
The appearance of osteochondrosis cannot be left unnoticed.This will threaten the development of complex pathologies and the protrusion of vertebrates.You can handle treatment at home after consulting a doctor.
The treatment of this disease at the early stage of development protects from complications and will not allow the disease to change the usual way of life.
Osteochondrosis as a spine disease
Osteochondrosis is a disease that affects the spine.It consists of violating the foods of intervertebral discs.They are compressed and begin to press the vertebrates.
Elasticity is gradually deteriorating, nerve endings are attached, pain and swelling appear.With the progression of the disease, complications can be observed that can worsen the quality of life.
According to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), osteochondrosis has the Code M42.In this case, juvenile osteochondrosis of the spine will be indicated by M42 and M42.1 adult.If the diagnosis has any questions, the code M42.9.This is called unspecified osteochondrosis of the spine.
By separating osteochondrosis, other codes will be used in the spine.With damage to the Cervical Department, M42.02, and with the M42.03 classified by the cervix.
Disease types
Spine osteochondrosis spreads in its different parts.
What types of osteochondrosis are found:
- cervical;
- thoracic;
- Lumbar-Cross;
- Polysigmental, it can spread in various places at once;
- Common, it affects at least 2 departments;
- Shoulder joint osteochondrosis, hip and knee joints.

Diagnosis Installation
To install the diagnosis, you should contact certain doctors.Osteochondrosis treats a neurologist or vertebrologist.After consultation, the treatment is selected.
To do this, you need to do:
- Spine X -Raio;
- Magnetic resonance tomography;
- Computer tomography.
The doctor may prescribe other tests necessary to establish the correct diagnosis.
Degree of osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis develops gradually and passes 4 stages.
Characteristics of the stages of the disease:
- In the 1st stageThe development of the disease begins to occur changes that affect the height of the spinal disc.But this is not yet noticeable.All changes occur in the intervertebral disc itself.
- In 2 stepsThe height of the intervertebral disc is reduced and its convergence occurs.Because of this, muscles and ligaments fall.The instability of the vertebrae and the entire musculoskeletal system appears.
- In 3 stepsThe development of osteochondrosis seems to have noticeable symptoms.Changes in vertebrae begin to occur.A disk protrusion is displayed.
- 4th stageThe patient's body fights a problem.Bone growth in vertebrae that can impair nerve endings begin to format.The manifestation of joint immobility occurs and the vertebra falls into a kind of shell.
Treatment in the early stages is faster and provides a complete recovery guarantee.
The reasons for the development of osteochondrosis
The onset of disease development is an unequal load in the spine.This happens with certain habits to which many people do not pay attention.
Which habits can cause the development of osteochondrosis:
- wearing a bag in one shoulder;
- Very soft sleeping place;
- inappropriate shoes;
- any injuries;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- Age -related changes;
- overweight.
But that does not mean that in the presence of one of these situations, osteochondrosis will necessarily develop.
There must also be other factors related to this:
- Frequent overlingin and a large number of stress.
- Interruption of digestive organs and low nutrient absorption.
- Heredity or pathological changes in posture.
- Nicotine and lower nutrition.
- Pathologies by giving a child.
Osteochondrosis symptoms

