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 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 parts of the spine.
This is because the ribcage stabilizes the thoracic vertebrae, limiting movement and injury from the constant bending and extension that occurs in the rest of the spine. If osteochondrosis develops in the thoracic spine, then its development is most often associated with an injury.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
- Significant chest pain is a common symptom;
- Disturbance of sensitivity and occurrence of characteristic pain;
- Hypoxia and congestion in the lungs;
- Abdominal syndrome (abdominal pain).
Causes of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
Lack of muscle load promotes the development of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine. This significantly increases the load on 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 spinal column;
- age-related changes in the intervertebral discs and a decrease in the water saturation of these tissues;
- injury of the intervertebral disc (irregular motor activity, falls or blows);
- hindered blood flow to this area.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis
An effective way of treating 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 effectively solve the problem in our medical center.
Treatment will begin with pain relief. Only after that, the doctor begins the direct treatment of the disease with the methods of Eastern medicine: moxa therapy, acupuncture and herbal medicine. Such methods enable the most active influence on all biological points of the human body.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis includes the work of our center's experts in the following areas:
- Adaptation of diet and lifestyle is aimed at eliminating excess cold from the body, which implies the intake of certain foods that can warm the body.
- Energy acupressure and acupuncture. With the help of these procedures, energy is evenly distributed throughout the body.
- Warming up the body. Stone therapy and moxa therapy can alleviate excessive 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 return the joints to their previous mobility.
The treatment program is drawn up individually. These methods can be used in combination or separately. Also, the treatment will be effective if you undergo a specially developed "Healthy Spine" program. Our advice: "Eat right, exercise, lead a healthy lifestyle and be healthy! "