What is osteochondrosis?
Osteochondrosis is a complex problem, it cannot be healed quickly. The cause of the problem is a sedentary lifestyle that contributes at the start of the negative processes in the cartilage of the joints. Remember that the human body is developing, a powerful vascular canal with diffuse nutrition forms in intervertebral discs. All negative states and processes aggravate the nutrition of vascular direction and form a number of factors aggravating the development of pathology.Among the physiological factors contributing to the formation of osteochondrosis, we can note poor nutrition, an increase in back loads and its injuries, unusual constant poses, flat feet, obesity.SymptomsThe symptoms of osteochondrosis resemble this:Lomota and numbness of the legs / arms, serious back pain. Significant increase in pain in physical exertion and even cough.The antispasmodic state of the muscles of the knitting needle, a decrease in the activity of the movement.Other systemic manifestations characteristic in the event of damage to a certain area of the spine.The main reasonsAge -related degenerative changes.Genetic and hereditary predispositions.Lightweight.Bad nutrition.Infectious and poisoning lesions.Metabolic imbalance.A sedentary lifestyle.Traumatic syndromes in the spine.Overload the vertebral system due to active training, weight lifting, incorrect posture, pregnancy, wearing uncomfortable shoes.Strong stress, on a nerve, smoking.Poor environmental conditions of permanent residence.The instability of the bone skeleton, flat feet.Basic speciesThe main types of osteochondrosis include:Osteochondrosis of the cervical columnPathological transformations in the discs between the vertebrae in the cervical column, or rather its upper third party. Most often caused by bad posture, metabolic disorders, a low muscle skeleton, the bad way of life in general. The patient feels pain in the shoulders and hands periodically suffers from migraine. Almost always, the "vertebral artery syndrome", caused by its spasmodic compression reactions - a pulsed headache, stunning, a sparkle of optical defects before his eyes, and his hands are numbered.Thoracic osteochondrosisThe pathological condition with location in the second third of the spine. The practice is always accompanied by concomitant syndromes and discomfort lubricated in the thoracic spine, intensifying during the inclination of the body or deep breathing, as well as net attacks in the affected vertebral column, a strong deterioration of the quality of the breathing due to the pain, as well as its return to the chest, the neck, the lower back. Often, this problem induces pathologies to other organs - the heart, the liver, the kidneys and the pancreas. Learn more about breast osteochondosis. Lombo-Sacrée osteochondrosisIn this case, pain syndrome is observed in the specified area with "bastards" in concomitant departments, numbing of the legs, negative manifestations in the vascular system and calves. Symptoms are improved in a vertical position, inclinations, a strong cough. This type of osteochondrosis causes muscle weakness, painful sensations and pathologies of the pelvic organs, severe inflammation of the sacrum and lower back.PreventionThe prevention of osteochondrosis is desirable from an early age, especially if a person has a hereditary predisposition to this disease.Basic theses:Medical physical education.Swimming.Self-massage of the potentially problematic area.Compliance with the recommendations to normalize the posture. Elimination of tension in the area.Morning gymnastics.Weight normalization and appropriate nutrition.Treatment of osteochondrosisThe treatment of osteochondrosis, whatever its stage, is complex.DrugsThe main direction of the drug is to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the problem and to increase the positive effect of other procedures. Preparations from local and systemic use eliminates pain not only, but also improve blood circulation, relieve inflammation, partially restore problematic cartilage, relax the muscle complexes.Pills. Analgesic drugs in the form of pain relievers and NSAIDs. The preparations that restore the cartilage fabric are also prescribed.Local external funds. Most often, they are ointments and creams. The most in demand with osteochondrosis are hormonal steroid drugs based on prednisolone or hydrocortisone, complex gels.Injections. Osteochondosis injections are generally used at the acute stage of the disease, when conventional tablets and local dosage shapes do not have the right effect on the body. The vast majority of injections aim to eliminate very serious pain syndromes. The classic use scheme is a special blocking with the introduction of subcutaneous anesthesia, then intramuscularly in the area of vertebral nerves. These injections can only be carried out in a hospital. Exercises (LFK)
