Treatment of osteochondrosis in a sanatorium

1. What is osteochondrosis?
2. Causes and symptoms of the disease
3. Indications for sanatorium treatment
4. Methods of treatment of osteochondrosis in a sanatorium
5. Contraindications to treatment
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6. effect and results of sanatorium treatment

Are you familiar with back pain, stiffness in the morning, and numbness in your arms or legs? Osteochondrosis is now diagnosed not only in the elderly, but also in those who are barely over thirty. Sedentary work, inactivity, and constant stress are doing their job. And if pills relieve pain only temporarily, then sanatorium treatment affects the cause of the disease.

What is osteochondrosis?

Osteochondrosis is the gradual destruction of the intervertebral discs, the very "pads" between the vertebrae that provide flexibility to the spine and absorb loads. Over time, the discs lose moisture, become less elastic, and decrease in height. The vertebrae converge, the nerve roots are compressed — hence the pain and limited mobility.

Causes and symptoms of the disease

Various factors contribute to the development of dystrophic and degenerative changes in the spine:

• sedentary lifestyle;
• staying in the same position for a long time (at the computer, driving);
• overweight — every extra kilogram increases the physical load on the intervertebral discs;
• incorrect posture;
• spinal injuries;
• hereditary predisposition;
• age—related changes - after the age of 30, the metabolic processes in the discs naturally slow down.

The symptoms of osteochondrosis are diverse and depend on which part of the spine is affected. Cervical osteochondrosis is often manifested by headaches and dizziness, thoracic — discomfort in the heart, lumbar — pain radiating to the leg. It is not uncommon for several departments to be affected at once.

If you notice several of these symptoms, you should consider a comprehensive examination and treatment.

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Indications for sanatorium treatment

Sanatorium treatment for osteochondrosis is prescribed if the disease is outside the acute stage, when the inflammation has already been stopped and there is no severe pain syndrome.

Buy a ticket to the sanatorium in the following cases:

• Osteochondrosis of any part of the spine in remission or incomplete remission.
• Chronic pain syndrome.
• Early stages of the disease.
• Prevention in people at risk.
• Rehabilitation after spinal surgery (no earlier than 3-6 months).

Before booking a trip tothe sanatorium, you need to take an X-ray or MRI of the spine, take general tests, and receive a neurologist's opinion. 

Methods of treatment of osteochondrosis in a sanatorium

The main advantage of sanatorium treatment is an integrated approach. The procedures improve blood supply, strengthen the muscular corset, restore mobility, and normalize metabolic processes.

The sanatorium "Magadan" uses a wide range of methods for the treatment of osteochondrosis.

• Balneotherapy is a treatment with mineral waters .
• Mud treatment— applications of natural therapeutic mud.
• Physiotherapy — modern hardware methods that complement the main treatment (magnetic therapy, laser therapy, electrophoresis, ultrasound therapy)
• Physical therapyunder the guidance of an instructor.
• Therapeutic swimming.
• Massage (manual and using the Ceragem device).

By itself, a vacation by the sea has a healing effect. Sea air saturated with iodine and salts, walks along the terrincourt among subtropical greenery, sunbathing — all this strengthens the body, creating conditions for successful treatment.

Contraindications to treatment

Sanatorium treatment is an effective method, but it is not suitable for everyone. Contraindications include:

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• acute period of the disease.
• Large intervertebral hernias with the threat of sequestration.
• Marked instability of the spine.
• Oncological diseases.
• Acute infectious diseases and exacerbation of chronic infections.
• Severe diseases of the cardiovascular system - unstable angina pectoris, recent heart attack.
• Mental disorders in the acute stage.
• Pregnancy — many physiotherapy procedures are not recommended during this period.
• General contraindications to spa treatment (fever, anemia, cachexia).

Be sure to consult your doctor before traveling.

The effect and results of sanatorium treatment

The results, of course, are individual and depend on the initial condition, duration of stay, and compliance with recommendations. But most people notice noticeable improvements by the end of the first week.

• Reduction or complete disappearance of pain without constant use of painkillers.
• Increasing the volume of movements — turns, bends are easier.
• Relief of muscle spasm.
• Improved posture.
• Normalization of sleep.
• Improving working capacity.
• Improving overall well—being - relaxing by the sea has a beneficial effect on the whole body.

In the sanatorium "Magadan" all conditions for complex therapy of osteochondrosis are created. The mild climate of the Black Sea coast, modern medical facilities and experienced doctors help to achieve what is difficult to achieve in urban conditions — a lasting improvement in the spine and a return to an active life without constant pain. The optimal frequency of trips to the sanatorium for osteochondrosis is once or twice a year.