Introduction Osteochondrosis is a degenerative disease of the spine, which usually occurs in the second half of life. The disease ultimately leads to increasing ossification of the spinal column. This process is triggered by severe wear and tear or strain on the intervertebral discs. In the first step, overloading of the spinal column, for example … Osteochondrosis
Causes of osteochondrosis Osteochondrosis is caused by overloading the intervertebral discs. One-sided physical strain increasingly leads to wear and tear of the intervertebral disc. This process begins as early as the age of 20 and represents a completely normal aging process. If, however, the intervertebral discs are overloaded, this results in excessive wear and tear, … Causes of osteochondrosis | Osteochondrosis
Symptoms of osteochondrosis The symptoms of osteochondrosis are characterized by back pain, which is usually resistant to treatment, i.e. it is difficult to control with painkillers. It is also typical that the pain is not only present in certain movements or positions, but is present in standing, walking and lying. This means that the pain … Symptoms of osteochondrosis | Osteochondrosis
Therapy of osteochondrosis In the early stages of osteochondrosis, conservative therapy is always the main focus. An operation is therefore not the first choice of therapy. In most cases, drug-based pain therapy is supported by specific exercises for the back. The exercises aim to strengthen the trunk muscles so that the spine is relieved. Painkillers … Therapy of osteochondrosis | Osteochondrosis
Prognosis of osteochondrosis The prognosis of osteochondrosis depends entirely on the stage of diagnosis. If it is diagnosed at an early stage, it can be contained well by conservative therapy consisting mainly of muscle-building exercises and posture training. This is especially true if the symptoms occur in the lumbar spine area. In the area of … Prognosis of osteochondrosis | Osteochondrosis
