Treatment of Osteochondicism of the Thoracic Area: How to get rid of pain?

Osteochondria of thoracic spine It is a chronic disease associated with degenerative processes in intervertebral discs.The pathological process quickly includes cartilage and vertebral bone tissue, so the back loses flexibility and is constantly hurting.The first alarming symptoms occur in people over 25 years of age, more often - than 35 years.

The main problem in the treatment of thoracic osteochondicism is its existence.The disease is successfully disguised as heart aches, mesopheritoneal neuralgia, gastritis, heart attack and even the common effects of sleep in an unpleasant position.How not to fall for the bait of osteochondry and recognize it in time?In addition, left without treatment, the osteochondria of the thoracic area can immobilize the patient and cause problems with the heart, digestive system, kidneys and gall bladder.

The treatment of thoracic osteochondrication should begin with a comprehensive diagnosis and the deterioration of the cause of the disease.

Signs of osteochondicity of the thoracic area

The clinical manifestations of thoracic osteochondicism depend on the age, degree and stage of the patient (acute or recession) of the disease.

Initially, without treatment, thoracic osteochondria can be asymptomatic - even in the second stage of the disease, pain is often absent.The most characteristic of the disease is the pain that occurs when you take a deep breath - if you take a complete air lung and keep your breath for a few seconds.For the osteochondria of the thoracic area, two types of pain are specific:

• Arachomrals - Acute attacks of passion passing fast (usually torturing the night, when bending and turning the body or exercise).
• arm - Mild pain that lasts up to 3 weeks, receding as the patient "walks".

Other important criteria for self -diagnosis are stiffness and crunching in the sternum area - for example, when trying to move your shoulders one by one or bring your shoulders together.

Significant symptoms and senses in the treatment of thoracic osteochondrality include:

1. Pain when you lift weights or after a long stay in a position - usually shooting.With movement and active breathing, the pain intensifies and can "encircle" the chest, radiating to the armpit or claw.Some patients are also disturbed by pain in shoulder pain at rest.
   In contrast to the angina pectoris and other "heart" pains, which last from 3-5 minutes to one hour, thoracic thoracia can last for weeks and months, sometimes intensifying for several days, then reducing.The treatment of thoracic osteochondicism with "heart" drugs does not work. 
2. "Goosebumps" on the chest.The sensation most often occurs in the upper part of the thoracic area, in the muscle fibers.It can be accompanied by a feeling of numbness, reduced sensitivity (both in the chest and in the middle-sized).Because of this, the legs become cold, peeling the skin, fragile nails and other symptoms of inadequate tissue diet.
3. Colic on the internal organs.Sharp, stabbing pain can occur in the stomach, heart and even kidneys, so patients often suspect that they have ulcer, angina or heart attack.If you have such symptoms, it is best to visit a neurologist for the treatment of osteochondry of the thoracic spine, and only then to contact specialized doctors to avoid a wrong diagnosis.
4. Reflections disorders.With thoracic osteochondria, they are more commonly expressed in rhythmic twist of shoulder muscles and trapezoidal muscle muscles in response to their stretching.
5. General weakness of thoracic spine.It becomes more difficult for patients to maintain their attitude.They begin to hit and hit over.At the same time, the back muscles are becoming more and more intense, the back "hardens".
6. Difficulty in breathing.Dyspnoea when climbing the stairs, a sense of lack of air or tightness in the chest are the most common symptoms of thoracic osteochondicism.Treatment begins with the patient complaining of cough, so patients assume that they have pneumonia.
7. Instability of psycho-emotional sphere.People who pass through the symptoms and the treatment of osteochondroxation of the thoracic spine become more irritable, suffering from constant fatigue and fatigue even with adequate rest.
8. On the side of the gastrointestinal tract, patients are disturbed by a feeling of satiety and loss of appetite, bloating, flatulence, heartburn, irregular bowel movements, nausea.Patients are plagued by throat pain and esophagus, a feeling of a "piece" when swallowed.

In women, the symptoms of thoracic osteochondicity also include chest pain and mammary glands and groin.Are incorrectly classified as gynecological problems.In this case, it is best to start checking the symptoms and treat thoracic osteochondria with a visiting orthopedic or neurologist. 
The treatment of thoracic osteochondicism in men can also solve problems with the strength and urination caused by injection disorders.

