What is osteochondrosis and how to treat it is the scope of a multifunctional approach from a vertebrologist. Among the complexes and methods of treatment, the effect of physiotherapy, the use of manual techniques and reflex therapy are recognized. Bernard currents, impulse currents are useful. All this is aimed at improving the patient's condition, relieving pain and restoring health.
Overview of treatment approaches
Osteochondrosis - presents itself as a special complex of dystrophic disorders in the vertebral joints, muscles, nerve endings, which are subject to change, which leads to the occurrence of dorsopathy, intervertebral hernia, disorders of innervation and disability. There are three types of osteochondrosis, depending on the location of the affected area. It can also be polysegmental, when all the spinal joints are involved in the process. There are sufficient reasons for the onset of the disease, and modern medicine has a wide variety of approaches to treatment. There are conservative methods of treatment in the form of medications, physiotherapy, for example, Bernard currents, as well as surgical, in which surgery is performed.
All experts recognize the fact that treatment must be comprehensive. Among the drugs used are those aimed at removing the inflammatory process, the process of pain relief, muscle relaxation and restoration of cartilage tissue.
Non-drug treatments
Treatment of osteochondrosis, along with medications, is also carried out conservatively. To relieve pain, one must adhere to the regimen of rest, use of orthotics, stretching, reflexology, manual therapy, laser therapy, physical therapy, physical therapy and many other methods. It all depends on the degree of damage from the disease, the location of osteochondrosis.
The treatment of osteochondrosis must be carried out comprehensively. Along with the medications, the patient receives physical therapy and methods associated with impulses and electrical currents.
Reflexology for osteochondrosis is a reliable method of helping the patient, thanks to it you can successfully anesthetize the affected area, restore the function of nerve endings, relax the muscles and increase the blood supply. Treatment is performed by acting on a combination of prescription points for each segment of the spine and a healing factor - a reflex response to irritation.
Manual therapy for osteochondrosis
A fashionable trend is manual therapy for osteochondrosis. Many centers and clinics offer to get rid of pain, they hold sessions of this therapy at home, in offices. Before ordering such a procedure, it is necessary to carefully study the doctor's qualifications and ensure that the therapy is beneficial. Manual therapy for cervical osteochondrosis is especially popular among those who, by occupation, are associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Restrictions for manual therapy are introduced if the patient has compression, herniated disc. In that case, this type of treatment can only cause additional damage. Manual therapy for cervical osteochondrosis complicated by such pathologies can lead to circulatory disorders, headaches, dizziness. Before starting treatment, the chiropractor must make sure that the patient has early-stage osteochondrosis, there are no bulges and hernias.
Restrictions for manual therapy are introduced if the patient has compression, herniated disc. In that case, this type of treatment can only cause additional damage. Manual therapy for osteochondrosis complicated by such pathologies can lead to circulatory disorders, headaches, dizziness. Before starting treatment, the chiropractor must make sure that the patient has early-stage osteochondrosis, there are no bulges and hernias.
Features of Bernard Hardware and Currents Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy includes UV exposure, UHF treatment, induction, magnetic therapy, electrophoresis, as well as diadynamometric currents (DDT, Bernard currents). This last method has become widely used in the treatment not only of diseases of the spine, but also in the treatment of nervous and skin diseases. Electric impulses with a force of 50, 100 Hz are used. The current pulses follow separately or continuously, short and long, maintaining sensitivity to the effects of the electroprocedure. The patient experiences a burning sensation and slight tingling due to the influence of Bernard current through the electrodes. As a result, blood flow increases, nerve and muscle fibers are excited, and pain decreases. The most important advantage of this treatment is the absence of contraindications. For example, it is not advisable to do magnetic therapy for someone who has already had an operation and a titanium frame or titanium plate has been installed. Magnets can increase pain. Electrophoresis is useful for everyone, but there is no pulsed current principle in it. So for recovery, getting rid of pain, increasing blood flow, Bernard currents is one of the best hardware physical therapy means.
Lasertherapy for osteochondrosis
Laser therapy for osteochondrosis is a method that uses infrared and red laser radiation in different modes. The laser is aimed at the lesion and surrounding tissue areas, directly at the surface of the spine, where osteochondrosis is detected. Laser therapy for osteochondrosis can be supplemented with laser puncture - the impact on certain active points.
It should be remembered that osteochondrosis can turn into a chronic disease and its treatment must be carried out regularly, using a complex of various means, approaches and methods.