How to treat chest osteochondrosis - diagnosis and comprehensive treatment!

Thoracic osteochondrosis is a disease of the degenerative-degenerative group, localized in the thoracic part of the vertebral trunk. This pathology is characterized by a disruption of the normal function of the intervertebral discs, responsible for the connection of the vertebrae, ensuring the required physiological movement in the vertebrae and the correct distribution of the arriving on the spine loads. As the disease progresses, intervertebral joints and vertebrae themselves, as well as ligaments, are involved in the pathological process.

The course of breast osteochondrosis is accompanied by a number of characteristic symptoms and signs. First of all, these are painful and uncomfortable sensations that persist even in a state of rest and are intensified when the elementary spinal column loads are exerted on the spine, changes in the position of the body, cough, and so on.

The patient experiences numbness and weakness of the upper limbs, their normal sensitivity is disturbed. As the disease progresses, pain can spread to the heart and other internal organs. In this case, the situation will be complicated by the fact that during diagnostic tests of disturbing organs any pathological changes with a high degree of probability will not be revealed.

This is why it is very important to respond in a timely manner to any adverse changes in your condition and seek medical help. We will tell you about possible options for treating chest osteochondrosis in the course of today's narrative.

Drug treatment

Treatment of chest osteochondrosis is complex and multi-stage. At the first stage, actions are taken to relieve the patient of painful sensations. In parallel, methods of restorative and preventive therapy are used. These are quite a lot - from acupuncture and electrophoresis to gymnastics and sports training. In the end, supportive therapy is prescribed.

The complexity, duration and effectiveness of treatment of chest osteochondrosis can vary in accordance with the patient's condition, stage of the disease and the peculiarities of using available medical techniques.

The following table describes the existing options for drug treatment.

Table. Medication for osteochondrosis

Drug Groups	Description
Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory	Mostly used drugs on a non-hormonal basis. Their application, as a rule, is mandatory, becauseeffective further treatment is possible only after the removal of inflammation and painful sensations.
Chondroprotectors	Contribute to the restoration of the structure of damaged cartilage and the normalization of joints in general.
Vitamin Complexes	Necessary for normalization of internal metabolic processes.
Means for external use	As a rule, these are anti-inflammatory, anesthetizing and warming ointments and creams. They are used exclusively as an adjunct to the main therapy - they do not give a sufficient clinical effect when applied alone.
	Injections are considered as a means to provide emergency relief for the rapid removal of pain and inflammation. There are also injections assigned courses. They remove pain and inflammation, improve the processes of blood flow and the state of cartilaginous tissue.

Therapeutic massages

It is used after getting rid of the patient from pain and inflammation and only for medical purposes. During special sessions, it is possible to reduce the intensity of manifestation of the symptoms of the disease, and also to increase the effectiveness of other therapeutic methods used.

Massage is selected individually for the patient, taking into account the existing clinical picture, the general condition of the patient and the presence of contraindications.

Different methods of manual therapy allow not only to fight pains, but also to restore normal blood circulation, improve the nutrition of the spine and its elements, relax the static muscles, activate the natural processes of restoration of the cartilaginous tissue.

A variety of massage techniques can be used, among them:

• point and reflex-cephalic massages;
• connective tissue massage;
• therapeutic and hardware-canned massages, etc.

Special gymnastics

The most important component of the complex treatment program. Promotes active recovery of affected areas of the spine. It is appointed by the attending physician taking into account the peculiarities of the patient's condition.

The main goal of gymnastics is to develop cartilage and strengthen the muscular framework. Domestic specialists tend to lean towards Popov's complex - this technique includes both the necessary restorative procedures and various methods that allow direct targeting of the most problematic areas and control the effectiveness of therapy.

Evminov's complexes are also very common. His methods presuppose a step-by-step action, during which the following results are achieved:

• pain and spasms are eliminated;
• muscles of the back are being studied;
• normal circulation is restored in the damaged parts of the spine;
• normalizes the basic structure of the spine.

Physiotherapy and alternative techniques

This category includes hardware methods of exposure, a variety of physiotherapy procedures and alternative means. Information on the most frequently used and effective options is given in the table.

Table. Physiotherapy and alternative methods of treatment of osteochondrosis

Methods of treatment	Description
Electrophoresis	Helps improve the effectiveness of drug therapy and generally facilitate the patient's condition.
Direct stretching	An effective method that requires a competent medical approach. Helps in the restoration of normal function of the spine and affected joints.
Vacuum Therapy	Can be classified as one of the types of massage effect. It is carried out with the use of special vacuum cans.
Acupuncture	It is carried out with the use of special thin needles. Submerging them to a certain depth in the body of the patient, the expert works on special acupuncture points, normalizing the activity of the related organs and systems.
Laser puncture	The essence is the same as acupuncture, but instead of needles a laser beam is used.
Magnetotherapy	The problem areas are amenable to an alternating magnetic field, which helps to improve their condition.
Osteopathy	An integrated therapeutic technique that combines orthopedic and massage techniques, as well as chiropractic.
Electrostimulation	It is based on the application of electric current, under the influence of which the work of the spine is restored.
Shockwave therapy	Problem areas are processed by acoustic infrasonic waves.
Transaction decompression	The essence is the same as for direct stretching, but in this case the impact is not manually, but with the help of special automated devices.

Folk recipes

The essence of folk recipes is reduced to the use of various ointments, tinctures and other similar substances. In the absence of individual contraindications, will be a good addition to the main treatment. Use any means of alternative medicine is possible only after a preliminary consultation with a doctor.

1. Take about 200 g of lilac flowers and fill them with a bottle of vodka. Leave for 10 days in any dark place. Use for grinding the back muscles and the thoracic part of the spinal column.
   

   Lilac tincture

2. Mix one portion of the ground hop cones with the same amount of melted lard. Use the product to rub the back muscles.
   

   Hop

3. Rub the radish and squeeze the juice from the resulting gruel. Approximately one and a half large spoons of juice mix with 200 grams of natural honey and 100 grams of vodka. Add about 10 grams of salt to the resulting mixture and mix again. Use the mixture to grind the problem areas.
   

   Radish

4. Mix a glass of sunflower oil with the same amount of kerosene. Add 5 pre-chopped paprika pods to the mixture. Allow to stand for 10 days, then use for grinding. Watch for the reaction of the skin - with the appearance of pronounced side effects, refuse to use this remedy.
   

   Kerosene

Prophylactic recommendations

1. Lead an active lifestyle and exercise, taking into account the characteristics of their general condition and the nature of the existing diseases.
2. Get rid of excess weight.
   

   Active lifestyle and proper nutrition

3. Eat well. The diet should contain the required amount of vitamins and other useful elements.
4. Follow the posture. If you specialize in "sedentary" work, take regular breaks and warm up.
   

   Follow the posture

   

   Fitness exercises at work

5. Discard any bad habits.

Can I get rid of osteochondrosis on my own?

Often patients make an unpardonable mistake, refusing medical help and relying on independent home treatment. Doing so it is impossible - the conduct of the disease should be handled exclusively by a qualified specialist.

Lack of timely reaction to the problem, uncontrolled treatment, ignoring medical appointments - all this will inevitably lead to the progression of the disease, deterioration and the appearance of complications.

Stay healthy!

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