Up to 76% of people experience back pain. This statistics affect people of all ages and industries. The cause of the pain may vary, one of them is the osteoarthritis of the spine. Due to the sedentary lifestyle, the osteoarthritis of the spine is increasingly found, and it is not always possible to defeat it yourself. Talk about why it arises and how to deal with it.What is the fibrous fibrosis of the spineThere are several different views on definition. Some experts believe that the use of common names - Dorsalgia, or back pain is not specific. The difficulty in definition is also related to the fact that a series of experts working with this disease - neuroscientists, orthopedic experts, neurosurgery and general doctor. Sometimes a person is diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the spine of the spine, transferred to the cardiologist, because the manifestations of the disease are very similar to the heart pain.
The term "Osteochondrosis of the spine" was proposed by Hilderandt in 1933 as a multi -factor degeneration of the spine engine. What is the segment of the spine engine? These are two vertebrae lying on each other, and between them - an Intervertebral plate. Thanks to such a joint, a spinal person can bend and bend, making it tilt and twist. But due to the results of different reasons, the intervertebral discs losing their property, experiencing degeneration, then gradually changes that affect the vertebrae themselves. That is, the nature of the osteoarthritis of the spine lies in the gradual destruction of the discs.
Osteochondrosis may develop in any spine.
Due to large loads, osteoarthritis is often foundLumbar spine. The symptoms are:
Lower back pain, may be sharp or stupid, constant, can be enhanced when moving;
Pain may be given to the feet, pelvic organs, to sacrum;
In serious cases, the violation of sensitivity or the ability to exercise, muscle atrophy in the lower limb may occur.
The second time occurring is the osteoarthritis of the cervix, often related to the long uncomfortable position of the head, for example, when working at a computer or with documents. OsteochondrosisCervical spineIt is manifested by the following symptoms:
headache and dizziness, migraine;
vision or hearing disorders, blink of the flies of Muslims in front of the eyes;
Pain can be given in the back of the head, shoulders, clavicles;
Perhaps weakening the sensitivity in hand.
Osteochondrosis is less likelychest spine, because the vertebrae do not work together. Failure in this area can be disguised as the heart or lungs. Symptoms of chest osteoarthritis of the spine:
Back pain at the level of the shoulder blades, in the chest, can be strengthened with tuna, turn, during inspiration or exhalation;
Disorders of skin sensitivity.
Regardless of the level of damage, pain in the joints of the spine may be enhanced when pressed into the vertebrae involved in this process.
With damage to some faculties, we can immediately talk about the common osteoarthritis of the spine.
Risk factors and causes of the diseaseThe spine has high power and the influence of some stimulating factors is necessary for the development of the disease. It is important to understand that the majority, if not all such factors, can affect and thus reduce the ability to develop the disease.
Lack of motion - simultaneously, providing bad blood, and thus the nutrition of all the elements of the spine;
Excessive physical activity is also harmful and can lead to damage to the disc;
Stay in a long -term situation in an inaccurate, non -physiological situation -The inappropriate height of the computer so that the tables or chairs will lead to the fact that a person is forced to constantly tilt his head and premonition;
Stress - excessive stress in the muscles can lead to compressing the spine to feed the spine;
overweight;
Smoking worsens microcirculation in all body tissues;
The use of insufficient water and protein is also affected by the state of the disc.
The direct causes of osteoarthritis are not always clear, but the following options can be distinguished:
Genetic trend - The genetic programming characteristics of cartilage and bone tissue, in which the process is worn faster;
Spine injuries - various complications may develop at a place of damage, including osteoarthritis;
Professional harm, such as vibration;
Exposure to infections or chemicals;
Natural aging of the body.
In the risk of the development of osteoarthritis of the spine are people of different industries. These are the builders and athletes, surgeons and office workers.
The stages of osteoarthritis and complications may occurDescription of the four stages of the osteoarthritis of the spine was proposed in 1971. They are not used for diagnosis, but allows you to understand how to conduct the disease.
The Intervertebral disc becomes less elastic. The disc may be slightly deformed, a pulpoose nucleus inside the plate. This stage or does not express yourself in any way, or mild pains arise.
In the second phase, cracks may appear in the plate, weakening the surrounding ligaments. The connection of the vertebrae becomes unstable. There are acute pain with defects.
The third phase is characterized by completely damage to the Intervertebral disc. When the peeling nucleus escapes out of the disc, a herniated disc of the intervertebral disc occurs. Deformation of the spine or violation of nerve roots may occur.
In the fourth phase, the surrounding fabrics are affected - vertebra, ligaments, spine covers. As a result, the segment of the spine may completely lose the ability to exercise.
As a result of osteoarthritis of the spine in some cases, various complications occur. Problems from discs, hernia and protruding can lead to narrowing of the spinal cord, spinal compression and defects.
Depending on the extent of damage, different problems may be with the participation of nerve roots. This is intercostal nerve, sensitivity and movement function of the upper and lower limbs, violations in the works of internal organs. Sciatica, or Ishias, not only causes severe pain, but also can lead to diseases of pelvic organs and infertility.
