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 a lesion, the intervertebral discs become stratified, deformed and change their height.Hence the pain.
According to statistics, almost 80% of Earth's inhabitants suffer from this pathology to one degree or another.An impressive number!Its “terrifying size” can be explained quite simply.
Answer a few questions.Do you lead a more passive active lifestyle than an active one?Do you prefer traveling by car to walking?Do you spend a lot of time at the computer while sitting in one position?Unfortunately, if you said more “yes” than “no”, there is every chance that sooner or later you will develop osteochondrosis.
The danger of 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 detect and in the later stages it is difficult to cure.
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 entire body, and disruption of its functions negatively affects the entire body.
Specialists in the treatment of osteochondrosis urge you to take more care of yourself and your health.Be aware of the slightest signs of poor health and contact us immediately.We help you detect the disease early and treat it before it becomes invincible.
Symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis
And to make it easier for you to understand that it is time to see 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 by unpleasant sensations and pain in the back.Acute pain between the shoulder blades and intercostal spaces may also occur.The pain may be localized along the thoracic spine and may increase with movement.
It's not just back pain that can indicate a problem.If your heart, nerves, liver, or other internal organs have problems, this can also be a warning sign.
The main symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis:
- reduced mobility of the thoracic spine.However, this is not always a symptom of osteochondrosis.Such signs also occur in ankylosing spondylitis, scoliosis and other spinal deformities, Forestier's disease, etc.X-rays are required to accurately determine the cause of pain.By contacting professional specialists, you can undergo an X-ray examination directly in our center and receive an immediate expert opinion.
- Pain in the chest, behind the breastbone, mostly on the left.Similar symptoms occur with coronary heart disease.Therefore, to clarify the details, you need an EKG, EKG.You can also have it done at a specialized clinic;
- Pain in the interscapular space.This may be an aching or stabbing pain that increases when walking, bending over, 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 is very easy to confuse.To prevent this from happening, you need to undergo a series of simple examinations.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 must necessarily 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 big the risk of osteochondrosis is if you pay attention to your lifestyle, your posture and the condition of various parts of your body.
Attitude. Stand with your back to the wall, without shoes.Your body should be in contact with the wall at five points: the 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 nothing to worry about.If you feel tension in various parts of the body, we will continue the diagnosis.
Neck region
The beginning is considered to be the seventh cervical process, which is visually visible and should be clearly palpable when palpated;The remaining extensions should be the same size and the same distance apart.If the vertebrae are difficult to palpate, merge into a single “column” or their displacement is clearly visible, this is cervicothoracic osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which are given above.
The consequences of cervicothoracic osteochondrosis can include headaches, nervousness and depression, problems with the thyroid gland, hearing and vision problems, numbness in the hands and fingers, and high blood pressure.
chest area
The thoracic vertebrae should normally lie in a depression and have the correct arrangement “in a row”.They should not stick out and stand out on the skin when tilted.However, osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, the diagnosis of which should also be made by a doctor, most often occurs in office workers.This involves sedentary work 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 initially consists of 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, medical history, as well as the results of MRI and X-rays.The images clearly show how badly the intervertebral discs are deformed.
Lumbar spine
A clear indication of osteochondrosis of the lumbar region are deposits on the sides that visually “push” the waist upwards.The person's posture has changed significantly.MRI results in such cases diagnose the presence of a herniated disc and Schmorl hernia.Strangulation of a lumbar hernia can lead to paralysis of the legs, and neoplasms can develop into cancerous tumors.
Sacral section
How often do babies fall on their tailbone?Very often.In this case, parents rarely take the baby to the doctor.After all, a bruise like that is a given.And that is wrong.In reality, bruises are dangerous.They can cause the bones to become distorted, which then causes salt deposits to build up.Osteochondrosis of the sacral region leads to hemorrhoids, constipation, varicose veins of the lower extremities and arthrosis.
By examining your spine yourself, you can draw conclusions about the presence of abnormalities in the body.However, remember that the final diagnosis is still made by the doctor.
Real professionals and specialists of the highest category are waiting for you in the medical centers.You will be offered truly high-quality medical services that will solve any of your problems.
The center is equipped with advanced equipment that detects any pathology at the initial stages.Also in our center you can undergo any type of laboratory tests: from the presence of sugar in the blood to conducting tests to detect sexually transmitted diseases.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
The treatment of any disease consists, first of all, in eliminating the causes that caused it.And of course, in parallel, specialists carry out treatment that eliminates the symptoms of the pathology.Only such complex therapy will contribute to recovery.
If the doctor has diagnosed osteochondrosis of the thoracic region, treatment can be medication and reflexive.
Drug treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis usually occurs in the acute stage.To stop an attack, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, sedatives and corticosteroids are used.
In addition to the medications prescribed orally, the doctor may prescribe a local blockade with lidocaine or novocaine.Drugs with strong anti-inflammatory effects affect the main links of pain pathogenesis, so relief occurs almost immediately.
In the complex treatment of osteochondrosis, muscle relaxants, herbal preparations and antidepressants are added.
Reflexology is carried out in the remission stage and the main role in the treatment is played by reflexology, acupuncture, magnetic puncture and manual massage.These procedures reduce the dosage of medication and permanently consolidate the effect of the treatment.
Specialists will help you at every stage of the disease: from early diagnosis to treatment of complex cases.At your disposal are neurologists and therapists, massage therapists and reflexology specialists.If necessary, doctors from other disciplines working in our center are also included in the treatment process.
Your health is in your hands.The sooner you ask for help, the faster we can help you.