Osteochondrosis of the chest is one of the most common diseases. This is damage to the intervertebral discs, which leads to a change in their structure and shape. It should be noted that with age, the changes occurring in the spine gradually progress, so that by the age of 40, the majority of people suffer from this disease.
Degenerative disc disease (osteochondrosis) in the chest is a relatively rare condition compared to other areas of the spine.
This is because the ribcage stabilizes the thoracic vertebrae, limiting movement and injuries that occur from constant bending and extension, as occurs in the rest of the spine. If osteochondrosis develops in the chest, then most often its development is associated with an injury.
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the chest
- Severe chest pain is a common symptom;
- Impaired sensitivity and occurrence of characteristic pain;
- Hypoxia and congestion in the lungs;
- Abdominal syndrome (abdominal pain).
Causes of osteochondrosis of the chest
The development of osteochondrosis of the chest is promoted by the lack of muscle loads. This significantly increases the load on the ligaments and intervertebral discs. Other reasons for the development of osteochondrosis are:
- constant stress;
- changes in hormonal levels;
- metabolic disorders;
- excessive physical exertion of the chest;
- hereditary defects of the spine;
- changes that occur with age in the intervertebral discs and a decrease in water saturation of these tissues;
- injury to the intervertebral disc (improper motor activity, fall or impact);
- difficult blood supply in this area.
Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis
An effective way to treat the chest is the use of alternative medicine methods, which consists in a complex effect on the body. This is a complex treatment that can eliminate not the symptoms of the disease, but its cause. You can effectively solve the problem at our medical center.
Treatment will begin with pain relief. Only then does the doctor begin direct treatment of the disease with the help of Eastern medicine methods: moxa therapy, acupuncture and herbal medicine. Such methods allow the most active impact on all biological points of the human body.
The treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis also includes the work of specialists from our center in the following areas:
- Diet and lifestyle adjustments are aimed at removing excess cold from the body, which means eating certain foods that can warm the body.
- Energy acupressure and acupuncture. With the help of these procedures, energy is distributed evenly throughout the body.
- Warming up the body. Stone therapy and moxa therapy can relieve excessive tension and pain and reduce the negative impact of the environment on the body.
- In addition, patients undergo hirudotherapy and vacuum therapy. These procedures help solve circulation problems and restore their previous joint mobility.
The treatment program is drawn up individually. These methods can be used both in combination and separately. Also, the treatment will be effective if you undergo a specially developed "Healthy Spine" program. Our advice: "Eat right, exercise, lead a healthy lifestyle and be healthy! "