"X-rays Don’t Get Sick—And They Don’t Hurt Either"
We are dealing here with degenerative changes, including in the intervertebral discs, where destructive processes take place. Bony growths form along the edges of the vertebral bodies. Spondyloarthrosis mainly develops in the lumbar and cervical sections of the spine, although it can also occur in other parts of this important element of the musculoskeletal system. It is a very common ailment in our times. Joint wear leads to structural and anatomical changes in the joints. These changes build up over the years and become very clearly visible on radiological images over time. There is a group of patients who suffer from severe joint pain without detectable changes on X-rays, and conversely, a group with visible changes on X-rays who experience no pain. Arthroses are irreversible, but by reducing tension in the periarticular tissues and restoring proper joint gliding, the disease process can be halted or at least significantly slowed down. Degenerative changes are a natural part of the body's aging process. This process leads to damage to bones, cartilage, and discs, and it is accelerated by a lack of proper movement, poor dietary habits, medications, overload, past injuries, and so on (Brühl W., Brzozowski R., 1983).
Symptoms:
Chronic or recurring pain in the lower back, neck, shoulders, arm, and interscapular region
Limited spinal mobility
Fatigue and sensory disturbances in the arm (shoulder-arm syndrome)
Lumbago (acute lower back pain)
Intervertebral disc herniation
Premature wear of the small spinal joints
Premature wear of rib-vertebra connections