Spinal arthritis is an inflammation of the joint tissues. Paroxysmal or chronic pain syndrome develops. There is stiffness, any movements cause pain. Arthritis develops against the background of various diseases - infections, degenerative-dystrophic changes in the spine, traumatic effects and their complications. To defeat arthritis, it is not enough to use various medications and ointments. You need to change your lifestyle - start moving more, attend massage and physiotherapy treatments.
Arthritis is not an independent disease; it always develops against the background of another pathological process or traumatic impact on the spine.
Most often, arthritis develops as a consequence of spinal arthrosis. One of the factors in the development of arthrosis, in turn, is spondylosis - the growth of sharp bone growths (osteophytes) on the edges of the vertebrae. This happens due to degenerative-dystrophic processes of the intervertebral discs of the spine and salt deposits on the vertebrae.
Individual signs of destruction of the joints and cartilage of the spine can be observed in almost all people. The destruction of the cartilage tissue of the spine is a normal process, inevitable due to the aging of the body and constant small or rare but strong traumatic effects. The articular joints of the spine are destroyed, and the formation of bone growths becomes a concomitant factor. With arthritis, the joints of the spine begin to experience friction between each other, causing pain and inflammation.
With arthritis of the spine, symptoms can be very varied, but first of all, all patients report pain and stiffness. In addition, the following manifestations may occur:
Arthritis of the spine has various causes and, depending on them, is classified into the following groups:
Treatment procedures must be regular and comprehensive. Unfortunately, it is impossible to restore the condition of cartilage tissue. You can only slow down the irreversible course of negative changes. And also relieve symptoms that interfere with life. But all this is possible only if the patient acts in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations.
Moreover, medications alone will not be enough to stop the development of spinal arthritis. You will need to change your lifestyle. Move more, give up unhealthy foods and habits, attend therapeutic procedures such as physiotherapy and massage.
As already mentioned, in order to fight arthritis, you will need to change your lifestyle. But when the patient is constrained by painful attacks and is unable to move normally, it is too early to think about it. Therefore, in order to relieve unpleasant symptoms and stabilize the patient’s condition, painkillers (Ketorol, Ketanov) are first prescribed. If the pain is unbearable, doctors may recommend a novocaine spinal block.
In addition, since arthritis is generally an inflammatory process, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Diclofenac or Ibuprofen are used. They are also used in the form of external ointments or gels.
Recently, chondroprotective drugs have come into fashion. This is a new development in the pharmaceutical market. Inventors and sellers claim that these complexes trigger mechanisms of cartilage tissue regeneration. However, not all doctors believe these statements. Many people believe that the effect of chondroprotectors is based on a placebo and appears only against the background of other therapeutic measures. But not all doctors think so, and whether to resort to the help of chondroprotectors is up to you and your doctor to decide.
By using collars, splints, or braces (depending on the area affected), you can reduce the pain caused by arthritis. And also to facilitate mobility during an exacerbation. An orthopedic device will prevent you from making a sudden movement and causing severe pain. Muscle spasms will disappear.
You cannot use a corset for a long time - the muscles may atrophy. Therefore, consult your doctor before using such support models.
Elementary support structures, such as a cane, will help you move normally and reduce pain. During an exacerbation, even if necessary, you can use crutches. Do not pay attention to the psychological barrier in front of them as an attribute of disability. If you have difficulty moving, they will also have a healing effect by stretching the spine.
Although physical activity is necessary for patients with spinal arthritis, during an exacerbation it should be reduced to a minimum. When remission comes, talk to your doctor about the possibility of exercise therapy. Conduct your first sessions under the guidance of an experienced instructor, and then move on to classes at home.
Exercises for arthritis are divided into three types:
Here is a list of the simplest exercises for arthritis of the spine:
What is uncovertebral arthrosis of the cervical spine?
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine to the side (to the right or left).
It affects 95% of schoolchildren.
Almost all schoolchildren suffer from scoliosis
For what reasons do spinal problems develop? Is it possible to prevent them?
The name of the disease translated means “curved spinal column.” This term was introduced into use by physicians back in the 2nd century BC. It is understood as a lateral curvature of the spinal column and distinguishes it from a forward tilt, which forms a stoop and is called kyphosis.
