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Treatment and symptoms of osteochondosis of the lumbar column

Osteocondrosis is a dystrophic change in the cartilage, which occurs due to aging processes and adverse external exposure.Very often, it appears in the intervertebral records, therefore the most common types of osteochondrosis are lumbar, cervical and chest.The osteochondrosis of the lumbar region leads to the appearance of pain and curvature of the spine, therefore it is necessary to start the high quality and qualified treatment as soon as possible.In the article we will consider the main symptoms and methods for the treatment of osteochondosis of the lumbar.

Description of the disease

The osteochondrosis of the lumbar region is characterized by dystrophic changes in the intervertebral discs(thinning, deformation, loss of elasticity).As a result, pain, performance and mobility is occurred.Not a single person is protected by the disease.The human vertebral column constantly experiences a vertical load.The adverse factors (sedentary lifestyle, excessive physical activity) aggravate only the situation.A certain percentage of people after 30-35 years begins to try discomfort in the lumbar region.

The reasons for development

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

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

The presence of the aforementioned factors in a person's life significantly increases the probability of osteochondrosis even in the relatively young age.

Symptoms

The main symptom of the disease is pain in the lumbar region.The following events arise according to the injury phase:

  • The first stadium-Mantic absence of any signs, fatigue can occur;
  • The second stage- periodic pain in the lower back;
  • The third phase- constant pain, curvature and appearance of a hump;
  • The fourth phase- Pain syndrome expressed for any movement, shift of the vertebrae.

Osteocondrosis is easy enough to determine with the main symptom.If a person periodically meets pain in the lower back, you have to visit a doctor.

In the fourth phase of the disease, a person can completely lose the functioning ability and become a disabled person.

Diagnostics

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

  • MRI;
  • X -Ray;
  • Ct.

After examining and conducting various tests, a preliminary diagnosis is carried out.Using a hardware examination, it is possible to accurately establish the cause of the malaise.Osteochondrosis at the first stage can only be detected using calculated or magnetic resonance imaging.

SLR LACEGA SLR

Lacega Reflex is a symptom that is detected only with neurological and dystrophic pathologies of the spine.The presence of the reflection of the codes is determined by the neuropathologist.This happens as follows: a person accepts the position of lying down;The doctor raises the straightened leg.If a person has more than 30 degrees when lifting a leg, pain occurs, the test is considered positive.For the test, special devices are not required, therefore it is also carried out during the initial exam.

Conductly conduct a test to identify the symptom of Lasaga only a doctor.Using this test, it is possible to almost accurately determine the damage area.

Knee reflex

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

Hardware methods

Hardware exams are the most effective in the diagnosis of osteocondrosis.Computer or magnetic resonance imaging is used.A X -ray examination of the lumbar region will also help to make a diagnosis.These methods will allow to evaluate the degree of damage and the distance between the vertebrae.In addition, with their help, it is possible to diagnose complications, which often occur during the disease (hernia, curvature).

Treatment

The treatment of osteocondrosis should be complex.When therapy, it is necessary to join the following principles:

  • exclusion of provocative factors;
  • elimination of related pathologies;
  • removal of inflammation;
  • Stimulate the recovery of the cartilage.

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

During the therapy, it is necessary to exclude the vertical loads on the spine, since this can aggravate the pathology.

Drug

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, it is possible to use drugs in the form of ointments, injections and tablets.The following drug classes are used:

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

Specific drugs are selected by the doctor.The injection of fans in the affected area will help to quickly relieve pain.The chondroprotectors will contribute to an arrest of the dystrophic changes and launch the recovery process.With the help of medicines, it is possible to effectively fight osteochondosis only for the first and second phase, more complex treatment methods are used for more complex cases.

Physiotherapy procedures

Physiotherapy helps to get rid of minor pains and consolidate the result of pharmacological treatment.The following procedures are applied:

  • sounds;
  • magnetotherapy;
  • Impact of vibrations;
  • Therapy-Therapy Dutoenzor.

Most procedures can only be performed during remission.The moment in which physiotherapy is used is determined in a more convenient way by the doctor.To obtain the therapeutic effect, it is necessary to visit the physiotherapy cabinet regularly.At least 7-10 procedures are needed to obtain persistent improvement.

Manual therapy

Manual therapy for the removal of muscle cramps with lumbar osteochondosis

With the help of manual therapy, it is possible to get rid of rigidity, muscle spasms and pain.A direct effect on the affected area with your hands allows you to create conditions for the rapid restoration of the spine.With osteochondrosis, it is possible to remove the load that can occur due to improper posture.The manual specialist acts on the lumbar and the entire back with massage movements.The effect of manual therapy is evident after several procedures.

Manual therapy should only be carried out by a qualified specialist who has all the necessary certificates.The improper impact on the spine 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 lying emphasis.Perform the head and fold the lower back of the back, then lowers the head, returning to the original position.Repeat 8-10 times.
  2. Lying on the back.Alternatively fold the legs in the knee joint.Repeat 10-12 times.

As the muscles are strengthened, the load can increase.Static exercises can be used to strengthen the lumbar muscles.A specific complex is selected according to the individual characteristics of a person and the degree of injury of the osteochondosis.After reaching persistent remission, it is necessary to continue to engage in physical education.This is one of the best preventions of the disease.

Popular recipes

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

  1. Compressed by mustard and vodka.It will require 50 g of dry mustard, 100 ml of vodka and 50 ml of alcohol campaire.The components are mixed and insisted for 10 hours.A rag is moistened in the resulting liquid and applied in the affected area for 20-25 minutes 2 times a day.The course of treatment is 7-10 days.
  2. Compressed of raw potatoes and honey.Clean and grind the potato, then mix it with honey.Put the resulting consistency on the lumbar region, cover with polyethylene and fix it.The picture is maintained for 30-45 minutes.

The heating compresses will help to get rid of pain.Persistent improvement is possible during the combination with other treatment methods.

Surgery

Surgery is an extreme measure that is used in case of irreversible changes in the tissues.Using the operation, the cause of the pain is eliminated.Very often a discussion is performed, during which the intervertebral disc which compresses the nerve is partially or completely eliminated.A specific type of surgery is selected individually.It is worth noting that it is quite difficult to perform any operation on the spine.

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

Prevention

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

  • useOrthopedic mattresses and cushions;
  • Follow the posture, especially with a sedentary lifestyle;
  • useOperating therapy;
  • engage in swimming;
  • Balanced to eat;
  • Visit the masseur.

It will also be necessary to undergo regular exams regularly using modern hardware methods.And with a predisposition to the osteocondrosis, it is desirable not to engage in serious sports.This applies to the prevention not only of the osteochondosis of the lumbar column, but also of the intervertebral osteochondosis of the thoracic region.

Possible complications

Intervertebral hernia - complication with osteochondosis

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

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

The more a previous person begins the treatment, the less it is likely to meet any complication of osteochondosis.The most dangerous are the protrusion of cervical osteochondrosis, but this does not mean that in the lumbar region they are less dangerous.

Conclusions

  1. Osteocondrosis is a degenerative disease in which the elasticity and mobility of the spine disks is lost.
  2. The disease is launched on a background of low activity, severe scoliosis or due to a unbalanced diet.
  3. With a competent therapeutic approach, you can completely stop the development of dystrophic changes.However, serious forms of the disease are treated through surgery.
  4. For prevention, it is necessary to conduct a healthy lifestyle, monitor posture and avoid heavy loads.
  5. If the course of the disease starts,There is the risk of serious complications up to paralysis.