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Treatment of osteochondrosis Thoracic regions: How to get rid of pain?

Osteochondrosis of thoracic spine is a chronic disease associated with degenerative processes in the interfaced discs.The pathological process quickly includes a cartilage and bone tissue vertebrae, which is why the back loses flexibility and constantly hurts.The first alarming symptoms appear in people over the age of 25, more often - from 35 years.

The main problem in treating thoracic osteochondorosis is his gratitude.The disease is successfully disguised as heart pain, intercostal neuralgia, gastritis, heart attack, and even banal consequences of sleep in an unpleasant position.How do not fall for the bait of osteochondrosrosis and recognize it on time?After all, left without treatment, osteochondrosis of a thoracic region can immobilize the patient and cause heart problems, digestive systems, kidneys and gallbladder.

Dorsago for osteochondrosis of thoracic spine

Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis should begin with a comprehensive diagnosis and determination of the cause of the disease.

Signs of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region

Clinical manifestations of thoracic osteochondrone depend on age, patient degree, degree and phase (acute or remission) disease.

Initially, without treatment, thoracic osteochondrosis can be asymptomatic - even in the second phase of the disease, pain often absent.The strongest for illness is the pain that occurs when you take a deep breath - if you take full caressing air and hold your breath for a few seconds.For osteochondrose, thoracic regions are specific two types of pain:

  • Dorsago - acute attacks of pain that quickly pass (usually torment at night, when bending and turning the body or effort);
  • Dorsalgia - Mild pain that lasts up to 3 weeks, which would be able to work as a "walk around the patient.

Other important criteria for self-elagion are stiffness and crushing in the sternum area - for example, when trying to move your shoulders one by one or move your shoulder blades together.

Significant symptoms and sensations during the treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis include:

  1. Pain when raising weights or after a long stay in one position - usually record.With movement and active breathing, the pain amplifies and can "surround" the chest, radiating on armpits or necklaces.Some patients bother and pain in pain in the shoulders at rest.
    Unlike Angin Pectoris and the second "heart" pain, which lasts 3-5 minutes to an hour, thoracic osteochondrose, can last for weeks and months, and then decreasing.Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis with drugs "from the heart" does not bring results. 
  2. "Goosebumps" in the chest.The sensation most often occurs in the upper part of the thoracic region, in muscle fibers.It can be accompanied by a sense of stiffness, reduced sensitivity (and in the chest and middle back).Therefore, legs are becoming cold, skin peeling, fragile nails and other symptoms of insufficient tissue nutrition.
  3. Colic in the internal authorities.Sharpse, stab pain can appear in the stomach, heart and even kidneys, which is why patients often doubt that they have an ulcer, angina or heart attack.If you have such symptoms, to treat osteochondrose thoracic spine, it is better to visit neurologists, and only then contact specialized doctors to avoid the wrong diagnosis.
  4. Reflex disorders.With thoracic osteochondrose, they are most often expressed in rhythmic jerk shoulder and trapezius spinal muscles in response to their stretching.
  5. General weakness of the thoracic spine.Patients become more difficult to maintain their posture;they start to bewildered and rolled over.At the same time, the back of the rear part become more and more tense, the back "hardened."
  6. Difficulty in breathing.Shortness of breath When climbing the stairs, a sense of lack of air or strength in the chest is the most common symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis.The treatment begins with a patient who complains about cough, which makes patients assume they have pneumonia.
  7. The instability of a psycho-emotional sphere.People who go through the symptoms and treatment of osteochondrosis of thoracic spine are becoming more irritable, suffering from constant fatigue and fatigue even with enough rest.
  8. On the side of gastrointestinal tract patients bother the feeling of satiety and Loss of appetite, inflatable, bloating, heartburn, irregular guts, nausea.Patients are pounding with pain in the throat and esophagus, a feeling of "lump" when swallowed.

In women, the symptoms of osteochondrose thoracic regions also include pain in chest and milk glands, and in the groin.Are irregularly classified as gynecological problems.In this case, it is better to start checking the symptoms and treat thoracic osteochondrose with medications with a visit to an orthopedist or neurologist. 
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis in men may similarly address the problems with potential and urination caused by innervation disorders.

