Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis is a chronic disease characterized by structural degeneration of vertebrae and intervertebral disc tissue. There are three types of osteochondrosis, depending on which part of the spine the disease affects: lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine.

Symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine and thoracic spine

Osteochondrosis of the chest does not appear immediately and is almost invisible in the initial stages. Therefore, in order not to cause the disease, you should not ignore its first symptoms and manifestations.The main symptoms are chest pain during exercise, physical activity, and when staying in a certain position for a long time. It can manifest as sharp, sudden, and severe pain that makes movement and breathing difficult (back pain), or as moderate, gradually increasing pain (back pain).Symptoms similar to those of back pain do not always indicate a problem with the spine, so a thorough examination is recommended for an accurate diagnosis.Symptoms may also include tightness and constriction in the chest muscles, weakness in the extremities, and partial or complete loss of feeling in the extremities.Symptoms can also manifest at the level of the autonomic system, specifically the following:

• Headache;
• sleep disorder;
• Pain in internal organs, which may be confused with manifestations of other diseases (such as pain in the stomach, heart, and kidneys);
• Localized skin peeling and thinning of nails;
• A chilly, chilly feeling in the arms and legs;
• Damage to sweating occurs where the affected vertebrae pinches nerve fibers.

If you notice any of the listed symptoms and need to consult a doctor who treats thoracic osteochondrosis or any other specialist, please contact a specialized medical center. The doctor will choose an appointment time that is convenient for you and answer any questions you may have.

Since certain symptoms are characteristic of osteochondrosis and many other diseases (e. g. , gastric ulcers, gastritis, renal and heart failure, hypertension, migraines), ultrasonography and electrocardiography are recommended to rule out these pathologies.

Causes of Osteochondrosis of the Chest

The disease occurs for many reasons. More precisely, there are many factors that can negatively impact health and may trigger osteochondrosis. The set of these factors may be different for each patient, so in order to identify and rule them out we recommend seeking the advice of a neurologist.List of the most common conditions that negatively impact the spine:

• excessive physical activity;
• passive lifestyle;
• Incorrect posture and body posture while sleeping, sitting at a table, etc. ;
• genetic diseases;
• disrupt metabolic processes;
• Injuried;
• and many other factors.

Consequences of the development of thoracic osteochondrosis

In addition to having symptoms similar to other diseases, thoracic osteochondrosis is also dangerous because the damaged vertebrae compress blood vessels and nerve endings, which can lead to the development of many different diseases.Thus, osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine can lead to diseases of the internal organs (heart, kidneys, stomach, lungs, intestines) as well as pathologies of the respiratory system.

Diagnosis and treatment of thoracic spine

A complete examination, diagnosis and diagnosis of thoracic osteochondrosis can only be achieved with a comprehensive approach. Doctors typically use the following diagnostic methods:

• Interview patients verbally to identify symptoms and negative factors affecting the body;
• spinal examination and palpation;
• Check reflexes, skin and muscle sensitivity;
• Radiographic examination to determine the location of disease;
• Computed tomography (CT) scan to determine whether spinal cord pathology is present;
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which evaluates all the tissues and blood vessels surrounding the spine.

If you are not sure which doctor to contact about your symptoms, make an appointment at a specialist clinic and they will tell you which specialist can help you with your problem.

To treat spinal problems in a medical center, a comprehensive approach is also available. The combination of various treatment methods and modern rehabilitation procedures can eliminate the manifestations of the disease and reduce the risk of recurrence due to the overall health of the body.Some methods that have been proven to treat spinal problems:

• physiotherapy;
• osteopathy;
• manual therapy;
• psychotherapy;
• medical treatement.

Please note that only a doctor can prescribe competent and effective treatment. If you have any questions about which tests or procedures are required, contact an expert for advice.