osteochondrosis- is a complex of articular cartilage dystrophic diseases that complicate human motor function.
This disease can occur in almost any joint, but most commonly the intervertebral discs are affected.
Osteochondrosis is divided into several types according to its location: cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine.Each type has its own characteristics, manifestations, and treatment subtleties.
It is worth noting that cervical osteochondrosis is the most common in the population.People of all ages are at risk, especially young people who work in front of computers for long periods of time.
disease cause
Despite the vast amount of modern technology used in medicine, the cause of this disease has not been accurately determined.It has been suggested that cervical osteochondrosis may be the result of a genetic predisposition.
One thing is for sure – there is a strong relationship between prolonged sitting, sedentary lifestyle, frequent computer work and the development of this disease.Therefore, to prevent cervical osteochondrosis, one needs to maintain an active lifestyle.If this is not possible due to professional activities, you should devote at least a small amount of time to simple physical exercise and monitor proper nutrition.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
If a person notices some symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis, it is necessary to consult a doctor, who will make an accurate diagnosis and adopt the correct treatment.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis include:
- pain in the back of the head;
- A crunching sound when the head is turned;
- Weakness of the neck muscles and their curvature;
- Dizziness;
- Unstable blood pressure;
- Vegetative vascular dystonia.
Every patient can undergo a complete initial examination at the clinic, which will confirm the diagnosis and help determine the extent and other characteristics of the disease.Afterwards, you can begin treatment, including manual therapy, physical therapy, and therapeutic massage.
Treat conservatively only; surgical intervention is not required in this case.The clinic has extensive experience in the treatment of osteochondrosis with acupuncture, manual therapy and osteopathy.The clinic has fully equipped physiotherapy rooms using magnetic, laser and heat therapy technologies.