With age, discomfort gradually arises in various departments and systems. After 25 years, patients often experience low back pain of varying intensity. If you ignore this symptom, you may lose the ability to make normal movements. Elimination of the pain syndrome with the help of analgesics is the way to nothing, more precisely to the chronic course of the disease. Only timely diagnosis and treatment will lead to long-term remission or complete recovery.
Over time, the periods of exacerbation become longer. Acute pain begins to bother even during rest, not just during physical activity. This picture is typical of lumbar osteochondrosis. This disease is characterized by destruction of the cartilage located between the spinal discs. Thinning of the tissue and its deformation lead to a bulge, lumbar hernia. At the clinic, the patient can undergo a diagnosis as well as a course of treatment, regardless of the etiology of the pain syndrome.
Causes of back pain
Stiffness and discomfort in the lumbosacral area impair performance. One cannot move straight, the patient often loses self-care skills in everyday life. One of the common causes of the disease is pinching of the roots coming out of the spinal cord. At the moment of strong muscular tension, a sharp turn of the body results in "lumbago" or lumbago. Acute pain accompanies the patient for several hours. The patient describes her character as "burning", "bursting".
The cause of lumbar spine discomfort is a disc herniation. With trauma or with age, the pulpal nucleus loses its firmness and elasticity. If the problem is exacerbated by osteoporosis, overweight, the fibrous ring of the disc becomes thinner. The pulpal nucleus protrudes through these weak points. Its displacement leads to sharp pain. Chronic pathologies that cause discomfort in the lumbosacral region include:
- osteomyelitis;
- spondylosis;
- scoliosis;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- spinal tuberculosis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- malignant neoplasms.
Lower back pain is also caused by diseases of internal organs, soft tissue damage. A very common cause of the pathology is inflammation of the appendages of the uterus, endometriosis (in women), adenoma and prostatitis (in men). Diseases of the intestines, stomach and kidneys can also provoke an acute attack.
Treatment of low back pain
Which doctor should I go to for help? If there is even a slight but constant discomfort in the lower back, you should go to a therapist. The initial examination and the collection of the anamnesis became a valid reason for appointing an additional examination. The clinic prescribes blood and urine tests, ultrasound of the kidneys and excludes the presence of malignant neoplasms in the abdominal cavity.
In some situations you will need additional consultation with a neurologist, phthisiologist, gynecologist. Tomography and X-rays will help to clarify the diagnosis and determine the location of the destructive process of the spine or soft tissues. The composition of diagnostic screening procedures for each patient may differ. It all depends on the specific clinical picture. Depending on the cause of the pathology, different methods of treatment are used.
Manual therapy
This method is often used in osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. Allows you to achieve complete recovery or long-term remission. The impact on the joints and bones is done exclusively with the help of the hands of a chiropractor. In the initial stage, the method of traction traction is used, which relieves the pain syndrome. In addition, all efforts of the doctor are aimed at restoring the cartilage structure. All manual techniques are performed carefully, in a gentle way. As soon as the patient feels severe discomfort, he informs the specialist. The doctor stops all manipulations until the physical condition normalizes. Subsequently, the correction continues until the clear causes of the disease are eliminated.
Osteopathy
This technique is a whole philosophy, which is based on the desire for freedom of any movement. The osteopath acts on the skeletal system and surrounding soft tissues. Muscle cramps can cause pain and restrict joint movement. Once the specialist is able to achieve complete relaxation, half the path to recovery is overcome. The technique does not cause painful sensations, does not aggravate the syndrome. The patient's condition improved significantly after the first session. The work of the master is delicate and accurate. The work is performed on the basis of the patient's well-being.
Kinesio taping
The treatment of low back pain is popular among athletes and people who are constantly experiencing significant physical activity. At the place where the destructive process is located, a special elastic tape is glued - kinesio tape. Does not cause discomfort, does not interfere with movement during daily waking.
At the stage of diagnosis, the specialist determines the cause of the violation, as well as the exact location of its location. Light muscle support contributes to the formation of the right muscular corset. The tape literally "makes" the back to stand up when walking, prevents the formation of stooping. Optimal joint support prevents the progression of acute to chronic disease.
The tense muscles are completely relaxed, while remaining in tone for active movements without pain. Improving the microcirculation of blood in the soft tissues allows the cartilage tissue to receive adequate nutrition. Kinesio taping for back pain is used as the main method of treating sprains, injuries or lumbago. The movements become smooth and the gait becomes light.
UHT
Shock wave therapy is a modern method for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine, trauma to the lumbosacral region, ankylosing spondylitis and other pathologies. Additional drug treatment is not used. The action of acoustic waves is produced by a non-invasive method without compromising the integrity of the skin. This is an additional security measure to prevent infection.
Di-Tazin therapy
This method of treating acute lumbar spine pain involves the administration of Photoditazine. In addition, through the LED installation, the drug is activated, which penetrates into the deep layers of the skin. It can be used successfully in the treatment of disc herniation. Increased blood circulation ensures a continuous supply of nutrients to the bones.