Therapeutic massage in Moscow – prices at the Family Doctor clinic

Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is a fairly rare disease, accounting for no more than 11.8% of the total number of patients diagnosed with osteochondrosis. To treat the pathology, both surgical methods (for spinal deformity of 3-4 degrees) and non-surgical correction are used. Massage is one of the three most effective methods of conservative treatment of chronic osteochondrosis (together with physical therapy and physiotherapy). Various massage techniques help to quickly cope with pain, normalize muscle tone, and improve the nutrition of fibrocartilaginous disc plates by stimulating blood circulation.

Massage and therapeutic massage

For the procedure to be effective and safe, it is necessary to follow not only the execution technique, but also the general rules, which will be discussed below.

Massage for osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine

When is therapeutic massage necessary?

Therapeutic massage is indicated in the following cases:

back pain,
osteochondrosis,
scoliosis,
joint diseases,
sedentary lifestyle,
rachiocampsis,
physical and mental stress,
muscle spasms.

Classic therapeutic massage is very useful for preventing spinal diseases and maintaining normal muscle tone. Therapeutic massage for newborns is also recommended.

Treatment methods for osteochondrosis

Treatment of pathological changes in the spine involves the use of a whole range of measures to eliminate the disease:

drug treatment . It involves taking medications to eliminate pain, reduce swelling, and relax muscles. It is possible to use injections and use blockades. Preparations are prescribed for rubbing into the sore spot (ointments, creams, gels);
physiotherapeutic measures . Effective means are electrophoresis, ultrasound, magnetic therapy;
massage . According to indications, in certain cases, massage with the use of medicinal ointments, the use of mud and medicinal baths are prescribed;
physiotherapy . Exercises are prescribed to alleviate the condition, ensure mobility of the spine, and the ability to increase the range of motion without pain. The muscular frame of the spine is strengthened;
methods of alternative medicine : acupuncture, hirudotherapy, herbal compresses;
the use of orthopedic devices (belts, collars, bandages) to fix the spine and reduce the load on the vertebrae.

Important! All measures aimed at treating osteochondrosis must be coordinated and approved by a doctor. Independent manipulation or choice of medications can aggravate the course of the disease and also cause additional complications.

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Contraindications

Medical massage is performed only by experienced specialists who have deep knowledge in the field of medicine, allowing them to eliminate the slightest negative impact on the patient. However, this procedure also has some contraindications, in particular, it is not prescribed for:

intoxications;
increased body temperature;
acute and chronic infectious diseases, including tuberculosis;
oncological pathologies;
the presence of an inflammatory process in the body;
varicose veins;
severe forms of diabetes mellitus;
wounds, hematomas, fractures;
severe swelling.

If you have diseases of the digestive system, it is forbidden to massage the abdominal area. The same applies to gynecological pathologies.

Massage for exacerbation of osteochondrosis

Many doctors say that massage is contraindicated during exacerbation of osteochondrosis. In fact, intense impact on the diseased spine is prohibited. The massage should be light, painless, using creams and pain-relieving gels. After the procedures, it is recommended to wrap up the sore spot and sleep. In order not to cause harm during an exacerbation, it is recommended to use soft manual techniques, acupressure, and relaxation methods.

An appropriate back massage will improve blood circulation, restore metabolic processes, make muscles more flexible and the spine more flexible.

Types of massage

There are two main types of therapeutic massage:

general, in which the entire surface of the body is affected;
local, which involves working with individual parts of the body: limbs, neck, head, areas of the back, etc.

Any type of procedure is performed using various techniques:

Stroking is a gentle influence with which any massage begins. It aims to stimulate blood flow and relax muscles.
Rubbing is an intense effect during which the skin moves and during which deposits are softened, blood vessels dilate, and tissues are regenerated.
Kneading – impact by squeezing and pulling. It helps to cope with congestion and increases muscle tone.
Vibration is an effect through oscillatory movements. Stimulates muscle activity, improves blood flow, and is one of the methods of auxiliary therapy for flaccid paralysis.

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What is osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis is a chronic disease that is characterized by destructive processes occurring in the vertebrae, as well as in the tissues of the intervertebral discs. As a result, the normal functioning of the spinal column is disrupted.

Intervertebral discs are , vertebrae are compressed, and nerve fibers are compressed. Pain, limited motor ability, and damage to the nerve root endings occur.

