Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is one of the most common diseases. This is damage to the intervertebral discs, which leads to a change in their structure and shape. It should be noted that with advancing age, changes 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) of the thoracic spine is a relatively rare condition compared to other areas of the spine.
This is because the rib cage stabilizes the thoracic vertebrae, limiting movement and injury from constant bending and stretching, as occurs in the rest of the spine. If osteochondrosis develops in the thoracic spine, it is most often associated with injury.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the chest region
- Significant chest pain is a common symptom;
- Occurrence of reduced sensitivity and 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 facilitated by the lack of muscle load. This significantly increases the load on the ligaments and intervertebral discs. Additional reasons for the development of osteochondrosis include:
- constant stress;
- changes in hormonal levels;
- metabolic disorders;
- excessive physical stress on the thoracic spine;
- hereditary defects of the spine;
- age-related changes in the intervertebral discs and the decrease in water saturation of these tissues;
- intervertebral disc injury (inappropriate motor activity, falls or collisions);
- obstructs the blood supply to this area.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis
An effective way to treat the thoracic spine is the use of alternative medicine, which consists of a complex effect on the body. This is a complex treatment that can eliminate not the symptoms of the disease, but its cause. You can effectively solve the problem at our medical center.
Treatment begins with pain relief. Only after that, the doctor begins the direct treatment of the disease with the methods of Eastern medicine: moxotherapy, acupuncture and herbs. Such methods allow the most active influence on all biological points of the human body.
The treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis also includes the work of our center's specialists in the following areas:
- Diet and lifestyle modifications are aimed at removing 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, the energy is evenly distributed throughout the body.
- Warming up the body. Stone therapy and moxa therapy can relieve excessive tension and pain, as well as reduce the negative impact of the environment on the body.
- In addition, patients undergo hirudotherapy and vacuum therapy. These procedures help to solve problems related to blood circulation and restore the previous mobility of the joints.
The treatment program is compiled individually. These methods can be used in combination or separately. The treatment is also effective if you participate in a specially developed "Healthy spine" program. Our advice: "Eat right, exercise, live a healthy lifestyle and be healthy! "