Osteochondrosis- is a complex of dystrophic disorders in the articular cartilage that make the human motor function difficult.
The disease develops in almost every joint, but intervertebral discs are most often affected.
Osteochondrosis is divided into several types depending on the location: cervical, thoracic, lumbar.Each type has its own characteristics, manifestations and treatment subtleties.
It is worth noting that cervical osteochondrosis is the most common among the population.People of all ages are at risk, especially young people who work at the computer for a long time.
Causes of disease
Despite the huge number of modern technologies used in medicine, it is still not possible to precisely determine the cause of this disease.There are suggestions that cervical osteochondrosis may arise as a result of genetic predisposition.
One thing is certain - there is a strong connection between a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, frequent work on the computer and the development of this disease.Therefore, to prevent osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, you must lead an active lifestyle.If this is not possible due to professional activities, at least some time should be devoted to simple physical exercises and proper nutrition.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
If a person notices some symptoms that point to 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 back of the head;
- creaking when turning the head;
- neck muscle weakness, its curvature;
- dizziness;
- unstable blood pressure;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Each patient will be able to undergo a complete preliminary examination in the clinic, which will confirm the diagnosis and help determine the extent and other characteristics of the disease.After that, you can start a treatment consisting of manual therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic massage.
Only conservative treatment is used;surgical intervention is not required in this case.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.