Osteochondria is a disease caused by degenerative metabolic changes in vertebrae, intervertebral discs and joints. People after 30 years are more sensitive to the disease, but initial manifestations of the disease can occur in adolescence.80-90% of the population faces this disease.Symptoms of the disease
Depending on the position of the pathological focus, 3 forms of the disease are distinguished:Cervical area osteochondriaOsteochondria of the thoracic areaOsteochondria of lumbar region
With damage to the cervical spine, the patient's complaints are associated with inadequate brain diet due to blood vessel compression. The most common complaint is a serious headache and dizziness. In addition, patients are concerned:Blood Pressure CouncilDisorders of moving movements and gait shakeReduce visual acuity.Worse hearing, rings in earsHoarseA snoring in a dream is a sign of steady intensity of the throat muscles.
When compressing the nerves, numbness and finger cooling, the weakness in the extremities occurs.If the nerves are violated, severe throat pain, scalp pain, sore throat, teeth. The pain extends to the shoulders and the end.The symptom of the osteochondration of the thoracic area is also pain - the mediation of neuralgia. The pain is due to the compression of nerve roots. Chest pain is acute, intensified with cough, inspiration, laughter, when moving.Pain for osteochondria of the thoracic area can simulate other diseases, for example, heart pain, abdominal pain.Lumbar osteochondria often affects people who have a sedentary job. It is characterized by pain in the lower back, given to the buttock and foot. By violating the nerve, numbness and cooling of the legs, it is possible to lose sensitivity, incontinence of feces and urine. The causes of the disease
The disease is considered multimalist, that is, many factors contribute to the disease. The most common:Strong daily load on spineInjuries to the spineMetabolic disordersOverweightCurvature of the spineHereditary factorThe process of physical aging of the body.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of osteochondry consists of several stages.Collection of Analogous Disease and LifeThe doctor asks the patient's questions to find out:ComplaintsIdentification of pain and discomfortWhen the first symptoms appearedThat causes appearance and increased pain.Which helps to relieve the situation.
It is important to discover the patient's working conditions, the bad habits of what was sick throughout his life, if there were bruises and injuries to the spine, or one of the nearest relatives of osteochondry.Inspection and palpationDuring the examination, the doctor draws attention to the position of the body and posture, in the symmetry of the back and throat, determines the volume of back movements, detects painful areas, evaluates muscle tone, determines the presence of pain radiation, controls the sensitivity.X -Ray examSpine radiography is performed in two oblique projections, in direct and lateral for larger information. Sometimes X -ray research is required with functional samples, bending, extension position. Computed tomographyCT is a study that allows you to more clearly examine the bodies of vertebrae, joints, blood vessels and soft tissues. A picture of one or more parts of the spine is performed. The CT allows you to determine the compression of the nerves, tears and the hernia of the intervertebral discs, their height, the changes in the solid brain membrane, the volatility of the vertebrae.Treatment of Magnetic CoordinationMagnetic resonance imaging is used to diagnose osteochondicism by clear visualization of blood vessels, nerve processes, intervertebral discs.Complications
Osteochondria is a disease not just back, as is usually believed. It affects blood vessels, nerves, muscles. Osteochondria causes the development of certain related diseases, including:MigraineVision and deterioration of hearingIntervertebral herniasSchmorl's nodesRadicalLumbagoSciaticaSpondilasis, spondylarthrishion and more.
Treatment of the disease
Conservatively deal with osteochondria, in severe cases - immediately.Conservative therapy includes an entire complex of therapeutic processes: massage exercises, physiotherapy, physiotherapy, manual therapy, reflexology, spine attraction and drug therapy.Drugs medicines are prescribed during frenzies, help relieve pain, inflammation and normalization of metabolic processes.Risk group
The risk group of osteochondry includes:People who drive a sedentary lifestyle with sedentary work or spend a lot of driving time or computerPeople whose job or hobby are linked to weightliftingPeople with excessive body massPregnantWomen wearing high heels.
Prevention
To prevent osteochondry, it is important to follow the rules:Do not overload the spine, limit vertical loadsCharge, reinforce the spine muscles, knead themNonAvoid spine injuries and bruisesDo not wear weightsChange the position of the body with a long load and driving.
Diet and lifestyle
The diet for osteochondria has no strict restrictions, it can be attributed to proper nutrition. It is necessary to limit salt and sugar. The main thing is that food corresponds to energy costs. If there is overweight, it is necessary to reduce the consumption of sweets and easily absorbed carbohydrates. Replace coffee with tea, sweets - dried fruits.Every day you need to do exercises, which include: drinking, squatting, slope on the sides, body turns, running, walking, swinging the foot forward, sideways and backwards.Sleep with osteochondria is preferably on a solid surface.During a long living work, you need to stretch and turn the body every 20-30 minutes. With prolonged posture, it is important to change the support point from one foot to another.If you have to carry gravity, you can distribute the weight to each hand, you can use a backpack with large straps.Symptoms
HeadachesHoarseUrinary incontinenceVisionWearing weakeningShark walkingSnore