Scoliosis is most often diagnosed in children aged 6 to 16 years. This is the time of growth and formation of the bone apparatus, as well as studying at school (long sitting at a desk).
80% of childhood and adolescent scoliosis are associated with lack of movement and improper sitting. This is supported by the fact that left-sided scoliosis (curvature to the left) is much less common than right-sided scoliosis.
Scoliosis mainly occurs due to improper posture
In adults, scoliosis is diagnosed less frequently due to the formation and ossification of the vertebrae. It is often a consequence of advanced childhood scoliosis.
Scoliosis in children and adults reduces the mobility of the spine and the ability to bend in different directions.
Infringement of nerve roots and blood vessels is formed. This causes pain, disrupts the blood supply to internal organs and creates conditions for their disease. Painful sensations can form in the back, chest, lower back and even in the legs (due to pinching). Air exchange in the lungs and rhythmic activity of the heart are disrupted.
Creates the basis for the development of osteochondrosis (due to stagnant processes and malnutrition of vertebral tissues).
However, there is also a positive aspect. If diagnosed with scoliosis, the army may not threaten a young man if the curvature of his spine exceeds 17° (according to changes in the conscription rules of 2014).
You will learn more from the video:
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates called the main cause of spinal curvature muscle weakness and imbalance of muscles.
Modern medicine clarifies the list of risk factors that contribute to the development of curvature:
Doctors state a fact: 80% of scoliosis develops in sedentary children (sitting for a long time at a computer, desk, or work table).
Especially if at the same time the child takes a constant incorrect position (leans on one shoulder, tilts the body, or otherwise distorts the spine);
Sedentary children are more likely to develop scoliosis
As a rule, scoliosis is formed in the presence of several signs - a sedentary lifestyle and teenage bone growth, or playing the cello and the residual consequences of childhood rickets.
Scoliosis can be an acquired or congenital disease. It is diagnosed in various parts of the spine. There are several classifications of scoliosis (depending on the manifestation).
Types of scoliosis according to the location of the curvature
Based on the nature of the curvature, the following types of curvature are distinguished:
To choose the right treatment, it is important to know the cause that caused the disease - a congenital defect or an acquired disorder.
According to the reasons of origin, scoliosis is divided into:
Idiopathic are those species whose origin is unclear to doctors.
Early diagnosis of scoliosis makes it possible to stop the progression of the disease. How to determine the onset of scoliosis changes in a child’s spine?
Some positions become uncomfortable for the child and his posture becomes disturbed.
Scoliosis is a disease that limits mobility. If your child prefers to sit in a crooked position, it is worth taking him to an orthopedist.
There appears a visible asymmetry of the torso and body, different levels of the location of the shoulders, shoulder blades, and ribs.
Main signs of scoliosis
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At significant stages of the disease, lameness and a characteristic “sideways” gait appear.
An adult can diagnose himself by internal sensations. There is a feeling of asymmetry of your own body; one arm or leg seems longer.
Visual inspection in a vertical, level position - front, rear and side. The shoulder line should be parallel to the floor. Shoulder blades, elbows, knees, ankles, as well as opposite folds of skin (gluteal, popliteal) should be located at the same level. The line of the spine is strictly vertical (clearly visible against the background of the plumb line).
Visual inspection when bending forward - in this position various irregularities and curvatures become more noticeable.
The vertebrae and their processes should be elongated in one line, without gaps. To diagnose, you can tilt your waist or round your chest. Accordingly, deformation of the lumbar or thoracic regions will be more noticeable.
It is important to know: there is no such thing as perfect symmetry. With accurate measurements, one leg often turns out to be one or two millimeters longer than the other. However, it is impossible to notice this “anomaly” with the naked eye.
Doctors diagnose scoliosis based on X-ray results.
Medical examinations diagnose scoliosis using x-rays. The doctor determines the degree of curvature and prescribes treatment. What to do with scoliosis?
Treatment for scoliosis depends on its severity. 1st and 2nd - can be cured with therapeutic exercises and manual therapy.
They are most effective during the period of growth, when the spinal column and other bones are just developing and forming.
After the age of 18, when most growth is complete, scoliosis is much more difficult to eliminate. At this age, efforts are directed toward preventing further development of the curvature.