Osteochondrosis is characterized by abrasion of intervertebral discs

Osteochondrosis can develop in a certain area of the spinal column: in the cervical, lumbar or thoracic.

Massage at the Family Doctor clinic

At the Family Doctor clinic you will be offered general and manual types of massage:

Classic massage:

scalp, face, neck;
shoulder, elbow joint, wrist joint, hand and forearm;
hip joint; ankle, foot and lower leg;
abdominal wall, lumbosacral region;
collar area, back, lower back;
upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle and shoulder blade area;
cervicothoracic spine; chest, spine

Segmental massage (massage of specific areas of the body from the midline in front to the midline in the back):

cervical-collar region and head;
cervical-collar region and upper extremities;
cervicothoracic spine;
thoracic spine;
lumbosacral spine;
upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle and shoulder blade area;
lumbosacral region and lower extremities

General massage for children and adults
Children's massage of increased complexity category
Anti-cellulite massage: thighs, buttocks, abdomen
Lymphatic drainage massage

How to do a massage: technique

Before the massage, it is important to warm up the muscles and prepare them for further reflex effects. For this purpose, light stroking and rubbing are used. They should be performed along the spine with the inner side or edge of the palm (fingers clenched and tightly adjacent to each other). Circular stroking must be performed with both hands at the same time, first moving along the spine, and at the top point spreading both hands to the sides (the hands should describe a semicircle and return to the starting position).

Stroking techniques in massage

Despite the fact that many specialists prefer to do classic massage without the use of special oils and creams, in case of osteochondrosis and other pathologies of the spine, as well as increased skin sensitivity, some kind of fat base should be used. Special massage products not only improve gliding and provide better interaction between the massage therapist’s hands and the patient’s skin, but also prevent injury to the skin.

Therapeutic abdominal massage

Medical abdominal massage not only has a cosmetic effect, but also has a positive effect on health. The main results include improvement in the function of the gastrointestinal tract, relief from congestion, and prevention of cholelithiasis.

Using this method, it is possible to normalize the secretion of gastric juice, reduce flatulence, normalize stools, and cope with functional intestinal disorders. It promotes the accelerated elimination of toxins and excess fluid, which has a positive effect on the body's immune forces. A doctor may recommend it to increase endurance and resistance to stress for those who play sports. Previous injuries and operations are also the basis for undergoing a course of massage - it allows you to speed up the process of restoring normal muscle tone. It is important to wait until the tissues have completely healed and acute symptoms have subsided.

Thanks to abdominal massage, the following results can be obtained:

strengthening the abdominal muscles;
elimination of edema, normalization of blood circulation;
reducing the volume of local fat deposits;
increasing the elasticity of the skin, correcting the skin in the presence of stretch marks (stretch marks);
prevention of congestion.

It can be part of a comprehensive treatment for many diseases.

This procedure has several contraindications. The main ones include acute infectious and inflammatory diseases, blood clotting disorders, vascular diseases, and thrombosis.

Benefits and therapeutic effect

Massage is a mechanical and reflex effect on the human body for the purpose of treating and preventing chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system and internal organs.

Massage helps improve overall vitality and strengthen the immune system

The main clinically significant effect in osteochondrosis (regardless of the location of the degenerative disc) is the normalization of blood circulation and lymph movement in the vessels of the central spinal canal. It is the insufficient blood supply to the cartilaginous ring-shaped plates that form the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc that leads to dystrophy, dehydration and drying of the pulp and irreversible changes in the structure of adjacent vertebrae.

Stages of osteochondrosis

Schematic representation of the degenerative process progressing in the tissues of the spinal column

The improvement in well-being after undergoing a massage course is also explained by increased blood flow in the vertebral arteries, so most patients note the disappearance of headaches, improved appetite, a decrease in the frequency of migraine attacks, and a decrease in the manifestations of vegetative-vascular disorders (including arterial instability).

After completing a massage course, patients’ well-being becomes steadily better

Other healing properties of massage also include:

improvement of respiratory function (thoracic osteochondrosis often provokes shortness of breath and other manifestations of partial respiratory failure);
reduction of radicular and myofascial pain;
increased mobility in the affected segment of the spine;
elimination of stiffness in the upper back (neck, back of the head, shoulder girdle) after a night's rest or a long stay at rest;
normalization of sensitivity in the upper extremities.

