Feeling ... Still death ..., constant severity and the inability to straighten.When the pain comes up and there is no strength to endure it, it is worth thinking about the reason.Problems in the lumbar spine is the main prerequisite for the development of a number of diseases.
In this article we will consider such issues as:
- Why osteochondrosis develops and how to deal with it;
- How to eliminate pain and avoid injuries;
- Why and how to use the resources of the spine.
Reasons
There are many factors that provoke lumbar osteochondrosis, consider the most common.
Uneven load distribution
Osteochondrosis is one of the types of "punishment for uprising."This disease of all biological species affects precisely a person.Walking on two legs gives a specific load on the spine and muscles that support it.Attention!The lumbosacral department experiences the maximum voltage during the seat.If at the same time the body leans forward, as, for example, with sitting work, the tension becomes even stronger.Since modern person often spends most of the time sitting, the disease has become very common.Often pathologies are subject to office and scientists, as well as students and students.
Small mobility - hypodynamia
Another problem of modernity is the absence of a sufficient amount of movement.Available public and personal transport, sedentary work - all this leads to improper load on the lumbar spine.In addition, the muscles that support the spinal column are not sufficiently strengthened.A sedentary position gives an increased load on the lumbosacral spine.This deforms the cartilage tissue and causes lumbar osteochondrosis.
Increased physical activity
With intense and physically hard work, the load on the spine becomes excessive.Long sports contribute to the same effect.The lumbar spine among professional athletes and dancers is especially strongly suffered.Too high load on the spine leads to abrasion of the intervertebral discs.Injuries during classes contribute to the formation of disc hernia.Among lovers to keep themselves in good shape, risk groups are people who practice running.Most often, a city resident runs along a hard and “non -study” asphalt coating.This leads to insufficient depreciation and additional injury to the lumbosacral spine.
Problems with posture
Ideal posture is rare and a sedentary lifestyle does not contribute to its formation.Because of this, the load is incorrectly distributed along the spine, cartilage disks suffer.The cervical spine also suffers due to improper posture.The most pronounced violation of posture becomes with age.Elderly people are at risk.
Congenital and acquired pathologies of the bone muscular system
There are many diseases, including genetic ones that make the back vulnerable.A hereditary predisposition can cause increased fragility of cartilage.Osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine, in addition, can be the result of back injuries.Among infectious diseases, most often, tuberculosis and osteomyelitis are harmful.
Flat feet
The flattened arch of the foot leads to a violation of depreciation of the lumbar region.The load that the foot cannot take over is compensated by the intervertebral discs.This leads to their accelerated wear and subsequent osteochondrosis.
Obesity
Whatever the causes of excess weight, they leads to an increased load on the spine.According to statistics, people with overweight suffer from osteochondrosis more often than others.
Chronic diseases.
All processes in the body are interconnected.Violation in one system entails many other pathologies.A couple of decades ago, pain and lower back discomfort were considered the problem of extremely elderly people, but now the situation has changed significantly.People with endocrine and cardiovascular systems are at risk of osteochondrosis.Some chronic inflammatory diseases, over time, begin to affect cartilage and bones.A healthy lifestyle is the best prevention of any chronic diseases.A modern person often not only leads a sedentary lifestyle, but also eats incorrectly.Bad habits additionally weaken the body.The high level of stress of modern life is another factor in the body's vulnerability.The result is an increase in the risk of developing lumbar osteochondrosis.
Signs and symptoms
The main sign of osteochondrosis is pronounced lumbar pain.Patients with this disease often note increased fatigue and headaches.Strong pain does not allow to get enough sleep in a convenient position, which contributes to overwork.Often, patients complain of unpleasant sensations and kidney pain.Osteochondrosis may be accompanied by impaired urine output.The weakening of the muscle corset leads to the displacement of the internal organs of the pelvic region.A frequent satellite of osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral department in women is the uterine prolapse and the displacement of the ovaries.In men, a decrease in potency and a deterioration in erection may be observed.To diagnose the disease, doctors turn to instrumental research and diagnostic criteria.