We list the main methods of treatment and prevention of scoliosis:
You can see the set of exercises in the video:
In all other cases, a corset is not used, since it relaxes the muscles and limits mobility, that is, it does not allow one to fight the main causes of curvature of the spinal column;
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Almost always, childhood scoliosis is a disease of poor physical development. In adults, it is a complication of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Spinal curvature can be easily prevented if you strengthen the skeleton with physical exercise, provide the necessary physical activity and purchase the right orthopedic furniture.
Scoliosis is a pathology caused by a lateral curvature of the spinal column. It can be either congenital or acquired after injury or incorrect posture. Most often, the diagnosis is made between the ages of 6-16 years.
Without treatment, spinal scoliosis tends to progress, which seriously affects the general condition of the patient.
The severity of the curvature of the spinal column is denoted in the form of the concept of “degree,” which means an accurate measurement in degrees in accordance with acceptable ranges.
Is it possible to cure such a problem on your own without resorting to surgery? In the first two stages, this is possible thanks to an integrated approach with massages, exercise therapy and physiotherapy.
Spinal scoliosis is insidious and it can be difficult to identify it in the initial stages. How to determine if there is a problem and can this be done at home?
Obvious symptoms in adults include:
Cervical scoliosis can manifest itself in serious defects that affect not only the neck itself, but even the face.
Right-sided scoliosis develops most often in children due to birth injuries. It is also called congenital. Scoliosis on the right, in addition to impaired body symmetry, can signal:
In adolescents, the occurrence of spinal curvature is often associated with incorrect posture and deformations against the background of incorrect distribution of the load on the muscles and ligaments around the spinal column.
Left-sided scoliosis reveals itself as a hump in the area of the shoulder blades. Fatigue and heart problems. Only an experienced specialist can identify it.
Scoliosis of the chest can be acquired during life. In ICD-10, the localization code is M.41. - 4.
Thoracic scoliosis forms at the level of 7-10 thoracic vertebrae. Stage 1 pathology is diagnosed by the asymmetrical position of the shoulder blades. Of all the options, this one is the most easily corrected using conservative methods.
Correction of thoracic scoliosis through manual therapy gives good results, especially at a young age. The most common form is right-sided scoliosis of the thoracic spine. The disease is dangerous due to consequences in the form of twisting of intervertebral discs, deformation of the costal arches and compression of internal organs.
Deformation of the chest due to scoliosis negatively affects the innervation of nerves, the passage of blood through arteries and large vessels, and causes pinching of nerve endings.
Curvature of the spine in the lumbar region is characteristic in that it rarely appears in the initial stages. The asymmetry of the physiological triangle becomes pronounced when the pathology develops to stage 3 with a pronounced distortion of the pelvic structures. Highlight:
In these cases, the curvature occurs to the right or left, which is visible when the body is tilted forward.
Also, lumbar scoliosis can be combined with deformities in neighboring areas:
Pathology at the level of the sacrum can seriously affect gait and body position in general. Severe deformation at the border with the thoracic region threatens breathing and cardiac problems due to compression of internal organs.
S-shaped scoliosis is a pathology characterized by two arcs in the lateral projection, directed in opposite directions. It most often occurs in schoolchildren; girls are affected in a greater percentage of cases.
The formation of pathology is associated with incorrect body position during lessons. The peculiarity of the course is progressive deformation. Parents who have identified a problem with a curved spine in their child often do not know which doctor to contact. Here you will need the help of an orthopedist.
Treatment of scoliosis in children in the early stages is perfectly amenable at home, thanks to physiotherapy, massage and exercises.
Treatment of scoliosis in adolescents can also be corrected, since the body is still developing and is quite malleable.
Spinal scoliosis in adults, due to stagnation of developmental processes and a less active lifestyle than in childhood, requires more serious measures and a longer period of time.
The orthopedic doctor chooses conservative or surgical treatment methods based on the collected history and clinical picture of the pathology. Surgical treatment of scoliosis is a serious intervention that will require a long recovery period.
Surgical treatment of scoliosis is used for severe deformities, when the curvature has a significant negative impact on the patient’s internal organs.
It is recommended that you perform a basic complex for the back as part of daily gymnastics on your own at home in order to protect yourself and your children from scoliosis. Physical exercises for scoliosis in children give a positive prognosis for treatment.
