Osteochondrosis - damage to the discs and cartilage of the spine. Unfortunately, the problem is widespread - almost every second person diagnosed with the disease is over the age of 40. But the good news is that musculoskeletal disorders can be overcome if detected early. We will describe the treatment of spina bifida in adults, its symptoms, and precautions below.
Cause it happened
People 40 years of age and older are at risk. But several factors influence the appearance of the problem in adolescence. The list of causes of the disease includes:
- fat;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- spinal injury deferred with displacement;
- scoliosis and flat feet;
- pregnancy;
- constant load on the spine.
Congenital malformations of the spine, cancers of this region, and prolonged stress contribute to disease development. Regardless of the factors, the specialists of our clinic will choose the optimal treatment plan for spine spurs and help cure the disease.
Stages of development
At first, changes in the spine don't cause problems, but over time, all body systems go wrong. The disease has four stages:
- The height of the diseased disc is reduced. Fibrous ring cracks appear. Pathology does not go beyond one component.
- The muscles and ligaments attached to the disc move closer together. They lose their sound and sag. The defect affects adjacent vertebrae. They have added mobility. The vertebral segment becomes less and less stable. The vertebrae can move, slide out causing spondylosis.
- There is unnatural protrusion, development of arthroplasty and dislocation in the intervertebral discs.
- The affected parts are trying to adapt to new conditions, getting rid of excess mobility at the expense of the body's force and protecting the spine. As a result, bone-forming substance is formed - bone growth. They damage the nerve roots of the spinal cord.
The final stage, if spinal necrosis is not treated, manifests itself in the form of severe pain in the problem area, but then the pathology takes on a latent form. And the patient no longer feels uncomfortable. A bony shell is formed on the vertebrae, which "encloses" the entire motor segment.
Symptoms of osteonecrosis
With degenerative-dystrophic tissue damage, abrasion of the vertebrae themselves, joint surfaces and discs occurs. The disease manifests as back pain but can spread to other parts of the body. There is discomfort in the legs, numbness in the fingers and hands, pain in the genitals, head, and heart.
More commonly in women, the disease is manifested by pain in the lower back. But often a problem is diagnosed in the neck, chest, or several areas at once. Activity decreased and fatigue increased - both mentally and physically. Sensitivity of the upper and lower extremities is impaired.
In cervical spondylosis, the most common symptoms are: headache, sharp loss of vision and eye strain. Failure of the lumbosacral region threatens the dysfunction of the reproductive system.
Effect
Lack of proper attention to the problem in the early stages threatens with serious disorders in all systems of the body. The patient has severe pain, feels like a heart attack, dizziness, nausea, chills. In advanced cases, it is possible to have a stroke of the spine, damage the brain and develop vascular and cardiac pathologies.
It is important to consult a doctor at the first symptoms of osteonecrosis to treat it without medication. Taking painkillers uncontrollably will only make the situation worse.
Prevention of bone necrosis
Preventive measures include an active lifestyle, good nutrition, and weight control. Yoga and Pilates classes are suitable for strengthening the corset. Classes on the special decompression simulator - Kinesitherapy are ideal. These simulators are specially designed to restore the spine and joints in a painless manner. Orthopedic mattress is chosen for sleep. High or flat pillows are not used.
Diagnose
To identify the problem and prescribe the most effective treatment for osteonecrosis, a history examination is performed. All patient complaints are taken into account. A visual inspection is being performed. It includes:
- assessment of body position;
- skin test;
- touching and tapping areas where the patient complains of pain;
- determine skin sensitivity.
Furthermore, a study of the most affected spine is indicated. Patients were referred for X-ray, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). With the help of procedures, the degree of damage to the back region, the state of nerve processes, blood vessels will be revealed.
The Center for Medical Innovation also uses ultrasound to diagnose problems. Ultrasound is informative, safe, and considered a less expensive way to detect disease.
Methods of treating bone tumors
To get rid of this disease completely, an integrated approach is needed. The choice of ways of its removal depends on the etiology of the disease, the age of the patient, the degree of damage to a part of the body. At our osteonecrosis treatment center the following methods are used.
The Osteonecrosis Clinic offers a comprehensive diagnosis, individualized approach, and high-quality prevention. The clinic employs skilled specialists with extensive experience, including medical science physicians and candidates. Many doctors have been awarded the highest degrees. Using their experience, knowledge and skills, our osteonecrosis center staff can effectively assist in the eradication of adult disease.
