Osteochondrosis does not happen suddenly and does not pass without a trace.If you came, stay forever.Every second resident lives with a serious diagnosis of osteochondrosis, but often he doesn't even know about his existence.People write a gradual decrease in the quality of life and health for age, harmful work, poor ecology, hiding a negligent attitude towards themselves with constant job.Meanwhile, osteochondrosis, which develops in humans for years, leads to serious consequences.How to recognize and stop the osteochondrosis, maintain the health of the column in this article.
What is osteochondrosis?
Base diseases are the cost of civilization.The pathological processes in the spine are inevitably waiting for the long -term stay in the legs, the low mobility, the work of sitting or, on the contrary, the fanatic activity and the injuries.These factors create a load in the spine and cartilage compounds: discs.Especially in the risk zone, professional athletes, pregnant women, people who abuse alcohol and cigarettes, have excess weight and disease of the thyroid gland (endocrine system), faces hereditary diseases.
Osteochondrosis affects any part of the column: cervical, chest, cervical, lumbar, lumbar-cross.But the irreversible destruction of any area proceeds the same:
The beginning of osteochondrosis goes unnoticed.Deformation, thinning and dehydration of the intervertebral disc cause the appearance of microcks and loss of elasticity.Everything a person can feel in the initial stage is the discomfort between the shoulder blades and in the neck with prolonged motion, the desire to stretch, outputs to intense loads, sudden movements.
The next stage is the appearance of bump.The result of the destruction of the cartilage is the reduction in the space between the vertebrae.As a result, there is a logical pinch of nerve endings, which sharply arises the pain in the back of any location.Elementary mobility becomes limited
The performance is lost, the weakness arises, the psycho -emotional fund is reduced.The more the disease develops, the more acute the manifestations become: complete or partial abrasion of the placement of the intervertebral cartilage.This pathology becomes clearly visible on an radiography.The disease worsens, bringing real suffering, immobilization, pain.To calm down, which is becoming increasingly difficult.Only peace, powerful drugs, blocking procedures can relieve suffering, when an analgesic is introduced directly into the painful point.
In the last stage, bone growth is produced: osteophytes where there used to be cartilage.These formations will inevitably harm the nerves, will violate the mobility of the spine and bring pain.At this stage, there is a high probability of connecting surgical treatment.
Symptoms and consequences of osteochondrosis
The principle of successful therapy for any disease is the sooner it is detected, the more effective the treatment will be.And the body begins to inform the body immediately, giving time to a person to listen to the signal.
Why is it important to recognize symptoms on time?
The first early stage does not give the disease in any way, but is masked for other symptoms.Cholecystitis, renal or intestinal colic.A person may complain about swallowing, a feeling of throat suffocation, stomach pain episodes, headaches, an increase in blood pressure, tachycardia.And, which is more common, it does not treat at all what is needed.
Why is this happening? The nerves that walk along the spine are associated with internal organs.In case of damage to the cartilage and bone tissue, the nerve inevitably is pinched, which innervates the organs.There is a false sense of organ of the organ related to the spine.But a sign must be alert: pull tutor sensations from the cervical zone, space region or the lower back, when you want to shake it, stretch, stretch.These sensations are caused by an increase in muscle tone that occurs with the development of pathologies of the spine.
The posterior stages of the disease are more complicated, brighter and more confused with the musculoskeletal system with something else is no longer possible.The pains are sharp, sharp, sharp, shooting.In most cases, this can not only cause discomfort in the usual lifestyle, but also deprive complete mobility, the ability to work.A feeling of heart attack, dizziness and deteriorated coordination, nausea, chills.In worse and completely careless cases, the risks of spinal strokes, brain lesions, blood vessel pathologies and heart, and the development of mental pathological conditions increase.In the stage in which the symptoms of the disease become especially acute, it is important to connect the complete and immediate treatment, and not only relieve symptoms and eliminate pain.
How to treat osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis is an irreversible phenomenon, but with a regular observation of their health, preventive and on time, quality of life and health can be improved significantly, and persistent remission can be achieved.
At any development stage, it requires a systemic integrated approach.
Applicators and masseuses for the back
A visit to the Massage Office, a manual therapist or any other specialist in whose competence is osteochondrosis, a mandatory issue.But at home you can and should be helped in the treatment of the disease.The use of needle massagers and applicators must be regular.
The principle of any needle applicator is the stimulation of the bioactive points of our body.When the needles are pressed towards the surface of the body, the small capillaries, the blood vessels and the nerve endings are stimulated.Blood circulation accelerates, nerve tension and muscle tone are eliminated.The improved blood flow actively propagates oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.Physical and mental vigor appears, a feeling of fatigue retires.Relaxation and tone and the general condition come.
You should know that in the presence of an intervertebral hernia, it is recommended that the needle massager be applied in short intervals for no more than a minute with 10 second breaks.