Causes of the disease

Thoracic osteochondria is a relatively rare spine disease.The "share of" of the total number of patients with osteochondria is about 15%. The fact is that the thoracic vertebrae, to which the ribs are associated, are not very mobile normal - on the contrary, they must provide stability to the thoracic organs.Therefore, their intervertebral discs are less sensitive to wear, injury and cracks and vertebral displacements and hernias are rare.But the osteochondria of the chest area is also "difficult to access" for treatment.Therefore, it is important to exclude or offset the following causes of the disease in advance:

• Excessive physical activity, including.Household, professional and sports.
• bad attitude and other deformities of the musculoskeletal system;
• Developed muscle corset and poor natural shape.
• overweight;
• Prolonged sedentary work without heated (for example, you work while driving or in front of a computer).
• Back injuries (not only chest but other parts).
• gastrointestinal diseases.
• bad habits?
• Infections.
• hypothermia.
• hormonal disorders.
• Chronic stress.
• Excessive salt consumption and the lack of potential water habit are the causes of long-term disorders in the body-salt balance in the body.
• Incorrect selection of shoes and incorrect transfer of bags and other heavy objects.

Others - unfortunately, cannot be completely eliminated - causes of thoracic osteochondicism: circulation disorders (with atherosclerosis or diabetes), metabolic syndrome, autoimmune diseases and genetic predisposition. In women, treatment for thoracic osteochondria may be required during multiple pregnancy.

It is important to avoid the disease - even if there are no indicative symptoms and senses for the treatment of thoracic osteochondrication.Only one doctor can evaluate the correct attitude of a teenager.After all, for example, Kyria often appears smoothly and is subtle in a non -specialist.And in particularly advanced cases, the first signs of degenerative processes in the vertebral joints may occur until the age of 15. 

Fortunately, you can start to form your attitude and treat the thoracic osteochondria even at the age of 40!

Consequences of thoracic osteochondicity

Due to the compression of the blood vessels and nerve roots, the muscles and internal organs are disturbed and the functionality of the spinal cord is deteriorated.In the absence of treatment for thoracic osteochondria, this condition is full of serious consequences:

• Pathologies in the intestines, gall bladder dyskinesia.
• Increased risk of heart attack, as well as ischemia and angina.
• Hernias and spinal cord ledges.
• Liver, kidney and pancreas malfunctions.
• A tendency to pneumonia and other pulmonary pathologies associated with relegation.

Treatment of osteochondicism of thoracic spine

The treatment of osteochondicity of the thoracic region in stages 1 and 2 of the disease includes conservative treatment with the aim of relieving inflammation, stopping pain, repairing nerve conductivity and blood supply.It is also used to relieve the condition, drugs and techniques are used to relieve spasm, including spasm.reinforcement of the rear muscles.

The treatment of osteochondicity of the thoracic area with drugs in the acute stage of the disease lasts from 1 to 3 months.In the future, lifelong adhesion is required to simple rules for recession.If there is no evidence of hospitalization, maintenance therapy is performed on an external basis and does not require much cost.

In cases of advanced osteochondryosis, spinal cord herbs and other potentially dangerous conditions, surgery is prescribed to decompress and stabilize the spine (microdistomy, foraminotomy, laminectomy).Postoperative treatment of thoracic osteochondicity in a hospital lasts from 3 to 7 days, full healing lasts up to 14 days.

Physiotherapy for thoracic osteochondria

The following is used to treat osteochondrozi of the thoracic spine:

