Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is one of the most common diseases. This is damage to the intervertebral discs, which causes a change in their structure and shape. It should be noted that with age the changes that occur in the spine progress gradually, so by the age of 40 the vast majority of people suffer from this disease.
Degenerative disc disease (osteochondrosis) in the thoracic spine is a relatively rare condition compared to other areas of the spine.
This is because the rib cage stabilizes the thoracic vertebrae, limiting movement and injuries that occur due to constant flexion and extension, as occurs in the rest of the spine. If osteochondrosis develops in the thoracic spine, most often its development is associated with injury.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region.
- Significant chest pain is a common symptom;
- Altered sensitivity and appearance of characteristic pain;
- Hypoxia and congestion in the lungs;
- Abdominal syndrome (abdominal pain).
Causes of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region.
The development of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is facilitated by a lack of muscle loading. This significantly increases the load on the ligaments and intervertebral discs. Other reasons for the development of osteochondrosis are:
- constant stress;
- changes in hormonal levels;
- metabolic disorders;
- excessive physical stress on the thoracic spine;
- hereditary defects of the spine;
- changes that occur with age in the intervertebral discs and decreased water saturation of these tissues;
- intervertebral disc injury (inappropriate motor activity, falls or impacts);
- Obstruction of the blood supply to this area.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis.
An effective way to treat the thoracic spine is the use of alternative medicine methods, which consist of a complex effect on the body. It is a complex treatment that can eliminate not the symptoms of the disease, but its cause. You will be able to effectively solve the problem in our medical center.
Treatment will begin with pain relief. Only after this, the doctor begins direct treatment of the disease using methods of oriental medicine: moxotherapy, acupuncture and phytotherapy. These methods make it possible to more actively influence all biological points of the human body.
The treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis also involves the work of the professionals at our center in the following areas:
- Diet and lifestyle adjustments aim to remove excess cold from the body, which means eating certain foods that can warm the body.
- Energy acupressure and acupuncture. With the help of these procedures, energy is evenly distributed throughout the body.
- Warming up the body. Stone therapy and moxotherapy can relieve excessive tension and pain and reduce the negative impact of the environment on the body.
- Additionally, patients undergo hirudotherapy and vacuum therapy. These procedures help solve problems with blood circulation and return the joints to their former mobility.
The treatment program is drawn up individually. These methods can be used both in combination and separately. In addition, the treatment will be effective if you undergo a program specially developed for a "healthy spine. "Our advice: "Eat well, exercise, lead a healthy lifestyle and stay healthy! "