Therapeutic gymnastics is an important step in the fight against osteochondrosis. Exercise therapy is prescribed by a purely treated doctor taking into account the details of the patient's disease and the patient, as a rule, at the stage of remission of the problem.The main objective of these exercises is the strengthening of back muscles and the development of cartilaginous components damaged the joints. Exercise therapy uses various methods, but one of the most popular is considered a diagram of two dozen exercises according to the known therapist known in the past. The complex generally includes general strengthening classes, measures on the treatment referred to for problem zones, as well as "headlights" exercises that allow you to assess the effectiveness of treatment. The exact list of actions, their sequence, their quantity and other initial data, gives the doctor personally for the patient! Massage for osteochondrosisOsteochondosis massage procedures considerably facilitate unpleasant symptoms of the disease and at the same time help overcome the problem in combination with other measures.Distinct elements of massage and approaches in its implementation may differ depending on the location of osteochondrosis, its course, the presence of a patient in chronic diseases, etc. , that is to say that it is individually named according to the current clinical image.Most often, therapeutic massages, point, connection, equipment and conventional cans are used. The above measures aim to improve the circulation of lymph / blood, to normalize the power of vertebrates, to eliminate pain syndromes, to launch special fibers, to relax muscle mass, to restore nutrition of soft tissues, etc.The use of a massage for osteochondrosis must be refused if the patient has aneurysms, tumors, thrombosis, osteomyelitis, blood diseases, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, problems with the pelvic organs with osteochondosis, various skin manifestations in massive writers, herptics.Traditional medicineFolk medicine effectively has been dealing with osteochondrosis for centuries, as a rule, using compresses and dyes inside.The most popular recipes:Mix the grated raw potatoes and honey in a proportion of 1 to 1. Apply to the problem area for two hours in the form of a compress.Put a tablespoon of chopped strawberries in a glass of boiling water, insist for twenty minutes, then use on an empty stomach. Take three months.Break 300 grams of watermelon pulp, 200 grams of soda in a hot bath and take it for half an hour. The course is designed for 20 procedures.Pour ten grams of thyme with boiling water and take half a glass twice a day.
Among the physiological factors contributing to the formation of osteochondrosis, we can note poor nutrition, an increase in back loads and its injuries, unusual constant poses, flat feet, obesity. Symptoms
The symptoms of osteochondrosis resemble this: Lomota and numbness of the legs / arms, serious back pain. Significant increase in pain in physical exertion and even cough. The antispasmodic state of the muscles of the knitting needle, a decrease in the activity of the movement. Other systemic manifestations characteristic in the event of damage to a certain area of the spine. The main reasons
Age -related degenerative changes. Genetic and hereditary predispositions. Lightweight. Bad nutrition. Infectious and poisoning lesions. Metabolic imbalance. A sedentary lifestyle. Traumatic syndromes in the spine. Overload the vertebral system due to active training, weight lifting, incorrect posture, pregnancy, wearing uncomfortable shoes. Strong stress, on a nerve, smoking. Poor environmental conditions of permanent residence. The instability of the bone skeleton, flat feet. Basic species
The main types of osteochondrosis include: Osteochondrosis of the cervical column
Pathological transformations in the discs between the vertebrae in the cervical column, or rather its upper third party. Most often caused by bad posture, metabolic disorders, a low muscle skeleton, the bad way of life in general. The patient feels pain in the shoulders and hands periodically suffers from migraine. Almost always, the "vertebral artery syndrome", caused by its spasmodic compression reactions - a pulsed headache, stunning, a sparkle of optical defects before his eyes, and his hands are numbered. Thoracic osteochondrosis
The pathological condition with location in the second third of the spine. The practice is always accompanied by concomitant syndromes and discomfort lubricated in the thoracic spine, intensifying during the inclination of the body or deep breathing, as well as net attacks in the affected vertebral column, a strong deterioration of the quality of the breathing due to the pain, as well as its return to the chest, the neck, the lower back. Often, this problem induces pathologies to other organs - the heart, the liver, the kidneys and the pancreas. Learn more about breast osteochondosis. Lombo-Sacrée osteochondrosis
