Today, degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and spine are observed not only in the elderly. Even people of working age are faced with such a phenomenon as the proliferation of bone tissue of joints and vertebrae. Such growths are called osteophytes. They occur for various reasons, most often due to increased physical exertion or impaired nutrition of cartilage tissue. Osteophytes also grow after various injuries or inflammatory diseases. Such marginal growths on the vertebral bodies are observed with osteochondrosis or spondylosis, on the joints – with osteoarthritis. It is believed that it is possible to get rid of them only with the help of surgery. But conservative treatment can stop the overgrowth and return a person to the ability to move normally.
Why is spa treatment effective?
Drug therapy in the presence of osteophytes can only relieve pain. It is possible to stop the proliferation of bone tissue only with the help of a special lifestyle and physiotherapy. For this, the sanatorium treatment is the best fit. After all, it is there that the patient will be able to get proper nutrition, a sufficient level of physical activity and the necessary procedures. Most often , the following procedures are used to stop the process of bone tissue proliferation and improve joint mobility:
- therapeutic massage;
- Physical therapy, swimming, exercise, pilates;
- paraffin applications, ozokerite;
- rhodon and carbon dioxide baths;
- hirudotherapy;
- acupuncture;
- electrophoresis;
- diadinamotherapy.