Osteochondrosis- is a complex of dystrophic disorders of articular cartilage that complicate human motor function.
The disease develops in almost all joints, but most often the intervertebral discs are affected.
Osteochondrosis is divided into several types depending on its localization: cervical, thoracic, lumbar.Each type has its own characteristics, manifestations and subtleties of treatment.
It is worth noting that cervical osteochondrosis is more common among the population.People of all ages are at risk, especially young people who work on computers for a long time.
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 arise as a result of a genetic predisposition.
One thing is certain: there is a strong relationship between a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle, frequent work on 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, it is necessary to devote at least a small amount of time to simple physical exercise and monitor proper nutrition.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
If a person notices some 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;
- creaking 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 comprehensive preliminary examination in the clinic, which will confirm the diagnosis and help determine the extent and other characteristics of the disease.Treatment can then begin, which consists of manual therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic massage.
Only conservative treatment is used;in this case surgery is not necessary.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.