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Treatment and symptoms of lumbar spine osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis is a dystrophic change in cartilage, which occurs due to aging processes and adverse external exposure.Most of the time, it appears on intervertebral discs;Therefore, the most common types of osteochondrosis are lumbar, cervical and chest.Lumbar osteochondrosis leads to the appearance of pain and curvature of the spine, so you need to start high quality and qualified treatment as soon as possible.In the article, we will consider the main symptoms and methods of treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis.

DISEASE DESCRIPTION

Lumbar region osteochondrosis is characterized by dystrophic changes in intervertebral discs(thinning, deformation, loss of elasticity).As a result, pain occurs, performance and mobility are lost.Not a single person is protected from the disease.The human column constantly experiences a vertical load.Adverse factors (sedentary lifestyle, excessive physical activity) only aggravate the situation.A certain percentage of people after 30 to 35 years begins to feel discomfort in the lower back.

The reasons for development

There are many factors that can cause osteochondrosis.Most of the time, the disease occurs due to the predisposition and uneven load in the spine.In addition, the causes of dystrophic changes in cartilage are: become:

  • A sedentary lifestyle;
  • presenceScoliosis;
  • Weak muscle tone;
  • constantStress;
  • Lack of micro and nutrition macroelements;
  • ProfessionalGreat sports.

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

Symptoms

The main symptom of the disease is pain in the lower back.The following manifestations arise depending on the stage of the injury:

  • The first stage-The more complete absence of any signs, fatigue may occur;
  • The second stage- periodic pain in the lower back;
  • The third stage- constant pain, curvature and the appearance of a hunchback;
  • The fourth stage- Pain syndrome expressed for any movement, displacement of vertebrae.

Osteochondrosis is quite easy to determine by the main symptom.If a person finds pain in the lower back, you need to visit a doctor.

In the fourth stage of the disease, a person may completely lose their work capacity and become a disabled person.

Diagnosis

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

  • Magnetic Resonance;
  • X -Ray;
  • CT.

After examining and performing various tests, a preliminary diagnosis is made.Using a hardware exam, it is possible to accurately establish the cause of evil -estar.Osteochondrosis in the first stage can only be detected using calculated or magnetic resonance.

Reflex Lacega

The lacega reflex is a symptom that is detected only with neurological and dystrophic pathologies of the spine.The presence of the lages reflex is determined by the neuropathologist.This happens as follows: a person accepts the position to lie down;The doctor raises the straightened leg.If a person has more than 30 degrees when lifting a leg, the pain occurs, the test will be considered positive.For the test, special devices are not required, so it is performed even during the initial exam.

Properly perform a test to identify the Lasaga symptom only one doctor.Using this test, you can almost accurately determine the damage area.

Knee reflection

This sample is almost always performed on an initial inspection.The essence of the reflection is that if a person is pressed by straightened knees on a flat surface, they have pain syndrome.It is worth noting that this test is not always positive with dystrophic changes in 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 tests are the most effective in the diagnosis of osteochondrosis.Magnetic resonance or computer resonance imaging is used.An X -ray examination of the lumbar region will also help make a diagnosis.These methods will allow to evaluate the degree of damage and the distance between the vertebrae.In addition, with their help, complications can be diagnosed, which usually occur during the disease (hernia, curvature).

Treatment

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

  • Exclusion of thought -provoking factors;
  • elimination of related pathologies;
  • Removal of inflammation;
  • Stimulating the restoration of the cartilage.

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

Throughout therapy, it is necessary to exclude vertical loads in the spine as this can aggravate the pathology.

Medicine

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, medication in the form of ointments, injections and tablets can be used.The following drug classes are used:

  • painkillers;
  • anti -non -esteroids inflammatory;
  • Condropoprotectors;
  • muscle relaxants;
  • Vasodilators.

Specific medicines are selected by the doctor.Injection of NSAIDs into the affected area will help to relieve pain quickly.CondoProtectors will contribute to a stoppage of dystrophic changes and will launch the recovery process.With the help of medicines, you can effectively combat osteochondrosis only from the first and second stages, more complex treatment methods are used for more complex cases.

Physiotherapeutic procedures

Physiotherapy helps to get rid of small pain and consolidate the result of drug treatment.The following procedures are applied:

  • phonophoresis;
  • Magnetotherapy;
  • Impact of vibration;
  • Dutoenzor-therapy.

Most procedures can be performed only during remission.The moment when the use of physical therapy is more conveniently determined by the doctor.To achieve the therapeutic effect, you need to visit the physiotherapy office regularly.At least 7 to 10 procedures are required to get persistent improvements.

Manual therapy

Manual therapy to remove 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 inadequate posture.The manual expert acts on lumbar and whole back with massage movements.The effect of manual therapy is noticeable after several procedures.

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

Medical Physical Education

A person with osteochondrosis should strive to correct posture and strengthen muscle corset.The LFK complex can be used during remission.The following exercises can be performed:

  1. Knee and take the emphasis on.Make the head and fold the bottom of the back and lower the head, returning to its original position.Repeat 8-10 times.
  2. Lie up with your back.Alternately doubles the legs in the knee joint.Repeat 10 to 12 times.

As the muscles strengthen, the load can increase.Static exercises can be used to strengthen lumbar muscles.A specific complex is selected based on the individual characteristics of a person and the degree of osteochondrosis injury.After achieving persistent remission, you need to continue to get involved in Physical Education.This is one of the best preventions of the disease.

Folkloric recipes

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

  1. Compress of mustard and vodka.It will require 50 g of dry mustard, 100 ml of vodka and 50 ml of Campire alcohol.The components are mixed and insisted for 10 hours.A cloth is moistened with the resulting liquid and applied to the affected area for 20 to 25 minutes 2 times a day.The course of treatment is 7 to 10 days.
  2. Crude and honey potato compress.Clean and move the potato and then mix with honey.Place the resulting consistency in the lower back, cover with polyethylene and repair.The compress is maintained for 30-45 minutes.

Heating compresses will help get rid of pain.Persistent improvement is possible to combine with other treatment methods.

Surgical intervention

Surgical intervention is an extreme measure used in case of irreversible changes in tissues.Using the operation, the cause of pain is eliminated.Most of the time, a disco is performed during which the intervertebral disc that compresses the nerve is partial or completely eliminated.A specific type of surgical intervention is selected individually.It is worth noting that it is very difficult to perform any operation in the spine.

The therapeutic effect of a single surgical intervention is not always achieved.If a person pulled with treatment for a long time, multiple operations may be necessary.

Prevention

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

  • to useorthopedic mattresses and pillows;
  • Follow the posture, especially with a sedentary lifestyle;
  • to useExercise therapy;
  • get involved in swimming;
  • Balanced to eat;
  • Visit the masseuse.

It will also be necessary to pass regularly for preventive exams using modern hardware methods.And with a predisposition to osteochondrosis, it is desirable not to engage in serious sports.This applies to prevention not only of lumbar spine osteochondrosis, but also of intervertebral osteochondrosis of the thoracic region.

Possible complications

Intervertebral hernia - complication with osteochondrosis

First of all, osteochondrosis is aggravated by intense pain.During the development of the disease, the distance between the vertebrae decreases.In the end, this leads to a pinch of nerve and acute pain syndrome.Furthermore,The following complications may appear:

  • protrusion;
  • intervertebral hernias;
  • violation of blood supply to the spinal cord;
  • paralysis.

The sooner a person begins treatment, the lower the likelihood of finding any complication of osteochondrosis.The most dangerous are the protrusion of cervical osteochondrosis, but that does not mean that in the lower back, they are less dangerous.

Conclusions

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