Chest osteochondrosis - manifestations and methods of treatment

Osteochondrosis of the cervix and lumbar spine is a common occurrence. But chest osteochondrosis is much less common. There are many intervertebral discs in the chest area and they are quite thin. Sudden movement and excessive load can lead to unpleasant consequences. But there are ways to treat the pathology.

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

Doctors consider degenerative disc disease to be a "chameleon disease" due to the complexity of the diagnosis. It is literally talking about damage to the intervertebral discs. The pathology is based on high physical activity and metabolic processes.

1. Scoliosis.
2. ᲪCood habits.
3. Sedentary lifestyle.
4. Genetic factors.
5. Spinal cord injury.
6. Excessive physical activity.
7. Mental stress.

Keep in mind that low mobility and excessive exercise are equally harmful. Follow size in daily life. Practice under the supervision of an experienced coach. This also includes spinal injuries - most often, patients get them in the gym or in dangerous industries.

Manifestations of thoracic osteochondrosis

Many are wondering how it manifests itself and how to treat chest osteochondrosis. First, you need to deal with the first point. Here's what happensInside your body:

• The intervertebral discs lose their shock-absorbing properties;
• Fiber ring cracks;
• Damaged spinal nerves;
• Inflammation begins;
• Pain syndrome occurs;
• Destroyed ligaments and joints.

The main features of the disease

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

1. Spinal curvature may be a cornerstone of osteochondrosis.
2. In curvature (kyphosis) the greatest stress lies on the front of the spine.
3. The discs may fall out late in the development of the disease.
4. Osteophytes often grow.
5. The spinal cord is not always affected negatively.

Signs of pathology

Chest osteochondrosis is accompanied by a certain set of symptoms. The severity of these signs varies considerably. Symptoms include:

• Pain around the shoulder blades (felt when bending and lifting the arms);
• Pain in the chest (with strenuous exertion, sharp turns, bending and cooling, as well as at night);
• Discomfort while walking (manifested in the ribs);
• Increased pain syndrome during inhalation-exhalation;
• Feeling of tightness in the chest.

Additional symptoms may occur during exacerbation. These include burning and itching of the feet, numbness of certain areas of the body, brittle nails, and flaking of the skin. Gastrointestinal disorders also occur. Some patients complain of pain in the esophagus and pharynx. All of these signs indicate that you need to see a doctor immediately.

Among the complications is Dorsago - "breast lumbago", a sharp pain that arises in the chest. Most often, Dorsago is the result of monotonous work. Dorsago is a type of dorsalgia, a mild pain syndrome that lasts for about two to three weeks. The patient feels short of breath. Unpleasant sensations intensify at night, when walking, bending and breathing deeply.

We approach treatment competently

What approach to treating pathology can be called competent? You will not be able to completely get rid of the destructive processes, so care must be taken to avoid further deformation of the spinal structures. Therapists set themselves several tasks:

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

Conservative therapy

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

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• Diuretics;
• Glucocorticosteroids;
• Chondroprotectors;
• Metabolic stimulants.

Drug-free treatment

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

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, reduces intervertebral discs).
4. Maxotherapy (regulates metabolism, activates recovery processes).
5. Hirudotherapy (promotes blood clotting, prevents inflammation, strengthens ligaments and nourishes muscles).

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