Osteochondrosis is a chronic process accompanied by malnutrition and destruction of cartilage tissue.It can develop in almost any joint and very often intervertebral discs are affected (osteochondrosis of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar).
This does not happen easily.
The fact is that every day your spine experiences heavy loads due to upright walking and gravitational attraction.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 to 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 cannot cope.
Microcracks appear in the discs, inflammation, pain, and stiffness occur.
Experiencing constant excessive load, the vertebrae begin to deform, and the cartilaginous discs become flattened, which, if advanced, can even lead to such unpleasant complications as vertebral displacement, disc herniation, 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 fairly young people.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.
With cervical osteochondrosis, very unpleasant and uncomfortable sensations occur: pain in the neck, shoulders and even numbness of the arms, which is associated with the peculiarities of the innervation.And when chronic, this leads to problems such as vertebrobasilar insufficiency and cerebrovascular accident.
Traditional methods of treating cervical osteochondrosis are in most cases ineffective, and medications have a toxic, allergic effect, and quickly become addictive without a lasting therapeutic effect.Therefore, manual treatment for cervical osteochondrosis is being 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 have chronic neck or back pain, painkillers and injections of chondroprotectors are not enough; they can only temporarily dampen the attack, which is sure to recur at the slightest exertion.An integrated approach and elimination of the cause are required.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 improves;
- stops and reverses the development of osteochondrosis.
As a result, the pain disappears and never returns.
At the same time, stiffness and discomfort of movements are relieved, headaches go away, and numbness in the hands decreases.General well-being and vitality improves.Overall performance increases.
Our body has unique properties for restoration and healing.But sometimes he needs help, very soft, careful and really effective.
And that's not all!
At the beauty and health center, a unique proprietary program has been developed and successfully applied, aimed at the formation of correct and healthy motor and static stereotypes (everyday habits for the musculoskeletal system).
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 beneficial stereotypical movements in life.Working on this program will preserve your spine and relieve you of back pain until old age.
And remember, the sooner treatment for osteochondrosis of the spine or cervical spine is started, the faster you can get rid of pain and return to full-time work and your favorite activities.