In this case, pain syndrome is observed in the specified area with "bastards" in concomitant departments, numbing of the legs, negative manifestations in the vascular system and calves. Symptoms are improved in a vertical position, inclinations, a strong cough. This type of osteochondrosis causes muscle weakness, painful sensations and pathologies of the pelvic organs, severe inflammation of the sacrum and lower back. Prevention
The prevention of osteochondrosis is desirable from an early age, especially if a person has a hereditary predisposition to this disease. Basic theses: Medical physical education. Swimming. Self-massage of the potentially problematic area. Compliance with the recommendations to normalize the posture. Elimination of tension in the area. Morning gymnastics. Weight normalization and appropriate nutrition. Treatment of osteochondrosis
The treatment of osteochondrosis, whatever its stage, is complex. Drugs
The main direction of the drug is to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the problem and to increase the positive effect of other procedures. Preparations from local and systemic use eliminates pain not only, but also improve blood circulation, relieve inflammation, partially restore problematic cartilage, relax the muscle complexes. Pills. Analgesic drugs in the form of pain relievers and NSAIDs. The preparations that restore the cartilage fabric are also prescribed. Local external funds. Most often, they are ointments and creams. The most in demand with osteochondrosis are hormonal steroid drugs based on prednisolone or hydrocortisone, complex gels. Injections. Osteochondosis injections are generally used at the acute stage of the disease, when conventional tablets and local dosage shapes do not have the right effect on the body. The vast majority of injections aim to eliminate very serious pain syndromes. The classic use scheme is a special blocking with the introduction of subcutaneous anesthesia, then intramuscularly in the area of vertebral nerves. These injections can only be carried out in a hospital. Exercises (LFK)
Therapeutic gymnastics is an important step in the fight against osteochondrosis. Exercise therapy is prescribed by a purely treated doctor taking into account the details of the patient's disease and the patient, as a rule, at the stage of remission of the problem. The main objective of these exercises is the strengthening of back muscles and the development of cartilaginous components damaged the joints. Exercise therapy uses various methods, but one of the most popular is considered a diagram of two dozen exercises according to the known therapist known in the past. The complex generally includes general strengthening classes, measures on the treatment referred to for problem zones, as well as "headlights" exercises that allow you to assess the effectiveness of treatment. The exact list of actions, their sequence, their quantity and other initial data, gives the doctor personally for the patient! Massage for osteochondrosis
Osteochondosis massage procedures considerably facilitate unpleasant symptoms of the disease and at the same time help overcome the problem in combination with other measures. Distinct elements of massage and approaches in its implementation may differ depending on the location of osteochondrosis, its course, the presence of a patient in chronic diseases, etc. , that is to say that it is individually named according to the current clinical image. Most often, therapeutic massages, point, connection, equipment and conventional cans are used. The above measures aim to improve the circulation of lymph / blood, to normalize the power of vertebrates, to eliminate pain syndromes, to launch special fibers, to relax muscle mass, to restore nutrition of soft tissues, etc. The use of a massage for osteochondrosis must be refused if the patient has aneurysms, tumors, thrombosis, osteomyelitis, blood diseases, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, problems with the pelvic organs with osteochondosis, various skin manifestations in massive writers, herptics. Traditional medicine
Folk medicine effectively has been dealing with osteochondrosis for centuries, as a rule, using compresses and dyes inside. The most popular recipes: Mix the grated raw potatoes and honey in a proportion of 1 to 1. Apply to the problem area for two hours in the form of a compress. Put a tablespoon of chopped strawberries in a glass of boiling water, insist for twenty minutes, then use on an empty stomach. Take three months. Break 300 grams of watermelon pulp, 200 grams of soda in a hot bath and take it for half an hour. The course is designed for 20 procedures. Pour ten grams of thyme with boiling water and take half a glass twice a day.