoracic osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which have been indicated above, is obvious.
The consequences of cervical thoracic osteochondrosis can include headaches, nervousness and depression, thyroid problems, hearing and vision impairment, hand and finger numbness, and high blood pressure.
Chest region
The thoracic vertebrae should normally be hollow and "in a row".They can't stand up when tilted and can't 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 who work in the office.This is sedentary work during the day, sitting in front of a computer, studying.Weightlifting athletes 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, of a thorough medical examination.If the symptoms of the disease are clearly expressed, the diagnosis can be established based on the patient's complaints, examination, medical history, and the results of MRI and radiography.The images allow you to clearly see the severe deformation of the intervertebral discs.
Lumbar
Clear evidence of osteochondrosis of the lumbar region is lateral deposits that visually "push up" the waist.The person's posture has clearly changed.MRI results diagnose the presence of disc herniation and Schmorl hernia in such cases.Strangulation of an inguinal hernia can lead to paralysis of the legs, and tumors can develop into cancerous tumors.
Sacral section
How often do babies fall on their coccyx?Very often.In this case, the parents rarely take the baby to the doctor.After all, such a bruise is taken for granted.And that's bad.In reality, bruises are dangerous.These 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 limbs and arthrosis.
Thus, by examining the spine independently, you can draw conclusions about the presence of abnormalities in the body.But remember that the final diagnosis is still made by the doctor.
Real specialists and top-class specialists await you in the medical centers.They really offer you high quality medical services that solve all your problems.
The center is equipped with advanced equipment that detects pathology at an early stage.You can also take part in any type of laboratory test at our center: from the presence of blood sugar to tests for the detection of STDs.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
The treatment of any disease consists first of all in eliminating the causes that cause it.And of course, at the same time, specialists carry out a treatment that eliminates the symptoms of the pathology.Only such a complex therapy helps in recovery.
If the doctor has diagnosed osteochondrosis of the chest region, the treatment can be medicinal and reflexive.
Medical treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis is usually used in the acute stage.Painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, sedatives and corticosteroids are used to stop the attack.
In addition to oral medications, 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 performed in the remission phase, the main role in the treatment is played by reflexology, acupuncture, magnetic puncture and manual massage.These procedures reduce the dose of drugs and permanently consolidate the effect of the treatment.
Specialists help at any stage of the disease: from early diagnosis to treatment of complicated cases.Neurologists and therapists, massage therapists and reflexology specialists are at your disposal.If necessary, other specialist doctors working in our center will also be involved in your treatment.
Your health is in your hands.The sooner you ask for help, the faster we can help.