Spinal osteochondrosis treatment

A spinal osteochondrosis is the process of slow degradation of intervertebral discs, which leads to their destruction and is accompanied by the acute backache. This disease can start developing in adolescence, progressing within the lifetime and complicating by new symptoms.

SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES OF OSTEOCHONDROSIS 

The signs of spinal osteochondrosis vary depending on the section of the spine, in which the problem occurred: cervical, thoracic and lumbar. At early stages, the disease passes without symptoms, but it manifests itself over time through:

• pain in the back or lower back, growing stronger during movement and load;
• movement disorder;
• numbness of hands and feet;
• pain in the chest;
• problems with a urogenital system;
• headaches;
• tinnitus;
• dizziness;
• memory disorders etc.

The wide spreading of osteochondrosis is caused by a large number of factors, which can induce it:

• strenuous physical activity;
• obesity;
• traumas;
• overweight;
• metabolic disorders;
• bad ecology;
• genetic predisposition.

The untimely treatment of osteochondrosis may lead to many complications: protrusions (displacement of intervertebral disc) and hernia.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOCHONDROSIS

The neurologist or family doctor treats theosteochondrosis in Oxford Medical clinic.

During the session, the doctor examines the patient, studies his complaints and previous diseases and, if necessary, orders MRT or CT scan. Judging from the obtained information, the doctor prescribes the optimal and safe treatment course. If necessary, the doctor can prescribe ozone therapy, manual therapy, physical therapy exercises and other procedures.

The osteochondoris is the disease, which manifests itself little in the young age, but can bring serious problems with age. That is why it is important to take care of your spine, work out and eat right, and in case of appearance of backache, not to delay your visit to the doctor.