• Magnetic laser treatment. It helps to relieve pain, swelling and inflammation, increases juicy immunity.The course consists of 14 daily sessions of 10-15 minutes.The intervals between courses should last at least 1 month and the number of courses per year should not exceed 4.
• Amplipulse (SMT), including.with local anesthetic.It has a powerful analgesic effect.It stimulates muscles and prevents muscle atrophy.It helps relieve swelling and inflammation, expands blood vessels and improves tissue nutrition.The course requires 8-15 procedures for 10-20 minutes.
• Ultrasound treatment (optional - with glucocorticosteroids).It provides small -gastrointestinal tissues, improves cartilage diet, prevents the destruction of inflammation and joint, expands blood vessels and accelerates regeneration.It has an analgesic and anticonvulsant effect.The course includes 10-12 procedures of 10-15 minutes each.
• Mineral baths, mud therapy, ozkerite and paraffin baths and other balloons. They provide a long -term dilation of blood vessels, have antioxidant and anti -inflammatory effect, relieve swelling and facilitate movement in the joint.The duration of the session, the duration of the lesson and the impact depend on the synthesis of the bathroom or the therapeutic mixture.
• Hydromassage. It improves tissue nutrition and nerve conductivity, promotes the relaxation of the spasms muscles.It accelerates the Renaissance and reduces the rehabilitation period after the exacerbations of the thoracic osteochondism.Lesson-10-25 sessions.The duration of the session gradually increases from 15 to 30 minutes.
• Thermotherapy. It has a relaxing, analgesic and anti -inflammatory effect, improves lymph node and blood circulation.The duration of the lesson and the process depends on the technique.
• Acupuncture.It stimulates the Renaissance and improves tissues around the spine, the function of the internal breast organs, normalizes blood circulation and reduces pain due to the release of endorphins.The course consists of 15 sessions, which take place daily or every other day. 
• Obstruction methods. It is used for non -surgical elimination of gardens and protrusions, fighting the numbness of the limbs and clamps.They help increase the distance between vertebrae, improve posture, promote nerve root decompression, relax and enhance the back muscles.This reduces the intensity of inflammation and pain.The standard course is 10-12 sessions, repeated completion may be required.
• Manual treatment. It improves blood circulation in the spinal cord, helps fight fainting.Restores the anatomically correct position of the spine, promotes the treatment of hernia and protrusions.It eliminates convulsions and waterproofing in the thoracic area.The course is at least 10-15 sessions that last for several minutes to one hour.

In addition to natural therapy and treatment with medicines for thoracic osteochondria, patients may need to work with a psychologist.This will help get rid of the stress that accompanies the diseases of the musculoskeletal system.It also motivates to maintain healthy posture.
During physical activity, patients are recommended to wear an orthopedic corset (but not constantly, so as not to weaken their back muscles).

Massage for thoracic osteochondria

For the osteochondria of the thoracic spine, clinical massage - classic therapeutic (with medicines for the treatment of thoracic osteochondicism or essential oils), vacuum, drainage, water or amputation, is recommended.The doctor or device has an indirect effect on the thoracic area through the shoulder muscles and the upper back, stimulates the microcirculation of the blood, eliminates pain and swelling, restores the normal area of movement and normalizes the tone of the muscle corset.Massage also enhances the effect of the treatment of thoracic osteochondicism with medicines.
The treatment of thoracic osteochondicity in male drivers and operators involves the use of massage devices - pillows and seat covers, amplifiers, hand massage.

Gymnastics for the treatment of thoracic osteochondicity

The first constant result of exercise therapy occurs during the first 2 weeks of the classes, but temporary relief is possible after 4-7 sessions.It is necessary to increase the load during the treatment of osteochondicity of the thoracic area gradually, alternating it with rest.Performing exercises through pain and severe fatigue is not permitted, as are the sudden movements that can injure the joint and adjacent tissues.It is very important to perform exercises for the treatment of thoracic osteochondicism daily, or better yet, 3-5 times a day, at least 5 repetitions each.

1. Stand straight, feet together, hands along your body.As you exhale, raise your hands and as you inhale, bend back.Lower your hands and bend forward as you exhale, reducing your head and shoulders.
2. Sit on a chair.As you inhale, place your straight hands behind your head and as you exhale, bend well back, without lifting your shoulders from the back of the chair.
3. It stands in all four, arch your back and freeze for 3 seconds, looking straight ahead.
4. Lying on your stomach, place your hands on the floor and bend back, lifting your chest off the floor.
5. Lying in your stomach, extend your hands along your body.Bend your chest by making a "boat": At the same time lift your feet and head.

