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, the changes that occur in the spine gradually progress, so that by the age of 40, the vast majority of people suffer from this disease.
Degenerative disc disease (osteochondrosis) in the thoracic spine is a relatively rare condition compared to other areas of the spine.
This is because the ribcage stabilizes the thoracic vertebrae, limiting movement and injury that occurs from constant bending and stretching as occurs in the rest of the spine. If osteochondrosis develops in the thoracic spine, then more often its development is accompanied by damage.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the chest region
- Sharp pain in the chest is a common symptom;
- Impaired sensitivity and the appearance of characteristic pain;
- Hypoxia and congestion in the lungs;
- Abdominal syndrome (abdominal pain).
Causes of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
The development of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is triggered by the lack of muscle loads. This significantly increases the load on the ligaments and intervertebral discs. Other reasons for the development of osteochondrosis are:
- constant stress;
- changes in hormonal levels;
- metabolic disorders;
- excessive physical stress on the thoracic spine;
- hereditary defects of the spine;
- the 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 blows);
- obstruct the blood supply to this area.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis
An effective way to treat the thoracic spine is the use of alternative medicine methods, which consists of a complex effect on the body. It is a complex treatment that can eliminate not the symptoms of the disease, but its cause. You can solve the problem effectively in our medical center.
Treatment will begin with pain relief. Only after that, the doctor begins the direct treatment of the disease using methods of eastern medicine: moxibustion, acupuncture and herbal medicine. Such methods make possible the most active influence of all biological points of the human body.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis also includes the work of professionals of our center 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, energy is distributed evenly throughout the body.
- Warming up the body. Stone therapy and moxa therapy can relieve excess tension and pain and reduce the negative impact of the environment on the body.
- In addition, patients undergo hirudotherapy and vacuum therapy. These procedures help to solve problems with blood circulation and restore the joints to their previous mobility.
The treatment program is drawn up individually. These methods can be used both in combination and separately. Also, the treatment will be effective if you undergo a specially developed "Healthy Back" program. Our advice: "Eat right, exercise, lead a healthy lifestyle and be healthy! "