Osteochondrosis is a major generational disease. The main catalyst that triggers the development of the disease is an inactive lifestyle. Since the late 90s of last century, more and more people are faced with osteochondrosis as a result of changes in work, lifestyle. Osteochondrosis is a displacement of the vertebral disc, followed by degenerative, negative changes. Osteochondrosis manifests itself in different and unexpected places. Osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is considered an unpleasant and complex type of disorder. Pain, heaviness, inability to move usually accompany the disease. Don’t despair - there are effective treatments for chest osteochondrosis!
Chest osteochondrosis is different from other types. Thoracic degenerative disc disease - displacement of the thoracic vertebral disc. Chest pain with osteochondrosis does not bother many, the load on the thoracic area is not great.
The thoracic spine is inactive, injured more severely, less frequently. The links of the thoracic region are less elongated, more spiny, united with the ribs through joints that severely limit spinal movement. This adds strength to the department - it protects the internal organs better than the pelvic area.
Chest pain with osteochondrosis is often missed by people as a symptom of another disease. Some explain that they pinch their nerves from long sitting. Others argue that this is a tense muscle that cannot relax. If sick, you need to see a doctor.
No matter the type of pain, sensation, see your doctor. We are talking about the deterioration of health, the disease will become chronic.
Symptoms of chest osteochondrosis
It can be difficult to distinguish the symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis from the symptoms of a similar disease. The doctor will know and prescribe treatment in a short time. Symptoms as in radiculopathy - compression of the spinal cord. Feels like an intervertebral hernia after doing vigorous physical exercise.
Pain in osteochondrosis of the thoracic region manifests itself in the upper part of the department - pain passes through the area, penetrating the shoulder blades, shoulders, abdominal cavity. Loss of vertebral sensitivity is often observed with prolonged pain. Consequences - the lower vertebrae lose sensitivity, become inactive. There is a decline in femoral motility.
People with chest osteochondrosis experience pain in different ways. There are two types of pain:
- Dorsalgia (prolonged pain, pain accompanied by limited movement of the intercostal disc in the sternum)
- Dorsago (sudden, acute pain that occurs in the form of an attack)
If you are unable to see a doctor, it is advisable to do exercises that relieve pain and minimize vertebral sprains. You should not wait for full recovery during gymnastics - it will reduce the pain temporarily, relax the disc. Need to make an appointment with a doctor.
Exercise relieves pain
Before starting training, it is desirable to prepare the body. Take a shower, do a light warm -up, let your muscles warm up. When you feel that the pain symptoms have subsided, start exercising.
It is recommended to perform therapeutic exercises if the patient does not experience symptoms of acute pain! Otherwise, when it is painful to move, it is recommended to abandon self -treatment, gymnastics is a preventive nature, it will help those who do not suffer from symptoms of chest osteochondrosis. Do not take pills without a doctor for breast osteochondrosis.
Exercise:
- Exercises are done with a chair. Sit in a chair with your upper back leaning back. Bend backwards so that various movements fall to the chest. Finish the exercise by leaning slowly to the starting position, without looking up from the back of the chair;
- Exercise will improve lung function, chest area. Take a towel, wrap the lower third of your chest. As you exhale, squeeze the towel to increase the amount of air that comes out of your mouth. Exercise is considered prophylaxis against respiratory diseases, warms the chest muscles, reduces pain;
- Exercise - prevention of osteochondrosis. Lying on your stomach, stretch your arms to the sides. Raising the upper body, with the sternum, we try to grab the arm from behind in a "lock". Try to flatten your shoulder blades. Return to starting position slowly, carefully.
Exercise is a way to relax muscles, joint tension, help to insert the spinal disc into place. If they are not too biased. If not, you need to go to the doctor. Injections for osteochondrosis of the thoracic area are useful for patients when prescribed by a doctor.
Chest osteochondrosis is sometimes cured without the use of traditional medicine (when the disease is just beginning to develop). With a serious form of the disease, you can’t do it without a doctor. Especially when thoracic osteochondrosis is accompanied by minor diseases - neuralgia, cough. Cough with osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is a consequence of osteochondrosis; irritated, displaced, vertebral discs injuring joints, which irritate lungs.
Conclusion
Osteochondrosis does not condone devil-may-care attitudes. In case of acute pain, it is recommended to consult a doctor who will prescribe a course of treatment and prevent the progression of the disease. If you feel unwell, don’t limit yourself to prevention - tell your doctor!