In addition to the suggested exercise for the treatment of thoracic osteochondrication, patients benefit from Scandinavian walking, yoga, cycling and water sports (swimming, diving, aqua aerobics).Do not forget to relieve your spine during the day: Do not sit in a position for more than 2 hours and during your lunch break, try to lie down on a flat surface for 40 minutes.Stretch, get up, bend as soon as your back begins to harden.

Relief of symptoms and treating the osteochondryosis of the thoracic area in women also requires maintaining the proper position of the body when performing household duties - try to spend as little time as possible in sloping positions, if possible, to sit straight.

Treatment with medicines of thoracic osteochondicity

The treatment of thoracic osteochondicism with drugs is complex and multiple vector.Patients are prescribed:

1. Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).They are orally taken in lessons about 10-12 days, used externally (gels, ointments, creams - without restrictions) or in the form of injections.Keep in mind that most NSAIDs can harm the gastric lining when they are orally taken.Therefore, it is recommended to take them together with proton pump inhibitors.If you have gastritis, ulcers, colitis or other gastrointestinal problems, it is best to choose injections.

2. Glucocorticoids.Steroids (hormonal) drugs are prescribed in cases where conventional anti -inflammatory drugs are ineffective - for example, to relieve severe exacerbations or pain in the later stages of osteochondrication.To this end, the GCS can be prescribed together with analgesics in the form of infusion blockade.

   The choice of glucocorticoids and dosage is made exclusively by the treating physician.Medicines in this group, when taken uncontrollable, have serious side effects - they can cause hormonal imbalances, weight gain and skin problems.

3. Chondroprotective drugs for the treatment of thoracic osteochondicism.Mids based on cartilage and hyaluronic acid ingredients promote regeneration of cartilage tissue.They provide the body with "building material" for collagen and synovial fluid, allowing you to prolong the recession without drugs.They must be taken annually, from 3 to 6 months.This will help reduce inflammation, maintain intervertebral discs from further deterioration and improve back flexibility.

4. Muscle.Muscle tension and convulsions significantly reduce the patient's quality of life and cause discomfort even during rest.But the main thing is that they harm the access of nutrients to the intervertebral joints, which causes further destruction and weakening of cartilage tissue.Also, prolonged tension leads to muscle tissue destruction and increased load load.To avoid this, muscle relaxants are used.

5. Vitamins and antioxidants.These medicines are protective and "family" of the joints.They prevent the destruction of cartilage and bone tissue due to aggressive oxidative effects and prevent the formation of new erosion outbreaks on the surface of the cartilage.Vitamins (such as B vitamins) are effective in fighting inflammation.They are also needed to maintain the strength and elasticity of cartilage tissue - they prevent cracks and chips and improves shock absorption characteristics.

6. Diuretic.These injectable drugs are used for emergency treatment of nerve root swelling.They help prevent damage to the spinal nerves and long -term rehabilitation with a neurologist.The starting point that has not been treated, the swelling of nerve roots can cause severe pain, muscle weakness and organ dysfunction.

7. Neuroprotectively and antithentically.Such drugs improve nerve metabolism and stimulate the conductivity of nerve impulses.They help normalize the transmission of nerve impulses through spinal cord and integrating the internal organs, ie maintain control of your body.

8. Pottery protection and blood microcirculation corrections.Pottery protection agents protect blood vessels, promote their extension and normal permeability of vascular walls.Since the osteochondria of the thoracic area significantly affects the cardiovascular system, it is worth taking these drugs to combat dizziness, numbness of limbs and other features.

The dosage and feasibility of using specific drugs for the treatment of thoracic osteochondrication should be determined by the treating physician.

Diet for osteochondria of the thoracic area

During the first symptoms and treatment of thoracic osteochondrication, a high collagen menu, vitamins A, B and C, which promote the regeneration of the intervertebral cartilage and the enhancement of the joints, is recommended.It is also recommended to "accelerate" metabolism with easily digestible foods (small portions every 3 hours). 

The diet includes breakfast protein (eggs, dairy products) and dinner (boiled, stew, baked in aluminum fish, poultry, seafood).During the day you should eat legumes, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and berries.

It is worth reducing the consumption of starch, salt, flour products, processed foods and carbonated drinks.Drinking shape - from 2 liters of pure water per day.