The disease is characterized by degenerative dystrophic changes, expressed on individual vertebrae and spine as a whole.Osteochondrosis grows "salt without salt" - osteophytes (hooks, bone growths).The spine is made similar to a bamboo cane in shape and becomes inflexible.The vertebrae take the seddle configuration.The shock absorbed properties properties are reduced, gradually reducing the distance between the vertebrae, tightening the nerve roots.Edema is formed, which leads to a further limitation of the radical nerve, increasing pain.
Five vertebral vertebrae of the lumbar department receive a huge load every day, regardless of lifestyle.
The osteochondrosis of the lumbar column is caused by destructive changes and can occur in any segment of the musculoskeletal system.In the absence of treatment, the disease will largely complicate life, which is full of a deterioration of the patient's condition.
The causes of osteochondosis of the lumbar column are:
- hypothermia and/or overheating;
- Physical stress (injury);
- inheritance;
- congenital defects;
- Scoliosis at an early age;
- Wrong metabolism.
The degenerative manifestations of the osteocondrosis occur due to loads.In the risk area - overweight people and carry out hard work regularly.Everything is aggravated by a sedentary lifestyle.The lifting of weights and irregular walks will increase only the defect applied to the eruptive loads on the spine.Any illegal load can lead to the appearance of osteochondrosis or protrusion.
One of the common reasons for the development of the osteochondosis of the lumbar is the injury.The tendency to form osteochondosis occurs in professional athletes.The manifestations and symptoms of osteocondrosis in the sacred develop due to improper nutrition, of the non -systematic regime of the day.The model of the development of the disease in people with a chronic lack of sleep, a violation of metabolic processes can be distinguished.The intervertebral discs in such people really have a porous and loose structure and require treatment.
Osteocondrosis is associated with age and diagnosed more often in old age.For many years of life, the vertebrae and intervertebral discs lose high mobility and flexibility, they become unstable for traumatic factors.
The last decade of osteochondrosis "UNGEL" is a high percentage of cases of detection of osteocondrosis in men and women under the age of 30.
The pronounced level of pain in the lumbosacral column is observed in patients suffering from inflammatory diseases of the joints, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondella.Such a pathological state complicates the course of the disease.
Symptoms
In the serious stages of the disease, pain can also occur with cough or sneezing!
Severe back pain, accompanied by vertebobasicular insufficiency (stroke).The patient has problems with the vestibular apparatus, dizziness, constant discomfort in the neck, numbness of the fingers or hands.Patients are diagnosed VVD (vegetable dystonia).In the serious stages of the disease, exacerbation can also occur with cough or sneezing, with an embarrassing movement, spontaneously at rest or only after physical effort, widespread on the back of the body.Often it "gives" the area of the buttocks and legs.
Regular pain in the sacred is the main symptom of the manifestation of the osteocondrosis of the lumbar column.
Observation: general fatigue, irritability, anxiety, sleep disorders.It is difficult for the patient to take a comfortable position in bed.The patient feels a lack of energy.It is an attempt to reduce the activity, to lie more, gradually losing the ability to satisfy the need for families.
Complications are possible in the inflammatory processes of the lumbar region in the urogenital (urogenital) system.The pain is present in the kidney area, perhaps a problematic urination, a sense of discomfort.The patient can progressively worsen - not only serious back pain, but also irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which limits even more significantly the possibility of movement.
The osteochondrosis of the lumbar region affects the digestive system, the kidneys, the prostate in men or adnexite in women.These patients often suffer from pain as an attack on gastritis, colitis, stones in the gallbladder.The pain can be in the kidneys or bladder, root, lumbago, Istia.The degenerative diseases of the lumbar disk are susceptible to treatment, during the recovery period it is important not to overload the back.
Treatment program
For a successful treatment of the osteochondosis of the lumbar, you will have to substantially change many of the daily habits.He works on health every day, regularly on weekends, holidays and in the rest of life.Otherwise, even after successfully getting rid of the symptoms, the disease will declare itself after a while.But repeated attacks of osteochondrosis and patient's conformity with physical activity are.
The main task of the treatment is to stop the progression of the disease and the gradual forced return of the spine in an anatomical position.The degenerativity of the intervertebral discs occurs due to problems with the muscles in the lumbar region.This muscle structure "keeps" the spine and the muscles of the back, largely providing an adequate posture so necessary for a healthy vertebral column.
