MODERN ASPECTS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT OF CERVICAL OSTEOCHONDROSIS

Osteochondrosis is a disease of the musculoskeletal system manifested by thinning of bones and cartilage of joints. Patients are most commonly diagnosed with osteochondrosis of the spine, in which there is destruction of the intervertebral discs in the cervical, lumbar, or thoracic region. Intervertebral cartilage is necessary to cushion movements and reduce the load on bone tissue, so the destruction of discs leads to gradual damage to the vertebrae and deformation of the spine. Osteochondrosis can be a complication of trauma, long-term violation of posture or other pathological condition. Treatment of the disease involves manual therapy, physiotherapy and surgical interventions for significant spinal deformities.