Osteochondrosis- a complex of dystrophic disorders in the articular cartilage that complicate the human motor function.
The disease develops in almost any joint, 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 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 long hours in front of the computer.
Causes of the disease
Despite the huge 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 occur 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 spend at least some time for simple physical exercises and monitor proper nutrition.
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 correct treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis include:
- pain in the back of the head;
- crunching sound when turning the head;
- weakness of the neck muscles, its curvature;
- vertigo;
- unstable blood pressure;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Each patient will be able to undergo a complete preliminary examination at the clinic, which will confirm the diagnosis and help determine the degree and other characteristics of the disease.You can then start a treatment that consists of manual therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic massage.
Only conservative treatment is used;in this case, no surgical intervention is required.The clinic has gained extensive experience in the treatment of osteochondrosis with the help of acupuncture, manual therapy and osteopathy.The clinic has a fully equipped physiotherapy room where magnetic, laser and thermal treatment techniques are used.