The disease is characterized by degenerative dystrophic changes expressed on the individual vertebrae and spine as a whole.Osteochondrosis grows "without salt" - osteophytes (hooks, bone growth).The spine is made like a bamboo cane in shape and becomes inflexible.The vertebrae accept the configuration of the sedar.The properties of the pillow of the intervertebral discs are reduced, gradually reducing the distance between the vertebrae, tightening nerve roots.An edema is formed, which leads to a lower limitation of the root nerve, an increase in pain.
Five vertebrae of the lumbar department receive a huge load every day, regardless of lifestyle.
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is caused by destructive changes and can occur in any segment of the musculoskeletal system.In the absence of treatment, the disease will complicate a great degree of life, which is fraught with a worsening in the patient's condition.
The causes of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine are:
- hypothermia and/or overheating;
- Physical stress (injury);
- heredity;
- congenital defects;
- Scoliosis at an early age;
- Improper metabolism.
Degenerative manifestations of osteochondrosis occur due to loads.In the risk zone - overweight people and regularly perform hard work.Everything is worsened by a sedentary lifestyle.Lifting weights and irregular walks will only increase the deficiency applied to the reckless loads of the spine.Any illegal load can lead to osteochondrosis or convexity.
One of the common grounds for the development of lumbar osteochondrosis is the injury.The tendency to form osteochondrosis is found in professional athletes.The manifestation of osteochondrosis and the symptoms in the sacrum develops due to malnutrition, an unsystematic regime of the day.The model of the development of the disease in people with chronic lack of sleep can distinguish between metabolic processes.The intervertebral discs in such people really have a porous, loose structure and require treatment.
Osteochondrosis is age -related and is diagnosed more often in the elderly.For many years of life, vertebrae and intervertebral discs lose high mobility and flexibility, become unstable for traumatic factors.
The last decade of osteochondrosis "Ungel" is a high percentage of cases of detection of osteochondrosis in men and women under 30.
A spoken level of pain in the lumbosacral spine is observed in patients suffering from inflammatory diseases of the joints, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondel.Such a pathological condition complicates the course of the disease.
Symptoms
In the serious stages of the disease, pain may occur even with coughing or sneezing!
Severe back pain, accompanied by vertebrae (stroke).The patient has problems with the vestibular apparatus, dizziness, constant neck discomfort, numbness of the fingers or hands.Patients are diagnosed with VVD (vegetascular dystonia).In the severe stages of the disease, exacerbation can occur even with coughing or sneezing, uncomfortable movement, spontaneous at rest or only after physical exertion spread to the back of the body.Often "gives" to the area of the ass and legs.
Regular pain in the sacrum is the main symptom of manifestation of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine.
Observation - general fatigue, irritability, anxiety, sleep disorders.It is difficult for the patient to take a comfortable position in bed.The patient is lacking in energy.He tries to reduce activity, to lie more, gradually losing the ability to satisfy the need for household households.
Complications are possible in inflammatory processes of the lumbar region in the urogenital system (urogenital).The pain is present in the kidney area, probably problematic urination, a feeling of discomfort.The patient can become progressively worse -not only severe back pain, but also irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which even more significantly limits the possibility of movement.
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar region affects the digestive system, kidneys, prostate in men or adexitis in women.These patients often experience pain such as an attack of gastritis, colitis, gallbladder stones.The pain can be in the kidneys or bladder, radicolitis, lumbago, and needles.Degenerative diseases of the lumbar disk are susceptible to treatment, during the recovery period it is important not to overload your back.
Treatment
For the successful treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis, you will need to mainly change many of the daily habits.Work on health every day, regularly on weekends, holidays and the rest of life.Otherwise, even after successfully getting rid of the symptoms, the disease will be declared after a while.But multiple attacks of osteochondrosis occur and the patient's observance of physical activity.
The main task of treatment is to stop the progression of the disease and the gradual forced return of the spine to an anatomical position.The degeneration of the intervertebral discs occurs due to problems with the muscles in the lumbar region.This muscle structure "holds" the spine and the muscles of the back, largely providing the right posture as necessary for a healthy spine.
