Osteochondrosis- is a complex of dystrophic disorders in the articular cartilage that complicate human motor function.
The disease develops in almost all joints, but most often 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 in the population.People of all ages are at risk, especially young people who work at the computer for a long time.
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 consequence of a genetic predisposition.
One thing is certain - there is a strong relationship between a sedentary lifestyle, a sedentary lifestyle, frequent work at 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, you should devote at least a little time to practicing simple physical exercises and monitor proper nutrition.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
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 back of the neck;
- crunching sound when turning the head;
- weakness of the neck muscles, their 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 features of the disease.After that, treatment can begin, which consists of manual therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic massage.
Only conservative treatment is used;surgical intervention is not necessary in this case.The clinic has gained extensive experience in treating osteochondrosis using acupuncture, manual therapy and osteopathy.The clinic has a fully equipped physiotherapy room, where magnetic, laser and thermal treatment techniques are used.