Lumbar osteochondrosis is one of the most common diseases of humanity, they face this diagnosis of both men and women. This disease is a damage to the cartilage tissue of the entire spine, the intervertebral discs in the lumbosacral and sacral department, most often people after 30 years enter the risk zone, but with physical work with a large load on their backs can encounter such a problem and many young individuals.
We will analyze the causes of this disease, how is it dangerous and what methods of treatment exist?.
The causes of lumbar osteochondrosis
- Excessive spinal load, heavy physical work, weight lifting, including when you exercise in the hall.
- Excess weight, which is why the pressure and load on the entire column of the vertebra are increasing.
- A sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, resulting in weakening the tissues between the cartilage discs and the bloodstream slows down.
- The irregularity of the posture, congenital or acquired due to the wrong back position while sitting, hunched in one direction.
- Injuries, bruises, during sports, weight lifting, etc.
- Genetic predisposition.
- Changes related to age with which the mobility and elasticity of the spine are lost.
- Inflammation of the joints of the spine, arthritis, scoliosis with displacement of the discs.
- Hypothermia, stressful situations, unbalanced work and relaxation.
A degree of osteochondrosis of the lumbar
4 of the main stages of the disease are distinguished, gradually becoming easier to complex degree, we will analyze each of them.
1 degree
Mild pain in the vertebrae, which is exacerbated after exercise, is manifested by a stupid, muted, tingling back pain and in the ass can worry in a short time.
2 degrees
The distance between the vertebrae is reduced, the fibrous ring and all the surrounding tissues begin to collapse, the nerve roots are squeezed. The pain at this stage becomes more acute and tangible, betrayed while walking to the ass, thigh and lower legs. With an attack, one is relieved when it bends in the opposite direction, that is, the back, the pain can cause a strong burning sensation or the opposite of the cold in the affected area.
3 degrees
Fiber rings are, as a rule, completely destroyed, resulting in intervertebral hernias. The tissues of the lumbar vertebra are deformed, the pain is almost constant, the intensity of which depends on the presence or absence of exercise.
4 degrees
The pathological nature of the vertebrae of the lumbar region is found, the cartilage is atrophied, which leads to movement problems. The pain disappears for a short time, but then it can manifest in a more large place and with increased intensity, as a result of this can be the loss of flexibility, mobility and the development of damage.
Symptoms of lumbar osteochondrosis
Pain
In 98% of cases, pain occurs, the area of the lower back hurts directly and can be given to the ass, legs through the landscape of the sciatic nerve. The pain can be moderate and increase when the body's position is changed, sudden movements, sharp turns, and when the body is tilted forward, one simply will not burst back when it lifts a heavy object, it can also close in one position and start the bastard in the lumbar region.
In such a disease, depending on the degree, the pain can even occur with vibration of the body while driving in transport, sneezing, coughing or deep breath.
Tension
The sensation of tension occurs sharply and disappears equally quickly, this happens most often in the process of bending and lengthening, the cause of this manifestation is explained by the fact that an irritated, nervous spine is displaced by the bone processes.
Impaired sensitivity
As a rule, changes in sensitivity occur exactly in the area of the lesion without touching the cross parts of the body. Such changes can be observed:
- Hyperesthesia (increased, increased sensitivity);
- Hypersesthesia or anesthesia (decreased sensitivity);
- Paresthesia (a prolonged feeling of crawling geese or tingling, as with injections).
Changes in sensitivity usually occur in a certain, small band in the focus of inflammation and can last from 5 minutes to several hours.
Reduced motor activity
Mobility is influenced by muscular atrophy, which can simply weaken movements or lead to complete paralysis. At the same time, motor activity will deteriorate at a particular location where the muscles have been injured, accompanying parts of the body will not suffer.
Violations of autonomous function
It does not always occur, more often this occurs in cervical osteochondrosis. Lumbar osteochondrosis causes a decrease in blood circulation in the lower limbs, resulting in the legs always cold and the skin as a whole becomes pale. In addition, at risk, the bladder may also fall into the risk zone, with internal pressure (compression) on the fibers of the ponytail, there is a possibility of developing acute urinary incontinence or the opposite of its delay is opposite.
More rarely, a feeling of cold in the body can be observed, despite the fact that the temperature is reduced, excessive sweating, with a more complex form, there may be sexual dysfunction in men and the complete absence of libido and intimate lubrication in women.
In men, all the symptoms described are more frequent and more intensively due to the fact that they are more severe, physical work, increase more weights and accordingly give a lot of load on their backs, so that the stage of development of the disease from one stage to another, they are faster order.
Complications with lumbar osteochondrosis
- Sciatic nerve inflammation, needles.
- The degree and speed of disk destruction between the vertebrae increases, the curvature of the spine becomes as pronounced as possible.
