Articles on vertebrology

In medical practice, this condition is called joint stiffness or contracture. Joint stiffness, possible causes The Latin transcription of the term contracture (""contractio"" - bind, tighten) explains the essence of the pathology. When the joint is immobilized, the soft tissues functionally connect

Symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease is a progressive form of senile dementia characterized by complete loss of cognitive abilities. The disease affects people over 65 years old. The causes of Alzheimer's disease are still unknown. Heredity, viruses, injuries, specific react

Visceral therapy is a manual method of treating diseases of the internal organs of the chest cavity, abdominal cavity, and pelvis, which contributes to the improvement of the whole body. To understand the benefits of visceral therapy, you need to understand two things. The health of

Causes and symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine, diagnosis, treatment Osteochondrosis can affect various joints. Above all, he "loves" intervertebral discs. Everyone should know the causes and symptoms of osteochondrosis of the spine - this nosology is on the list of the most common diseases tha

Medical treatment of bone pain - important information for the patient Osalgia is bone pain that accompanies the underlying pathology. Osalgia can occur at any age and be a symptom of both viral pathology and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, blood diseases, and tumor-like neoplasms. Bone pain

Scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis - curvature of the spine Spinal curvature is a very common phenomenon, it is problematic to meet a person with an ideal posture. Even a slight slouch can cause regular headaches, discomfort and back pain. The load on the back increases, and internal organs suffer. In me

Often, doctors will encounter such a complaint as a feeling of a lump in the throat. Explanations vary from patient to patient. Some claim unpleasant sensations and tingling in the throat, others complain of heartburn and squeezing. Some patients claim that a lump and pain in the throat occur only i

Metalosteosynthesis of bones - indications and contraindications for carrying out Osteosynthesis is the operation of connecting bone fragments with the help of special fasteners. The method is mostly used for the treatment of various fractures. The rehabilitation period after metallo-osteosynthesis

Exercise classes for scoliosis and other spine problems Remedial gymnastics is a key component of any rehabilitation program. Medical gymnastics doctors successfully use special exercises to correct disorders and improve the functions of the musculoskeletal system, recovery after injuries, operation

Electrotherapy - the essence of the method, indications and contraindications for electrotherapy with pulsed currents Electrotherapy is a physical procedure based on the controlled effect of electric current on the body. It is used in rehabilitation, as well as in cosmetology. There are certain cont

Spondylosis of the cervical spine - what is it Spondylosis is a pathology associated with the growth of bone tissue of the spine. Types and degrees of spondylosis can be different, the course of treatment will depend on this. Therapy is carried out under the supervision of a doctor, because improper

Indications and contraindications to magnetotherapy, procedure features Magnetic therapy is an alternative treatment and prevention of many diseases. Such procedures belong to the category of physiotherapy. Before undergoing a course of treatment, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the ind

Symptoms of inflammation of the sciatic nerve: nature of pain and its localization Diseases of the sciatic nerve are diagnosed quite often. They arise both as a result of the impact of a damaging factor (infection, cooling) directly on the nerve, and when the nerve is involved in the inflammatory pr

Shock wave therapy — indications and contraindications for an UCT session Treatment based on the use of acoustic waves is classified in medicine as shock wave therapy. This method has proven itself well in solving the problem of disorders in the work of the musculoskeletal system. The presence of t

Treatment of liver hemangioma in adults and other hemangiomas Hemangioma is a benign tumor that is formed from the tissues of vascular walls. Pathology most often occurs in the first weeks of life, developing from excess congenital vascular rudiments. Hemangiomas are usually localized on the head or

Main symptoms of senile dementia Dementia is senile dementia characterized by cognitive impairment. Previously acquired skills and knowledge are lost and difficulties arise in acquiring new ones. Most often, the disease occurs in people aged 65-75 years, and women are affected twice as often. The sy