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Thoracic osteochondrosis - manifestations and methods of treatment

Osteochondrosis of the cervical and lumbar spine is a common phenomenon. But thoracic osteochondrosis is much less common. There are many intervertebral discs in the thoracic region, and they are quite thin. Sudden movements and excessive loads can lead to unpleasant consequences. But the treatment of pathologyThere are methods.

Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine - what is it and how is it treated

Doctor demonstrates thoracic osteochondrosis on a mock-up

Doctors consider thoracic degenerative disc disease to be a "chameleon disease" because of the difficulty of diagnosis. In fact, we are talking about damage to the intervertebral discs. The pathology is based on high physical activity and metabolic processes. Here's a list of those conditionsGiven that provoke disease:

  1. Scoliosis.
  2. bad habits.
  3. sedentary lifestyle.
  4. genetic factors.
  5. spinal injury.
  6. excessive physical activity.
  7. mental stress.

Note that reduced mobility and excessive exercise are equally harmful. In everyday life, follow the remedy. Exercise under the supervision of an experienced coach. This also includes spinal cord injuries - often, patients do them in the gym orobtain in hazardous industries.

Manifestations of chest osteochondrosis

Many are interested in the question of how it manifests itself and how to treat chest osteochondrosis. First you need to deal with the first point. What is happening hereInside your body:

  • Intervertebral discs lose their shock-absorbing properties;
  • fibrous ring cracks;
  • spinal nerves are impaired;
  • swelling begins;
  • pain syndrome occurs;
  • Ligaments and joints are destroyed.

Main features of the disease

Upright posture and scoliosis with thoracic osteochondrosis

Pathology is explained by the structure of the human body. A large number of thin discs are localized in the thoracic region - they are often subject to destruction. Due to the costal protection, the vertebrae are inactive, so doctors recommend exercising. Here are some more interesting facts:

  1. Curvature of the spine can be a cornerstone of osteochondrosis.
  2. In curvature (kyphosis) the greatest stress is placed on the anterior spine.
  3. The disc may collapse late in the development of the disease.
  4. Osteophytes often develop.
  5. The spine is not always negatively affected.

Symptoms of pathology

Osteochondrosis of the chest is accompanied by a certain set of symptoms. The severity of these signs varies widely. Symptoms are:

  • pain in the region of the shoulder blades (felt when bending and raising the arms);
  • chest pain (worse with exertion, sharp bending, bending and chills, as well as at night);
  • discomfort when walking (manifested in the ribs);
  • increased pain syndrome during inhalation-exhalation;
  • Feeling of tightness in chest.
Chest pain with osteochondrosis

With exacerbation, additional symptoms may appear. These include burning and itching in the feet, numbness in certain areas of the body, brittle nails and peeling of the skin. Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract also occur. Some patients develop in the esophagus and pharynx. There is a complaint of pain. All these signs indicate that you need to see your doctor immediately.

Dorsago stands out among complications - "chest lumbago", a sharp pain that originated in the chest. Most often, dorsago is the result of monotonous work. A variant of dorsago is dorsalgia, a mild painful syndrome that occurs in about two to three weeks. Lasts for weeks. The patient feels shortness of breath. Unpleasant sensations are worse at night when walking, bending over and taking deep breaths.

We competently approach you for treatment

What approach to the treatment of pathology can be called competent? You will not be able to completely get rid of the destructive processes, so you need to focus on preventing further deformation of the vertebral structures. The doctor sets himself a number of tasks:

  1. Prevention of the development of pathology.
  2. Restoration of affected bone structures.
  3. Neutralization of negative processes affecting the nervous system.
  4. Improving the biomechanics of the spine.

conservative medicine

The disease can be cured with medication in the early stages. The progression of the pathology slows down, the pain stops. We list the most effective groups of drugs:

  • NSAID;
  • diuretics;
  • glucocorticosteroids;
  • chondroprotectors;
  • Metabolism stimulant.

drug free treatment

Doctors recommend a comprehensive approach to solve the problem. Acute pain can be relieved by non-drug therapy. Usually 2-3 sessions are enough for the patient to feel relief. Using the following techniquesis done:

  1. Acupressure massage (relaxes muscles, relieves tension).
  2. Acupuncture (muscle strength and mobility are restored, numbness is treated).
  3. Manual therapy (normalizes blood circulation, reduces disc load, shortens the intervertebral interval).
  4. Moxtotherapy (normalizes metabolism, activates recovery processes).
  5. Hirudotherapy (helps get rid of blood congestion, stops inflammation, strengthens the nutrition of ligaments and muscles).

Many patients seek help from Tibetan medical centers. Practice shows that competent non-drug treatment saves the spine in 97-99 percent of cases. Orthodox treatments quickly put patients on their feet, but this approach has unpleasant side effects. This type of therapy should only be addressed as a last resort.