Consultation with one of 4 specialists at the medical center «Prism»

A healthy person is an active, cheerful person who is not burdened by stiffness and pain, can easily move in space and exercise physical and mental stress. One of the determining factors of human health is the state of his musculoskeletal system. Bones of the skeleton, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles (musculoskeletal system) - this is the basis of the body, which gives support and the ability to move freely in space.

If a person develops painful sensations in a particular area, then one of the functions fails: support, protective, motor or spring - this is a reason to seek advice from an orthopedist-traumatologist.

In the medical center "Prism", an orthopedist-traumatologist is engaged in:

• Diagnosis and treatment of injuries and their consequences.
• Diagnosis of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
• Pathological processes (congenital or acquired) in the organs of the musculoskeletal system.
• Prevention of the consequences of traumatic effects on bones, joints and ligaments.

When does it become necessary to consult an orthopedic traumatologist?

• In case of injury: fracture, contusion, sprain, dislocation, rupture, burn, frostbite.
• For the restoration of motor functions after injuries.
• With pain in the joint, its excessive mobility, or vice versa - limited movement.
• With persistent pain in the back and limbs.
• With periodic pain in the neck, lower back.
• With swelling of the upper or lower extremities.
• For joint stiffness or crunching upon awakening.
• With pain in the foot or heel.
• With calluses and corns.
• When trampling shoes in or out.
• When a bone appears on the big toe.
• With curvature of the spine.
• With a decrease in growth.

Previously, there was a stereotype that back or knee pain only appears with age and is a sign of old age. Today, people of all ages turn to a good orthopedic doctor. The result of pain, movement restrictions, pathological changes is increasingly not age, but lifestyle, nutrition, body weight, lack of vitamins and trace elements that lead to changes in the body.

What diseases does an orthopedic traumatologist treat?

• Scoliosis.
• Herniated intervertebral discs.
• Arthritis.
• Arthrosis.
• Dislocation.
• Ankylosis.
• Bursitis.
• Myalgia.
• Dystrophy.
• Osteoarthritis.
• Osteoporosis.
• Gout.
• Sprain.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Tendinitis.
• Flat feet.
• Heel spur.

How is a consultation of an orthopedic traumatologist carried out?

• At the consultation, the doctor collects anamnesis, conducts a visual examination for a preliminary diagnosis and additional studies, if necessary.
• And also with the help of palpation and testing, it determines the possible causes of the occurrence of edema, pain, deformities and other changes.

A reflexologist is a specialist in acupuncture points of the body. This is a doctor whose treatment is based on the effect on biologically active points of the human body and stimulation of nerve endings. This is a specialist who has a symbiosis of knowledge in the field of neurology, osteopathy and rehabilitation, and is able to apply his skills to a wide range of diseases, symptoms, and also for preventive purposes.

A distinctive feature of the methods that the specialist uses is the use of special needles, scallops and physiotherapy (Gua-sha massage, moxibustion) and the absence of treatment with any medications.

What are acupuncture points?

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine method that has taken first place among all reflexology methods and consists in the introduction of needles into special (acupuncture) points. They are located on 14 meridians along which "vital energy" circulates.

Each point is associated with a specific organ of the body, and in case of malfunction in any of the organs, the state of the point responsible for it changes. If you work out these points at the initial stage of the manifestation of the disease, such an effect can restore and normalize the state of the organ.

Points are harmonizing, stimulating and calming (balancing the functions of the nervous system). Depending on the diseases and symptoms, the specialist determines the points to be affected, the time and depth of immersion of the needles.

Symptoms for which you should contact a reflexologist:

• Pain syndromes of any etiology.
• Frequent headaches.
• Dizziness.
• Poor sleep and insomnia.
• Chronic back pain.
• Constipation, flatulence, colic.
• Premenstrual syndrome in women.
• Menstrual irregularities.
• Increased anxiety, emotional instability.
• Sexual dysfunctions.

It is worth noting that you should also contact a reflex therapist if you have an allergic reaction to drugs and cannot use medication.

How is a reflexologist's appointment going?

A reflexologist prescribes a comprehensive individual treatment, having previously collected anamnesis and patient complaints. The specialist needs to know about your condition, the presence of chronic diseases, and all medications taken. If any of the diseases is in the acute stage, it is also necessary to tell the doctor about this. The treatment program is selected taking into account the physiological state, lifestyle, age and manifestations of diseases and symptoms.

