Osteocondrosis is perhaps one of the main positions in the modern series of problems of the musculoskeletal system.A 21st century person is unable to completely normalize his physical activity, and this is the main reason for violations in the activity of the functioning of his skeleton.
Leg pain, complaints of muscle fatigue, reducing the activity and a remarkable deterioration of the quality of life - far from all inconveniences.On X -ray and MRI images, the changes in the integrity of the intervertebral discs are clearly evident.
How the spine suffers
The ridge takes on maximum pressure of body weight during movements.Both inactive and excessive loads (for example, weight loss) are equally harmful to the two most important substances of the spine and cartilage.
In particular, the hard loads are forced to resist the lower sections of the neck and the lumbosacral column.When the spine is overloaded, the distribution of the load is incomplete.Consequently, cervical osteochondosis or osteochondosis of the lumbar column can be manifested.Simptoms and the treatment of the latter must be considered more detailed.
The lumbar vertebrae are large and wide, connected to each other less mobile than the summit of the chest or cervical region.The sacred is formed by the vertebrae with flexible vertebrae, which are equipped with intervertebral cartilage discs.They include blows and stretching during the walk and move significant objects.
The destruction of the disc is the cause of pain
The wheels between the vertebrae have a structure reminiscent of a very dense and elastic gelatin.This is a variety of cartilage.For correct operation, it should be well supplied with liquids and nutrients.Any vascular changes involve drainage of the peripheral part of the disc - the fibrous ring, and therefore its central region - the octopus nucleus.
If the fibrous ring breaks, an hernia is formed in its place, which tightens the roots of the nerves that extend from the spinal segment, overlaps the blood flow and normal innervation.
The anatomical signs of lumbar osteochdrosis are not harmless, so it will not work to treat lumbar osteochondrosis from a finger click or simply drink a pill.
Doctors are the alarm
Medical statistics affirm that about 80% of the skilled population already knows in force what the osteochondosis of the lumbar column is.These patients are treated at home alone.Less than half of them is determined to appeal to the doctors.In the meantime, the delay is not safe for health, because it is necessary to treat osteochondosis of the lumbar region in the early stages, when its effect can still be compensated.
Since the damage mainly affects a fibrous disk substance (cartilage), the disease is sometimes called intervertebral osteochondrosis.If the osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral column is able to develop, soon the pathological changes in the cartilage tissue will be integrated by the destruction of the bone segments of the spine.
The innervation of the lower parts of the body depends on the lumbar and sacral nerves, therefore the signs of osteochondosis of the lumbar column are mainly associated with pain.Even the strongest and most reliable vertebrae of the lower back can fail.And the pain will take place in the legs and back.
In the same part of the skeleton, the largest - sciatic nerve is positioned.ISHIAS is a nerve disease, inflammation of this nerve.The first cause of Isias often becomes osteochondrosis of the lower column of the spine.
Recognition and diagnosis
The patient rarely goes immediately to the doctor, while pain can still be endured: this is the mentality of a citizen who works.The symptoms of lumbar osteochondrosis in women and men do not differ except when innervation is compromised.In women - uterus and appendices, in men there is sexual dysfunction.
The destruction of the cartilage can only be located in the lumbar region or only in the sacred.The main symptoms of the osteocondrosis of the lumbar column and the osteochondrosis sacral (symptoms) can be distinguished from the root symptoms: the violation of the roots of the spinal brain nerve involves the appearance of problems in the organs that this nervous path controls.
With osteochondrosis of the lumbar column, it is customary to consider lumbar syndrome: acute pain in the lower back, painful sensations in the back.Even the legs hurt, there is a change in the pace, in the sensitivity of the skin and in the numb muscle.
If squeezing the roots leads to inflammation, swelling develops.Against the background of the intoxication, the muscles, the joints, the ligaments begin acutely, with physical activity.Patients also complain of an increase in sweating.
The osteochondrosis of the sacred spine is determined by the problems of the pelvis (for example, compromised functions of the perineum muscles are possible, including penalties in men; difficulties with defecation and urination are possible).
More often, the symptoms are mixed and we are talking about a more widespread injury of the spine, which will be designated in the medical record as osteochondosis of the lumbar column.The treatment is very individual, since the signs of osteochondosis of the lumbosacral column are different in any case therapeutic.
