Osteochondrosis is a chronic process accompanied by malnutrition and destruction of cartilage tissue.It can develop in almost any joint and very often the intervertebral discs are affected (osteochondrosis of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar).
This does not come easily.
The fact is that every day your spine experiences great loads due to upright walking and gravitational attraction.At the same time, in order for the vertebrae and the cartilage discs between them to be healthy and uninjured, the entire spine 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, reduced tone and improper functioning of the spinal muscles!Therefore, most of the weight is redistributed to the bones and cartilages of the spine.This is a protective reflex of the body to maintain an upright posture.But without sufficient muscle support, the cartilage cannot cope.
Microcracks appear in the discs, inflammation, pain and stiffness appear.
Experiencing constant excessive load, the vertebrae begin to deform, and the cartilaginous discs flatten, which in an advanced stage can even lead to such unpleasant complications as displacement of the vertebrae, disc herniation, pinching of the nerve root, etc.
Inflammation and pain appear.All of this can be made worse 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, face this problem not only in elderly patients, but also in quite young people.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.
With cervical osteochondrosis, many unpleasant and uncomfortable sensations appear: pain in the neck, shoulders and even numbness of the hands, which is associated with the peculiarities of the innervation.And when chronic, it leads to problems like vertebrobasilar insufficiency and cerebrovascular accident.
Traditional methods of treating cervical osteochondrosis are ineffective in most cases, and drugs have a toxic, allergic effect and are quickly addictive without a lasting therapeutic effect.Therefore, manual treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is increasingly used, 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 have chronic neck or back pain, painkillers and chondroprotector injections are not enough;they can only temporarily alleviate the attack, which is sure to recur at the slightest effort.An integrated approach and elimination of the cause is necessary.This is exactly what an experienced chiropractor can do without the use of drugs.
In our center, doctors have been using only soft, absolutely painless techniques for many years, 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;
- blood supply and nutrition to the brain and nerve endings improve;
- stops and reverses the development of osteochondrosis.
As a result, the pain disappears and never returns.
At the same time, the stiffness and discomfort of the movements are relieved, the headache disappears and the numbness of the hands decreases.General well-being and vitality are improved.Overall productivity increases.
Our body has unique properties for recovery and healing.But sometimes he needs help, very soft, careful and really effective.
And that's not all!
A unique author's program aimed at forming correct and healthy motor and static stereotypes (daily habits for the musculoskeletal system) has been developed and successfully implemented in the beauty and health center.
These are not just standard exercises for osteochondrosis or exercise therapy.This is exactly what will allow you to strengthen your muscles, lose weight and use only useful stereotyped movements in life.Working on this program will preserve your spine and save you from back pain until old age.
And remember that the earlier the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine or cervical spine begins, the faster you can get rid of pain and return to regular work and your favorite activities.