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Treatment of osteochondrosis of the chest: How to get rid of pain?

Chest spine osteochondrosis Is a chronic disease associated with degenerative processes in intervertebral discs.The abnormal process quickly involves the cartilage and bone tissue of the spine, leaving the backs losing flexibility and constantly aching.The first alarm symptoms appear in people over 25 years of age, more often from 35 years.

The main problem with the treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis is its insidious.The disease successfully disguise itself as heart pain, intercostal neuralgia, gastritis, heart attack and even banal sleep consequences in the unpleasant condition.How not to fall for osteochondrosis bait and timely detection?After all, left without treatment, osteochondrosis in the chest region can immobilize the patient and cause problems with the problems of the heart, digestive system, kidney and gall bladder.

Dorsago for osteochondrosis of the spine

Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis should begin with a comprehensive diagnosis and definition of the cause of the disease.

Signs of osteochondrosis of the chest

Clinical manifestations of thoracic osteochondrosis depend on the patient's age, quality and stage of the disease (acute or remission).

Initially, without treatment, thoracic osteochondrosis can be asymptomatic - even in the second stage of the disease, there is often no pain.The most characteristic of the disease is the pain that occurs during deep breathing - if you take the air on the full lung and stop breathing for a few seconds.Two types of pain are specific to osteochondrosis of the chest:

  • Dorsago - Severe attacks of pain that go away rapidly (usually suffering at night, bent and turning, or effort);
  • Dorsalgia - Moderate pain lasted up to 3 weeks, which "walks" the patient.

Other important criteria for itself are firmness and rash in the sternum area - for example, when trying to move the shoulders one by one, or bring the shoulder blades together.

Significant symptoms and sensations in the treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis include:

  1. Pain in weight rise Or after a long stay in one position - usually shooting.With movement and active breathing, the pain is exacerbated and can "stretch" the chest, radiation on the arm or collaboration.Some patients also suffer from shoulder pain.
    Unlike angina pectoral and other "heart" pains that last from 3-5 minutes to an hour, thoracic osteochondrosis thoracalgia can last for weeks and months, sometimes activated for several days and then decreased.Treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis with medication with medication does not cause results from the heart. 
  2. "Goosebumps" in the breast.The feeling is most commonly found in the upper part of the chest, in muscle fibers.It may be accompanied by a feeling of bumps, a decrease in sensitivity (both in the chest and in the middle).Because of this, the legs become cold, skin, fragile nails, and other symptoms of insufficient tissue nutrition.
  3. Colic in internal organs.Severe, quarreling pain can occur in the stomach, heart and kidneys, so patients often suspect they have an ulcer, angina or heart attack.If you have such symptoms to treat osteochondrosis of the spine, it is best to visit a neurologist and only contact specialized physicians to avoid misdiagnosis.
  4. Reflex disorders.With osteochondrosis of the chest, they are most often manifested in the rhythmic deviation of the shoulder and trapezoidal spinal muscles in response to their stretching.
  5. The general weakness of the thoracic spine.It is more difficult for patients to maintain their posterity;They start slouch and hunch over.At the same time, the back muscles become more and more tense, with the back "hardening".
  6. The difficulty of breathing.Short climbing climbing stairs is the most common symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis.Treatment begins with the fact that the patient complains of cough, which is why patients think they have pneumonia.
  7. The instability of the psycho-emotional sphere.People who go through the symptoms and treatment of osteochondrosis of the chest spine become more irritable, suffer from constant fatigue and fatigue, even with enough rest.
  8. From the gastrointestinal tract, patients suffer from a sense of healing and Losing appetite, bloating, flatulence, heartburn, irregular movements of the intestine, nausea.Patients suffer from sore throat and esophageal pain, a feeling of "unity" in swallowing.

In women, the symptoms of osteochondrosis in the chest also contain pain in the chest and mammary glands and gums.They are incorrectly classified as gynecological problems.In this case, it is best to start checking the symptoms and treating thoracic osteochondrosis with medication, orthopedist or neurologist. 
Chest osteochondrosis treatment in men can similarly solve problems with the potential and urination caused by innervation disorders.

