Thoracic osteochondrosis - manifestations and methods of treatment

Osteochondrosis of the cervical and lumbar spine is a common phenomenon. But thoracic osteochondrosis is less common. There are many intervertebral discs in the thoracic area, and they are quite thin. Sudden movements and excessive load can lead to unpleasant consequences. But there are ways to treat pathology.

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

Doctors consider thoracic degenerative disc disease to be a "chameleon disease" because of the difficulty of diagnosis. Actually, we are talking about damage to the intervertebral disc. Pathology is based on high physical activity and metabolic processes. The following is a list of conditions that trigger the disease:

1. Scoliosis.
2. Bad habits.
3. Sedentary lifestyle.
4. Genetic factor.
5. Spinal cord injuries.
6. Excessive physical activity.
7. Mental stress.

Note that low mobility and excessive exercise are equally dangerous. In everyday life, pay attention to the size. Work out under the supervision of an experienced coach. This also includes spinal cord injuries - often, patients receive them at the gym or in dangerous industries.

Manifestations of chest osteochondrosis

Many are interested in the question of how it manifests itself and how to treat chest osteochondrosis. First you have to deal with things first. This is what happenedin your body:

• the intervertebral disc loses its shock -absorbing properties;
• cracked fibrous rings;
• spinal nerves affected;
• inflammation begins;
• pain syndrome arises;
• ligaments and joints are destroyed.

The main features of this disease

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

1. Curvature of the spine may be the basis of osteochondrosis.
2. The greatest pressure in curvature (kyphosis) lies on the anterior spine.
3. Discs may fall off late in the progression of the disease.
4. Osteophyte growth often occurs.
5. The spinal cord is not always negatively affected.

Pathological signs

Chest osteochondrosis is accompanied by a specific set of symptoms. The severity of these symptoms varies widely. The symptoms are:

• pain in the shoulder blade area (felt when bending and lifting the hand);
• chest pain (worse with energy, sharp bends, bends and cooling, as well as at night);
• discomfort while walking (manifested in the ribs);
• increased pain syndrome during inhalation-exhalation;
• tightness in the chest.

With exacerbation, additional symptoms may appear. These include burning and itching in the feet, numbness in certain parts of the body, brittle nails and flaky skin. Gastrointestinal tract disorders also occur. Some patients complain of pain in the esophagus and pharynx. All these signs indicate that you need to visit your doctor immediately.

Among the prominent complications of dorsago - "chest lumbago", a sharp pain that has arisen in the chest. Often, the dorsago is the result of tedious work. One type of dorsago is dorsalgia, a mild pain syndrome that lasts about two to three weeks. The patient feels short of breath. Unpleasant sensations are worse at night, when walking, bending over and breathing deeply.

We approach treatment efficiently

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

1. Prevention of pathological development.
2. Restoration of affected bone structure.
3. Neutralization of negative processes affecting the nervous system.
4. Improving spinal biomechanics.

Conservative therapy

In the early stages, the disease can be cured with medications. Pathological progression slows down, pain stops. We list the most effective groups of drugs:

• NSAIDs;
• diuretics;
• glucocorticosteroids;
• chondroprotector;
• metabolic stimulants.

Drug -free treatment

Doctors recommend a comprehensive approach to problem solving. Acute pain can be relieved with non -drug therapy. Usually 2-3 sessions are enough for the patient to feel relieved. The following techniques are used:

1. Acupressure massage (relax muscles, relieve tension).
2. Acupuncture (muscle strength and mobility restored, numbness treated).
3. Manual therapy (normalizes blood circulation, reduces disc load, reduces intervertebral gaps).
4. Moxtotherapy (normalizes metabolism, activates the recovery process).
5. Hirudotherapy (helps relieve blood congestion, prevents inflammation, strengthens ligament and muscle nutrition).

Many patients seek help from Tibetan medical centers. Practice shows that efficient non-drug treatment saves the spine in 97-99 percent of cases. Conservative medicine quickly puts patients on their feet, but this approach is accompanied by unpleasant side effects. Such therapy should be treated only as a last resort.