Osteochondrosis-Damage to the intervertebral disc and spinal cartilage. Unfortunately, this problem is common-almost every second person is diagnosed with this disease over the age of 40. But the good news is that musculoskeletal diseases can be cured if caught early. We will describe the treatment, symptoms and preventive measures of adult spinal osteochondrosis below.
cause
People over 40 are at risk. But some factors can affect the appearance of puberty problems. The list of causes of the disease includes:
- obesity;
- A sedentary lifestyle;
- Spinal injury delayed due to displacement;
- Scoliosis and flat feet;
- pregnancy;
- Continuous load on the spine.
Congenital abnormalities of the spine, oncology in the area, and long-term stress all contribute to the development of the disease. Regardless of the factors, the experts in our clinic will choose the best treatment plan for spinal osteochondrosis to help get rid of the disease.
development stage
Initially, changes in the spine will not cause problems, but over time, all body systems will malfunction. The disease is divided into 4 stages:
- The height of the diseased intervertebral disc is reduced. Fibrous ring cracks appear. Pathology does not go beyond a component.
- The muscles and ligaments attached to the intervertebral disc are closer together. They lost their tone and sagging. This defect affects adjacent vertebrae. They gain extra mobility. The vertebral segments become increasingly unstable. The vertebrae can move and fall, causing spondylolisthesis.
- There is an unnatural herniation of the intervertebral disc, the development of arthropathy and dislocation.
- The affected part is trying to adapt to the new conditions, get rid of excessive mobility and protect the spine at the expense of physical strength. As a result, osteophytes-bone growth is formed. They damage the nerve roots of the spinal cord.
The last stage, in the absence of treatment for osteochondrosis of the spine, manifests in the form of severe pain in the problem area, but then the pathology takes its underlying form. The patient no longer feels discomfort. A bone shell is formed on the vertebrae, which "encloses" the entire movement section.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis
With degenerative dystrophic tissue damage, the vertebrae themselves, articular surfaces and intervertebral discs wear out. This disease manifests as back pain, but it can spread to other parts of the body. Uncomfortable sensation in the legs, numbness in the fingers and hands, pain in the genital area, head, and heart.
More commonly in women, the disease manifests as lower back pain. However, problems are usually diagnosed in the neck, chest, or multiple areas at the same time. Activity decreases and fatigue increases-both mentally and physically. Sensitivity of upper and lower limbs is impaired.
In cervical pathology, the most common symptoms are: headache, sharp decline in vision and eye fatigue. The failure of the lumbosacral area threatens the dysfunction of the reproductive system.
effect
Lack of proper attention to problems in the early stages can lead to serious disorders of all systems in the body. Patients experience severe pain, heart attack, dizziness, nausea, and chills. In advanced cases, spinal cord stroke, brain damage, and vascular and heart disease may occur.
It is important to consult a doctor when the first symptoms of osteochondrosis appear, so that they can be treated without medication. Taking painkillers uncontrollably will only make the situation worse.
Prevent osteochondrosis
Preventive measures include an active lifestyle, good nutrition and weight control. Yoga and Pilates classes are suitable for muscle-strengthening corsets. Special stress reduction simulator course-exercise therapy is ideal. These simulators are specifically designed to restore the spine and joints in a non-invasive way. Choose an orthopedic mattress for sleep. Do not use high or flat pillows.
diagnosis
In order to determine the problem and prescribe the most effective treatment for osteochondrosis, a medical history is required. Consider the complaints of all patients. A visual inspection is in progress. This includes:
- Posture assessment;
- Skin examination
- Palpate and tap the area where the patient complains of pain;
- Determination of skin sensitivity.
In addition, a study of the most severely affected spine is also designated. The patient is referred for X-ray, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). With the help of surgery, the degree of damage in the back area, the condition of the nerve process, and the blood vessels will be revealed.
The Medical Innovation Center also uses ultrasound to diagnose problems. Ultrasound is rich in information and safe, and is considered a cheaper method of pathological detection.
Osteochondrosis treatment methods
In order to completely get rid of this disease, a comprehensive approach is needed. The choice of the method to eliminate it depends on the cause of the disease, the age of the patient, and the degree of damage to a certain part of the body. In our osteochondrosis treatment center, the following methods are used.