Causes of the disease

Chest osteochondrosis is a relatively rare disease of the spine.Its "share" is about 15%of the total number of patients with osteochondrosis. The fact is that the chest vertebrates on which the ribs are attached are not very mobile physiologically - on the contrary, they should ensure stability for the chest.Thus, their intervertebral drives are less susceptible to wear, damage and crack, and the spine movement and hernia are rare.But osteochondrosis of the chest region is also difficult for treatment.Therefore, it is important to exclude or compensate for the following causes of the disease in advance:

  • Excessive physical activity, including.Household, professional and sports;
  • Poor posture and other deformations of the musculoskeletal system;
  • Undeveloped muscle corset and poor physical form;
  • Excess weight;
  • Prolonged sedentary work without warming (for example, working while driving or in front of a computer);
  • Spinal injuries (not just chest but other parts);
  • Gastrointestinal diseases;
  • Bad habits;
  • Infections;
  • Hypothermia;
  • Hormonal disorders;
  • Chronic stress;
  • Excessive consumption of salt and absence of drinking water habits are the causes of long -term disorders of the water salt balance in the body;
  • Incorrect selection of shoes and wrong wearing of bags and other heavy items.

Other - unfortunately, the causes of osteochondrosis of the chest cannot be completely eliminated: circulatory disorders (with atherosclerosis or diabetes), metabolic syndrome, autoimmune diseases and genetic predisposition. In women, chest osteochondrosis may be needed during multiple pregnancies.

It is important to prevent the disease - even if there are no indicated symptoms and sensations for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the chest.Only a doctor can evaluate the correct posture of a teenager.After all, for example, kyphosis often occurs smoothly, not a specialist.And especially in advanced cases, at the age of 15, the first signs of degenerative processes in the spine joints may appear. 

Fortunately, you can start forming your posture and treating chest osteochondrosis at the age of 40!

The results of the osteochondrosis of the chest

Due to the contraction of blood vessels and nerve roots, the innervation of the muscles and internal organs breaks down and the spinal cord functions worse.In the absence of treatment for chest osteochondrosis, this condition is full of serious consequences:

  • Pathologies in the intestines, gall bladder dyskinesia;
  • Risk of heart attack, as well as ischemia and angina;
  • Spinal cord hernia and protrusions;
  • Liver, kidney and pancreatic malfunction;
  • The tendency of pneumonia and other lung pathologies related to hypoventilation.

Treatment of thoracic spine osteochondrosis

Treatment of osteochondrosis in the chest region at stages 1 and 2 includes conservative therapy aimed at relieving inflammation, stopping pain, restoring nerve conduction and blood supply.Also, to mitigate the condition, drugs and techniques are used to mitigate spasms, including.Strengthening the back muscles.

Treatment of osteochondrosis of the chest region at the acute stage of the disease with medication occurs for 1 to 3 months;In the future, simple rules are needed to maintain remission.If there are no instructions for hospitalization, technical therapy is performed on an outpatient basis and does not require high costs.

In the case of advanced osteochondrosis, spinal cord hernia and other potentially dangerous conditions, surgery is prescribed on decompression and stabilization of the spine (micro -cectomy, foraminotomy, laminectomy).Postoperative treatment for chest osteochondrosis in the hospital takes from 3 to 7 days, requires full healing for up to 14 days.