At the Center for Creative Medicine, the specialist's attention is aimed at finding and eliminating the causes of the pain syndrome and further restoring function. To eliminate pain, patients are prescribed blockade, acupuncture courses, shock wave therapy (shock wave) or Khivamat therapy. This is followed by a period of rehabilitation of the impaired functions of the spine, in which the following modern and effective methods of osteonecrosis are used in the procedures:
Kinesitherapy
The patient is assigned a number of exercises, which he performs on a special simulator and using additional equipment: rollers, balls. When performing tasks, the load is removed from the spine, the muscles are trained, the joints are restored. Increasing the strength of the corset is to ensure that there is no risk of the disease returning after a certain period of time. This method has a minimal list of contraindications and is suitable for patients of all ages.
Massotherapy
It is prescribed only after the exacerbation has been eliminated. The minimum course is 10 sessions. It helps to eliminate puffiness, relieve pain and improve blood circulation. The technique and goal of the procedure depend on the correct diagnosis. For example, in the case of problems with the cervical spine, work is carried out with the cervical region. Professionals massage, stroke, knead to relieve pain and restore vitality. But a specialist can also prescribe the treatment of cervical spondylosis with acupressure massage. During this process, pain points and acupuncture points are affected.
Acupuncture
The main task of acupuncture is to relax the deep layers of the muscles, relieve pain, and increase blood supply to the affected areas of the body. The lesson lasts 20-60 minutes. The duration depends on the size of the treated skin area. 10-15 procedures are specified as standard. In a complex treatment, the number of procedures may be less due to the complementary action of other procedures. The manipulation is practically painless. The action of the needle is similar to that of a mosquito bite. Although it all depends on the patient's pain threshold.
At the Creative Medical Center, this state-of-the-art osteonecrosis treatment is used by medical science physicians. Experienced specialists perform the manipulations expertly, so you should not worry about the results.
UHT . therapy
It is prescribed to relieve pain and eliminate inflammation. This procedure is an effective way to get rid of the degenerative complication of the disease - herniated disc and other pathologies of genital warts. The principle of action of shock wave therapy is to act on the affected area with a shock wave. As a result, the process of destruction of salts and salt deposits occurs, blood circulation is improved.
The duration of the procedure is about 5 minutes. An individual regimen is selected for each patient, depending on the degree of development of the pathology. The effectiveness of the therapy was compared with an intensive massage. After 2-3 trading sessions, a positive trend was recorded.
Kinesitaping
The therapist uses tape, an elastic patch, to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It is gently fixed on the affected area of the body, slightly lifting the top layer of the skin. The patient is not restricted in physiological movement.
Kinesitaping is prescribed in combination with physiotherapeutic exercises. Due to its elasticity, which is compared with the elasticity of the skin, the bandage begins to affect the inflamed area from the very first day. As a standard, the plaster is fixed for 3-5 days, and then the process is repeated 2 more times until the discomfort is completely eliminated.
There are a number of contraindications: skin diseases and high sensitivity of the epidermis. The procedure is prescribed to patients of any age and gender. Perfect knowledge of physiology and anatomy is required when applying dressings. At our center, this procedure is performed by experienced orthopedic surgeons.
PRP therapy
Plasma therapy - injection of the patient's own plasma. To do this, special equipment is used to extract platelets from the blood. The plasma is mixed with blood cells and injected into the patient. The procedure allows you to quickly regenerate the affected tissue, putting an end to the inflammation. As a result, joint fluid is restored, joint mobility is improved. Blood circulation is improved in damaged tissues.
This process takes about 20 minutes. The duration of the course depends on the stage of the disease. On average 2 to 6 procedures are prescribed.
Each consists of 3 stages:
- Blood sampling is performed.
- Plasma is being prepared.
- Autoplasm is injected into the affected area.
Using plasma is painless. The patient feels only mild discomfort.
This method not only eliminates the symptoms but also acts on the cause of the disease. A lasting effect is provided.
At the Creative Health Center you can get detailed advice from traumatologists, neurologists, physiotherapists. Once diagnosed, they will prescribe a series of measures aimed at getting rid of the diseases again without drugs. We have state-of-the-art equipment and offer effective methods for the treatment of osteonecrosis in women and men of all ages.