Dorsopathy is a disease of the musculoskeletal system, which is accompanied by degenerative changes in the spine. The main symptom of this pathology is severe pain in the limbs and back, which gives a person a lot of inconvenience and significantly limits his mobility. Dorsopathy of the cervical spine is diagnosed quite often, since this part of the body consists of intervertebral cartilaginous joints, which makes it mobile and at the same time very vulnerable due to excessive loads on the muscular frame. A distinctive feature of the human neck is that the vertebral artery passes through it, the deterioration of which leads to disruption of the blood supply to the brain. This largely explains the appearance of specific clinical symptoms that accompany dorsopathy of the cervical spine.
Main causes of disease:
- mechanical injury;
- infectiouspathology;
- wrong metabolism;
- low temperature and high humidity;
- strong vibrations;
- violation of posture;
- excessive stress on the vertebrae;
- hereditary diseases of the muscular and skeletal systems.
Dorsopathy of the cervical spine provokes the destruction of the fibrous ring, as a result of which the vertebrae become very mobile, their fixation is disturbed, which leads to a decrease in the space between them. This causes compression of nerve endings, as well as lymphatic and blood vessels.
Dorsopathy of the cervicothoracic spine
This pathology is not as complex as its cervical counterpart, since the ribs of the sternum act as a kind of frame and natural guide that protects the spine from displacement and injury. It should be noted that the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, which are caused by degenerative disorders in bone tissue, is carried out in a complex manner. This means that a single technique, not supported by special procedures, may not bring the desired results, and subsequently repeated symptoms of the disease will appear.
Dorsopathy of the lumbosacral spine
Despite the large thickness of the vertebrae and intervertebral discs, the human lower back is the most vulnerable point in the entire support system. The scheme of development of such a pathology depends largely on hereditary predisposition and lifestyle. ShouldIt should be noted that the defeat of the sacral region is much more common than dorsopathy of the cervical spine, and there are reasons for this. The main ones are congenital immune disorders, genetic background, hypodynamia, congenital or acquired curvature, osteochondrosis, obesity, occupational harm and climatic conditions. It should be noted that the disease can occur in two forms: acute and chronic, and the remission stage can last for years and does not bother a person.
Methods of treating dorsopathy:
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- ultrasound;
- massage;
- vacuum therapy;
- laser treatment;
- exercise therapy;
- manual therapy;
- folk homeopathic treatments;
- yoga classes;
- reflexology.
To prevent deterioration and further development of dystrophic processes in the spine, it is necessary to constantly monitor your diet, body weight, physical activity and daily routine.
