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, changes occurring 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 areas of the spine.
This is because the rib cage stabilizes the thoracic vertebrae, limiting movement and injury that occurs from constant bending and extension as occurs in the rest of the spine. If osteochondrosis develops in the thoracic spine, then most often its development is associated with injury.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region
- Significant chest pain is a common symptom;
- Impaired sensitivity and the occurrence 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 promoted by a 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 spinal column;
- changes that occur with age in the intervertebral discs and a decrease in water saturation of these tissues;
- intervertebral disc injury (improper motor activity, falls or impacts);
- obstructed 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 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 this, the doctor begins direct treatment of the disease using Eastern medicine methods: moxotherapy, acupuncture and herbal medicine. Such methods make it possible to most actively influence all biological points of the human body.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis also involves the work of our center’s professionals in the following areas:
- Adjustments to diet and lifestyle 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 evenly distributed throughout the body.
- Warming up the body. Stone therapy and moxotherapy can relieve 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 solve problems with blood circulation and restore joints to their former mobility.
The treatment program is compiled individually. These methods can be used both in combination and separately. Also, 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! "