With the development of osteochondrosis in different areas of the spine, several symptoms will be observed:
If the cervical start is damaged, it will be observed:
- Headachesthat do not pass when using drugs.The quality of the vision is still getting worse, the flies begin to appear in front of my eyes, will make noise in the ears.
- Oxygen hunger occursDue to the fact that the arteries are compacted.Blood circulation in the brain gets worse.
- Icot and difficulty breathing may appear.Depending on the degree of development of the disease, the external symptoms of the disease may appear.
With damage to the thoracic region, the pain will be felt in the chest and intercostal area:
- It can still be felt in the upper abdomen.Some first carry pain in the heart or stomach.In this case, a violation of the swallowing reflection may appear, a cough will be displayed.
- In the middle of the chest, the symptoms look like gastritis or ulcer, but at the same time, blood pressure will be increased.
- If the spine is affected at the bottom of the thoracic region,They can erroneously assume an exacerbation of appendicitis.
Lumbar-Crossbar:
- There is pain in the lower back, legs.In this case, sometimes there is a feeling of numbness of the skin of the legs.Faster will appear in the lower back after any load.
- If the defeat is quite serious, paralysis may occur.In men, erection and urination are interrupted.
- The appearance of any symptomIt requires a special treatment course.Osteochondrosis is treated independently of the affected department.
First Aid When taking pain at home
Osteochondrosis can appear unexpectedly in the form of pain and fireplace.According to some signs, they are similar to symptoms of stomach or heart disease.
What is Dorsago?
This is an attack of intense and acute chest pain.It is caused by an uncomfortable body position, muscle spasm.The pain is felt under the spatula and on the chest.
This is very similar to a heart attack.But with the circular movements, the pain will begin to intensify.If you make a cardiogram, it will show nothing.The use of cardiac drugs does not help.
What is dorsalgia?
This is an attack of chest pain, in which sensations are gradually increased.The duration of the attack can be from several hours to weeks.They will be especially strong with inhalation or inclinations in any direction.
The pain intensifies at night.These two phenomena can be observed in the acute phase of the manifestation of thoracic osteochondrosis.

First Aid for Home Attacks:
- Wrap and heat the body area where the pain is felt.The cold helps some patients.But these compresses should be done on the recommendation of a doctor and under its supervision.
- The patient needs to be placed on a flat and hard surface.To do this, use a board or floor.
- If the pain gives to the neck,You need to fix it with a tire.
- When intense pain in the chestIt is necessary to apply a tight dressing to the chest.
- If shelters and lower back,A roll is placed under it.And when the leg muscles are tense, they put him under the knees and fold their legs a little.
- It is possible to use analgesic.
General Treatment Principles
If the symptoms of osteochondrosis appear, you need to go to the hospital.The treatment of this disease is usually performed in a complex.
The measures used: the use of drug treatment, medicines;Special exercises;Proper nutrition and surgery.
If the disease proceeds chronicly and the period of exacerbation occurred: it is necessary:
- Note the rest in the bed.
- The cradle must be solid.
- With intense pain, it is necessary to limit the patient's movement.
House osteochondrosis treatment
Treatment of osteochondrosis may occur at home if surgery is not necessary.To do this, you will need to be patient and comply with all the doctor's recommendations.

Domestic procedures:
- Perform selected exercises of a physical therapy exercise complexThe gymnastics can be done in the morning and night, but only according to a certain scheme.
- Depending on the place of development of osteochondrosis, you need to do the self -massage.If necessary, they attract a specialist.
- For treatment, various folkloric recipes are towed, dyes.They are used for compresses and scrub.Good results are obtained when using therapeutic baths.Essential herbs or oil decoctions are adequate.
- At home, use acupuncture or acupressure.But for that, it is better to invite a specialist.
- A cheap but effective way to treat is the use of acupuncture.Helps with many other diseases.
The magnets help cure osteochondrosis.The magnetic field restores blood circulation.The use of specialdevice.At the same time, various methods that depend on the degree of development of the disease are used.This device has good treatment results.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR OSTEOCONDROSIS
Exercise can improve the quality of osteochondrosis treatment, while:
- Restoration of muscle functions.
- Improving motor functions.
- Normalization of blood circulation.
- Restoration of metabolic processes.
- Ensure oxygen supply of the tissues of the spine.
- Harmful body substances are removed faster.
Moderate physical activity is necessary for the treatment and prevention of this disease.
Exercises

