Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is one of the most common diseases. It is damage to the intervertebral discs, which leads to a change in their structure and shape. It should be noted that with age, changes in the spine progress gradually, so the vast majority of people by the age of 40 suffer from this disease.
Degenerative disc disease (osteochondrosis) in the thoracic spine is a relatively rare disease compared to other areas of the spine.
This is because the ribcage stabilizes the thoracic vertebrae and limits movement and injury that occurs from constant bending and extension like the rest of the spine. When osteochondrosis develops in the thoracic spine, its development is most often associated with an injury.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
- Severe chest pain is a common symptom;
- Sensory disturbances and appearance of characteristic pain;
- hypoxia and congestion in the lungs;
- Abdominal syndrome (stomach pain).
Causes of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
The development of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is promoted by a lack of muscle strain. This significantly increases the strain on the ligaments and intervertebral discs. Other reasons for the development of osteochondrosis are:
- constant stress;
- changes in hormone levels;
- metabolic disorders;
- excessive physical stress on the thoracic spine;
- hereditary defects of the spine;
- Changes that occur with age in the intervertebral discs and a decrease in the water saturation of these tissues;
- intervertebral disc injury (improper motor activity, falls or impacts);
- hinders the blood supply to this area.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis
An effective method of treating the thoracic spine is the use of alternative medical methods that have a complex effect on the body. It is a complex treatment that can eliminate not the symptoms of the disease, but its cause. In our medical center you can effectively solve the problem.
Treatment begins with pain relief. Only after that the doctor begins to directly treat the disease using methods of eastern medicine: moxotherapy, acupuncture and herbal medicine. With such methods it is possible to influence all biological points of the human body as actively as possible.
The treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis also includes the work of our center's specialists in the following areas:
- Diet and lifestyle adjustments are aimed at eliminating 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, the energy is distributed evenly throughout the body.
- Warm up the body. Stone therapy and moxotherapy can relieve excessive tension and pain and reduce the negative effects of the environment on the body.
- In addition, patients undergo hirudotherapy and vacuum therapy. These procedures help to resolve circulatory problems and restore the joints to their former mobility.
The treatment program is put together individually. These methods can be used both in combination and individually. In addition, the treatment will be effective if you undergo a specially developed "Healthy Spine" program. Our advice: "Eat right, exercise, lead a healthy lifestyle and stay healthy! "