When the blood vessels are compressed, the flow of blood to the muscles is disturbed.Walking is accompanied by lame and frequent stops for relaxation.The muscles of the thigh, of the perineum, of the buttocks do not receive nutrition.This is described in medical practice as ischemic syndrome for lumbar osteochondrosis.
If the neurological and ischemic signs, accompanied by pain for too long, influence the patient, the deformation of the skeleton starts from the constant forced and spasm of the muscles.And not only the spine, but also the limbs.Mosque and family poses and pace are changing.Osteocondrosis is treated not quickly and visiting a doctor is a mandatory measure to overcome the success of the disease.
Whether it's sacred or lumbar osteochondrosis, the symptoms must be evaluated in a complete and professional way, not based on your logic or on the opinion of kissing the grandmothers.And the treatment is better to trust professional specialists.
Medical diagnostic methods
Having suspected osteochondrosis of the lumbar region, whose symptoms are shown in the previous paragraph, the patient can independently take the diagnosis.But professional diagnosis is not limited to well -being questions.The doctor carefully palpa the painful areas around the spine and discovers the location of the problem.During this part of the examination, the consequences of the osteochondrosis are revealed: cifosi (vertebral deformation), scoliosis (curvature of the spine), lordosis (a change in the physiological curve of the spine), asymmetry of the muscles of the limbs (kicks), tension and descent in the lower part of the plug).
On the radius X in two projections, the structure of each vertebra is determined and the deformations and the growth of the fabrics are detected.CT (computer tomography) offers multiple images with a lower load of radiation.And magnetic resonance imaging expands the skills of the doctor, especially when planning surgical interventions for the treatment for osteochondosis.
The choice of the method must be made by the doctor according to the concomitant diseases, since each of the visual methods can be contraindicated in a single patient.
The danger of the disease
The spine performs two important functions: keeping the body in a vertical position and managing the unconscious functions of the body and unconditional reflections.It is not difficult to guess how dangerous violations can be in his work.
Causes and prevention of diseases of the spine
Neglecting his health and the first signs on problems lead to a natural result - osteochondrosis of the lumbar region develops, whose causes are usually found in daily events and conditions:
- The fact of simplicity is already a risk factor for the lower spine.How long dedicate a person common to rest and relaxation?Much less than necessary to restore joints and bones after irregular physical effort;
- Neglect sports and morning businesses in favor of official duties are considered the norm.But for the spine, sitting on the computer is fundamental;
- And with physical effort and when they work on the computer, patients do not monitor posture.And the causes of lumbar osteochondrosis are found in such "nonsense";
- The developed dishes developed during childhood can even go unnoticed, but at the same time the prognosis worsens and complicates the treatment of lumbar osteocondrosis;
- The problems of weight fluctuations or overweight constantly present are another risk factor for a functioning, smoking and nervous population.Furthermore, these related causes of osteochondosis of the lumbar column are no less formidable than the disease itself.It is advisable to get rid of bad habits before taking care of the osteochondosis of the lumbar region and again never return to smoking or ghottroneria;
- Deviations from the rule of hormonal background (due to the intake of drugs or metabolism problems) and pathological processes (inflammation) involve malfunctions of all body systems, including muscles and joints.For women's health, they are doubly destructive.
The regime of the day, the load on the body is important to measure with the capabilities of your body both in static and in dynamics.The constant work to the limit will eventually lead to health problems.And if the anamnesis is complicated by the inheritance, then the treatment of osteochondosis of the lumbar column cannot be completely put in a long box.
Even small changes for the better in daily life and the physical activity of a potential patient can significantly delay the problems related to the spine with the spine.
Process of destruction: from slight forms to irreparable consequences
Treatment for osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral column complex of various sizes depending on the stage of the development of the disease:
- Cross the fibrous ring involves the movement of the octoposy nucleus.The deformation is still minimal, but not constantly present or spontaneously permanent that the load of pain in the lower back can occur.At this stage, the consultation of a doctor is sufficient, since you can treat lumbar osteochondrosis, practically without changing your habits.