Clinics that treat osteochondrosis provide comprehensive diagnosis, personalized methods and high-quality disease prevention. The clinic employs outstanding experts with extensive experience, including doctors and medical science candidates. Many doctors are awarded the highest qualification category. The employees of our osteochondrosis treatment center use their experience, knowledge and skills to provide effective help for adults to get rid of pathology.
In the innovative medical center, the attention of experts is focused on finding and eliminating the cause of pain syndrome and further recovery. In order to eliminate the pain, the patient was treated with blockade, acupuncture courses, shock wave therapy (shock wave) or Khivamat therapy. Then comes the recovery period of impaired spinal function. During this period, the following modern and effective treatments for osteochondrosis will be used in the course:
Exercise therapy
The patient was assigned many exercises, which he performed on a special simulator and used other equipment: rollers, balls. When performing tasks, the load on the spine is removed, muscles are trained, and joints are restored. Muscle-strengthening corset is to ensure that there is no risk of disease recurrence after a period of time. This method has a minimal list of contraindications and is suitable for patients of any age.
Massage therapy
The prescription is only prescribed after the deterioration has been eliminated. The minimum course is 10 lessons. It helps to eliminate swelling, relieve pain and improve blood circulation. The technique and goals of surgery depend on an accurate diagnosis. For example, if there is a problem with the cervical spine, work in the neck area. Specialist doctors can relieve pain and rejuvenate by rubbing, touching, kneading and other methods. But the therapist can also treat osteochondrosis through acupressure. During this process, pain points and acupuncture points will be affected.
acupuncture
The main task of acupuncture is to relax deep muscles, relieve soreness, and increase blood supply to affected parts of the body. The meeting lasts 20-60 minutes. The duration depends on the scale of the treated skin. 10-15 procedures are specified as standards. In the complex treatment process, the number of operations may be reduced due to the supplementary effects of other operations. The operation is actually painless. The effect of the needle is similar to a mosquito bite. Although all this depends on the patient's pain threshold.
At the Innovative Medical Center, the Doctor of Medicine uses this modern method of treating osteochondrosis. Experienced experts can do the job, so you don’t have to worry about the results.
Hyperthermia therapy
It is prescribed to relieve pain and eliminate inflammation. This procedure is an effective way to get rid of the degenerative complications of the disease-herniated discs and other spinal diseases. The principle of shock wave therapy is to use shock waves to affect the affected area. Therefore, destruction of salt and salt deposits occurs, and blood circulation is improved.
The duration of this process is approximately 5 minutes. According to the degree of pathology, a separate plan is selected for each patient. The effectiveness of this therapy can be compared with deep, intensive massage. Already after 2-3 sessions, a positive trend was noticed.
movement
The therapist uses tape (a type of elastic patch) to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Gently fix it on the affected area of the body and gently lift the uppermost layer of skin. The patient's physiological activities are not restricted.
Kinesitaping is used in conjunction with physical therapy exercises. Due to its elasticity, compared to the elasticity of the skin, the tape affects the inflamed area from day one. As a standard, plaster is fixed for 3-5 days, and then the treatment is repeated 2 times until the discomfort during exercise is completely eliminated.
There are few contraindications: skin diseases and high sensitivity of the epidermis. This procedure is suitable for patients of any age and gender. Perfect physiology and anatomy knowledge is required when using tape. In our center, this procedure is performed by an experienced chiropractor.
PRP therapy
Plasma therapy-injection of the patient's own plasma. In the implementation process, special equipment for extracting platelets from blood was used. The plasma is mixed with blood cells and injected into the patient. This procedure allows you to quickly regenerate the affected tissue and stop inflammation. As a result, synovial fluid is restored and joint mobility is improved. The blood circulation of the damaged tissue is improved.
This process takes approximately 20 minutes. The duration of the treatment course depends on the stage of the disease. On average, 2 to 6 procedures are prescribed.
Each stage includes 3 stages:
- Take blood sampling.
- Plasma is being prepared.
- Autoplasm is injected into the affected area.
Plasma administration does not cause pain. The patient felt only mild discomfort.
This method can not only eliminate symptoms, but also affect the cause of the disease. Provides long-term results.
At the Innovation Medical Center, you can get detailed advice from traumatologists, neurologists, and physical therapists. After the diagnosis, they will prescribe a set of measures aimed at getting rid of back problems without taking medication. We have modern equipment and provide effective methods to treat osteochondrosis in women and men of any age.