Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is one of the most common diseases. It is damage to the intervertebral disc, which leads to changes in its structure and shape. It should be noted that with age, the changes that occur in the spine gradually develop, so at the age of 40, the 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 from constant flexion and extension as occurs throughout the spine. If osteochondrosis develops in the thoracic spine, then most often its development is associated with injury.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
- Significant chest pain is a common symptom;
- Impaired sensitivity and occurrence 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 promoted by a lack of muscle load. This significantly increases the load on the ligaments and intervertebral discs. Other reasons for the development of osteochondrosis are:
- constant pressure;
- changes in hormone levels;
- metabolic disorders;
- excessive physical pressure on the thoracic spine;
- hereditary defects of the spinal column;
- changes that occur with age in the intervertebral disc and the decrease in water saturation in this tissue;
- intervertebral disc injury (improper motor activity, fall or impact);
- blood supply is blocked 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 complex effects on the body. It is a complex treatment that can eliminate not the symptoms of the disease, but the cause. You can solve the problem effectively at our medical center.
Treatment will begin with pain relief. Only after this, doctors began direct treatment of the disease using Eastern medicine methods: moxotherapy, acupuncture and herbal medicine. Such methods make it possible to influence all biological points of the human body most actively.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis also involves the professional work of our center in the following areas:
- Diet and lifestyle adjustments are aimed at eliminating excess cold from the body, which means eating certain foods that can warm the body.
- Energy acupressure and acupuncture. With the help of this procedure, energy is distributed evenly throughout the body.
- Warm up. Stone therapy and moxotherapy can relieve excessive tension and pain, and reduce the negative effects of the environment on the body.
- In addition, patients undergo hirudotherapy and vacuum therapy. This procedure helps solve problems with blood circulation and restore the joint to its former mobility.
Treatment programs are arranged individually. These methods can be used in combination and separately. Also, treatment will be effective if you undergo a specially developed "Healthy Spine" program. Our advice: "Eat right, exercise, live a healthy and healthy lifestyle! "