The lesion of the lumbar region of osteocondrosis requires intensive treatment using various methods of elongation, chiropractic, huts and physical therapy, special diets and other basic procedures and conditions.The conservative treatment course lasts three months.The specialist prescribes ointments, drugs for removing and facilitating signs of osteochondosis of the lumbar column.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 drugs raise only the symptoms of the disease, but do not solve the cause - if the effect of it is not supported by complete rehabilitation measures.The effect of it will be very short.
Cure the pain in the rear, not only can you apply an ointment on the back, but also with special exercises under the guidance of a professional coach.The complex to choose from a doctor, in the first year, should go to the instructions of the instructor.If the patient has a problem pronounced in excess weight, he must observe a diet and increase physical activity.
What other methods for the treatment of osteocondrosis can be applied?
Classical medicine offers many options for the treatment and elimination of osteocondrosis.The procedures are performed in medical centers and rarely do without hospitalization.
Good results are given by therapeutic massages, eliminating the locking of the muscles of the injured department.The elimination of the antispasmodic effect - reduces pain, even without the use of drugs.It is well eliminated by the symptoms of osteochondrosis ointment based on Thuja oil.
The combined treatment method wears a fixing corset.The best option is to use a corset during walks and lessons for several hours a day.It is recommended to choose a corset after consulting your orthopedic your own.Not all structural models bring expected relief.
The treatment invariably depends on the degree of disease.Measures used in the initial phase: physiotherapy, to stabilize the moving segments of the spine through a sustainable muscle strengthening, adequate pain, injections and related physical treatment techniques, such as massages, thermal applications and electrotherapy.Before recommending an operation to the patient, each case must be reviewed to see which methods can be applied on the basis of specific results and symptoms.
Based on diagnosis, the doctor prescribes therapy to block acute back pain:
- Anti -inflammatory drugs, painkillers, ointments or injections;
- Musorelaxants and cortisone drugs;
- massage, manual therapy, postural gymnastics;
- Physical and electro -ttical treatment methods, such as dozens, Tecar, Ionoforese or laser therapy;
- Surgical surgery and functional rehabilitation.
Car -help
Drink a lot of water to hydrate the body, muscles, avoid alcohol.Using a massage ointment, massage the lower back with your fingers or fists, trying to soften the fabrics and muscles, do not overdo it with pressure.
Non -traditional treatment methods
- Pour the chopped celery rhizome with a liter of boiling water.Take: a teaspoon during the day three times.
- Remove pain symptoms using celery seeds, must first boil in water and resist for about two hours.Drink in three meals a day on a spoon.
- Use Ravanello juice + liter alcohol (vodka) ointment + spoonful of honey + lilac.To resist the day.Rub the spine.
To prevent exacerbations (especially in the autumn-winter period), an expert manual therapist must be observed.The performance of the exercises prescribed by a doctor will strengthen the muscles of the abdomen and the back, supporting the spine in the correct position.
It is important to develop the right pose when sitting on a chair, learn to get out of bed.
By the way, the bed should not be difficult, nor soft.Avoid lifting weight.Patients with osteochondrosis show a bloodless diet, a separate diet, hunger in moderate quantities.
Alternative professional procedures
- Homeopathy (gel, ointment, infusion) will help in the fight against pain (before treatment, be sure to consult a homeopath);
- The postural coach or even the Kinesiologist will direct you in sports gymnastics (postural, proprioceptive, respiratory), which will help in the treatment of the sacred lumbar of the spine (consult a specialist in the field of science and technology of preventive and adapted physical activity))
- The Sciasu massage or myofasciale massage will be able to facilitate the problem with the painful joints.Ointment containing Propolis, San Giovanni, Arnik, sweet almond oil, rosemary essential oil has a stimulating and balsamic effect.It is used in sports massage.
The most interesting thing is reflexology or a reflexology wheel that treats osteochondosis of the lumbar column as a whole, but it will not touch the painful area (this is the safest treatment).A very pleasant massage has been practiced for many years and can help relax, relieve the symptoms of the pain of osteochondosis of the lumbar and fight the state of intensive stress.