Among the diseases affecting the joints, osteoarthritis is one of the most common and also one of the most serious. And this is because it is one disease degenerative which can manifest itself in adulthood, and especially after the age of 60. Osteoarthritis can affect different parts of the body, including the joints of the spine.
In that case we will speak of spondyloarthritis with the subjects most at risk which are generally those who have been most exposed to heavy work in life. So, how to cure osteoarthritis of the spine? In this regard, first of all, it must be said that in case of back pain the first thing to do is to contact a specialist. And in particular to a doctor expert in rheumatic diseases.
How to cure osteoarthritis of the spine? Relieving the pain is the only solution
The bad news about osteoarthritis, including that of the spine, is that there is no drug that allows and guarantees total and complete healing. Which is why pain relief is the main goal. It is also the only solution for which, in any case, there are so many ways to go.
In detail, always under medical supervision, the standard therapy to alleviate pain is that relating to the prescription and intake of drugs. From anti-inflammatories to analgesics, and up to in some cases even infiltrations.
Surgery for spondyloarthrosis if drug therapy is not effective
However, drug therapy alone is not always able to cure or at least soothe the symptoms of osteoarthritis in the spine. And then in this case the specialist can recommend surgery with the aim of applying joint prostheses. However, the choice and convenience in carrying out the surgical treatment or not may depend on many factors, including the age of the patient and his general state of health.
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