Exercises can be done in a different starting position.
The complex is selected individually:
- Exercise number 1.Lying on his back, his hands stretched out to his legs.At the same time, they raise their heads and delay it a little in this position.
- Exercise number 2.Lying in any position needs to be twisted with your hands, bending it in the elbows or hands.
- Exercise number 3.In a position lying on your back, you need to lift your hands up and pull them to the ceiling.
- Exercise number 4.Lying on the back of the scaps together.In this position, take a while.
- Exercise number 5.Lying from anywhere is placed a hand under the ear and the second rests on the floor.In this case, you can climb or make fly movements with your hands.
- Exercise number 6.Lying in the hands of the stomach, stretch forward and make movements similar to swimming.
- Exercise number 7.In a sitting position, you can tilt your head to the sides and back or back.Make movements that simulate a bike.
Pilates and Yoga
To avoid osteochondrosis, exercises used in yoga or pilates are used.
Yoga Exercise:
- It is necessary to be constantly on the legs, straight, and the legs are composed together.
- The hands lowered the body.
- The chest should be straightened.
- In this position, it is necessary to stay at least 5 minutes.
This yoga element will help conduct preventive measures with osteochondrosis.
Pilates:
- In the early position of standing, your hands are on the shoulders, you need to press your shoulders while you need to exhale gently every 15 minutes;
- In the same starting position, the hands are lowered, make circular movements of the head in different directions while you need to monitor your breath.
Massage and Physiotherapy
In the treatment of osteochondrosis, you cannot do without the use of physiotherapeutic procedures.
The methods used:
- Exhaus the column with a special rug.This method is called the therapy with ductoenzor.
- Magnetotherapy is used to improve blood circulation, get rid of edema.
- Ultrasound will help relieve inflammation.
- The phonors are used to administer the medicine when using ultrasound.
- ABC helps stimulate the body and helps restore the mobility of vertebral discs.
- Laser therapy relieves inflammation.
- With the help of vibration, the desired place massage is done.
- Darsonvalization refers to the old treatment methods.It consists of the influence of high frequency electric current.
Medication
Treatment of osteochondrosis is not complete without the use of medicines.Depending on the degree of development of the disease, tablets or capsules for oral use can be used;ointments and injections.
What will the medicines do?They will reduce pain, interrupt inflammation, restore tissues, improve blood circulation and relieve depression.
Acupuncture and manual therapy
Will acupuncture help in osteochondrosis?Its use may be included in the medical measures complex.
By using acupuncture, a person will feel a decrease in pain, activation of cortisol production, which will help to get rid of inflammation;Restoring blood circulation and increased sedative action.Acupuncture of acupuncture should be done by a specialist.
The manual therapy methods used:
- Special massage.
- Mobilization or authorship.
- Manipulations that imply various movements that will aim to improve joint mobility.
These treatment methods may be the prevention of many diseases.
Nutrition

The power supply for osteochondrosis should adhere to some principles, including:
- Selection of low calorie products;
- Mandatory use of fermented dairy products;
- Inclusion in the diet of plant products;
- The food must be balanced;
- Delete all harmful products;
- Note the way of drinking.
Eat more products that contain vitamins and tracking elements.This helps improve the therapeutic effect and will make prevention measures more effective.
Exercises of a Doctorate in Medical Sciences
Exercises may aim to treat osteochondrosis of different parts.
Exercises:
- In standing position, you need to throw your head back and stay for about 30 seconds.
- In the same position, you need to twist your head in different directions.
- Include your head on the shoulder, hold it for 20 seconds.
- Sitting in a chair, raising his hands and holds it there.
This type of treatment is included in the measurement complex taken.
Prevention
To avoid osteochondrosis, it is necessary to engage in prevention.Even if the treatment has successfully gone, you cannot give up prevention measures.
These measures will help to avoid many other diseases:
- Organize your workplace correctly.This is especially true for office workers.It is necessary to choose the height of the table and chair, at the right distance that the computer must remain;
- You need to pay attention to the vacancy device.The pillow and mattress should be orthopedic;
- To avoid the development of osteochondrosis, give preference to vegetables in food, fruits, fish varieties and low fat meat;Dairy products should always be on the diet.
- Engage in physical education.The morning loading every day for 10 minutes is able to keep a vital tone, not drink alcohol and nicotine.
- Perform periodic massage sessionsback and other parts of the body.
Prevention is also necessary for people who do not suffer from symptoms but are at risk.This refers to people after 40 to 45 years, as well as the elderly, regardless of their type of activity.
Conclusion
Osteochondrosis refers to common diseases from which many people suffer.But at the early stage of development, it can be treated and will not be able to make the quality of human life worse.When using comprehensive treatment, the effect will be achieved quickly.