Chondrosis back: symptoms, treatment at home, without surgery

Chondrosis of the back is an insidious disease that is characterized by the progression of degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs of a certain section of the spine. A long time may be asymptomatic. This is the main danger, destruction of cartilage without a full examination to see when chondrosis self-manifest, it will be too late. The disease is difficult therapy. Is a precursor of osteoarthritis.

The main difference between chondrosis from osteoarthritis in that it is only the initial stage of development. With proper therapeutic treatment can avoid complications. Osteochondrosis degenerative destruction beyond the intervertebral discs, localizes in the surrounding tissues of the spine and bone.

Causes of chondrosis

Science is not exactly known what triggers the development of degenerative change. Someone gets the disease, and someone in this respect was lucky. However, doctors distinguish factors that increases chance of developing chondrosis of the spine:

• Diseases, violate the nutritive processes of the vertebral column. For example, pathology of the endocrine system, vegetative-vascular disorders, etc.;
• Unbalanced load on a separate region of the spine;
• Excessive physical activity;
• Being forced into an uncomfortable and unnatural for a human posture;
• Overweight and obesity 1,2,3,4 degree;
• Lack of physical activity;
• Irritability;
• Insomnia;
• A stressful situation in the chronic form;
• Unhealthy and unbalanced diet;
• Pathological processes of the musculoskeletal system congenital or acquired;
• Prolonged work at the computer without breaks;
• Uncontrolled muscle clamps on the background of constant voltage of different muscle groups;
• Hypothermia, the so-called "dressing for the weather".
• Long periods at the computer the main cause of the disease at a young age.

To start the process of formation of chondrosis back, need complex, consisting of at least 4 factors of development.

Symptoms

Chondrosis for a long period of time has practically no symptoms. They are not pronounced, and sometimes nonexistent. Pain in the back is the most common and correct the symptom. The nature and severity of the pain is not alert patients that they are reluctant to seek professional medical help immediately.

Typically, symptoms are observed at the end of the work day or after prolonged physical activity. The pain is localized at the site of lesion of the intervertebral discs, usually the neck, thorax and lumbar region. Another important sign of disease – the crunch with various movements. More common in cervical and lumbar chondrosis type.

In the cervical

Chondrosis of the cervical is the most dangerous form of the disease because of the complications of disturbed cerebral circulation. Main symptoms:

• Discomfort in the neck or cervical;
• Migraine is most common in females.
• Noise in the ears;
• Sore throat;
• Lightheadedness;
• Snoring;
• Toothache;
• The feeling of weakness, not rash, in spite of a long vacation;
• The deterioration of vision and hearing.

During exacerbation of pain appears when turning or tilting the head. Pain radiates to the shoulder blades, appear weakness, numbness of the limbs.

• Suggest to read: treatment of chondrosis of the cervical spine.

In the thoracic

The chest type is very rare. In the early stages of the development of the disease does not bother the patient. Later the disease can manifest itself:

• Pain in the thoracic spine;
• Heart pains;
• Jumps in blood pressure;
• Pain and discomfort in the back.

In the form of acute pain radiates into the limbs, the cervical and shoulder blade.

In the lumbar

The first and most important manifestation of the pain and discomfort in the lower back. In the early stages of developmentsymptoms appear after minor physical activity, long stay in one position and hypothermia.

With worsening pain radiates in the sacral region, gluteal muscles, limbs, worse when coughing and sneezing.

• Interesting to read: back pain in the blades when coughing

If the pathological process extends to the rump, then the person can't get out of bed, to do the slopes, and also to pick up anything. Sometimes there is numbness of the lower extremities. These symptoms say that chondrosis is progressing rapidly and will soon develop into osteoarthritis. More chondrosis spins does not manifest itself. When not treated in time the disease rapidly degenerates into osteoarthritis, which is much more difficult to remove than the initial stage.

How to diagnose chondrosis

For accurate diagnosis the patient should consult a neurologist. The doctor performs a thorough examination of the spine, listens to complaints. Important, do not hide anything from the doctor, it is necessary to determine the exact disease.

To assign the therapeutic complex can only be a doctor, because only he knows exactly how to treat chondrosis back. Do not self-medicate. Traditional medicine can be used only with permission of a specialist.

Where can guide the neurologist:

• Computed tomography;
• Radiography;
• Magnetic resonance imaging.

Treatment without surgery

To cure chondrosis back impossible. This pathology is incurable. Treatment is given to stop the process of destruction, not to give to be reborn in the lower back pain. Treatment requires a comprehensive approach.

That will help to cope with the disease:

• Medicines;
• Physiotherapy;
• Visit massage;
• Self-massage;
• Physiotherapy treatment;
• A relaxing therapy;
• Chiropractic;
• Traction of the spine;
• Sanatorium-resort treatment;
• Traditional medicine.

Medications

Medicines will not be able to cure the disease, but they will provide emergency care to patients with a heightened throughout the chondrosis. Your doctor may prescribe:

• Tablets;
• Injections;
• Ointment;
• Gel;
• Cream;
• Patch.

Chondrosis of the back treatment of different groups of medicines:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Quickly eliminate pain and inflammation. Relieve swelling. Bright representatives of class – Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Piroxicam, Nimesulide.
• Medication to relieve pain. When NSAIDs do not have the desired effect, doctors prescribe a short course as a non-narcotic and narcotic painkillers. Representatives of the groups - Procaine, Lidocaine, Diprospan.
• The muscle relaxants. Relaxes strained muscles. Popular medicines Chiseled, Sirdalud.
• Chondroprotectors. Restore the damaged tissue of the spine, slow down the process of progression of chondrosis. Popular representatives of a group symptoms, don Mucosa.
• The complex of vitamins and antioxidants.
• Sedatives.

Please read: treatment of cervical chondrosis of the thoracic spine.

Most medicines are dispensed from the pharmacy network without a prescription. However, to prescribe these drugs needs a doctor. Do not self-medicate. It is dangerous to life!

Physiotherapy

Definitely in combination with medications should be physical education. To do the exercises at home, if there are no serious violations or in the hospital under the supervision of a physiotherapy specialist. There are many areas of physical education for health and prevention. To choose a suitable method, can only physician. After careful examination, taking into account all the individual characteristics of the patient.

A full-service Spa

Treatment for chondrosis of the back is supplemented with visits to several massage courses. Applies only in the absence of acute pain. The therapist uses gentle techniques so as not to accidentally provoke a strengthening of pain and involuntary muscle spasms. It is recommended to undergo 2 complex for 10 sessions.

Treatment in a sanatorium

It is recommended to visit the sanatorium during remission. Basic techniques:

• Mud and mineral water;
• Physiotherapy;
• Diet;
• Treatment with leeches;
• Massage stones;
• Hot source;
• Swimming in the pool;
• Physical culture for improvement.

Folkmedicine

To relieve chronic pain syndrome traditional medicine uses compresses, ointments, tinctures and decoctions. If you constantly use them, then about the pain for a long time to forget. Effective methods for back a lot, for example:

• Rubbing of concoctions;
• Is fennelicious broth;
• Ointment from mummy and honey;
• Tincture of barberry;
• Infusion of lilac.

There are many ways to treat chondrosis back, but before applying the required face-to-face counseling. If any deviations need to visit a doctor and not to postpone "for tomorrow". The disease is easier to prevent than to treat her in an aggravated form.