In the first session, the specialist, based on the information received from the patient, applies one or more methods from his arsenal and controls the body's response. The reaction of the body suggests which points effectively respond to the impact, and are used in further treatment to achieve a faster result. The time of the session can be from 20 minutes to 90 minutes and is determined individually, depending on the needs of the patients.

Diseases treated by a reflexologist:

• Neuroses.
• Depression.
• Radiculitis.
• Spine and joint pain.
• Osteochondrosis.
• Scoliosis.
• Migraine.
• Vegetative-vascular distortion.
• Hypertension.
• Hypotemia.
• Consequences of craniocerebral trauma.
• Consequences of cerebrovascular accident.
• Chronical bronchitis.
• Bronchial asthma.
• Enuresis.
• Post-stroke hypertonicity.

To summarize, a reflexology specialist deals with the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, diseases of the genitourinary system, diseases of the reproductive system, sexual and psychological disorders.

A neuropathologist deals with the treatment of the following problems:

• Headaches (migraines).
• Dyscirculatory and dysmetabolic encephalopathy (hypertension, cerebral atherosclerosis, the consequences of acute cerebrovascular accidents).
• Conditions after craniocerebral trauma and long-term consequences of craniocerebral trauma.
• Demyelinating diseases of the nervous system (multiple sclerosis, CIS syndrome, encephalomyelitis).
• Radiculitis, neuritis, polyneuropathy.
• Diseases of the spine (lumbodynia, thoracalgia, osteochondrosis, cervicalgia of the nervous system, facet syndrome).
• Autonomic disorders of the sympatho-adrenal and vagotopic orientation, neurosis-like disorders in the form of sleep, mood, and behavior disorders.
• Vertebro-cranio-facial syndromes.
• Residual effects and long-term consequences of infectious diseases of the central nervous system.
• Residual effects after surgical treatment of the central nervous system.
• Damage to the nervous system in diabetes mellitus and toxic syndromes.
• Extrapyramidal disorders.
• Parkinson's disease.
• Carpal tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel syndrome).
• Piriformis syndrome.

How is a consultation with a neurologist going?

At the initial appointment, the doctor asks the patient about what worries him, what are the symptoms, what were the relatives sick, and examines the medical history (if any). Also, the neurologist will examine the patient, check reflexes, and determine the measures of therapy. Sometimes additional examinations and tests may be needed: blood test, MRI, ultrasound, Doppler ultrasonography, myography, X-ray. Based on the results of examinations and examination, the doctor prescribes an individual treatment plan.

As part of treatment and rehabilitation, the neurologist conducts:

• Medication.
• Invasive therapy.
• Shock wave therapy (SWT).

And also can appoint:

• Kinesiotherapy.
• Reflexology.
• Massage.

Shock wave therapy in neurology (photo shock wave therapy) is a modern and effective method for the treatment of many diseases, including neurological ones. The clinic works with the Swiss Storz Medical device, which has established itself as one of the best in its field.

Shockwave therapy is one of the main treatments for the following neurological diseases:

• Osteochondrosis.
• Headache, migraine.
• Lumbodynia.
• Tense muscle syndrome.
• Neuropathy of the facial nerve, trigeminal nerve.
• Torkalgia.
• Tunnel and facet syndromes.
• Hypertonicity of the extremities after a stroke.
• Cervicalgia, etc.
• Treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis, the number of procedures is determined by a specialist in consultation.

Symptoms for which you should consult a neurologist:

• Persistent or recurrent headaches.
• Dizziness.
• Loss of consciousness.
• "Noise in ears.
• Pain in the neck.
• Backache.
• Facial pain.
• Tremor, stiffness of movement.
• Sudorgi.
• Increased fatigue.
• Impaired consciousness.
• Panic attacks.
• Weakness in the muscles.
• Impaired speech and swallowing.
• Cognitive disorders (impaired concentration and memory).

The main task of a rehabilitation therapist is to draw up an effective recovery program.

Consultation with a rehabilitation therapist is necessary for:

• Poor posture in children and adults.
• Acute back or joint pain.
• Recurrent pain in the spine.
• Recurrent joint pain.
• Flat feet.
• Recovery after sprains, fractures, dislocations.
• Previous operations on the musculoskeletal structure (plastic ligaments, joint replacement, osteosynthesis).
• The presence of protrusions and intervertebral hernias.
• Recovery after childbirth.
• If desired, reduce weight effectively and without harm to health.