Tumors of the cervical and lumbar spine are common. But thoracic osteonecrosis is much less common. There are many discs in the chest area and they are quite thin. Sudden movements and excessive loads can lead to unpleasant consequences. But there are ways to treat the pathology.
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine - what is it and how is it treated
Doctors refer to thoracic degenerative disc disease as "chameleon disease" because of its difficulty in diagnosing. In fact, we are talking about damage to the discs. Pathology is based on high physical activity and metabolic processes. Here is a list of conditions that cause the disease:
- Scoliosis.
- Bad habits.
- Sedentary lifestyle.
- Genetic factors.
- Spinal cord injury.
- Excessive physical activity.
- Mental stress.
Note that being sedentary and over-exercising are equally harmful. In everyday life, observe the measure. Exercise under the supervision of an experienced trainer. This also includes spinal cord injuries - most commonly seen in the gym or in hazardous industries.
Manifestations of thoracic osteonecrosis
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- discs lose their shock-absorbing properties;
- cracked fibrous ring;
- spinal nerves are impaired;
- inflammation begins;
- pain syndrome arises;
- ligaments and joints are destroyed.
Main features of the disease
Pathology is explained by the very structure of the human body. A large number of thin discs are localized in the thoracic region - they are most often destroyed. Because of cost protection, the vertebrae are inactive, so doctors recommend exercise. Here are some more interesting facts:
- Curvature of the spine may be the basis of osteonecrosis.
- The greatest stress in curvature (kyphosis) is on the anterior spine.
- Discs may fall out late in the course of the disease.
- Growth of osteoblasts usually occurs.
- The spinal cord is not always negatively affected.
Signs of illness
Chest bone tumors are associated with certain symptoms. The severity of these signs varies widely. The symptoms are:
- pain in the shoulder blades (felt when bending and elevating the arm);
- chest pain (worse with exertion, strong bending, bending and cooling, as well as at night);
- discomfort when walking (manifested in the ribs);
- pain syndrome increases with inhalation - exhalation;
- chest tightness.
With exacerbations, additional symptoms may appear. These include burning and itchy feet, numbness in certain areas of the body, brittle nails, and flaky skin. Gastrointestinal disturbances also occur. Some patients complain of pain in the esophagus and pharynx. All of these signs indicate that you urgently need to see a doctor.
Among the complications that stand out is dorsago - "chest pain", a sharp pain in the chest. Most often, the back is the result of monotonous work. One type of back pain is backache, a mild pain syndrome that lasts about two to three weeks. The patient feels short of breath. The discomfort is worse at night, when walking, bending over, and taking deep breaths.
We approach treatment expertly
What approach to the treatment of pathology can be called competent? You will not be able to completely get rid of the destructive processes, so you need to focus on preventing further deformation of the vertebral structures. Therapists set themselves several tasks:
- Prevention of the development of pathology.
- Restoration of affected bone structures.
- Neutralizes negative processes affecting the nervous system.
- Improves biomechanics of the spine.
Conservative therapy
In the early stages, the disease can be cured with medicine. The progression of the disease slows down, pain goes away. We list the most effective groups of drugs:
- NSAIDs;
- diuretic;
- glucocorticosteroids;
- chondroprotectors;
- metabolic stimulant.
Non-drug treatment
Doctors recommend a holistic approach to problem solving. Acute pain can be relieved with non-drug therapy. Usually 2-3 sessions are enough for the patient to feel relief. The following techniques are used:
- Acupressure massage (relaxes muscles, relieves stress).
- Acupuncture (restores muscle strength and mobility, treats rheumatism).
- Manual therapy (normalizes blood circulation, reduces the load on the intervertebral discs, reduces the space between the intervertebral discs).
- Moxtotherapy (normalizes metabolism, activates recovery processes).
- Hirudotherapy (helps get rid of blood clots, prevents inflammation, enhances nutrition for ligaments and muscles).
Many patients seek help from Tibetan medicine centers. Practice shows that non-drug treatments are effective in saving the spine in 97-99 percent of cases. Conservative treatments quickly put patients on their feet, but this practice comes with unpleasant side effects. Such therapy should only be addressed as a last resort.