Rook syndrome
With osteochondrosis, the vertebrae become unstable relative to each other.The discs between them are thinning.The result of this is squeezing the roots of the spinal cord during the load.The lumbar pain is very acute and can give into the thigh, buttocks, lower leg and foot.A change in the position of the body when walking is characteristic.With bouts of pain, a person walks, deviating in the opposite side of the impressive spine.The pain can be so pronounced that it entails evaporates and the following chills.With prolonged squeezing of the roots, the sensitivity of the limbs is disturbed.Muscles and skin can become numb.Numbness is often accompanied by a tingling sensation.
Ischemic syndrome
In addition to roots, blood vessels are subjected to pressure.At first, this syndrome occurs periodically, but, over time, it becomes a constant companion of the sick.A characteristic symptom in this lesion is the so -called "intersecting lameness."She forces a person to walk slowly and often stop for relaxation.
Vertebrate syndrome
The pain and impaired blood supply lead to deformation of the axial skeleton.This leads a violation of posture, which, according to the principle of a vicious circle, exacerbates the course of the disease.The muscles that support the spine are weakened even more.Further, all departments of the bone-muscular system of the body are gradually involved in the pathological process.
Law osteochondrosis syndrome
Pain is the first sign of the development of the disease.Without treatment, the intensity and frequency of pain increases.At the initial stage of osteochondrosis, pain occurs during physical activity and strictly in the lower back.Often lumbar pain is weak, but constant.The longer the disease lasts, the stronger the pain.In severe form, pain can occur even with the small load that the cough gives.
Stages and degree of disease
Lumbar osteochondrosis is a disease that does not pass itself and slowly progresses without treatment.With this disease, four stages of the course are distinguished.Accordingly, the degree of osteochondrosis is also called.
The first degree
Fibrous lumbar intervertebral disc is injured, cracks appear in it.Deforming changes at this stage are insignificant.Claims of pain are often noted not only in the lower back, but also in the heart.Pain occurs against the background of sudden movements and strong load.
The second degree
The lumbar cartilage at this stages is already stronger.The distance between the vertebrae is becoming smaller, this leads to pinching of the roots.The vertebrae shift relative to each other, this leads to the occurrence of pain.Unpleasant sensations in the back are pronounced.The pain takes the forms of seizures, which are accompanied by sweating and subsequent chills.
The third degree
There is a rupture of the lumbar intervertebral disc, a hernia is formed.Vessels and nerve endings are strongly squeezed.The spine is noticeably deformed, which leads to a violation of the location and work of internal organs.
The fourth degree
This is the most severe stage of osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine.The movements are difficult due to the strong and irreversible deformation of the spinal column.At the same time, pain can become insignificant, but such an improvement is imaginary.This stage of the disease leads to constant disability.
Possible complications
The displacement of the pelvic organs leads to urination and problems with reproductive organs.For women, this, in particular, is fraught with an exacerbation of the disease during pregnancy.Against the background of squeezing blood vessels and blood flow disorders, compression-vascular ischemia may develop.With it, the symptoms are significantly enhanced by any movement.Often there is protrusion of the intervertebral discs - their stab outside the vertebra.This condition in the future leads to the formation of intervertebral hernias.Another satellite of osteochondrosis is spondylarthrosis and spondylosis.With these complications, bone growths appear on the vertebrae, in which only surgical treatment is effective.Patients of lumbosacral osteochondrosis often suffer from the params of the feet.Violation of innervation leads to a loss of sensitivity and mobility in the foot.
Treatment
Without proper and timely treatment, lumbar osteochondrosis will progress.This ultimately can lead to a severe form of disability.Therefore, it is very important to start conservative treatment of the disease in time.
Massage for osteochondrosis
Massage of the lumbosacral department is performed only in the absence of severe pain and exacerbation of the disease.This method allows you to improve blood circulation in the lower back and unload the spine.It can only be performed by a prepared specialist and strictly in the absence of contraindications.The massage course cannot be less than seven procedures - only in this case there will be an effect.It is important to remember that massage is one of the components of treatment, and not its complete replacement.
Therapeutic gymnastics
LFK shows high effectiveness in the treatment of the disease and restoration of the body.This is one of the most common methods of physiotherapy.With loads, the level of physical training of a person should be taken into account.Therapeutic physical education in the initial stages always contains only small and sparing loads.With increasing pain, during the transition to more complex exercises, the load is reduced.Exercise therapy requires an attentive attitude to the position of the body during a set of exercises.To reduce the load on the back under the lowering of the lying patient, a special roller is placed.With unexpressed pains, training begins with daily light charging:
- Slow tension and relaxation of the muscles of the press;
- Flexion and extension of the fingers and legs;
- Slow lifts of hands extended along the body;
- Flexion and extension of the legs in the knees when the foot is supported on a solid surface in a lying position;
- Respiratory gymnastics.
