jeudi 11 avril 2013

An Examination Of Osteoarthritis Of The Spine

By Dr. Grazyna Pajunen


Good health is very important to every individual living on this planet. Virtually, it is almost impossible to perform tasks when we are not of good health. How our bodies feel will inform almost everything else including the mind. Let us analyze one ailment known as the osteoarthritis of the spine.

The term osteoarthritis is a medical term that describes wearing down of bones. It is also called degenerative joint disease. This condition when experienced in the joints and bones at the back of our bodies brings us to the term osteoarthritis of the spine.

When it attacks these bones, it can be very severe. The spine connects to the nervous system. As a result, it might easily affect the working of the hands and legs. It can even lead to death. Let us now do a review of this.

Incidentally, statistics have revealed that this condition is associated with a certain group of people. According to research, the older you get, the higher the probability to suffer from the ailment. Again, people who are overweight have been found to suffer from the disease with more frequency than light weighted people. This can bee attributed to their posture and weight. Normally, heavy people have a curved back, a situation which can easily weaken the bone. But this is not to say that young people can not suffer from the condition. Injury or a genetic condition can easily expose a young person to this situation.

Let us now look at the symptoms. One very basic symptom is experiencing pain on the back and neck. Normally, this pain will subside when you lay down on your back. Also, feeling weak on your hands and feet is another sign. It is also important to realize that, the condition can also bring depression hence it can also be an important way of getting a clue or sign.

The doctors will also do diagnosis to find out whether or not you are suffering from these conditions. Doctors can use x-ray pictures to see any injuries. But generally, it is impossible to use blood tests to decipher it. But, doctors might undertake it to right off presence of any other disease.

Once diagnosed, the doctors will employ some methods in managing it. In many occasions, the treatment is normally geared to removing the pains. Again, depending on the cause, other methods are employed. If it is due to weight, initial treatments will be related to weight loss. Exercise has also been extensively used, it improves the strength of our bones and joints among other things. Also massage and drugs have also been extensively used in treatment.

In conclusion, reading this is not enough. We should visit the doctor with reasonable frequency for check ups. They have enough knowledge and skills to realize osteoarthritis of the spine better than us.




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