Causes of disease

Thoracal osteochondrose is a relatively rare spine disease.His "share" in the total number of patients with osteochondrose is about 15%. The fact is that the thoracic spines in which the attached ribs are, are not very mobile physiologic - on the contrary, they must ensure stability for the body's chests.Therefore, their intervertebral discs are less sensitive to wear, injuries and shooting, and the hanging of vertebrae and the killes are rare.But the osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is also "difficult to access" for treatment.It is therefore important to exclude or compensate the following causes of the disease in advance:

  • Excessive physical activity, incl.household, professional and sport;
  • Poor posture and other deformations of the musculoskeletal system;
  • Underdeveloped muscle corset and poor physical form;
  • excess weight;
  • extended sitting work without heating (for example, working while driving or in front of the computer);
  • injuries back (not only thoracic, but also other parts);
  • Gastrointestinal disease;
  • bad habits;
  • infections;
  • hypothermia;
  • Hormone disorders;
  • Chronic stress;
  • Excessive salt consumption and lack of drinking habit are the causes of long-term disorders in the balance of water salt in the body;
  • Incorrect shoe selection and irregularly carrying bags and other heavy objects.

Other - Unfortunately, it cannot be completely eliminated - causes of thoracic osteochondrose: circulation disorders (with atherosclerosis or diabetes), metabolic syndrome, autoimmune diseases and genetic predisposition. Treatment for thoracic osteochondrone can be sought in women during more pregnancy.

It is important to prevent disease - even if there are no indicative symptoms and sensations for treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis.Only a doctor can evaluate the correct teenage of teenagers.After all, for example, kyphosis often occurs smoothly and is inconspicuous for a non-fedation.And in particularly advanced cases, until 15. The first signs of degenerative processes in vertical joints may occur. 

Fortunately, you can start shaping your posture and treat thoracic osteochondrosis even at the age of 40!

Consequences of thoracic osteochondrose

Due to compression of blood vessels and nerve roots, muscle innervation and internal bodies have been disturbed, and the functionality of the spinal cord is deteriorated.In the absence of treatment for thoracic osteochondrosis, this condition is full of serious consequences:

  • Travelogs in the intestines, bity discinion;
  • Increased risk of heart attack, as well as ischemia and angina;
  • Hernies and protrusions of the spinal cord;
  • liver failures, kidneys and pancreas;
  • Tendency to pneumonia and other pulmonary pathologies associated with hypoventilation.

Treatment of osteochondrosis of thoracic spine

The treatment of osteochondrosis of thoracic regions in phases 1 and 2 diseases includes conservative therapy whose goal is to become inflammation, pain stops, renewing nervousness and blood supply.Also, alleviate the condition, drugs and techniques are used to relieve spasm, incl.Strengthening the back of the muscle.

Treatment of osteochondrosis of thoracic regions with medicines in the acute phase of the disease lasts from 1 to 3 months;In the future, it is a lifelong adherence to simple rules for remission maintenance.If there is no host indication, maintenance therapy is performed on an ambulance basis and does not require large costs.

In cases of advanced osteochondrosis, spinal spinal and other potentially dangerous conditions, operation is prescribed to decompress and stabilize spine (microdiscectomy, foraminotomy, lamineectomy).The postoperative treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis in the hospital takes 3 to 7 days, full healing lasts up to 14 days.

Physiotherapy for thoracic osteochondrosis

To treat osteochondrosis of thoracic spine, the following is used:

