SPONDYLOSIS CAUSES AND ITS TREATMENT
Spondylosis is a chronic disease
that develops in the intervertebral discs, as a result of leaching of lime
ligaments in the areas of their attachment to the vertebrae. In medical
practice, it is common to distinguish several types of spondylosis: chest, neck
and lumbar. The
Neurologist, practices modern
approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain based on
the experience of advanced American and European medical schools in the field
of head, neck, back, waist, pelvis, limbs. Rehabilitates patients after bone
fractures, spinal injuries, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons; restores motor
activity after stroke. Uses myofascial therapy, blockades of various
complexity.
Healthcare workers divide the disease into types, depending on the part
of the spine that has been affected:
cervical spondylosis develops in
workers who are engaged in intellectual work, engaged in constant sedentary
work. In addition to the constant pain accompanies the victim and his constant
companions: blood pressure spikes, dizziness, noise and headaches, visual
disturbances.
separate thoracic spondylosis in
practice practically does not meet. It can develop as a result of cervical or
lumbar spondylosis. Its development is accompanied by unilateral pain that
spreads throughout the chest;
deforming spondylosis in its
development can be attributed to degenerative disorders of bone tissue.
Simultaneously with its development, there is a violation of the small joints
adjacent to the spine, and their violation leads to the development of
ankylosis;
lumbar spondylosis affects the
lower spine. The intervertebral discs dilate and begin to irritate the nerve
endings, which causes constant aching pain. In patients with this diagnosis
there are attacks of lameness, soreness in the thighs when moving, pain can
give in the legs.
The causes of the disease include:
·
received small microtraumas and serious spinal
injuries;
·
metabolic processes occur in the body;
·
age changes;
·
large overloads of the spine.
Symptoms
In the initial stages, spinal
spondylosis develops without obvious symptoms, but there may be some limitation
of mobility. The part of the spine that is most prone to loads is deformed.
In spondylosis, the symptoms are as follows:
·
constant heaviness in the spinal area and
pulling pain in the affected area, which has a clear localization;
·
in the adjacent area of the spine there is a
great muscle tension, which not only reduces the depreciation of the entire
spine, but also leads to its straightening;
·
very often the patient feels painful sensations
from squeezing of nerve processes not only during the day, but also at night.
And the position of the body does not matter.
Diagnosis of spondylosis
·
X-ray;
·
computed tomography ;
·
magnetic resonance imaging.
Treatment
Spondylosis, the treatment of which begins with the elimination of pain symptoms and removal of the inflammatory process, is actually quite difficult to cure. At the initial stage of treatment, anti-inflammatory therapy is used and analgesics are prescribed. The best doctors in USA provide the facilities in medical field. A course of physiotherapy procedures can be performed at the same time. Ultrasound, electrophoresis, diadynamic currents are recognized as one of the most tested and bring significant relief.
A positive effect is achieved
almost immediately after undergoing rehabilitation. This is due to increasing
the distance between the vertebral holes, improving blood flow, reducing the
pressure of the vertebrae on the cartilage and thus improving their nutrition.
The effectiveness of manual therapy has been proven, but it is not the main
type of treatment because by acting only manually, you can change the structure
of the vertebrae, and the symptoms remain the same. But a chiropractor unlocks
the vertebral joints, which can relieve painful symptoms and improve blood
circulation.
Preparations containing
chondroprotectors, substances that increase the elasticity of cartilage and
give the cartilage structure the desired strength can be prescribed
individually. This therapy is aimed at preventing possible recurrences and is
prescribed to those patients who due to circumstances are forced to stay in a
sitting position for a long time.
Along with the drugs, they are
shown a special preventive exercise and a course of massage treatments. There
is a benefit from acupuncture, such techniques remove the increased tone of the
back muscles. Lumbar spondylosis can occur with complications, then it will be
useful to visit a hirudotherapist. The use of leeches gives the most favorable
effect and quickly relieves swelling.
For particularly severe
pathologies, shock wave therapy is prescribed and a course of calcium fluoride
electrophoresis is performed. Further treatment continues after the removal of
pain: systemic physical rehabilitation is prescribed, its passage makes it
possible to record the effect and prevent recurrence. Exercise increases muscle
activity, improves blood flow and maintains optimal muscle function. When
prescribing physical activity, the load is calculated individually, and at
different stages of the disease, different types of exercises are prescribed.
Carrying out of all physical
exercises is carried out in the absence of loading on a backbone - in a lying
position or standing on all fours. Some types of exercise are allowed while
standing if the pain is relieved. If the dragging pain remains, then the
patient is recommended to use a special orthopedic bandage. Cervical
spondylosis requires special attention, it is forbidden to do gymnastics, as
well as intensive massage. Spinal traction can be used as a last resort, and
when all the classic treatments have already been tested and have not brought a
positive result. In particularly severe cases, surgery is performed. It should
be noted that with a long course of disease and untimely treatment, spondylosis
can lead to various chronic diseases, and sometimes completely leads to
immobilization.
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