Treatment of osteochondrosis with thoracolumbar spine, physiotherapy and gymnastics

For modern people, one of the most common diseases of the musculoskeletal system, not only for the elderly, is osteochondrosis.It mainly affects the lumbar region, which carries a high load, especially during walking, and the lumbar region, which carries the cervical region, which affects the pupils and pupils.The thoracic region is less affected, but requires timely and timely treatment.

What is osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine

This is how the diagnosis of "osteochondrosis" is understood in official medicine against the background of the primary degenerative process occurring in the intervertebral discs (destruction, original functions), secondary reaction and compensatory changes in the joints and ligaments.The disease is multifactorial (multifactorial) that first affects the intervertebral disc (fibrocartilaginous tissue between the bodies of a pair of adjacent vertebrae), and then:

• other parts of the spine;
• the entire musculoskeletal system;
• Nervous system.

Due to the structural characteristics of the thoracic region, the symptoms of the disease are similar to the clinical picture of diseases of the heart and respiratory system.Severe pain due to osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine occurs in the 2nd stage, increases with physical activity and is not always clearly evident.List of symptoms for each degree of the disease:

1. Pain in the affected area or in the chest on the left is similar to heartache: constant or burning.Convulsive muscle contraction.
2. Sharp pain in the area under the shoulder blades, accompanied by a feeling of pressure on the chest, can also appear between the ribs (intercostal nerves are affected).It tends to intensify when inhaling, twisting the body, inhaling.Added to the discomfort while holding an uncomfortable position for a long time.
3. The appearance of the upper chest, abdomen, lower extremities, "Goosebumps" - nerve root damage (pinch).Mobility limitation due to the development of intervertebral hernias, kyphosis or scoliosis.
4. Hypoxia, lung congestion, other dysfunctions of the respiratory system.The development of fibrosis, the transition of degenerative-dystrophic processes to the structures around the spine.Clinical picture of remission (attenuation).

Constant pain in the thoracic region, 2nd degree, appears with osteochondrosis of the nuclear ring and cracks in the depression of the nuclear ring and drops of the depression, which can lead to disruption of the fibrous ring and an intervertebral hernia.In the clinical picture of the manifestations of osteochondrosis, in addition to the compression syndrome (from compression of the spinal cord roots), reflex symptoms appear:

• muscle-tonic (muscle spasms leading to hypoxia and severe pain);
• neuro-dystrophic (spasmed muscles, paresthesia occurs:, there is a feeling of "goosebumps", "goosebumps", "goosebumps" when taking certain body positions);
• vegetative-vascular (sorrows, headache, dizziness, disturbance of processing of internal organs and blood supply to the brain, spasm of blood vessels of muscles).

How to treat osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine

Most experts believe that this disease is closely related to the upright posture and "conditions of the spine", therefore it is partly natural for people and requires minimizing the number of development factors in the first place.These include:

• physical inactivity (sedentary or sedentary lifestyle);
• posture disorders;
• Excessive physical activity, heavy lifting;
• nervous tension, stress;
• Increased load on the spine due to wearing high heels, flat feet, flat feet during pregnancy;
• Gliding habit.

Treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine includes getting rid of all of the above points: this will alleviate the patient's condition.It is additionally important to avoid hypothermia and not to take an uncomfortable position for a long time.A very important nuance is the issue of physical activity: therapeutic exercises should be included in the schedule of a person with osteochondrosis, but at the initial stage - under the supervision of a doctor.In addition, the treatment regimen includes:

• manual treatment (especially the presence of curvature, if the disease is caused by injury, there is blood flow;
• massage courses;
• Swimming;
• Physiotherapy;
• Acupuncture;
• Local and systemic drug effects.

There is no single treatment regimen for osteochondrosis.In some cases, it is also important to take the correct position in bed, adjust the diet, complaints (Spina BiFida, Hemangioma), 4th degree 4th degree of osteochondrosis of the 4th degree of surgical intervention.A precise therapeutic regimen is drawn up based on the patient's complaints and diagnostic procedures.

