Today, we will continue the conversation on osteochondrosis and lighting symptoms, the causes and the minimum treatment necessary for osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine.Given that, according to statistics, this type of osteochondrosis is less common (although it is more precise to say that thoracic osteochondosis due to the slight anatomical mobility of this region at the beginning does not manifest itself), this means that many people do not even know that they have a degenerative disease of the vertebral column.And, therefore, they do not take any measures to prevent its subsequent development.
The latter is not necessary at all, but the symptoms of osteochondrosis in the chest region are similar and we need a more in -depth differential diagnosis.
And in general, doctors have noticed with precision that osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is similar to a chameleon, disguised in other diseases - a heart attack, acute cholecystitis or appendicitis, pancreatitis, renal colic in MKB, asthma, ulcer ...
Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the chest spine - signs of the disease
- The pain between the blades can be stupid, but sometimes the patients complain that between the shoulder blades, as if the stake was motivated;
- emerging pain when increasing the upper limbs, inclinations on the side, of the body rotation;
- During exacerbations, even pain can appear with deep inspiration, a cough, it is sometimes simply impossible to resume complete breathing;
- Physical activity and many hours of session in a static position (drivers, office employees) improve the symptoms;
- Pressing the breast;
- Increased muscle tension in the painful area (muscle defense);
- Rigidity of movements;
- In advanced stages, abdominal pain, all kinds of disorders from the digestive system, kidneys and reproductive systems are possible;
- The limbs begin to freeze, even decrease local temperature, or, on the contrary, a burning sensation appears in the legs.
Symptoms of thoracic osteochondosis can echo a clinic of diseases of the cardiovascular system (heart pain, giving to the left shoulder, numbness of the hands, loss of sensitivity, crawling of goosebumps), respiratory system (chest bread, gastronstinal leaflets (nausea, pain in epigastrium, diamond).
You can also suspect the development of intercostal neuralgia.
Since the thoracic spine is large enough, symptoms often depend on the vertebra most affected by dystrophic changes.
Complications of osteochondrosis in the chest region
A more in -depth progression of the disease leads to the occurrence of protuberances, then to a hernia of intervertebral discs.
The distorted vertebrae, with unsuccessful movement, can easily press the spin-pio channel, which will lead to a violation of blood supply to the internal organs, cardiovascular and endocrine systems can mostly suffer.
Causes of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine
- First, scoliosis is so common in children;
- injuries;
- Coast pathology;
- longitudinal and transverse flat feet;
- Age -related changes in joints, deposit salts, including in the spine;
- violation of mineral metabolism, mainly calcium;
- Force training classes with the trauma of the vertebrae - Blows, falls.
Predisposing factorsIt is an excess weight, a prolonged sedentary activity, a hypodynamia of a modern person as a whole, a childhood or, on the contrary, an excessive physical activity, nutrition rich in salts and toxins.
Long -term hypothermia, chronic stress has an influence.
It is not sad, but even a pregnancy that flees physiological changes the center of gravity, creates a large load on the spine and is a factor causing the development of osteochondosis of the spine.
Diagnosis of thoracic osteochondrosis
First of all, a radiography, then, if necessary (in the presence of hernias, protuberances, slippery vertebrae), an MRI of the spine, for a differential diagnosis with diseases of the cardiovascular system of an electrocardiogram.With additional doubts and signs of kidney pathology, ultrasound is prescribed.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine
Traditionally, modern medicine proposes to stop the exacerbations of pain relievers, muscle relaxants, antispasmodics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, warming ointments, waste.
Diuretics are prescribed for faster elimination of edema.
To restore the fabric and cartilaginous discs, chondroprotectors are offered a long course.
Once the acute pain is located, physiotherapy (electrophoresis, magnet, amplipulse, darsonval, ultrasonic therapy), exercise therapy, massage (classic, point, empty, honey), manual therapy that relieves tissue nutrition and their oxygen enrichments, acupuncture, acupuncture, acupunctureAcupungure.Hirudotherapy - Treatment with leeches.
Admittedly, in recent cases, it is important to find a really competent specialist, sometimes after having communicated with a non -professional manual, the situation can become worse.I think other amateurs can harm without this problem.
All these influences relieve spasms, swelling, bring muscles, contribute to the formation of muscle corset.Vacuum massage by banks improves blood microcirculation in affected areas, relieves old tension.
The devices are used for the local elimination of the displaced vertebrae.
Prevention and nutrition for osteochondrosis
- It is necessary to considerably reduce the presence of salt, smoked meats, pickles in food.
- It is best to abandon alcohol, to stimulate drinks.
- The vast majority of the nutrition of vegetables and fruits, green vegetables are recommended.
- It is useful for foods rich in vitamin B, they are nuts, legumes, fish and seafood, fermented dairy products.
It is strongly recommended to think of goodorthopedic mattress, pillow,Practical workplace with support for the spine.It is important to be interrupted every hour in sitting activity or driving a machine - to pass, or even slightly stretch the muscles with self -massage or a small gymnastics.
It is best to wear comfortable and stable shoes.Distribute the severity correctly that you should still transfer (preferably evenly 2 hands).
During the period of remission, it is important to start engaging in an exercise treatment (complex of physiotherapy exercises).The swimming lessons are very shown.
Exercises for osteochondrosis of the chest spine
Gymnastics for osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine includes a complex of 12 exercises on the carpet, designed for 20 minutes of quiet execution in a calm atmosphere.
The strongly twisted movements are categorically prohibited, gymnastics must be carried out gently, fixing the extreme points for 5-7 seconds.
If the heart rate increases considerably during performance, you have to slow down a little, give yourself a few minutes to relax.In therapeutic gymnastics in breast osteochondosis, you do not need records and speed, the maximum reflection and stretching of the chest muscles are greater.
The "planck" exercise and the breathing exercises that can relieve a spasm are also highly recommended when it is not possible to breathe, or to move with the exacerbation of breast osteochondosis.
In a state of remission, blocks on the transverse bar, the horizontal bar to stretch the spine under the load of its own weight is often recommended.Only, in any case, after the suspension, it is impossible to skip transverse bars, a lively concussion can considerably injure the vertebrae or offender to the nerve.