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Treatment and symptoms of lumbar spine osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis is a dystrophic change in the cartilage, which occurs due to aging processes and adverse external exposure.Most often, it appears on intervertebral discs, so the most common types of osteochondrosis are lumbar, cervix and chest.Osteochondrosis of the lumbar region leads to the appearance of pain and bending of the spine, so you should start as soon as possible high quality and qualified treatment.In the article we will examine the main symptoms and methods of treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis.

DESCRIPTION OF DISEASE

Osteochondrosis of the lumbar region is characterized by dystrophic changes in the intervertebral discs(thinning, deformity, loss of resilience).As a result, pain occurs, performance and mobility are lost.No single person is protected from the disease.The human back constantly experiences a vertical load.Reverse factors (sedentary lifestyle, excessive physical activity) only exacerbate the situation.A certain percentage of people after 30-35 years begins to discomfort in the lumbar region.

The reasons for the development

There are many factors that can cause osteochondrosis.Most often, the disease occurs due to predisposition and uneven load on the spine.Moreover, the causes of the distrophical changes in the cartilage are: Be:

  • A sedentary lifestyle;
  • PRESENCEScoliosis;
  • Weak tone of muscle;
  • constantStress;
  • lack of micro- and macroelements in food;
  • professionalExcellent sports.

The presence of the above factors in a person's life significantly increases the chance of osteochondrosis even at a relatively young age.

Symptoms

The main symptom of the disease is pain in the lumbar region.The following manifestations arise depending on the stage of the lesion:

  • First stage-It is the most complete lack of any signs, fatigue can occur;
  • The second phase- periodic pain in the lower back;
  • The third stage- persistent pain, bending and appearance of a lump;
  • Fourth stage- Expressed pain syndrome for any movement, shift of vertebrae.

Osteochondrosis is quite easy to determine by the main symptoms.If a person periodically encounters pain in the lower back, you should visit a doctor.

In the fourth stage of the disease, a person can completely lose the ability to work and become a person with disabilities.

Troubleshooting

Hardware examinations and diagnostic tests are used to identify the disease.First of all, the doctor performs a visual examination and testing.It is important to exclude diseases with similar symptoms.To determine the degree of damage is used:

  • MRI;
  • X -Ray;
  • c T

After examining and performing various tests, a preliminary diagnosis is made.Using a hardware examination, it is possible to accurately determine the cause of the disease.Osteochondrosis in the first stage can only be detected using calculated or magnetic resonance imaging.

Reflex lacega

Lacega reflex is a symptom that is detected only by neurological and dystrophic spinal pathology.The presence of the lag reflex is determined by the neuropathologist.This happens as follows: a person accepts the stretch position;The doctor raises his leg.If a person has more than 30 degrees when he increases one foot, the pain occurs, then the test is considered positive.For the test, no special equipment is required, so it is performed during the initial examination.

Correctly perform a test to identify the symptom of lasaga only a doctor.By using this test, you can almost accurately determine the field of damage.

Knee -reflex

This sample is almost always carried out on an initial inspection.The essence of the reflex is that if a person is pressed from the knees run on a flat surface, he has pain syndrome.It is worth noting that this test is not always positive with dystrophic changes in the intervertebral discs, but does not require much time to spend.With a positive result, the doctor can make a preliminary diagnosis of osteochondrosis.

Hardware methods

Hardware examinations are the most effective in the diagnosis of osteochondrosis.The image of the computer or magnetic resonance is used.An X -Ray examination of the lumbar region will also help to make a diagnosis.These methods will allow to evaluate the rate of damage and the distance between the vertebrae.Moreover, with their help, complications can be diagnosed, which often occur during the disease (hernia, bending).

Treatment

The treatment of osteochondrosis should be complex.When therapy, you must adhere to the following principles:

  • Exclusion of provocative factors;
  • elimination of related pathologies;
  • removal of inflammation;
  • Stimulation of cartilage restoration.

The success of treatment depends not only on the doctor but also on the person.It will be necessary to observe the regimen, engage in physiotherapy exercises, go to physiotherapy.Part of the medication is used only in the acute period.

Throughout the therapy, it is necessary to exclude vertical loads on the back, as this can worsen the pathology.

potion

Medicines are used in the acute period of the course of the disease.The main task is to get rid of pain and inflammation.For this, drugs in the form of ointments, injections and tablets can be used.The following drug classes are used:

  • analgesics;
  • anti -inflammatory non -steroidal;
  • chondroprotectors;
  • muscle relaxants;
  • Vasodilators.

Specific drugs are chosen by the doctor.Injection of NSAIDs into the affected area will help relieve pain quickly.The chondroprotectors will contribute to a stop of dystrophic changes and begin the recovery process.With the help of medicines, you can effectively fight osteochondrosis of the first and second stages, the most complex treatment methods are used for more complex cases.