Physiotherapy for chest osteochondrosis

The following is used to treat osteochondrosis of the chest:

  • Magnetic laser therapy. Promotes pain, swelling and inflammation, increases humorous immunity.The course consists of 14 daily sessions for 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.Local anesthetic.Has a strong analgesic effect.Stimulates muscles and prevents muscle atrophy.Promotes swelling and inflammation, represents blood vessels and improves tissue nutrition.The course requires 8-15 procedures for 10-20 minutes.
  • Ultrasound therapy (optional - with glucocorticosteroid).Provides micromasia of periarticular tissues, improves cartilage nutrition, prevents inflammation and destroying joints, exerts blood vessels in the morning and accelerates regeneration.Has analgesic and antispasmodic effects.The course covers 10-12 procedures for 10-15 minutes.
  • Mineral baths, mud therapy, ozokeritis and paraffin baths and other balneological techniques. They provide long -term dilution of blood vessels, have antioxidant and anti -inflammatory effects, relieve swelling and promote joint movement.The duration of the session, the length and impact of the course depends on the composition of the bath or therapeutic mixture.
  • Hydroma. Improves tissue nutrition and nervous conduction, promotes relaxation of spasmodic muscles.Accelerates regeneration and reduces the recovery period after exacerbation of osteochondrosis of the chest.Course-10-25 sessions.The duration of the session gradually increases from 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Thermotherapy. It has a soothing, analgesic and anti -inflammatory effect, improves lymph and blood circulation.The duration of the course and procedure depends on the technique.
  • Acupuncture.Stimulates regeneration and improves the innervation of the tissues around the spine, functioning of the internal organs of the chest, normalizing blood circulation and reducing pain due to the release of endorphins.The course consists of 15 sessions that are held daily or every other day. 
  • Traction methods. Used for non -surgical elimination of hernia and protrusions, limbs and clamps.They help to increase the distance between the vertebrates, improve posteration, develop neural root decompression, rest and strengthen the posterior muscles.This reduces the intensity of inflammation and pain.The standard course is 10-12 sessions, it may require a repeat finish.
  • Manual therapy. Improves blood circulation in the spinal cord, promotes fighting.Restores the spine anatomically correct position, promotes hernia and prosthesis treatment.Excludes spasms and tightness in the chest.The course is at least 10-15 sessions that last from a few minutes to an hour.

In addition to physiotherapy and chest osteochondrosis, patients may need to work with a psychologist.This will help prevent anxiety, which is accompanied by diseases of the musculoskeletal system.It also motivates to maintain a healthy position.
During physical activity, patients are recommended to wear an orthopedic corset (but not permanently, so as not to weaken the back muscles).

Massage for chest osteochondrosis

Clinical massage is recommended for chest osteochondrosis - classic therapeutic (for the treatment of chest osteochondrosis or essential oils), vacuum, lymphatic drainage, water or acupressure.The doctor or the device has an indirect effect in the chest through the shoulder muscles and the upper posterior muscles, stimulates microcirculation in the blood, eliminates pain and edema, restores the normal range of movement, and normalizes muscle corset tone.Massage also enhances the effect of treating thoracic osteochondrosis with medications.
Chest osteochondrosis treatment in male drivers and operators involves the use of massage devices - pads and armchairs, tutorials, hand massages.

Gymnastics for the treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis

The first long effect from exercise therapy occurs during the first 2 weeks of classes, but temporary terrain is possible after 4-7 sessions.It is necessary to increase the load during the treatment of osteochondrosis of the chest, gradually combine it with relaxation.Exercises are not allowed by pain and severe fatigue, as well as sudden movements that can damage the joints and surrounding tissues.It is very important to do exercises for the treatment of chest osteochondrosis daily, or even better, 3-5 times a day, each with at least 5 repetitions.

  1. Stand straight, legs together, arms along your body.When removing, lift your arms and inhale, retreat.Reduce your arms and move forward, as you remove it, pick your head and shoulders.
  2. Sit on a chair.When you breathe, place your straight arms behind your head, and as you breathe, turn well back, do not lift the shoulder blades from the back of the chair.
  3. Stand on all four, arch back and freeze for 3 seconds, look straight forward.
  4. Lying on your stomach, put your hands on the floor and turn it back, raise your chest from the floor.
  5. Lying on your stomach, roll your arms along your body.Bring to the chest, make a "boat": at the same time raise your feet and raise them high.