The effect of massage on the circulatory and lymphatic systems

The effect of massage on the nervous system

The effect of massage on the nervous system.pngmusculoskeletal system

An important effect of massage treatment for thoracic osteochondrosis is the relief of attacks of thoracalgia (intercostal neuralgia). Thoracalgia is pain in the chest that occurs as a result of compression of the spinal nerve endings located at the level of the thoracic vertebrae.

Thoracalgia (vertebrogenic)

During massage, soft tissues (muscles, ligaments) are deeply worked out, which eliminates muscle spasms and reduces compression of the nerve roots, which provokes pain.

The main stages of massage and their features

Cervical massage is done while lying on your stomach on a couch or in a specialized chair. To ensure comfort, the doctor applies massage oil. The process consists of three stages for high-quality muscle development; the spine should not be touched:

Smooth rubbing. Using circular movements of the palms from top to bottom, the massage therapist kneads the muscle tissue. A mandatory point is to work on the rhomboid muscle at the base of the 7th vertebra. Then repeat the movements in the opposite direction, returning to the back of the head.
Active development of the collar area. A smooth increase in force on the same muscles. The direction of movement is from top to bottom and back, from bottom to top. The movements are performed with the fingers or the tissue is pinched with the palm. In the area between the shoulder blades it is possible to grab only the skin. To better work the muscles, the massage therapist makes the same movements with his knuckles or thumbs.
Relaxation. With all the same circular movements and grips, the force of impact decreases and gradually fades away. At the end of the session, rubbing the area with your palms and gentle tapping with your fingertips is performed again.

When the massage is over, the patient remains lying or sitting in a chair. The skin is wiped with a napkin, the neck and shoulders are covered with a warm towel. This is necessary for recovery. The entire session lasts about half an hour. Each zone must be worked several times with different intensities. In order for a massage to have a therapeutic effect, it must cause some discomfort to the patient. If you carry out the procedure effortlessly, you can only achieve a relaxing effect.

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Technique

Classic breast massage involves the use of a set of techniques and techniques in a certain sequence. The intensity of manual exposure varies depending on the specific case. It is necessary to preheat the tissues using soft, smooth movements, stroking from the collarbones to the areas located below. The massage therapist will pay attention to the lateral muscles and muscles involved in respiratory function.

The impact is carried out gently to prevent damage to the chest. Nevertheless, it allows you to obtain significant effects - normalize blood and lymph flow, vascular tone.

Massage for lumbar osteochondrosis

In the acute period, any maneuvers are contraindicated. The patient should rest for up to 2 weeks. However, during this time, you can use certain physical methods or take pain medications.

Classic massage can be started after the acute condition has passed. When starting them - at the first stage - we limit ourselves to light stroking, rubbing and vibration of the lumbar spine and back.

The techniques are as follows:

longitudinal stroking along the spine and back;
transverse stroking of the back;
longitudinal rubbing of the spine and back;
rubbing the comb;
labile vibration of the back.

After a few initial massages, you can begin a basic massage, during which you need to work on the lumbar spine and back, as well as the buttocks. If the pain extends to the back of the thighs, it is recommended to also treat these areas.

Massage for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region

Traditional massage is most often performed for osteochondrosis of the cervical and less often the thoracic and lumbar spine. Patient session in a sitting position. If this situation is uncomfortable for a person, it is recommended to lie on the stomach. Traditional massage is performed in several stages:

Stroking. At this stage it is necessary to warm up the skin and muscles. First the whole hand patted, then only the edge.
Squeezing. The therapist uses quick movements, gradually moving towards the head and producing a strong and slow tightening of the skin. The edges of the palms are placed across the neck. From the back, the movement moved to the collar area and neck. In this region they breed on both sides.
Trituration. At this stage, the muscles are prepared for a deeper impact. The movements are interlocked with the fingers from the back of the head, along the spine and to the side of it. The edges of the palms tapped on the collar area.
Kneading This is the most difficult stage of massage, requiring high professionalism and long endurance. The brush should be shaped like forceps that will grip the muscles. Do not squeeze or bend the skin too much.
Vibration is the final effect of the massage. The technique is performed with the palms and edges of the palms at a fast pace.