Osteochondrosis: Are You at Risk?

28 de octubre de 2025

2 min de lectura

The majority of people over the age of 40 face osteochondrosis. Because many of us lead a sedentary lifestyle and spend a lot of time sitting at the computer, the disease is more widespread than ever. Given all this, it is likely that you are at risk. Below is a checklist of symptoms—both direct and indirect—that indicate you should give special attention to the joints.

Puntos clave

The majority of people over the age of 40 face osteochondrosis.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine
Osteochondrosis of the thoracic region

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Autor del artículo

Dr. Nicholas

neurólogo, quiropráctico

Osteochondrosis is a joint disease that affects bone and cartilage tissues. At the heart of the disease is damage to the intervertebral discs. There are three types, each with its symptoms.

Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

Clear symptoms:

Blurred vision, dizziness, increased blood pressure for no apparent reason, fainting, loss of balance, headaches
Painful sensations in the shoulder region, neck, upper limbs
The inability to normally turn the neck or tilt the head
Tinging in the ears, discomfort in the throat, loss of sensitivity in the hands

Indirect symptoms:

Snoring
Hoarseness or change in voice
Numbness of the face and neck
Tachycardia
Tooth decay

Osteochondrosis of the thoracic region

Clear symptoms:

Chest pain that worsens at night, as well as during physical activity, walking, hypothermia
Shoulder blades discomfort when lifting the arms
A feeling that the back and chest were squeezed by a hoop

Indirect symptoms:

Digestive system disturbances
Loss of sensitivity in the chest, back, abdomen
Discomfort in the esophagus and pharynx
Peeling of the skin
Brittle nails
Itching, burning, coldness in the lower extremities

Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine

Clear symptoms:

Discomfort in the lower back, especially after physical activity, often radiating to the leg. Gets deeper when coughing, sneezing, lifting weights.

Indirect symptoms:

Skin of the legs turns pale
Constant tension in the muscles of the back
Phlebeurysm
Increased sweating
In men, erectile dysfunction
Goosebumps and tingling in the legs
Limbs numbness
Foot cramps

What should you do?

If you feel several symptoms—especially clear symptoms—it’s time to see a neurologist. Visual examination and instrumental studies (X-ray or MRI) will help make a diagnosis. If this happens at an early stage, the disease can be completely cured with the help of physiotherapy, manual therapy and massage, medications, and the right diet.

A proper diet for dystrophy of cartilaginous tissue should contain large amounts of protein, including fish, cottage cheese, nuts, and legumes—as well as foods rich in calcium such as dairy products, seafood, and eggs.

If you postpone the visit to the doctor until the very last minute, you may need surgery, and recovery after that takes a very long time.

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