Osteochondrosis- is a complex of dystrophic disorders of articular cartilage that complicate human motor function.
The disease develops in almost all joints, but the intervertebral discs are most often affected.
Osteochondrosis is divided into several types depending on 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 at a computer for long periods of time.
Causes of disease
Despite the large number of modern technologies used in medicine, it is not yet possible to accurately determine the cause of this disease.Some suggest that cervical osteochondrosis may result from a genetic predisposition.
One thing is certain: there is a close relationship between a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, frequent work on a computer and the development of this disease.Therefore, to prevent osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, you need to lead an active lifestyle.If this is not possible due to professional activities, you should devote at least some time to simple physical exercises and monitor a proper diet.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
If a person notices symptoms indicating osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis include:
- pain in the back of the head;
- cracking noise when turning head;
- weakness of the neck muscles, its curvature;
- dizziness;
- unstable blood pressure;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Each patient will be able to undergo a comprehensive preliminary examination at the clinic, which will confirm the diagnosis and help determine the extent and other characteristics of the disease.After that, you can begin a treatment consisting of manual therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic massage.
Only conservative treatment is used;surgery is not necessary 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.