Exercise therapy for scoliosis and a set of exercises, taking into account the characteristics of the pathology, are prescribed by the doctor. The technique is intended to strengthen the back muscles and correct scoliosis using the body itself.
A unique and effective set of exercises was developed by Professor Bubnovsky, who combined in his program the best world experience in treating scoliosis through movement - kinesiotherapy.
Another well-known method for correcting scoliosis is Schroth breathing exercises, which are based on an asymmetrical breathing technique.
What exercises should you not do if you have scoliosis? You will definitely have to give up lifting weights in the gym and extreme hangs on the horizontal bar. Strength exercises with dumbbells, other weights, as well as those that involve vigorous twisting, which are contraindicated for scoliosis.
Asymmetrical exercises are considered effective for prevention, allowing for a gradual, gentle load.
Suitable for these purposes:
The recently fashionable plank exercise for scoliosis is performed exclusively in the absence of pain and with some physical training.
Therapeutic exercises are indicated in the first two stages of scoliosis as one of the main methods of treatment. At stages 3 and 4, exercises are transferred to the category of auxiliary techniques. Since the complex must be performed daily and for a long time, classes are conducted not only in the medical center, but also at home.
An asymmetrical approach to constructing a spinal gymnastics program allows you to solve the problem of overstraining some muscle groups and restoring functions and toning those bundles that were disabled by curvature.
Katharina Schroth's gymnastics, which is a basic technique in Germany, has gained considerable popularity in the treatment of scoliosis. Asymmetrical breathing exercises allow you to eliminate manifestations of spinal curvature in the frontal, horizontal and sagittal planes.
The operation is indicated in cases of severe deformation of the spinal column, accompanied by deviation angles of 50° or more. The time for surgical intervention on the spine corresponds to stage 4 of curvature, when conservative methods can no longer qualitatively affect the patient’s condition.
After the operation, physiotherapeutic procedures are prescribed to promote speedy rehabilitation. Adults recover within a year; for children and adolescents, rehabilitation is faster – it takes about 6 months.
The consequences of surgical intervention are most often expressed in the need to wear an orthopedic corset, limiting physical activity and mobility.
Life after surgery to correct scoliosis involves regular physical therapy exercises to strengthen your own muscle corset; in addition, the person operated on will be limited in mobility and movement in transport while sitting in the first 3 months to avoid stress on the injured spinal column.
Good results in the treatment and prevention of scoliosis in children in the initial stages are obtained by combining back massage with gymnastics and swimming. When starting school, the children's spine is subjected to regular static loads against a background of physical inactivity, but at the same time it is still flexible enough for the deformity to be corrected through manual manipulation.
The massage technique for scoliosis is selected in accordance with the characteristics and severity of the spinal column defect. The type of curvature is taken into account, and therefore the initial position of the patient’s body will be determined. The techniques of kneading, stroking, vibration, and tapping are used.
If massage is prescribed after surgical treatment of scoliosis, then its intensity and duration will increase gradually when performed daily. During a course of treatment, the procedure is repeated 10-12 times with an interval of 4 to 6 months.
Treatment of scoliosis with massage is aimed at restoring the tone of overstretched and weakened muscles; relaxation and stretching of muscles that are shortened or in a state of local hypertonicity. The therapeutic effect is achieved by combining massage procedures with physical therapy and medications.
The correct way to massage is from the periphery to the center. The limbs will be worked on first, the stomach and back will be worked on last. It is quite possible to cure scoliosis with massage in the first two stages.
The decision that a spinal corset for scoliosis is required in a particular case is made by the attending orthopedic surgeon based on x-rays and the dynamics of the development of spinal pathology.
This may be a design prescribed for preventive purposes for the back, in order to remove excess stress from the spinal column and muscle corset. Or the doctor, based on casts made from the patient’s torso, places an order for an orthopedic corset, the function of which is not only to support correct posture, but also to correct deformation of the spinal column through back pressure.
There are main types of corsets used in cases of scoliosis:
Corsets are worn for a maximum of 4 hours a day and are used during physical activity, working on the computer and watching TV.
As a method of correcting posture, strengthening the muscle corset and adjusting internal balance, yoga is recognized as one of the effective methods of prevention and therapeutic effects.