- The disc is gradually drained and sophisticated.Nervous terminations begin to violate the movement.The pain intensifies, it is provided with attacks, redness, sweating, feeling of "cold" or heat.According to the patient's stories, the diagnostic doctor confidence the osteochondosis of the lumbosacral column.The treatment, reviews referred to in patients is mostly positive, is reduced to the methods of a conservative type and a significant correction of the lifestyle.
- Finally, the cartilage layer breaks in the place of gap, close to the spinal canal, migrates the Polpic core, which ceases to normally perform its main function (depreciation) and now significantly compresses the nerve.The spine is already significantly deformed and this does not lend itself to the completion of the correction.In the third phase, the osteochondosis of the lumbosacral column, the symptoms integrate its symptoms with single or multiple intervertebral hernias.Is osteocondrosis treated at this stage?Yes, but there are significant restrictions.
- The disease reaches the most dangerous state in the fourth phase.The spinal deformations are already irreversible, the hernias are pronounced, the mobility is finally broken and the pain in the disappearance periodically and the remarkably limited life skills lead to disability.With this diagnosis - 4 phases, lumbar osteochondrosis - a patine is performed only to stabilize the functions of the spine.Unfortunately, a complete recovery is no longer possible.
The lumbar-croce osteochondrosis, whose symptoms are initially similar to trivial effort and over-intention, can be very dangerous for the patient.Do not try to postpone the treatment of lumbar osteocondrosis for later in yourself or in your loved ones.Insist on the exam and start the struggle as soon as possible.
Dangerous consequences of the disease
Forced poses, spasms and movement restrictions lead to the weakening and atrophy of muscle fibers.Not only do the motor muscles suffer, but also the soft-muscular muscles of the internal organs.The ligaments that are responsible for the tone of the joints are also weakened.Hence the appearance of concomitant pathologies.
The damaged intervertebral discs create women's problems during pregnancy and in the men of the osteochondrosis of the lumbar region, sexual dysfunction can develop.Any hernia (following protrusion) anywhere of the spine is the risk of losing the sensitivity or paralysis complete with one or another part of the body.
One of the unpleasant complications of the disease is Spondic arthrosis - a growth similar to a pine of bone tissue.Another attack by the same group is spondylosis.These are protrusions and spurs that grow right on the spine!Ischemic syndrome can even threaten a fatal result according to its location.
Attempts to get rid of osteochdrosis with craft methods can lead to deterioration.First it is possible to start the professional treatment of lumbosacral osteochondosis, the better the prognosis.
Of course, all these frightening consequences cause the patient to ask the question: osteochondrosis is to cure, what to do to minimize its consequences.This is possible if the disease is not launched.Only in this case, the fabric fabric fabric can be restored and again normally support the spine.
We deal with the lower back and sacred
All drugs must be selected by an expert doctor on the compatibility principle and not by process.Patients who were treated alone are forced to contact doctors to ask for help.But doctors cannot always make the patient healthy.When the patient was diagnosed with lumbar osteochondrosis, symptoms and treatment are considered in dynamics.It is important to take into account individuals of the diseases of the vascular system, nerves, endocrine characteristics and pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
With the diagnosis of osteochondosis of the lumbar department, the treatment should include different points:
- Rationing of static (sedentary) and dynamic loads according to the degree of gravity of the disease;
- LFK lessons are necessarily with an instructor, since it is quite difficult to get rid of the consequences of the disease.The specialist from the outside will appreciate much better the rigidity of the muscles, symmetry and coordination of movements.Gymnastics from daily home includes cautious inclinations (deviations) of the case on the right, left, forward and in the back, walking on all fours on a solid surface, lengthening the spine behind your hands (in a liar position);
- The use of medicines allows you to get rid of pain, spasm.Reduce swelling, inflammation and restore destroyed cartilage.The treatment regime includes analgesics, fans (anti -inflammatory), antispasmodic and glucocorticosterosteroids (all in injections);
- Manual therapy outside the exacerbation.The classic and manual massage is prescribed in the absence of contraindications.With the domestic massage and the requests "go on the back", it is better not to experiment;
- Occasionally - an operation.Some types and events of hernias and protrusions require emergency surgery.This allows you to protect the patient from disability and save his life.
It is important that the treatment of lumbosacral osteocondrosis is systemic and controlled by a doctor.Do not neglect visits and preventive exams: this will help for many years to maintain mobility and good health.