Osteochondrosis medications
It is recommended to connect medications at any stage of the disease after consultation with a specialist, since the therapy implies an integrated approach.
Indications to take drugs:
pain elimination of any location;
inflammation reduction;
Improvement of the structure and quality of the cartilage;
The return of mobility.
According to the indications and seriousness of the process, a drug group is also selected: anti -inflammatory, sedative, muscle relaxants, condoprotectors, vasodilation.
Anti -inflammatory (NSAIDs), like analgesics, are designed to provide first aid: relieve pain.But since the current is accompanied by an inflammatory process, it is important to reduce it.This can be done with external drugs: creams and ointments, gels or take anti -inflammatory inside in tablets and injections.
Sedatives - They are not always mandatory in the pharmacological treatment list of the spine.But since osteochondrosis is closely related to the nerves, negatively affects the nervous system as a whole, it causes the state of the spleen, irritability and insomnia, the use of sedatives such as Motherwort or Valerian will be quite appropriate.
Musorelaxantes- Drugs, eliminate the increase in muscle tone, normalize the work of the muscle frame.Musorlaxant is used to relieve spasms and pain, reduce hyperreflexia.Neuromuscular blockers act directed in a specific area that causes anxiety, do not affect the central nervous system.Spasmolithics, such as blockers, have a direct effect on the painful place, effectively eliminate pain syndromes characteristic of osteochondrosis.
Condroprotectors - Allow to stop the destruction of cartilage and joints, improve its structure.They contribute to the restoration of fabrics, cartilage, return the meetings to mobility.Especially notable and the recovery effect with complex complex therapy is remarkable.
Vasodilatative drugs- Obligatory means in the treatment program for osteochondrosis and its symptoms.We need to relieve excessive muscle tension and pain caused by the narrowing of the vessels.As a result, oxygen in the tissue enters insufficient quantities, the functioning of internal organs is affected.The exit is Vasodilators.
Vitamins - An integral part of therapy.It is necessary to begin and develop pathologies of the spine of any location.They are taken together with other drugs according to the selected scheme.
Groups of vitamins that are necessary at any stage of osteochondrosis: A, E, C, Mandatory Vitamin B Group (B1, B2, B6, B12);Vitamin D.
The action of vitamins has a beneficial general strengthening effect.They can launch the regeneration processes of the cartilage, strengthen the bone structure of the column, return elasticity to the ligaments and establish blood circulation in the vessels.
Orthopedic products
An important role in the treatment of subsequent diseases and the musculoskeletal system as a whole is interpreted by orthopedic goods: "correct" templates, "correct" orthopedic mattress and pillow.The products are perfectly suitable for problem prevention with the musculoskeletal system both in children and adults.During sleep and rest, the body relaxes completely and is in a position for a long time.At this time, orthopedic products can correctly and anatomically bear the joints and muscle corset, restore blood and lymphatic flow.After sleeping on the anatomical mattress and a special pillow, it passes discomfort throughout the body, the morning stiffness of the muscles and the joints, the headaches stop annoying not only after the awakening, but also during the day.Due to the normalization of blood flow, it improves tissue nutrition, its regeneration accelerates.But it is worth noting that this process is not instant.It will take time to restructure the musculoskeletal system and addiction, but it is certainly worth it.
Recommendations for the treatment of osteochondrosis
- Constant correct physical effort.It is advisable to master the "correction" independently, with an instructor or coach, and understand at least the minimum principles of the influence of physical exercises in muscle groups, joints and skeletons, so as not to damage.After all, the incorrect performance of the exercises can lead to the opposite effect.The pool is one of the types of physical activity.
- Swimming has a beneficial effect on the musculoskeletal system, relaxes and influences not only muscles and joints, but also in the nervous system.The emotional state follows.
- Often, a painful attack is associated with deterioration in the psychological state.And yet, if the attack occurred, try not to concentrate on negative emotions and not succumb to pessimistic panic moods.More often, go out by fresh air and look for positive emotions, take adaptogens with seasonal exacerbations.
- At least once every six months, try to take a professional therapeutic massage course.Be sure to carry out prophylaxis at home with massage carpets and massagers.
- In any incomprehensible situation, hangs in the horizontal bar.At least a few minutes.Since a person is a direct being, the spine is in tension most of the time, joints and cartilage over time under the influence of weight and gravity are compressed.Having hung on the horizontal bar, the shoulder muscles stretch perfectly, which increases its flexibility, improves the movement of the joints and reduces muscle tension, the column extends and relaxation occurs.The horizontal bar is a good alternative to the hood.
- Support the general tone of the body and protect the immune system.Frequent colds can lead to complications in the form of inflammation of nerve endings, joints.For example, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, sinusitis, sinusitis, bronchitis can give to nearby nerve endings and cause neuralgia attacks.
- Always remember that prevention is cheaper than treatment both material and emotional.Look at the reasons for joy and be healthy!