Osteochondrosis- is a complex of dystrophic disorders of articular cartilage that complicates the motor function of a person.
The disease develops in almost any joint, but intervertebral discs are most often affected.
Osteochondrosis is divided into several types according to its location: cervical, thoracic, lumbar.Each type has its own characteristics, manifestations and subtleties of treatment.
It should be noted that cervical osteochondrosis is the most common among the population.People of all ages are at risk, especially young people who work in front of computers for long periods of time.
Causes of the disease
Despite the large number of modern technologies used in medicine, it is still not possible to determine the exact 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 connection between a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, frequent use of a computer and the development of this disease.Therefore, to prevent osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, you should lead an active lifestyle.If this is not possible due to professional activities, you should devote at least a little time to 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 head;
- wheezing sound when turning the head;
- weakness of the neck muscles, its curvature;
- dizziness;
- unstable blood pressure;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Each patient will be able to undergo a complete initial examination at the clinic, which will confirm the diagnosis and help determine the degree and other characteristics of the disease.After that, you can start treatment consisting of manual therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic massage.
Only conservative treatment is used;in this case, surgical intervention is not required.The clinic has extensive experience in the treatment of osteochondrosis using acupuncture, manual therapy and osteopathy.The clinic has a fully equipped physiotherapy room that uses magnetic, laser and thermal treatment methods.