PREVENTION OF RADICULITIS IN PATIENTS
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Radiculitis, spinal nerve roots, radiculopathy, pain syndrome, prophylaxis, physiotherapy, healthy lifestyle, strengthening of back muscles, osteochondrosis, neurogenic inflammation, ergonomics, physical activity, low back pain, trauma prophylaxis, neurophysiological tests.Abstract
This article discusses radiculitis disease (radiculopathy of the spinal nerve roots), its etiology (causes), pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and measures to prevent the disease. The main causes of radiculitis—osteochondrosis, trauma, and environmental factors—lead to compression and inflammation of the spinal nerve roots. The article extensively covers the importance of preventive measures for patients with radiculitis, methods of implementing them, and the role of a healthy lifestyle in daily life. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), radiculitis and low back pain affect 619 million people globally, accounting for 7% of disability (WHO, 2020), and prophylaxis can reduce the disease burden by 30-50% (Hoy et al., 2014). The article includes practical recommendations aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of preventive measures, including physical exercises, physiotherapy, and ergonomic approaches, substantiated by scientific research (meta-analyses and RCTs—randomized controlled trials), and is directed toward improving patients' quality of life.
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