  • Magnetic laser therapy. It helps mitigate pain, swelling and inflammation, increases humoral immunity.The course consists of 14 daily sessions of 10-15 minutes.Intervals between courses should take at least 1 month, and the number of courses may not exceed 4.
  • Amplipulse (SMT), incl.with local anesthetics.It has a strong analgesic effect.Stimulates the muscles and prevents muscle atrophy.It helps mitigate swelling and inflammation, expands blood vessels and improves tissue nutrition.The course requires 8-15 procedures for 10-20 minutes.
  • Ultrasonic therapy (optional - with glucocorticosteroid).It provides micromaches of periarticular tissues, improves cartilage nutrition, prevents inflammation and wrist destruction, dilapidated blood vessels and speeds up regeneration.It has an analgesic and antispodic effect.The course includes 10-12 procedures for 10-15 minutes each.
  • Mineral baths, mud therapy, ozioric and paraffin baths and other balneological techniques. They provide long-term dilatation of blood vessels, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect, alleviating swelling and facilitate the movement in the wrist.The duration of the session, the length of the course and the impact depend on the composition of the bath or therapy mixture.
  • Hydromassage. Improves tissue nutrition and nerve conductivity, promotes relaxation of the rescue muscles.Accelerates regeneration and shortens the recovery period after deterioration of thoracic osteochondrosis.Course - 10-25 sessions.The duration of the session gradually increases from 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Thermotherapy. It has a relaxing, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, improves lymphs and blood circulation.The duration of the course and procedure depends on the technique.
  • Acupuncture.Stimulates regeneration and improves the integering of tissues around the spine, the functioning of the internal thoracic bodies, normalizes blood circulation and reduces pain due to endorphin release.The course consists of 15 sessions held every day or every other day. 
  • Towing methods. It is used for non-surgical removal of hernia and protrusion, suppression of stiffness of limbs and clamps.They help increase the distance between vertebrae, improve posture, promote the decompression of nerve roots, relax and strengthen muscles on the back.This reduces the intensity of inflammation and pain.The standard course is 10-12 sessions, the repeat completion may be required.
  • Hand therapy. Improves blood circulation in the spinal cord, helps fight unconsciousness.Returns the anatomical correct position of the spine, promotes the treatment of the kile and protrusion.Eliminates cramps and impermeability in the thoracic region.The course is at least 10-15 sessions that lasts from a few minutes to an hour.

In addition to physical therapy and drug storage medications, patients may need to work with psychologists.This will help to get rid of an anxiety that monitors the diseases of the musculoskeletal system.It is also motivated to maintain a healthy position.
During physical activity, patients are recommended to carry an orthopedic corset (but not constantly, so do not weaken the back of the muscle).

Thoracic osteochondrose massage

A clinical massage is recommended for osteochondrosis - Clinical therapeutic (with drug drugs for treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis or essential oils), vacuum, lymphatic drainage, water or acupressure.The doctor or the device has an indirect effect on the thoracic region through the shoulder and upper back muscles, encourages blood microcirculation, eliminates pain and swelling, returns a normal range of movement and normalizes the muscle corset.Massage also increases the effect of treating thoracic osteochondrosis with medicines.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis in male drivers and operators includes the use of massage devices - seats and seat covers, Boljare, handmade massagers.

Gymnastics to treat thoracic osteochondrose

The first permanent effect of exercise therapy occurs during the first 2 weeks of teaching, but temporary relief is possible after 4-7 sessions.It is necessary to increase the load during the treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region gradually, alternately alternating.Execution of exercises through pain and heavy fatigue are not allowed, as well as sudden movements that can injure the wrist and adjacent tissues.It is very important to perform exercises to treat thoracic osteochondrone every day or even better, 3-5 times a day, at least 5 reps each.

  1. Stand straight, legs together, hands along your body.As you exhale, raise your hands, and while inhaling, bend back.Put your hands down and bend forward as you exhale, lowering your head and shoulders.
  2. Sit on a chair.While inhaling, put your flat hands behind your head and while exhale, bend well, without lifting the spatula from the back of the chair.
  3. Standing on all four, the bow return and froze for 3 seconds, looking straight ahead.
  4. Lying down on your stomach, put your hands on the floor and bend yourself, raise your breasts off the floor.
  5. Lying on the stomach, extend your hands along your body.Bend your chest, making a "boat": lift your legs and heads up at the same time.

In addition to the proposed gymnastics to treat thoracic osteochondrose, patients benefit from the Nordic walk, yoga, cycling and water sports (swimming, diving, aqua aerobics).Remember to relieve your spine during the day: Do not sit in one position for more than 2 hours, and during the lunch break try to lie down on a flat surface for 40 minutes.Stretch, get up, bend as soon as you start your back to strengthen.

