osteochondrosis- is a complex of dystrophic disorders in articular cartilage that complicate human motor function.
The disease develops in almost any joint, but most often the intervertebral discs are affected.
Osteochondrosis is divided into several types depending on its location: cervical, thoracic, lumbar.Each type has its own characteristics, manifestations and treatment subtleties.
It is worth noting that cervical osteochondrosis is more common among the population.People of all ages are at risk, especially young people who work a lot in front of the computer.
Causes of the disease
Despite the large number of modern technologies used in medicine, it is still not possible to accurately determine the cause of this disease.There are suggestions that cervical osteochondrosis may arise as a result of a genetic predisposition.
One thing is certain: there is a strong relationship between a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle, frequent work with the computer and the development of this disease.Therefore, to prevent osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, it is necessary to lead an active lifestyle.If this is not possible due to professional activities, it is worth spending at least a small amount of time on simple physical exercise and monitoring proper nutrition.
Osteochondrosis treatment
If a person notices some symptoms that indicate osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis include:
- pain in the neck;
- crisp sound when turning head;
- weakness of the neck muscles, their curvature;
- dizziness;
- unstable blood pressure;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Each patient will be able to undergo a comprehensive preliminary examination in the clinic, which will confirm the diagnosis and help determine the extent and other features of the disease.Afterwards, treatment can begin, which consists of manual therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic massage.
Only conservative treatment is used;In this case no surgical intervention is required.The clinic has gained extensive experience in the treatment of osteochondrosis using acupuncture, manual therapy and osteopathy.The clinic has a fully equipped physiotherapy room, where magnetic, laser and thermal treatment techniques are used.