- The unstable position of the vertebrae, when the disc stops fixing it completely and the lumbar region at each load, even light, "slides" from the place, from the sacrum. As a result, the functioning and operation of the internal organs of the genotor system is impaired. In men, this leads to potency in women with serious inflammation of the uterus, ovaries and appendages.
- The appearance of hernia and inflammatory processes between different vertebrae segments.
Treatment of osteochondrosis of lumbar medicine
Competent drugs and a clear schedule for taking them will have a sufficient, proper effect, will eliminate the inflammatory focus, will stop the attack of pain and prevent remission. Medicines should be prescribed exclusively by a specialist, which shows the individual method of taking the medicine and dosage.
Tablets/capsules
AnalgesicsThey are able to quickly eliminate the pain for a fairly long period, but still have a temporary effect to relieve, but without therapeutic effect.
Anti -inflammatoryPreparations or NSAIDs are often prescribed in combination with analgesics, they enhance the effect of one another, reduce or completely eliminate the focus of inflammation, respectively, when combining two groups, a therapeutic effect will be provided, but still temporarily.
Chondroprotectors- They play a role, an indispensable vitamin for cartilage and bone tissue, they are also prescribed for a comprehensive administration with an anesthetic group of medicines, their function to protect the tissue and prevent them from further destruction.
Ointments/gels for external use
Local use of gels guarantees the absorption of the product in direct focus of pain, which has an additional, longer effect, eliminates inflammation and relieves swelling.
Injection
Injections deal with the task of eliminating pain and inflammation more quickly than other methods listed. Injections are able to stop the spasm, the feeling of pinching and tension of the lumbar muscles and fibers.
Often, to achieve a quick effect, the blockade method is used, that is, they cut a definitely painful place with anesthetic drugs, the effect appears immediately and lasts up to 9 hours.
Treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis with folk drugs
Folk methods of effective treatment are no less than the drug if the treatment is started in a timely manner and the inflammatory process does not start. They can also be used together with traditional treatment methods in the complex, then the chances of rapid recovery of moments are increasingly increasing.
Adam Root
Adam's 200 grams of grated roof on a fine grater, half vodka in a dark container, send to insist for 5 days. Use externally to rub in a sore spot, then wrap this part with a warm scarf rather than washed. Anesthetic and warming effects will be exerted.
Bred
Hold the Burdoka leaves for 10 minutes above the steam, attach them to the pain site, wrapping them, leaving them for 1-1, 5 hours. By the same method, you can use birch leaves.
Horseradish
Squeeze the juice from grated horseradish and mix 1: 1 with vodka or diluted alcohol. Rub up to three times a day, the lumbar region, one of which, be sure to wrap the blanket before going to bed.
Pine bathroom
A pleasant and effective way to relieve pain and tension, place 3-4 pieces of needles in warm water and add a few drops of the same essential oil.
The duration of the bathroom is no more than 15 minutes and then dresses warmly. The procedure is best performed at night, this method will help to relax and improve the quality of sleep.
Decoction
In 0, 5 liters of water, place the leaves of linguries, sword, thyme, hop cones 10 grams, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, leaving for one hour. Strain, drink 50 milliliters three times after meals. The course is from one month to six months.
Ointment # 1
Mix mint grass, violets, pine pimples, bundle root, sheet three tablespoons, without dragging a crushed collection, pour 100 ml boiling water and boil over low heat for five minutes, stirring with warm, melted pork in a volume of 75 g. Cooking.
Use twice a day, applying a thin layer on the affected area until it is relieved.
№2 ointment
Combine 200 grams of melted smalt with 75 grams of beeswax, 30 grams of ALTEA root powder and one lidocaine ampoule, mix until smooth, store for no more than 1, 5 months in the refrigerator. To use intense pain in combination with injections or tablets, with mild pain, only ointments will be sufficient.
Prevention of lumbar osteochondrosis
- With a sedentary lifestyle, a special orthopedic mini pillow or roller must be placed.
- When lifting weights, you should take a position in which the basic weight load will fall to the feet, not on the back, avoiding the inclinations of the body forward.
- Keep your lower back at any time of the year, avoid hypothermia.
- Try to change the position of your body 2-3 times an hour, do not sit in one position for a long time, in any position, keep the stand evenly.
- Do special therapeutic exercises and gymnastics for the lumbar region and vice versa, in general, add to that of a young age to your children.
- It is necessary to sleep in a hard, even mattress, the ideal option is considered orthopedic, hard.
- Do not start or allow other back problems, feeling discomfort or pain, do not be lazy to contact the clinic.
Such a disease such as osteochondrosis is difficult to treat at every stage, a healthy spine allows us to move and live completely, so it is very important not to start and ignore, even the most iconic, the first signals of pain and unpleasant sensations to avoid any type of consequences and complications.