Dorsopathy is a pathology of the musculoskeletal system with a pronounced pain syndrome that occurs due to degenerative changes in the spine.
Dorsopathy: what is it? Reasons
Among the main causes of the disease can be identified:
- low physical activity;
- irregular and unbalanced diet;
- strong load on the spine;
- unfavorable working conditions combining high humidity and low temperature;
- regularly being in an uncomfortable position.
Dorsopathy of the spine is the most common and in addition to these reasons, it can occur due to hereditary predisposition, injuries, impaired motor function, cartilage or muscle systems. Excess weight plays a negative role.
Dorsopathy: what is it? Stages
- Chondrosis. At this stage, the disease is almost impossible to diagnose as it has no symptoms other than discomfort.
- Losses of the spine, adjacent vertebrae, intervertebral cartilage and joints. Because of this, the physiological distance between the vertebrae is violated,which leads to compression of nerve endings, blood vessels and the appearance of severe pain.
- Formation of intervertebral hernia due to a violation of the physiological position of the vertebrae.
- Displacement of the vertebrae leading to limitation of motor activity.
Dorsopathy: what is it? Symptoms
As a result, the development of the disease leads to obstructed blood and oxygen supply to the brain, and this, in turn, causes weakness, insomnia, irritability, etc. As a rule, the disease occurs in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar sections of the spine. Cervical dorsopathy manifests itself in such symptoms as pain and tinnitus, pain in the shoulders, arms and heart, decreased hearing, vision, impaired coordination. Thoracic dorsopathy is expressed by pain in the ribs with a deep breath, walking and other loads on the ribs. Intervertebral hernias in this part of the spine practically do not occur, since it is inactive. Lumbar dorsopathy is the most painful of all types. Its appearance is characterized by constant pain, aggravated by any movement and radiating to the pelvic and even femur bones. Since the pain provokes immobility, it leads to muscle tension and, as a result, to the curvature of the spine.
Dorsopathy: what is it? Treatment
Treatment of the disease should include a set of measures such as exercise therapy, massage of all parts of the spine, manual and physical therapy. At advanced stagesavoid medical intervention and spinal traction. Therefore, if you or your loved ones find any discomfort in the spine, you should consult a doctor to establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe appropriate therapy. In the event that spinal dorsopathy is not treated, it can lead to a complete loss of motor function or the development of infections, leading not only to physical, but also mental abnormalities.
