Treatment of spondylitis is aimed at preventing the development of the disease, relieving pain symptoms, restoring the functional abilities of the joints. Basically, drug therapy is used to treat the disease. painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed, as well as drugs aimed at activating the regenerative processes in cartilage tissues. Non-medicinal means include wearing an orthopedic corset, weight loss. In addition, patients with spondyloarthrosis are shown treatment in sanatorium-resort institutions.
Sanatorium programs offer a set of measures aimed at stopping the development of the disease and improving the quality of life of the patient. Procedures based on the effects of heat and cold, ultrasound treatment are used. An important component in the fight against spondylitis is physical therapy. Physical therapy classes are aimed at strengthening the back muscles, improving metabolism, developing joints.
Treatment results
After treatment, the mobility of the spine returns to normal. Anti-inflammatory drugs manage to relieve pain symptoms, corticosteroids relieve swelling and restore metabolic processes. Solutions and antibiotics help speed up the process of removing bacteria from the body. Exercise therapy, back massage relax the back muscles and regulate blood circulation.
Consequences of lack of treatment
Quite unpleasant consequences await a patient with advanced spondylitis. These are sepsis, paresis and paralysis of the limbs, as well as heart/respiratory failure and eye damage.
Спондилит - хроническое воспалительное заболевание межпозвоночных суставов. Недуг ограничивает подвижность позвоночника. Наиболее частыми причинами спондилоартроза являются большая нагрузка на суставы позвоночника (например, избыточная масса тела), дефекты развития опорно-двигательного аппарата, нарушение обмена веществ.