Treatment will be effective if you have previously received consultation from an orthopedic specialist on permissible loads and restrictions in a particular case. Due to the clinical picture of scoliosis, some exercises and asanas will have to be excluded. Based on medical recommendations, the instructor will create a program that will help restore the correct position of the spine.
Restrictions for practicing yoga will be:
Intense dynamic exercises and inverted poses due to compression load are contraindicated in case of spinal curvature; deflections are undesirable.
Curvature of the spinal column is a common occurrence during commissions at the military registration and enlistment office, and there are cases when the illness can cause, if not release, then a significant delay.
In order for scoliosis to become a reason for exemption from military service, several conditions must be met:
In case of controversial and borderline conditions, radiography is performed in a horizontal position. If the vertical projection has a curvature of 13° and a horizontal projection of 11°, there is a high probability of being recognized as fit for military service.
To be declared unfit, X-rays and medical reports are required to demonstrate the extent of the disease. Severe pain should be recorded by doctors - an orthopedist and a neurologist in the medical history.
Scoliosis is a common disease of the musculoskeletal system.
Treatment of scoliosis will be successful only if there are two fundamental factors - the professionalism of the doctor who knows how to cure scoliosis, as well as the desire and diligence of the patient himself.
A natural question arises: which doctor treats scoliosis, and who to contact if you suspect spinal curvature?
It is worth knowing that an orthopedic doctor deals with pathologies of the spinal column. If your clinic does not have such a specialist, you can contact a surgeon or even a trauma surgeon.
Scoliosis is a disease, the treatment of which largely depends on the patient himself, so be prepared that your participation in this process will be very significant, if not the main one.
Most likely, you will be prescribed conservative treatment methods, although in the later stages surgery cannot be avoided.
Often, in the early stages of the disease (usually in children), scoliosis can be cured simply by teaching a person how to use the spine correctly and correcting their posture.
The spine, like all other organs, feels comfortable only in optimal conditions, so for the treatment and prevention of scoliosis it is simply necessary to learn how to sit, lie and stand correctly.
It is no secret that a modern person, regardless of whether he is an adult or a child, spends many hours sitting at a table. Therefore, learning to sit correctly is a priority task.
Experts say that you need to sit with a straight back, without disturbing the physiological curves of the spine. In this case, the buttocks must be positioned as close as possible to the back of the straight and hard seat. It is better to press your lower back slightly against the back of the chair, tuck your stomach, straighten your shoulders, lower them a little and relax. You should keep your head in a natural position, without tilting forward, and place your feet completely on the floor, without dangling them in the air.
To prevent scoliosis, you need to sit correctly
Sitting even in optimal conditions on a comfortable chair, you need to get up and walk from time to time to remove static loads from the back muscles.
Now about sleep hygiene. A bed that will help treat scoliosis should be neither soft nor hard, its task is to slightly spring under the body. The optimal pillow is considered to be a bolster pillow, which serves as support for the third and fourth cervical vertebrae. Its height is selected individually, but it is necessary to ensure that the spine remains straight and the depression between the shoulder blades and the back of the head is filled.
The most useful sleeping position is considered to be the fetal position on either side, with legs slightly bent. When sleeping on your back or stomach, tension is created in the back muscles, which can provoke scoliosis and accelerate wear and tear of the spinal links.
At the same time, special attention must be paid to posture while standing. It is optimally comfortable for the spine when the shoulders are positioned horizontally, while the shoulder blades do not protrude, but are pressed against the back. The protrusion of the abdomen is moderate, the left and right halves of the body are symmetrical, the physiological curves of the spinal column are not very pronounced.
Breathing exercises can provide safe treatment of scoliosis in adults and children. The most popular in this regard is Schroth gymnastics, named after its developer, physical therapist-practitioner Katharina Schroth. Katarina tried this technique on herself when she was struggling with her own scoliosis of the spine, which had bothered her for many years.
Schroth breathing exercises are used to treat scoliosis
While considering how to cure scoliosis, she took an unconventional route, drawing a parallel between the spine and a rubber ball. At the same time, the curves of the spine were declared to be dents in it. Why do you need a ball with dents? They must be eliminated by directing a flow of air there - inflating them. The same can be done with the spine: in order to return the spine to the physiologically correct position, the patient needs to learn how to correctly inhale through the concave parts of the body.