The lesion of the lumbar region of osteochondrosis requires intensive treatment, using various methods of stretching, chiropractic, huts and physical therapy, special diets and other basic procedures and conditions.The conservative treatment course lasts for three months.The specialist prescribes ointments, medicines to remove and facilitate signs of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine.The gels and ointments used to combat this disease are able to relieve pain and stop the inflammatory process.And in combination with home remedies from joint pain - ointment and rubbing, reduce back pain and bring relief.
It is important to remember that medicines only relieve the symptoms of the disease, but do not solve the cause - if the effect of it will not be supported by measures for complete rehabilitation.The effect of it will be very short.
Heal back pain, you can not only apply ointment to the inflammation back, but also with special exercises under the guidance of a professional coach.The doctor's selection complex in the first year should go to the instructions of the instructor.If the patient has a pronounced problem with excess weight, he or she should monitor a diet and increase physical activity.
What other methods of treating osteochondrosis can be applied?
Classical medicine offers many options for the treatment and elimination of osteochondrosis.The procedures are performed in medical centers and are rarely done without hospitalization.
Good results are given by therapeutic massages, eliminating the blockage of the muscles of the wounded department.Elimination of antispasmodic effect - reduces pain, even without the use of medicines.It is well eliminated by symptoms of osteochondrosis ointment based on thuja oil.
The combined treatment method is to wear a fixing corset.The best option is to use a corset during walks and classes for several hours a day.It is recommended that you choose a corset after consultation with an orthopedic-vertbrologist.Not all structural models have an expected relief.
Treatment invariably depends on the degree of disease.Measures used at the initial stage: physiotherapy, to stabilize the moving segments of the spine by persistent muscle strengthening, adequate pain, injections and related physical treatment techniques such as massage, thermal applications and electrotherapy.Before recommending surgery to the patient, each case must be reviewed to see which methods can be administered on the basis of specific results and symptoms.
Based on the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes therapy to block acute pain in the lower back:
- anti -inflammatory drugs, painkillers, ointments or injections;
- Mussorelaxants and cortisone drugs;
- massage, manual therapy, postural gymnastics;
- Physical and electric -optic methods of treatment such as dozens, terrace, iontophoresis or laser therapy;
- Surgical surgery and functional rehabilitation.
Alone
Drink plenty of water to moisturize the body, muscles, avoid alcohol.Using a massage ointment, massage the lower back with your fingers or fists, trying to soften the tissues and muscles, do not overdo it.
Non -traditional methods of treatment
- Pour the sliced rhizome with celery with a liter of boiling water.Take: A teaspoon during the day three times.
- Remove the symptoms of pain by using celery seeds, they must first boil in water and stand for about two hours.Drink in three meals a day on a tablespoon.
- Use radish juice + liter of alcohol (vodka) + a tablespoon of honey + lilac.To endure the day.Rub the spine.
In order to prevent exacerbation (especially during the autumn winter), it is necessary to monitor an experienced manual therapist.Performing exercises prescribed by a doctor will strengthen the muscles of the abdomen and back, supporting the spine in the correct position.
It is important to develop the right posture when sitting in a chair, learn to get out of bed.
By the way, the bed should not be difficult or soft.Avoid lifting weight.Osteochondrosis patients show a bloodless diet, separate nutrition, hunger in moderation.
Alternative professional procedures
- Homeopathy (gel, ointment, infusion) will help fight pain (before treatment, be sure to consult a homeopath);
- The postal trainer or even the kinesiologist will direct you to sports gymnastics (postural, proprioceptive, respiratory) that will help in the treatment of lumbar spine sacrum (consult a specialist in the field of science and technology of preventive and adapted physical activity)
- Chias or myofascial massage massage will be able to facilitate your problem with inflamed joints.Ointment containing propolis, St. John's wort, Arnik, sweet almond oil, rosemary essential oil has a stimulating and balsamic effect.Used in sports massage.
The most interesting is the reflexology or wheel of reflexology, which treats osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine as a whole, but will not touch the painful area (this is the most favorable treatment).A very pleasant massage, has been practiced for many years and can help relax, relieve the symptoms of pain from osteochondrosis of the lumbar and fight the condition of intense stress.