With age, discomfort gradually appears in different 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. Removing pain syndrome with the help of analgesics is the way to nowhere, 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, periods of deterioration become longer. Acute pain begins to bother even during the rest period, and not just during physical activity. This appearance is typical of lumbar osteochondrosis. This disease is characterized by the destruction of cartilage located between the vertebral discs. Tissue thinning and its deformation leads to elongation, lumbar hernia. At the clinic, the patient can undergo 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 region impair the ability to work. A person can not move straight, the patient often loses self-service skills in daily life. One of the common causes of the disease is the constriction of the roots extending from the spinal cord. At the moment of strong muscle tension, with a sharp twist of the body, a "lumbago" or lumbago occurs. A sharp pain accompanies the patient for several hours. The patient describes her character as "burning", "bursting".
The cause of discomfort in the lumbar spine is disc herniation. With trauma or with age, the pulposus nucleus loses its stability and elasticity. If the problem is aggravated by osteoporosis, overweight, the fibrous disc ring becomes thinner. Through these weak points, the pulposus nucleus protrudes. Its displacement leads to acute pain. Chronic pathologies that cause discomfort in the lumbosacral region include:
- osteomyelitis;
- spondylosis;
- scoliosis;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- spinal tuberculosis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- malignant neoplasms.
Back pain is also caused by diseases of internal organs, soft tissue damage. A very common cause of pathology is inflammation of the appendages of the uterus, endometriosis (in women), adenoma and prostatitis (in men). Intestinal, stomach and kidney diseases can also provoke an acute attack.
Treatment of low back pain
Which doctor should I go to for help? If even a slight but persistent discomfort appears in the lower back, you should go to a therapist. The initial examination and collection of the anamnesis becomes a good reason for scheduling an additional examination. Blood and urine tests are prescribed at the clinic, kidney ultrasound is performed and the presence of malignant neoplasms in the abdominal cavity is ruled out.
In some situations, additional consultation with a neurologist, physiotherapist, gynecologist will be required. Tomography and X-rays will help 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 vary. 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 for lumbar spine osteochondrosis. This allows you to achieve complete recovery or long-term forgiveness. The effects on the joints and bones are performed exclusively with the help of the chiropractor's hands. In the initial stage, the pull-pull method is used, due to which the pain syndrome is alleviated. Further, all physician efforts are directed at restoring the cartilaginous structure. All manual techniques are performed carefully, gently. As soon as the patient feels strong concerns, inform the specialist about it. The doctor stops all manipulations until physical well-being is normalized. Then, the correction continues until the pronounced causes of the disease are eliminated.
Osteopathy
This technique is a whole philosophy, which is based on the desire for freedom of every movement. An osteopath acts on the skeletal system and the surrounding soft tissues. Muscle clamps can cause pain and restrict joint movement. Once the specialist manages to achieve complete relaxation, halfway to recovery is overcome. The technique does not cause painful sensations, does not increase the syndrome. The patient's condition significantly improves after the first session. The work of the craftsman is delicate and precise. The work is performed on the basis of patient well-being.
Taping kinesio
Lumbar pain treatment is popular among athletes and people who constantly experience significant physical activity. At the site where the destructive process is located, a special elastic band is glued - kinesio tape. Does not cause discomfort, does not impede movement during waking day.
In the diagnostic phase, the specialist determines the cause of the violation, as well as the exact location of its placement. Light muscle support contributes to the formation of the right muscle corset. The bar literally "makes" your back straighten when you walk, preventing the formation of a bend. Optimal joint support prevents acute disease from becoming chronic.
The tense muscles are completely relaxed while remaining toned for active painless movement. Improving blood microcirculation in soft tissues allows cartilage tissue to receive proper nutrition. Taping Kinesio for back pain is used as the main treatment method for dislocations, injuries or lumbago. The movements become smooth, and the walking becomes easy.
UHT
Shock wave therapy is a modern method for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine, traumas of 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 extra safety measure to prevent infection.
Di-Tazin Therapy
This method of treating acute lumbar back pain involves applying an application with the drug Photoditazine. Further, through the LED installation, the drug is activated, which penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin. Can be used successfully in the treatment of disc herniation. Increased blood circulation ensures the constant distribution of nutrients to the bones.