Today, many clinics around the world have adopted the Schroth method, which helps incredibly effectively treat even advanced cases of scoliosis in adults. Breathing exercises are not at all complicated, but require the presence of an instructor who demonstrates and controls therapeutic breathing.
Gymnastics must be performed by a specialist. It is he who must determine the places on the patient’s body that need to be learned to inhale. Exhalation, in accordance with the Schroth method, is made through closed lips, slowly and drawn out. With a little practice, anyone can master the technique of such asymmetrical breathing.
Physical therapy promises effective treatment of scoliosis in children and adults. But, alas, it is effective only for stages 1–3 of the disease. On the last - fourth - even the most basic exercises can be dangerous.
As in any therapy, here gymnastic exercises are selected individually, taking into account the causes of the disease, the patient’s age and the degree of the disease.
You can also treat scoliosis simply by playing certain sports. Skiing and swimming are especially beneficial for spinal curvature. However, it is necessary to remember that when doing physical education and sports you should not overexert yourself, so you should always listen carefully to your own body.
Scoliosis can also be treated with corsetry. There are two types of corsets: supporting and correcting. Supportive corsets remove excessive loads from the spine, while corrective corsets are designed to reduce the angle of deformation of the spinal column.
Corrective devices: Chenault, Lyon, Milwaukee corsets, domestic products similar to Chenault’s devices. Such devices must be worn for six months, a year or longer. They change as a person grows or the spinal column aligns.
Corrective corsets are capable of eliminating deformities in two planes – lateral and anteroposterior. In addition, they untwist the spine by fixing the support areas of the corset on the patient’s body.
Supportive corsets: these include reclinators, as well as thoracic and thoracolumbar posture correction devices.
Such devices are recommended for adults engaged in work involving significant physical activity. Corsets are designed to relieve pain and unnecessary stress on the spine.
Therapeutic massage is indicated at any stage of development of spinal scoliosis in both adults and children. Massage relieves pain, normalizes blood circulation, strengthens muscles. The main goal of massage sessions for the muscles of the back and chest is to restore the strength lost during the disease. At the same time, concave areas are relaxed using various techniques, and convex areas are toned.
Swimming, physiotherapy, and massage are used in the complex treatment of scoliosis.
Massage courses are carried out up to 3 times a year and are combined with other types of treatment, for example, such as physiotherapeutic procedures.
Physiotherapy methods that are particularly suitable for the treatment of scoliosis include heat treatment, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy.
Thermal treatment includes special wraps with paraffin and ozokerite. Such procedures stimulate blood flow to the shoulder girdle area, which favors lymphatic drainage.
Water procedures, for example, sodium chloride baths, are recommended to improve overall tone.
But, the most effective is electrical muscle stimulation, which is prescribed in courses of 10 or 15 procedures. It helps strengthen the muscular frame of a patient with scoliosis, which in some forms of the disease often leads to a complete cure.
Surely, many who are wondering how to cure scoliosis will find answers to their questions in this article. The main thing to remember is that the most optimal approach to treating spinal curvature is a combination of techniques that suit you, coupled with their regularity, as well as confidence in recovery!
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Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine in the frontal plane.
Scoliotic posture is an unstable slight deviation of the spine in the frontal plane, which can be corrected by tension of the trunk muscles, disappears in the supine position, there is no torsion of the vertebrae.
Scoliotic disease is a complex deformation of the spinal column, causing curvature of the spine not only in the frontal, but also in the horizontal and sagittal planes, leading to dysfunction of internal organs and traumatic to the patient’s psyche.
Congenital: violation of vertebral segmentation, vertebral formation, vertebral fusion.
Acquired: metabolic-hormonal, muscle, post-traumatic.
1.cervicothoracic – apex at the level of Th2-Th3
2. thoracic – apex at the level of Тh7-Тh10
3. thoracolumbar – apex at the level of Th11-Th12
4.lumbar – apex at L2-L3 level
According to the nature of the spinal deformity:
In the initial stage of scoliosis, when the curvature of the spine is less noticeable, asymmetry of the shoulder girdles and shoulder blades is revealed in thoracic scoliosis, and unevenness of the waist triangle in lumbar scoliosis. With palpation, you can determine the deviation of the spinous processes from the midline. As the disease develops, the main symptoms become clearly visible scoliosis of the spine and deformation of the chest with a rib hump. With severe spinal deformities, signs of cardiovascular and respiratory failure appear.