Relief symptoms and treatment of osteochondrosis The thoracic region in women also requires maintenance of the correct body position when performing the households - try to spend a little time if it is necessary to sit in a long-term if necessary long-term.

Treatment of drugs thoracic osteochondrose

Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis with medicines is a complex and multiple vector.Patients are prescribed:

  1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).They are taken orally, in courses for about 10-12 days, externally (gels, fats, creams - without restrictions) or in the form of injections are used.Note that most NSAIDs can damage the stomach for gastric cladding when taken orally.It is therefore recommended that you take them together with the inhibitors of the proton pump.If you have gastritis, ulcers, colitis or other gastrointestinal problems, it is better to opt for injections.

  2. Glucocorticoids.Steroid (hormonal) drugs are prescribed in cases where conventional anti-inflammatory drugs are inefficient - for example, alleviate heavy deterioration or pain in later stages of osteochondrose.To this end, GCs can be prescribed together with the analgesics in the form of injection block.

    The selection of glucocorticoids and its dose is performed exclusively by the doctor present.Medicines in this group, when they are uncontrolled, have serious side effects - can cause hormonal imbalances, weight gain and skin problems.

  3. Chondroprotective medications to treat thoracic osteochondrose.Preparations based on cartilage components and hyaluronic acids promote cartilage tissue regeneration.They supply the body with "building material" for collagen and sinovi fluid, allowing you to extend drug-free remission.They must be presented annually, from 3 to 6 months.This will help reduce inflammation, keep intervertebral discs from further deterioration and improve flexibility.

  4. Muscular relaxants.The tension of muscles and cramps significantly reduce the quality of the patient and cause discomfort even during vacation.But the main thing is that they reduce access to nutrients on intervertebral compounds, which causes their further destruction and weakening of cartilage tissue.Also, extended tension leads to the destruction of muscle tissue and increased load on the joint.To prevent this, muscle relaxants are used.

  5. Vitamins and antioxidants.These medications are protectors and "bread" from the joints.Prevents the destruction of cartilage and bone tissue due to aggressive oxidative effects and prevent the creation of new erosion foci on the surface of the cartilage.Vitamins (such as B vitamins) are effective in the fight against inflammation.They are also needed to maintain the strength and elasticity of cartilage tissue - they prevent cracks and chips, and improve its characteristics that absorb shock.

  6. Diuretika.These injection drugs are used for urgent treatment of nerve root swelling.They help avoid damage to spinal nerves and long-term rehabilitation with a neurologist.Left untreated, swelling nerve roots can cause serious pain, muscle weakness and dysfunction of the organ.

  7. Neuroprotectors and anticholineesteres.Such medications improve the metabolism of nervous tissues and encourage the implementation of nerve pulses.They help normalize the transmission of nerve pulses through the spinal cord and innervation of internal organs, I.E., Maintain control of your body.

  8. Engineers and concealers of microcirculation in the blood.Angioprotective agents protect blood vessels, promote their spread and normal bandwidth of vascular walls.Because osteochondrosis of the thoracic region significantly affects the cardiovascular system, it is worth taking these drugs to combat dizziness, stiffness and other characteristic problems.

Dosage and advisory use of specific drugs to treat thoracic osteochondrose should be determined present a doctor.

Diet for osteochondrosis of thoracic region

On the first symptoms and treatment of thoracic osteochondrone, a menu in collagen, vitamins A, B and C, which promotes the regeneration of intervertebral cartilage and strengthening ligaments.It is also advisable to "speed up" metabolism with easily digestible food (small portions every 3 hours). 

The diet includes a breakfast protein (eggs, dairy) and dinner (cooked, stewed, baked in foil fish, poultry, seafood).During the day you should eat legumes, whole cereals, vegetables, fruits and berries.

It is worth reducing starch spending, salt, flour products, processed foods and carbonated drinks.Drinking mode - out of 2 liters of clean water per day.