Osteochondrosis is a chronic process accompanied by malnutrition and destruction of cartilage tissue.It can develop in almost all joints and intervertebral discs are most often affected (cervical, thoracic, lumbar osteochondrosis).
This doesn't happen easily.
The fact is that every day your spine experiences heavy loads due to upright walking and gravitational pull.At the same time, in order for the vertebrae and cartilaginous discs between them to be healthy and not injured, the entire spinal column is surrounded by a large number of short and long back muscles, which, in turn, are interconnected with other organs and parts of the body.
You may be surprised, but recent medical research convincingly proves that the main role in the development of osteochondrosis is played by weakness, decreased tone and improper functioning of the spinal muscles!Because of this, most of the weight is redistributed onto the bones and cartilage of the spine.This is a protective reflex of the body to maintain an upright posture.But without sufficient muscle support, cartilage can't cope.
Microcracks appear in the discs, inflammation, pain and stiffness occur.
By undergoing excessive and constant load, the vertebrae begin to deform and the cartilaginous discs flatten, which, if advanced, can also lead to unpleasant complications such as vertebral displacement, herniated disc, pinched nerve root, etc.
Inflammation and pain occur.All this can be aggravated by:
- insufficient physical activity;
- overweight;
- poor nutrition;
- irrational habits (inadequate physical activity, carrying bags on one shoulder, crooked posture in front of the computer, driving a car, etc.).
Now you know why we doctors encounter this problem not only in elderly patients, but also in quite young ones.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.
With cervical osteochondrosis, very unpleasant and uncomfortable sensations occur: pain in the neck, shoulders and even numbness in the arms, which is associated with the peculiarities of innervation.And when it is chronic, this leads to problems such as vertebrobasilar insufficiency and cerebrovascular accident.
Traditional methods of treating cervical osteochondrosis are in most cases ineffective, and drugs have a toxic, allergic and quickly addictive effect without a lasting therapeutic effect.Therefore, manual treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is used more and more widely, and with the right approach, a long-term positive effect is noted.
How can a chiropractor help with this?Quite effective!
As you yourself understand, when you suffer from chronic neck or back pain, painkillers and chondroprotector injections are not enough;they can only temporarily dampen the attack, which will surely recur at the slightest effort.An integrated approach and elimination of the cause are necessary.This is exactly what an experienced chiropractor can do without the use of drugs.
In our center for many years doctors have used only gentle, absolutely painless techniques in which:
- the tone and reflexes of the paravertebral muscles are restored;
- metabolic processes in the intervertebral discs are normalized;
- compressed nerve endings are released;
- muscle spasms are eliminated;
- improves blood supply and nutrition to the brain and nerve endings;
- stops and reverses the development of osteochondrosis.
As a result, the pain disappears and never returns.
At the same time, stiffness and discomfort in movements are relieved, headaches disappear and numbness in the hands decreases.General well-being and vitality improve.Overall performance increases.
Our body has unique properties for restoration and healing.But sometimes he needs help, very sweet, attentive and really effective.
And that's not all!
In the beauty and health center, a unique proprietary program was developed and successfully applied, aimed at the formation of correct and healthy motor and static stereotypes (daily habits for the musculoskeletal system).
These are not just standard exercises for osteochondrosis or physical therapy.This is exactly what will allow you to strengthen your muscles, lose weight and use only beneficial stereotyped movements in life.Working on this program will preserve your spine and relieve you of back pain well into old age.
And remember, the sooner you start treatment for osteochondrosis of the spine or cervical spine, the faster you can get rid of pain and return to full-time work and your favorite activities.