Osteochondrosis is a chronic process accompanied by malnutrition and destruction of cartilaginous tissue.It can develop in almost all joints and intervertebral discs are often affected (cervical, thoracic, lumbar osteochondrosis).
This doesn't happen easily.
The fact is that every day your spine experiences heavy loads due to walking upright and gravitational pull.At the same time, in order for the vertebrae and the cartilaginous discs between them to be healthy and not injured, 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, 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 enough muscular support, the cartilage can't handle it.
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 unpleasant complications such as vertebral displacement, disc herniation, nerve root compression, etc.
Inflammation and pain occur.All of this can be worsened by:
- insufficient physical activity;
- overweight;
- poor nutrition;
- irrational habits (inadequate physical activity, carrying bags on the 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 quite young people.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.
With cervical osteochondrosis, very unpleasant and uncomfortable sensations occur: pain in the neck, shoulders and even numbness in the arms, which is associated with the peculiarities of innervation.And when chronic, it leads to problems such as vertebrobasilar insufficiency and stroke.
Traditional methods of treating cervical osteochondrosis are in most cases ineffective, and medications have a toxic and allergic effect and quickly become addictive without a lasting therapeutic effect.Therefore, manual treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is increasingly used, and with the correct approach, a long-term positive effect is observed.
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 dampen the attack, which will certainly occur at the slightest effort.An integrated approach and elimination of the cause is required.This is exactly what an experienced chiropractor can do without the use of drugs.
In our center, doctors have been using only gentle and absolutely painless techniques for many years, in which:
- the tone and reflexes of the paravertebral muscles are restored;
- metabolic processes in intervertebral discs are normalized;
- compressed nerve endings are released;
- muscle spasms are eliminated;
- improves blood supply and nutrition to the brain and nerve endings;
- stops and reverses the development of osteochondrosis.
As a result, the pain disappears and never returns.
At the same time, stiffness and discomfort in movements are relieved, headaches disappear and numbness in the hands decreases.General well-being and vitality improve.Overall performance increases.
Our body has unique restorative and healing properties.But sometimes he needs help, very gentle, careful and really effective.
And that's not all!
In the beauty and health center, a unique proprietary program was developed and successfully applied, which is aimed at the formation of correct and healthy motor and static stereotypes (everyday habits of the musculoskeletal system).
These are not just standard exercises for osteochondrosis or exercise therapy.This is exactly what will allow you to strengthen muscles, lose weight and use only beneficial stereotypical movements in life.Working on this program will preserve your spine and relieve back pain well into 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.