Spondylosis of the thoracic spine: what is it, symptoms, treatment

Spondylosis of the thoracic spine pathology in which bone expands, forming sharp spikes, osteophytes. They deform surrounding tissue, causing pain, not allowing the patient to move normally. If the spondylosis is in its advanced stages, vertebrae can grow together, even more critical impact on the mobility of the spine. In the thoracic spine spondylosis develops relatively infrequently, because this area backs sedentary and less exposed to microtraumas. But the symptoms cause the anxiety patients as give pain in the heart, liver, stomach. Because of this, people often take the time to examination by a cardiologist, and treatment can't start on time. Cure spondylosis chest is completely impossible. But medications, physical therapy, physical therapy and correct way of life can not give the osteophytes grow. Only in the most extreme cases, doctors prescribe surgery.

By following these simple tips, you will not become a victim of complications such as:

• The appearance of discal hernias and protrusions;
• Stenosis of the spinal canal;
• Incontinence of urine and feces;
• Impotence and gynecological diseases;
• Partial paralysis.