Treatment of spondylarthrosis: Medication and rehabilitation

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Treatment is important mainly from the approach of limiting progression, i.e. the progression of the disease.

At the stage of acute difficulties, pharmacological treatment is chosen, along with regimen measures. And these are bed rest, but not for long or restriction of movement of the spine with a corset, cervical collar.

Physiotherapy (magnetotherapy, thermotherapy, phototherapy, ultrasound, electrotherapy, paraffin, mud and others) and therapeutic rehabilitation are then added.

Pharmacological treatment includes:

  • analgesics, i.e. painkillers (paracetamol)
    • but also non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs (ibuprofen or diclofenac)
    • myorelaxants - muscle relaxants
    • sprays, to the site of the intervertebral joints
    • also, topical analgesics, anaesthetics in the form of ointments, plasters or gels
  • medicines to improve blood circulation and blood vessels
  • corticosteroids
  • joint nutrition support, such as hyaluronic acid, chondroitin or glucosamine sulphate
  • vitamin C, E and B complex

Local application of warm compresses and dry heat.

Massage, traditional medicine, acupuncture will help. 

If conservative treatment fails, a neurosurgeon is consulted who may indicate surgical treatment (removal of growths or stabilization, spinal segment plasty and other methods).

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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