Even so simple gymnastics is performed strictly after consultation and instruction with a specialist.If the attending physician considers it possible to transition to more serious loads, the following exercises can be performed:
- Flexion and extension of the legs in the ankle area, from a lying position;
- From the position of lying down, pull the heel to the buttock;
- Slow pelvis rises with legs bent at the knees;
- Tilting forward from the position of standing or lying down;At the same time, you must try to touch your legs with your chest.
Such gymnastics cannot be carried out during exacerbations.Exercise therapy helps to restore the functions of the spine and strengthen the supporting muscle groups.This reduces the risk of complications and improves mobility.
Massager for the back
Massagers for the back combine the advantages of physiotherapy and massage.An important feature is the possibility of independent use even at home.This method of treating the disease makes it possible to relax and stimulate muscles.Massagers improve the blood supply to the lower back and help relieve inflammation.Wooden massagers have established themselves as one of the best means for self -massage.This is an economical, environmentally friendly and effective means of combating osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine.Smooth or acupuncture rollers provide an improvement in blood circulation and at the same time have a beneficial effect on the nerve endings.Permanent and regular exercises with a massager significantly improve well -being and facilitate the course of the disease.The massager affects the musculoskeletal system comprehensively, which increases the effectiveness of therapy.
The result of its use is:
- Spinal restoration;
- Reduction of degenerative changes in tissues;
- Improving its flexibility;
- Normalization of blood circulation in the lumbar are affected by the disease;
- Improvement of metabolism;
- Activation of useful metabolic processes in the entire body;
- Reducing and removal of pain syndromes of lumbar osteochondrosis.
Folk remedies
Some people prefer to use folk remedies for the treatment of the lumbar spine.This approach can be used only in combination with classical medicine methods.The use of natural herbs and oils can lead to relief of lower back pain.Apply external treatment methods: compresses, rubbing and baths.For general therapy, infusions and decoctions of herbs useful for the bone muscular system are used.It is important to remember: popular treatment should not be used as the main measure of therapy.It does not lead to complete getting rid of the disease and can only reduce symptoms.
Drug treatment
Tablets, ointments and injections are one of the main methods of osteochondrosis therapy.The drugs have the following actions:
- Decrease in pain;
- Reduction of inflammation;
- Removal of muscle tissue spasm;
- Restoration of cartilage.
Especially often, during exacerbations, anti -inflammatory drugs are used.Remember!The use of any drugs can be carried out strictly on the recommendation of a doctor.Without proper indications, treatment can harm and instead of recovery lead to complications.
Prevention of lumbar osteochondrosis
How to look for, how to treat the disease, it is better to prevent it.The most important thing in the prevention of osteochondrosis is to maintain the correct load on the spine.For this, it is important to be in physiologically useful positions as long as possible.Excess weight, another risk factor, with it it is necessary to adhere to a diet.It is necessary to protect the spine from injuries: do not engage in heavy and traumatic sports, in hard work - observe safety precautions.Any inflammatory diseases should be finally treated with specialists on time.It is important to monitor weight and posture, with a sedentary lifestyle - to adjust the hypodynamy with physical exercises.People with a hereditary tendency to diseases of the musculoskeletal system need to be regularly examined by a doctor.A good effect is given by swimming and regular massage.The massager will help not only in the treatment of osteochondrosis, but also to prevent its development.Small dimensions and ease of use make massage accessible at any time and anywhere.
Whether they take the army
The diagnosis of lumbar osteochondrosis itself is not a guarantee of exemption from service in the army.The first and second degree of the disease lead to the suitability group “B” - that is, a person is suitable for service with minor restrictions.But the third and fourth degree are serious contraindications for military service.At the same time, the conscript is assigned to the suit of fitness "B" or "G".In group “B” (most often given with the third degree), a person is exempted from service in peacetime.Group "G" is usually given with the fourth, disabled degree of osteochondrosis.This makes a person completely unsuitable for military service even in conditions of military operations.With the wishes of health!