Osteochondrosis is a chronic process associated with malnutrition and destruction of cartilage tissue.It can develop in almost any joint and very often intervertebral discs are also affected (osteochondrosis of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine).
This doesn't happen easily.
The fact is that your spine is under a lot of stress every day from walking upright and the pull of gravity.To ensure that the vertebrae and the cartilage discs between them are healthy and not injured, the entire spine is simultaneously surrounded by a large number of short and long back muscles, which in turn are connected to 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, reduced tone and dysfunction of the spinal muscles!This redistributes most of the weight to the bones and cartilage of the spine.This is a protective reflex of the body to maintain an upright posture.But the cartilage cannot cope without sufficient muscle support.
Microtears appear in the intervertebral discs, causing inflammation, pain and stiffness.
With constant overload, the vertebrae begin to deform and the intervertebral discs become flattened, which in an advanced state can even lead to such unpleasant complications as vertebral displacement, herniated disc, pinched nerve root, etc.
Inflammation and pain occur.All of this can be aggravated by:
- insufficient physical activity;
- obesity;
- poor diet;
- irrational habits (insufficient physical activity, carrying bags on one shoulder, crooked posture in front of the computer, driving, etc.).
Now you know why we doctors have this problem not only in older patients, but also in relatively young people.
Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.
With cervical osteochondrosis, very unpleasant and unpleasant sensations arise: pain in the neck, shoulders and even numbness in the arms, which is associated with the peculiarities of the innervation.And when it is chronic, it leads to problems such as vertebrobasilar insufficiency and cerebrovascular accident.
Traditional methods of treating cervical osteochondrosis are ineffective in most cases, drugs have a toxic, allergic effect and quickly become addictive without achieving a lasting therapeutic effect.Therefore, manual treatment of cervical osteochondrosis is being used more and more often and, if done correctly, there is a long-term positive effect.
How can a chiropractor help with this?Pretty effective!
As you yourself know, painkillers and chondroprotector injections are not enough for chronic neck or back pain;They can only temporarily dampen the attack, which is sure to recur with the slightest effort.A holistic approach and elimination of the cause are required.This is exactly what an experienced chiropractor can achieve without the use of medication.
In our center, doctors have been using only gentle, 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.
This causes the pain to disappear and never return.
At the same time, stiffness and movement problems are relieved, headaches disappear and numbness in the hands decreases.General well-being and vitality improve.The overall performance increases.
Our bodies have unique properties to restore and heal.But sometimes he needs help, very gently, carefully and really effectively.
And that's not all!
In 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).
This is not just standard exercises for osteochondrosis or exercise therapy.This is exactly what allows you to strengthen your muscles, lose weight and use only beneficial stereotypical movements in life.Working on this program protects your spine and relieves back pain well into old age.
And remember: the sooner treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine or cervical spine is started, the sooner you can get rid of the pain and return to your full-time job and your favorite activities.