Physiotherapeutic procedures

Physiotherapy helps to get rid of minor pain and consolidate the result of drug treatment.The following procedures apply:

  • phonophoresis;
  • magnetotherapy;
  • the impact of tremors;
  • Dutoenzor-therapy.

Most procedures can only be performed during prayer.The moment when using physiotherapy is more impressed by the doctor.To achieve the therapeutic effect, you should visit the physiotherapy cabinet regularly.At least 7-10 procedures are required to receive continuous improvement.

Manual therapy

Manual therapy for removing muscle cramps with lumbar osteochondrosis

With the help of manual therapy, it is possible to get rid of stiffness, muscle spasms and pain.A direct effect on the affected area with the hands allows you to create conditions for the rapid restoration of the spine.With osteochondrosis, it is possible to remove the load that may occur due to improper behavior.The manual specialist operates in Lumbar and the entire back with massage movements.The effect of manual therapy is noticeable after several procedures.

Manual therapy should only be performed by a qualified specialist who has all the necessary certificates.The improper impact on the back will exacerbate the situation.

Physical education

A person with osteochondrosis should try to correct the behavior and strengthen the muscle corset.The LFK Complex can be used during prayer.The following exercises can be performed:

  1. Knee and gets stretched accent.Perform your head and bend the bottom of the back, then lower your head, returning to its original position.Repeat 8-10 times.
  2. Lie on your back.Otherwise bend your legs to the knee joint.Repeat 10-12 times.

As the muscles strengthen, the load can increase.Static exercises can be used to strengthen the lumbar muscles.A specific complex is chosen based on the individual characteristics of a person and the degree of osteochondrosis lesion.Once you have achieved a continuous apology, you should continue to get involved in physical education.This is one of the best prevention of the disease.

Popular recipes

Various natural compresses can be used to relieve pain and inflammation.Among the most effective recipes are highlighted:

  1. Compress from Mustard and Vodka.It will require 50 g of dry mustard, 100 ml of vodka and 50 ml of campaire alcohol.The components are mixed and insisted for 10 hours.A cloth is moistened in the resulting fluid and applied to the affected area for 20-25 minutes 2 times a day.The course of treatment is 7-10 days.
  2. Compress raw potatoes and honey.Clean and grind the potato, then mix with honey.Put the resulting durability in the lumbar region, cover with polyethylene and adjust it.The compresses are held for 30-45 minutes.

Heating compresses will help to get rid of the pain.Continuous improvement is possible when combined with other methods of treatment.

Surgical intervention

Surgical intervention is an extreme measure used in the event of irreversible changes in the tissues.Using the surgery, the cause of the pain is eliminated.Most often, a discoctomy is performed, during which the intervertebral disk that compresses the nerve is partially or completely eliminated.A specific type of surgical intervention is individually selected.It is worth noting that it is quite difficult to perform any back surgery.

The therapeutic effect of a single surgical intervention is not always achieved.If a person withdrawn with treatment for a long time, some surgeries may be required.

PREVENTION

A person can easily prevent or stop the development of osteochondrosis using prevention.The following actions will be required:

  • useOrthopedic mattresses and pillows;
  • Follow the behavior, especially with a sedentary lifestyle;
  • useExercise therapy;
  • engage in swimming;
  • Balanced to eat;
  • Visit Massage.

It will also be necessary to go through preventive examinations using modern hardware methods.And with a predisposition to osteochondrosis, it is desirable not to get involved in heavy sports.This applies to the prevention of not only osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, but also the intervertebral osteochondrosis of the thoracic region.

Potential complications

Intervertebral hernia - complication with osteochondrosis

First of all, osteochondrosis is exacerbated by severe pain.During the development of the disease, the distance between the beads decreases.After all, this leads to a pinnacle of nerve and acute pain syndrome.In addition,The following complications may appear:

  • extension;
  • intervertebral hernia;
  • violation of blood supply to the spinal cord;
  • paralysis.

The sooner a person begins treatment, the less likely to encounter any complication of osteochondrosis.The most dangerous are the extension of cervical osteochondrosis, but that does not mean that in the lumbar region they are less dangerous.

conclusions

  1. Osteochondrosis is a degenerative disease in which the elasticity and mobility of the spinal discs are lost.
  2. The disease is launched against a background of low activity, severe scoliosis or due to an unbalanced diet.
  3. With a competent therapeutic approach, you can completely stop the development of dystrophic changes.However, severe forms of the disease are treated through surgical intervention.
  4. For prevention, it is necessary to direct a healthy lifestyle, monitor behavior and avoid heavy loads.
  5. If you start the course of the disease,There is a risk of serious complications up to paralysis.