Over the years, discomfort gradually occurs in different departments and systems. After 25 years, patients often have lower back pain of varying intensity. If you ignore this symptom, you may lose the ability to make normal movements. Removing the painful syndrome with the help of analgesics is a path 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, the periods of deterioration become longer. Acute pain begins to torment even during the rest period, and not only during physical activity. This picture is typical for lumbar osteochondrosis. This disease is characterized by the destruction of the cartilage located between the vertebral discs. Thinning of the tissue and its deformation lead to protrusion, lumbar hernia. At the clinic, the patient can undergo diagnosis as well as treatment, regardless of the etiology of the pain syndrome.
Causes of back pain
Stiffness and discomfort in the lumbosacral region impair work ability. The person 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 that extend from the spinal cord. At the moment of strong muscle tension, with a sudden turn of the body, a "lumbago" or lumbago is formed. Sharp pain accompanies the patient for several hours. The patient describes her character as "burning", "shooting".
The cause of discomfort in the lumbar spine is a disc herniation. With trauma or age, the nucleus pulposus loses its strength and elasticity. If the problem is exacerbated by osteoporosis, being overweight, the fibrous ring of the disc becomes thinner. Through these weak points, the nucleus pulposus 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.
Lower back pain is also caused by diseases of the 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 cause an acute attack.
Treatment of lower back pain
Which doctor should I go to for help? If there is even a small but constant discomfort in the lower back, it is necessary to go to a therapist. An initial examination and collection of anamnesis becomes a good reason to schedule an additional examination. Blood and urine tests are prescribed in the outpatient clinic, ultrasound of the kidneys is performed and the presence of malignant neoplasms in the abdominal cavity is ruled out.
In some situations, additional consultations with a neurologist, phthisiologist, 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 differ. It all depends on the specific clinical picture. Depending on the cause of the pathology, different treatment methods are used.
Manual therapy
This method is often used for osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. It allows you complete recovery or long-term remission. The effects on the joints and bones are carried out exclusively with the help of the hands of a chiropractor. In the initial phase, the method of traction traction is used, which alleviates the pain syndrome. Furthermore, all efforts of physicians are aimed at restoring cartilage structure. All manual techniques are performed carefully, in a gentle manner. As soon as the patient feels strong discomfort, he informs the specialists. The doctor stops all manipulations until the physical condition normalizes. After that, the correction is continued 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 osteopathic doctor acts on the skeletal system and surrounding soft tissues. Muscle cramps can cause pain and restrict joint movement. When the specialist manages to achieve complete relaxation, he is overcome halfway to recovery. The technique does not cause painful sensations, it does not aggravate the syndrome. The patient's condition significantly improves after the first session. The work of the master is delicate and accurate. The work is performed based on the patient's well-being.
Kinesio taping
Treatment of lower back pain is popular among athletes and people who are constantly experiencing significant physical activity. At the place where the destructive process is localized, a special elastic tape is glued - kinesio tape. It does not cause discomfort, does not interfere with movement during the daily waking state.
In the diagnostic phase, the expert determines the cause of the violation, as well as the exact location of its schedule. Light muscle support contributes to the formation of a proper muscular corset. The strap literally "makes" the back straighten when walking, preventing the formation of bends. Optimal joint support prevents acute disease from progressing to chronic.
The tense muscles are completely relaxed, and they remain in tone for active movements without pain. Improving the microcirculation of blood in the soft tissues enables the cartilage tissue to receive adequate nutrition. Kinesitating for back pain is used as the main method of treating sprains, injuries, or lumbago. The movements become smooth and the gait easy.
UHT
Shock wave therapy is a modern method of treating 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 safety measure to prevent infection.
Di-Tazin therapy
This method of treating acute lumbar spine pain involves the use of Photoditazine. Furthermore, 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.