Treatment of scoliosis begins with the simplest daily activities of our lives - proper nutrition, rich in proteins, vitamins, rest, restorative exercises, swimming. According to indications, drug therapy is prescribed (B vitamins, ascorbic acid, calcium gluconate). A special place is given to physiotherapeutic treatment.
The M-Clinic Medical Center in the city of Chelyabinsk successfully treats this problem. We will help you: improve your overall well-being, strengthen weakened back muscles by creating a good muscle corset, activate the respiratory function of the lungs, increasing gas exchange and metabolic processes in the body.
Almost every modern person experiences back pain. The spine can hurt for various reasons, and spinal arthritis is often diagnosed - an inflammatory process in one or more joints.
Arthritis is inflammation of the tissues that make up a joint. Symptoms of the disease are burning, burning, swelling at the site of injury.
Joints in the human body can hurt and swell for over a hundred reasons: infections, mechanical damage - injuries, various metabolic disorders.
It can affect either one or many joints (polyarthritis).
Arthritis can manifest itself in an acute form or develop slowly, with the transition to a chronic disease of the spine.
If even mild back pain occurs, you need to consult a doctor for diagnostics, take X-rays of the spine, and undergo the necessary tests. Symptoms such as general weakness, leukocytosis and increased ESR may indicate arthritis. And it is no secret that a correct diagnosis and identified cause of the disease will allow successful treatment to be prescribed.
Arthritis in its acute form is manifested by severe pain not only when moving, but also at rest. The painful area has a high temperature. Occurs against the background of previous infections after 1 - 2 weeks.
Chronic arthritis develops slowly. Early symptoms of the disease are morning stiffness for more than 30 minutes or stiffness, fleeting pain that quickly passes.
As arthritis progresses, it begins to manifest itself in the form of restrictions in movements - it is difficult to bend over and walk. Spinal deformity is observed. The pain becomes prolonged and the limbs go numb.
Inflammation of the spine, as a rule, develops against the background of “deforming arthrosis.”
The spine is a complex organ consisting of a large number of bones - vertebrae, interconnected by discs that perform motor function with the help of attached ligaments and muscles. Articulated bones are covered with a special substance called cartilage.
When the metabolism in the articular cartilage is disrupted, the bone tissue grows and bone spurs form. The result is that adjacent bones rub against each other, causing pain and inflammation.
The following lesions of the spine are distinguished:
It is necessary to treat inflammation of the spine under the supervision of qualified specialists, but not independently. Symptoms and timely diagnosis will help the doctor choose the right methods to relieve inflammation. Self-medication can only lead to a worsening of the situation, up to complete immobility.
Depending on the cause that led to the development of arthritis, treatment is prescribed. Very often, the cause of arthritis is infection. In this case, the patient needs antibacterial therapy with antibiotics (penicillin, tetracycline).
Viruses often cause joint damage. Having had an acute respiratory viral infection, a person can get a complication in the form of inflammation of the joints. Treated with drugs that reduce the activity of the immune system. For example, biolan or suprenamine.
Diseases such as hepatitis and psoriasis can also trigger the development of arthritis.
Salt deposits or gout leads to very painful inflammation and deformation of joint tissue. It is treated according to the method of treating joints.
Metabolic disorders and stress lead to damage to many organs, including joints. Cleansing the body and having a positive attitude towards health help to cope well with pain.
Traditional treatment includes pain relief by taking painkillers and chondroprotectors. Of course, pain must be reduced to improve quality of life. And the effectiveness of chondroprotectors in the treatment of joint inflammation is now questioned.
Currently, doctors offer treatment for the spine depending on the cause of the disease, according to the following scheme:
The approach to treatment depends on the mood of the patient himself. Optimism and a positive attitude will allow you to more effectively carry out the prescribed procedures and achieve long-awaited health.
A healthy spine ensures health for the entire body. To prevent any diseases, including arthritis, it is necessary to take preventive measures:
Maintaining health is the primary task of every person. First of all, this is necessary in order not to suffer in the future and not to look for funds for treatment, but to enjoy life all the time.