One of the most common causes of back pain is osteochondrosis. This is the name of a disease of the spine, in which the intervertebral discs are affected. With such a damage, the discs peel off, deform, change height. Hence the pain.
According to statistics, almost 80% of the world's population suffers from this pathology to one degree or another. Impressive number! Its "scary size" is simple enough to explain.
Answer some questions. Do you have a more passive lifestyle than an active one? Do you prefer to travel by car rather than on foot? Do you spend a lot of time at the computer, sitting in one place? If you said more "yes" than "no", unfortunately, you have a good chance of getting osteochondrosis sooner or later.
The danger of pathology lies in the fact that people who are afraid of osteochondrosis, as a rule, do not even know 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, after osteochondrosis, damage occurs to the internal organs. This often happens because the spine is the support of the whole body and the violation of its functions negatively affects the whole body.
Osteochondrosis experts urge you to be more careful about yourself and your health. Observe the slightest symptoms of malaise and contact us immediately. We will help to recognize the disease at an early stage and cure it before it becomes invincible.
Symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis
And to make it easier to understand that it is time to visit a specialist, pay special attention to the most "bright" 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 discomfort and pain in the back. It can also be an acute pain between the shoulders, the intercostal spaces. The pain can be located along the thoracic spine, which is aggravated by movement.
Not only this, with the help of the back pain you can signal a problem. If your heart, nerves, liver, or other internal organs are playing tricks, this 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 are also manifested in Bechterew's disease, scoliosis and other deformities of the spine, in Forestier's disease, etc. An x-ray is needed to accurately determine the causes of the pain. Referred to professional specialists, you can undergo an X-ray right at our center and immediately receive an expert opinion.
- chest pain, behind the chest, most often on the left. Similar symptoms occur in ischemic heart disease. Therefore, to clarify the details, you will need ECG, ECG. You can also take them to a specialist clinic.
- pain in the intervertebral space. It can be a pain or pain of nature, aggravated by walking, crouching, inhaling and exhaling.
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, you have to go through a series of simple tests. Based on their 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, which must be diagnosed by an experienced doctor, is a serious disease. Do not try to self-medicate.
But you can find out no matter how high the risk of osteochondrosis is if you pay attention to the lifestyle, posture and condition of the various parts of the body.
Posture. Stand with your back to the wall, barefoot. Your body should be in contact with 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 position, congratulations - there is no need to worry. If you feel tension in different parts of the body, we will continue the diagnosis further.
cervical
The seventh cervical procedure is considered the beginning, which is visually visible and should be well felt on palpation, the rest of the operations should be the same size and at the same distance from each other. If the vertebrae are barely palpable, they merge into a single "column" or their displacement is clearly visible - there is cervical osteochondrosis, the symptoms of which are indicated above.
Headaches, nervousness and depression, thyroid problems, hearing and vision problems, numbness of the hands and fingers and hypertension can be a consequence of cervical osteochondrosis.
Thoracic
The vertebrae of the thoracic region should normally be recessed and in the correct arrangement. They should not protrude when tilted and stand out on the skin. But osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine, which must also be diagnosed by a doctor, occurs more often in people who work in the office. This is the 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 consists, first of all, of a thorough medical examination. If the symptoms of the disease are clearly expressed, then the diagnosis can be made on the basis of complaints, examination, medical history of the patient, as well as the results of magnetic resonance imaging and radiography. The images allow you to clearly see how badly the intervertebral discs are deformed.
Lumbar area
Clear evidence of osteochondrosis of the lumbar region is the lateral deposits, which visually "push" the waist up. The attitude of the person clearly changes. Magnetic resonance imaging results in such cases diagnose the presence of disc herniation and Schmorl hernia. Violation of a lumbar hernia can lead to paralysis of the legs and tumors can degenerate into cancerous tumors.
sacred section
How often do babies fall into the coccyx? Often. In this case, the parents rarely take the baby to the doctor. After all, such a bruise is taken for granted. And this is wrong. In fact, bruises are dangerous. They can lead to bone curvature, in which salt deposits then accumulate. Osteochondrosis of the sacrum leads to hemorrhoids, constipation, varicose veins of the lower extremities, joints.
Thus, when you independently examine your spine, you can draw conclusions about the presence of deviations in the body. But remember that the final diagnosis is still made by the doctor.
In the medical centers you expect real professionals, specialists of the highest category. You will be offered really high quality medical services that will solve any of your problems.
The center is equipped with advanced equipment that recognizes any pathology in the initial stage. Also in our center you can undergo any kind of laboratory test: from the presence of blood sugar to taking tests to detect STDs.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
The treatment of any disease consists, first of all, in the elimination of the causes that caused it. And, of course, at the same time, specialists carry out treatment that eliminates the symptoms of the pathology. Only such a complex treatment will help to achieve recovery.
If the doctor has diagnosed osteochondrosis of the chest area, treatment can be pharmacological and reflex.
Medication for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is usually used in the exacerbation phase. Analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, sedatives and corticosteroids are used to stop the attack.
In addition to over-the-counter medications, your doctor may prescribe topical blockers with lidocaine or novocaine. Drugs with strong anti-inflammatory action affect the main links in the pathogenesis of pain, so relief comes almost immediately.
In the complex treatment of osteochondrosis are added muscle relaxants, herbal preparations, antidepressants.
Reflexology is performed in the recession stage and the main role in the treatment is played by reflexology, acupuncture, magnetic puncture, manual massage. These procedures reduce the dosage of the medication and permanently correct the effect of the treatment.
Specialists will help you at any stage of the disease: from early diagnosis to treatment of complex cases. Neuropathologists and therapists, massage therapists and reflexologists are at your disposal. Also, if necessary, doctors of other specialties working in our center will be included in your treatment process.
Your health is in your hands. The sooner you ask for help, the sooner we can help you.