In addition to nerve roots with osteoarthritis, vertebrae may be pressed. In case of violation of blood flow in vertebral arteries through the cervix and nourishing the brain, brain disorders, vision or hearing, breathing or heart activity may develop.
Diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis: The method is often accepted and replacedWithin the official medical frameworkDiagnosis of osteoarthritisIt includes checking a neuroscientist to determine the level of damage to the nerve roots, reflex testing and sensitivity.
Among the tools, the following methods can be used:
The ultrasound of the circuits allows you to determine the degree of circulatory disorders, for example, in vertebrae;
X -ray of spine;
CT also uses X -Ray methods, but allows you to build a three -dimensional image of the study area, identifying even small vertebrae displacements;
MRI specializes in studying soft tissues, allowing you to assess the status of the spinal cord, visualizing the internal structure of the disc.
For distinguished diagnosis, laboratory tests, blood and urine tests in general and calcium metabolic indicators are used.
Osteoarthritis therapyIt is comprehensive.
The first and very important means in the treatment of osteoarthritis is a way of life. Normalized working conditions, moderate and regular physical exercises, as well as healthy sleep, significantly improving the patient's condition.
For medication for spinal osteoarthritis, a neuroscientist or a general doctor can prescribe medicine. Typically, non -prescribed anti -inflammatory drugs -this is the standard for treating osteoarthritis of the spine. They relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Muscle toxins contribute to reducing muscle spasms. Vitamins and antioxidants are prescribed to protect nerve tissue from damage. However, any drug has side effects, NSAIDs can negatively affect the stomach.
In addition to drugs, physical therapy products are used, such as massage for osteoarthritis of the spine, as well as manual treatment. In serious complications of osteoarthritis, surgery may be required, but it is only specified in the absence of prolonged conservation treatment.
Treatment of osteoarthritis in classical medicine in most cases is a long process and can have a negative impact on human health. Therefore, some drugs, especially painkillers and muscle relaxants (especially with sedative effects), can be addictive and some vehicles negatively affect the work of the digestive tract. Instead, you can consider the methods used, for example, in traditional Chinese medicine.Traditional Chinese medicine is very popular worldwide, in many countries with special training centers and training courses. The methods and treatments in the Chinese Kingdom are different from the familiar, European perspective on diagnosis and treatment of diseases. All diseases are considered to violate the balance and motion of QI energy in the body, and treatment measures for the purpose of restoring this balance. China uses a variety of herbs, animal, minerals, as well as different methods of external influence, such as acupuncture and acupressure. These methods have a variety of indications and minimum number of side effects.
Acupuncture
The names of this method are acupuncture, reflexology. The principle of treatment through acupuncture is to put the needle at biological activity points. Each point is linked to the agency that the impact is done. Reflective therapy allows pain relief and muscle cramps, has anesthetic effect and helps reduce pain syndrome. This method is safe, because most doctors use one -time sterile needle. And in the case of using needles with gold or silver coating, they are required. The sensations in the process depend on the sensitivity of each individual, the patient may experience tingling or numbness. It is important to be carried out by a highly qualified expert with extensive experience. Incidently needle installation will be useless or even harmful. In some cases, acupuncture is combined with the effect of weak electricity dosage.
Mokseter therapy
This is a specific way to affect the operating points using special Wormwood cigars. The action principle is similar to acupuncture and is often used in combination. The negative cigar is installed on the body in a special wooden house, while the operating points are heated. WORMWOOD has the effect of disinfecting, soothing and relaxing.
This method is safe, because the dull area of cigars does not come into contact with the skin, although in some areas of China, the methods directly affect the skin are also used.Massage
Massage in China practice a number of different schools in China. They use rotating techniques, press with a finger, manual treatment. Traditional massage techniques allow you to find muscles and joints, as well as indirect action on other organs and tissues, contributing to the increase in the body's protection forces.
Qigun
Traditional Chinese gymnastics, such as massage, have some schools. The movements of qigong, smooth, prolonged and twisted, are perfect as the exercises for the spine for osteoarthritis. Qigong technique does not require special equipment and can be done at home. However, before that, it is best to choose the exercises that are suitable for the doctor, as well as find the right technique under the guidance of a qualified expert.
The level of science and medicine in China is very high, the combination of tradition and innovation for excellent results. An example of the achievement of Chinese science is DNA and DNA vaccine methods that are currently used to develop cancer treatment and war against HIV.
PreventRegardless of the selected treatments, the prevention of osteoarthritis plays an equally. What can be done for the health of the spine:
use enough water;
control weight, do not eat too much;
Choose the right shoes, if necessary - Orthopedic sole;
Choose a good mattress to sleep, not very soft and support enough for the spine;
Collagen -rich foods (fish, turkey, jelly, many different jelly);
perform regular physical exercises;
Adjust the height of the desktop and feces, taking into account growth.
For alternative prevention, massage, qigong and acupuncture methods, it has been well set - for reasons that are quite understandable and described above.
It is important to remember that with the pain in the back you can and should be fighting. To change the lifestyle, it is not necessary to wait for the first signs of the disease. You can get up from your computer, knead neck, including walking or massage in your list of problems. And if the osteoarthritis of the spine has turned into a problem that hindering life calmly, then the common efforts of traditional science and medicine will help return the health and joy of movement.