In addition to the gymnastics offered to treat osteochondrosis, patients enjoy Nordic walking, yoga, bike and water sports (swimming, diging, aqua aerobics).Do not forget to release the spine during the day: Do not sit in one position for more than 2 hours and during your lunch break, try to lay on a flat surface for 40 minutes.Stretch, get up, bent as soon as your backs begin to harden.

Symptoms and treatment of osteochondrosis in women in women also require maintenance of the body in the right position when performing household duties - try to spend as little time as possible in prone states, if possible, sit directly if you need long -term homework.

Chest osteochondrosis treatment

Chest osteochondrosis treatment with medicines is difficult and multiple vectors.Patients are prescribed:

  1. Nonsteroidal anti -inflammatory agents (nsaids).They are taken orally, in the courses of about 10-12 days, are used externally (gels, ointments, creams - without restrictions) or injections.Please note that most NSAIDs can damage the stomach lining orally.Therefore, it is advisable to take them with proton pump inhibitors.If you have gastritis, ulcers, colitis or other gastrointestinal problems, it is best to choose injections.

  2. Glucocorticoids.Steroid (hormonal) medications are prescribed in cases where conventional anti -inflammatory agents are ineffective - for example, to relieve severe exacerbations or pain at the next stage of osteochondrosis.For this purpose, GCS can be prescribed with analgesics as an injection blockade.

    The selection of glucocorticoid and its dosage is performed exclusively by the attending physician.Drugs in this group, when they are uncontrolled, have serious side effects - they can lead to hormonal imbalances, weight gain and skin problems.

  3. Chondroprotective agents for the treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis.Preparations based on cartilage components and hyaluronic acid promote the regeneration of cartilage tissue.They supply the body with the "building materials" of collagen and synovial fluid, allowing you to prolong the drug -free remake.They should be taken annually, from 3 to 6 months.This will help reduce inflammation, maintain intervertebral discs from further deterioration and back flexibility.

  4. Muscle calmers.Muscle tension and spasms significantly reduce the quality of life of the patient and cause discomfort even during rest.But the main thing is that they hinder the allowance of nutrients to the intervertebral joints, which provokes their subsequent destruction and weakening of the cartilage tissue.Also, prolonged tension results in the destruction of muscle tissue (atrophy) and increased load on the joint.Muscle soothes are used to prevent this.

  5. Vitamins and antioxidants.These medicines are defenders and "breadwinners" of funds.They prevent the destruction of cartilage and bone tissue due to aggressive oxidizing effects and prevents the emergence of new focuses on the surface of the cartilage.Vitamins (for example, B vitamins) are effective in fighting inflammation.They are also needed to maintain the strength and elasticity of cartilage tissue - they prevent the formation of cracks and chips and improve its shock absorption characteristics.

  6. Uric.These injectable medications are used for urgent treatment of nerve root edema.They help damage the spinal nerves and long -term rehabilitation with a neurologist.Left untreated, nerve root edema can cause severe pain, muscle weakness, and organ dysfunction.

  7. Neuroprotectors and Anticholinesterics.Such medications improve the metabolism of nerve tissue and stimulate the permeability of nerve impulses.They promote the transmission of nerve impulses through the spinal cord and the innervation of the internal organs, that is, maintaining control of your body.

  8. Angioprotectors and blood microcirculation correctors.Angioprotective agents protect the blood vessels, promote their expansion and normal permeability of the blood vessel walls.Because osteochondrosis of the chest region has a significant effect on the cardiovascular system, it is worth taking these drugs to combat dizziness, limbs, and other characteristic problems.

The dose and the feasibility of using specific drugs for the treatment of chest osteochondrosis should be determined by the attending physician.

Diet for osteochondrosis of the chest region

In the first symptoms and treatment of thoracic osteochondrosis, the collagen menu, vitamins A, B and C, which promote intervertebral cartilage regeneration and ligament strengthening.It is also advisable to "accelerate" metabolism with easily digestive food (a small portion every 3 hours). 

The diet includes protein breakfast (eggs, dairy products) and dinner (cooked, stewed, baked foil in fish, birds, 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 mode - 2 liters of clean water a day.