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 the changes in the spine gradually progress with age, so the vast majority of people under the age of 40 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 injury from constant bending and stretching, as is the case with the rest of the spine. If osteochondrosis develops in the thoracic spine, in most cases, its development is associated with an injury.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
- Significant chest pain is a common symptom;
- Violation of 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 the lack of muscle loads. This significantly increases the load on ligaments and intervertebral discs. Other reasons for the development of osteochondrosis:
- constant stress;
- changes in hormonal levels;
- metabolic disorders;
- excessive physical stress on the thoracic spine;
- hereditary defects of the spine;
- age-related changes in intervertebral discs and a decrease in water saturation of these tissues;
- intervertebral disc injury (improper motor activity, falls or impacts);
- inhibits blood supply to this area.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis
An effective method for the treatment of thoracic spine is the use of alternative medicine methods, which have a complex effect on the body. This is a complex treatment that can eliminate the cause of the disease, not the symptoms. You can effectively solve the problem in our medical center.
Treatment will begin with pain relief. Only after that, the doctor begins the direct treatment of the disease using the methods of Eastern medicine: moxa therapy, acupuncture and herbal medicine. Such methods allow to influence all biological points of the human body in the most active way.
The treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis also includes the work of the specialists of our center in the following directions:
- Diet and lifestyle adjustments are aimed at removing 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 moxa therapy can relieve excessive tension and pain, reduce the negative impact of the environment on the body.
- In addition, patients undergo hirudotherapy and vacuum therapy. These procedures help to solve problems related to blood circulation and restore the previous mobility of the joints.
The treatment program is designed individually. These methods can be used both in combination and separately. Also, the treatment will be effective if you switch to the specially designed "Healthy Spine" program. Our advice: "Eat right, exercise, lead a healthy lifestyle and be healthy! "