Osteochondrosis treatment: medication, lifestyle changes, correct posture

Treatment for acute difficulties primarily involves regimental measures and pharmacological therapy. In cases of acute pain, bed rest and pain relief are important.

There are some medications for pain relief:

• analgesics, i.e. painkillers, such as paracetamol and others
• muscle relaxants, to relax muscles
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAID
• medicines to improve blood flow
• topical drugs in the form of ointments, patches, gels
• injections
• opiates and opioids in severe conditions
• psychotropic drugs for long-term problems

If conservative treatment fails, neurosurgical examination and assessment of the necessity and indication of surgery follow.

Conservative treatment and prevention

Prevention is important in preventing spinal problems. In particular, it should contain sufficient physical activity. In the case of sedentary work ergonomics of the working environment, frequent change of position.

Physical activity should include adequate walking, especially if physical activity is limited due to another associated illness or old age.

Nowadays, there are back schools, but also plenty of back exercises to choose from. The exercises are aimed at strengthening the muscles of the back and the pelvic floor muscles or the core (abdominal muscles, diaphragm and pelvis or spine muscles).

Great physical activity includes swimming, yoga, Nordic walking, cycling, cross-country skiing, running and, as already mentioned, walking long enough every day.

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation include massage, thermotherapy, magnetotherapy, phototherapy, ultrasound and others. Great choices are also spas, paraffin, acupuncture, therapeutic gymnastics or medical training therapy.

It is important to think about a rational diet, intake of enough minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin C, E and B complex. Nutrition for joint health is also suitable.