At home

After receiving the results of diagnostic studies (X-rays are of particular importance), the doctor chooses the optimal conservative treatment regimen.All procedures are performed in the hospital (physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture) and at home the following is required:

• Use local anesthetics and analgesics to relieve pain.
• Buy products that improve the composition of cartilage tissue.Some doctors recommend taking additional vitamins for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region (group B).
• Do daily therapeutic exercises.
• Watch your diet.

Drug treatment

Local and systemic use of drugs is necessary both during remission and during exacerbation.Drug treatment for osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine relieves symptoms and affects the degenerative process:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), analgesics, pain relievers - to relieve inflammation and pain.Ointments, creams, tablets are used.
• Muscle relaxants and antispasmodics - relieve muscle or blood spasm.
• Chondroprotectors - glucosamine or chondroitin preparations, restore cartilage tissue.

The selection of drugs of any group, especially for long-term treatment, should be made with a doctor.A specialist will also tell you how much to use and if you need to repeat the course.

Food

Correcting the diet will provide significant support for bone, cartilage and muscle tissue: salt, sugar (minimize the minimum amount) and carbonated drinks.It is advisable to use spices, spicy and fatty foods, carefully monitor your weight, not overeat and monitor your water balance.Strong coffee, alcohol and fried foods are prohibited.Diet:

• It should be based on protein products (milk, lean meat and fish, cottage cheese);
• sources of chondroitin (jelly, aspic, shellfish);
• consists of boiled or baked dishes;
• characterized by enough fresh vegetables and cereals.

Exercises

Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis requires regular exercise therapy aimed at increasing the mobility of intervertebral joints and suits.Its tasks include reducing pain, stiffness of the spine, strengthening the muscular corset and improving lung ventilation.Simple home exercises:

• Put your hands on your head even if it goes in.As you exhale, bend back, relax the shoulder blades behind the shoulder.With a new breath, return to the starting position.Do these steps 5 times.
• On all fours, inhale and bend your back.Count to 5, breathe evenly and return to the starting position.Repeat 10 times.
• Lying on your stomach, ehmale, lift your legs and pull your chest out from the background.Hands along the body.Count to 5, en.Do the exercise 10 times.

Massage

The indirect and reflex effect on tap fibers and ligaments has a beneficial effect on all parts of the spine, helps to relieve pain, improve blood circulation, blood circulation and muscle tone.Massage is prescribed in the subacute or chronic stage of the disease, the technique is selected depending on the condition of the patient and the presence of additional diseases.Classic scheme:

1. The patient takes a horizontal position lying on his stomach.Lightly stroke the chest area from the bottom up (from the bottom edge of the shoulder blade to the neck) - 1 minute.
2. The upper zone (shoulder blades) is treated with compression and kneading movements (another minute).
3. Hit the shoulder girdle (trapezius muscles) (8 repetitions), squeeze and rub (5 times each).
4. The neck is pumped for one minute and transferred to the indicated (1-2 steps) ordered thoracic region.
5. From the last bone down, the spine is rubbed (located closely parallel to it).The duration of the stage is 1 minute.
6. After that, blows on the spine, kneading movements and strokes are performed again (another 2-3 minutes).

Massage of the chest, neck and spine always ends with stroking (soothing) movements.Recommended sequence of techniques: squeeze, rub, stroke.If the patient's pain bothers him, the number of kneading movements can be increased and the duration of soothing movements can be reduced.The duration of the sessions is 10 minutes;In the latter (the course consists of 7-10 procedures), it is advisable to use garbage movements as a basis.

During separation

Stress, physical overload, hypothermia, heavy lifting - these factors can turn the chronic form of the disease into an acute one.Its main symptoms are dizziness, migraine, chest pain and breathing problems.Treatment includes:

• relief of symptoms with local pain relievers and analgesics for local use;
• bed rest;
• Wearing a corset to fix the vertebrai (if there is a tear).

If Amracationat is severe, an ambulance will be called in a hospital and he should be hospitalized in a hospital, where the doctor will monitor the patient's condition and choose the appropriate drugs for him.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture (acupuncture) is the leader among non-traditional methods of treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and beyond.It is based on the effect of thin needles on active points, each of which is a complex formation of choroid plexuses, nerve endings and the formation of connective tissue.Acupuncture helps:

• stimulate the synthesis of endogenous (internal) opiates with an analgesic effect.
• stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands, which is effective against inflammation;
• normalize blood circulation;
• remove the swelling of the spinal nerves;
• improve the regeneration of cartilage tissue;
• Relieve spasm of paravertebral muscles.

