Osteochondrosis- is a complex of dystrophic disorders in articular cartilage that complicate human motor function.
The disease develops in almost any joint, but most often the intervertebral discs are 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 most common among the population.People of all ages are at risk, especially young people who work at the computer for a long time.
Causes of the disease
Despite the huge number of modern technologies used in medicine, it is not yet possible to accurately determine the cause of this disease.There are suggestions that cervical osteochondrosis may arise as a consequence of genetic predisposition.
One thing is certain - there is a strong relationship between a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, frequent computer work 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 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;
- crunching 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 preliminary examination at the clinic, which will confirm the diagnosis and help determine the extent and other features of the disease.After this, you can begin treatment, which consists of manual therapy, physiotherapy, and therapeutic massage.
Only conservative treatment is used; surgical intervention is not required 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.