Acupuncture will be effective only if you contact a qualified specialist: then you will not experience side effects, you will get quick results - relief comes after the 1st session.The recommended course is 10 procedures.Due to the fact that the doctor often applies current through needles, slight discomfort is possible during the process, and red dots remain after the needles are removed.

Textbook therapy

Based on the information obtained from the X-rays, the doctor can recommend visiting a chiropractor and starting treatment for osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine.The task before him is to restore blood circulation, ligamentous apparatus and the functional state of the spine.Additional hand therapy sessions added to the main treatment regimen:

• helps to reduce pain intensity;
• Eliminate muscle spasms;
• slows down the rate of disease development;
• stimulate the regenerative properties of tissue cells.

In modern medicine, a new manual technique - post-isometric muscle relaxation (pir) - has become especially popular for several years.It is based on a soft and gentle stretch that stimulates the simultaneous contraction of all muscles, after which it is completely comfortable.The technique is suitable for situations in which muscle tissue is limited in its movement due to the uneven contraction of the joint surrounding it.

During pregnancy

High loads on the spine, fluctuations in hormones, water and electrolyte balance, especially from the 2nd trimester, cause osteochondrosis in pregnant women.The treatment regimen is selected only by the doctor;It should include:

• wearing a corset to support the back;
• Choice of comfortable shoes (reduce the load on the waist);
• local use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• doing therapeutic exercises.

Folk treatment

In addition to the main treatment regimen, you can add several non-traditional methods of local and systemic effects in osteochondrosis.Most of them are allowed in both acute and chronic stages, but remember that any remedy can cause negative reactions associated with the incompatibility of specific products of a non-individual person.Effective options:

• Take 2 hot caps, grind them together with seeds, mix with a glass of vegetable oil.Infuse in a glass container for 5 days (in a dark place).Apply, rub on the affected area, up to 2 times a day, without covering anything.This ointment should not be applied to skin with wounds or abrasions.It is not used for long-term treatment - only for severe pain.
• Boil some large peeled potatoes and mash them into a puree.You can add some butter.Apply this mass twice on the affected area.Cover this area with a woolen scarf.The compress is kept until peeling, the procedure is repeated every evening.Treatment lasts 3 weeks.

Celery root

To eliminate unpleasant symptoms (pain caused by muscle spasms), you can take a celery-based course of treatment.The simplest thing is to grow the peeled fresh root and squeeze the cheesecloth or pass it through a juicer to extract the juice.Drink 1 tbsp.l.3 times a day before meals.Duration of treatment - 3 weeks.Alternative: pour 2 tbsp.l.Let the juice formed with a glass of boiling water stand for 2 hours.Drink 1 tbsp.l.Before meals, up to 4 times a day.Treatment continues for months.

sunflower root

Tinctures and tinctures from sunflower root have a good effect on pain in any lesion of the musculoskeletal system.Can be used both locally and internally;In addition, it will be useful for the gallbladder and nervous system.Simple recipes:

• Crush the roots, as a result, 200 g is poured into 3.5 liters of cold water.After boiling, remove from heat, leave for 3 hours, cover the bowl with a towel.Use for compresses applied 1-2 times a day until cooling.The course of treatment is 3 weeks.
• Take 2 liters of water for 100 g of crushed sunflower roots and boil for 10 minutes.Wait until the broth peels off.Drink half a glass before meals 3-4 times a day, warm before eating.The course of treatment lasts 3 weeks.

Homemade ointment

Local effects on the musculoskeletal system are mainly home-made ointments and salves.Honey and vegetable oils are used as the basis;alcohol or vodka is added to some compositions.All topical treatment products are applied to the skin 1-2 times a day without causing any damage.The most effective recipe:

1. Combine camphor with mustard 1:1.
2. Take 100 ml of alcohol and 100 g of egg white (raw, beaten) per 100 g of the resulting mixture.
3. Keep the ointment in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, apply to the affected areas at night (take a small amount until room temperature), then cover your body with a woolen scarf.Treatment lasts 2 weeks.