Lumbar osteochondrosis is one of the most common diseases of humanity, they still face this diagnosis of men and women. This disease is damage to the cartilaginous tissue of the entire spine, intervertebral discs in the lumbosacral and sacral department, very often people after 30 years enter the risk area, but with physical work with a large load on the back, they can meet such a problem and very young people.
We will analyze what are the causes of this disease, how is it dangerous and what treatment methods exist?.
The causes of osteochondosis of the lumbar
- Excessive load on the spine, heavy physical work, weight lifting, included when playing sports in the room.
- Excess weight, due to which the pressure and load on the entire column of the vertebra increase.
- A sedentary and sedentary lifestyle, following which weakens the tissues between the cartilage records and the circulation of the blood slows down.
- The irregularity of the posture, congenital or acquired due to the improper position of the rear part during the session, curved in one direction.
- Injuries, bruises, during sport, weight lifting, etc.
- Genetic predisposition.
- Changes related to the age with which the mobility and elasticity of the spinal column are lost.
- Inflammation of the joints of the spine, arthritis, scoliosis with the shift of the discs.
- Hypothermia, stressful situations, unbalanced work and recreational activities.
Degree of lumbar osteochondrosis
4 of the main phases of the disease are distinguished, gradually transforming from a simpler degree to complicated, we will analyze each of them.
1 degree
Mild pain in the vertebra, which intensifies after physical effort, manifests itself by a stupid, dampened and tingling pain in the rear and in the buttocks, can worry for a short period.
2 degrees
The distance between the vertebrae is reduced, the fibrous ring and all the surrounding tissues begin to collapse, the nerve roots are crushed. The pain in this phase becomes more acute and tangible, it has surrendered while walking towards the buttocks, the thigh and the lower part of the leg. With an attack, a person experiences relief when he folds in the opposite direction, that is, the back, the pain can cause a strong burning feeling or the opposite of the cold in an affected area.
3 degrees
Fiber rings, as a rule, are completely destroyed, following which intervertebral hernias appear. The fabrics of the lumbar vertebra are deformed, the pain is almost constantly, whose intensity depends on the presence or absence of physical effort.
4 degrees
The pathological nature of the vertebrae of the lumbar region occurs, the cartilage is atrophified, which leads to problems during movement. The pain attends itself for a short period, but subsequently it can manifest itself in a wider position and with greater intensity, consequently it can be the loss of flexibility, mobility and development of disability.
Symptoms of lumbar osteochondosis
Pain
In 98% of cases, in this disease, pain occurs, the area of the lower back is hurt directly and can be administered to the buttocks, the leg through the scenario of the sciatic nerve. The pain can be moderate and increase when changing the position of the body, sudden movements, acute curves and when the body is inclined forward, a person simply does not go back, when a heavy object is raised, it can also close in a position and the bastards will begin in the lumbar region.
With such a disease, depending on the degree, pain may also appear with the vibration of the body while driving in transport, sneezing, cough or deep breath.
Feeling of tension
The feeling of the tension occurs abruptly and disappears just as quickly, this happens more often in the flexion and extension process, the reason for this event is explained by the fact that, a spine with a nervous spine irritated by bone processes.
Sensitivity interrupted
As a rule, the changes in sensitivity occur precisely in the injury area, without touching the parts of the body of the body. These changes can be observed:
- Hyperexesia (increase, increase in sensitivity);
- Hypesthesia or anesthesia (reduced sensitivity);
- Wepthesia (a prolonged sensation of leather or tingling leather changing rooms as in injections).
The changes of sensitivity, usually occur in a certain small strip at the center of the inflammation and can last from 5 minutes to several hours.
Reduced motor activity
With various degrees, mobility is influenced by muscle atrophy, which can simply weaken movements or lead to a complete paralysis. At the same time, the motor activity will be deduced in a specific position of position, where the muscles have been injured, the parts of accompaniment of the body will not suffer.
Violations of the autonomous function
It does not always appear, more often this occurs with cervical osteochondrosis. The lumbar osteochondrosis causes a decrease in blood circulation in the lower ends, due to this, the legs are always cold and the skin as a whole becomes pale. In addition, at risk, the bladder can also fall into the risk area, with internal pressure (compression) on the fibers of the horse's tail, there is the possibility of developing acute urinary incontinence or the opposite of its delay is opposite.
Less commonly, a feeling of cold can be observed in the body, despite the fact that the temperature is reduced, excessive sweating, with a more complicated form there could be sexual dysfunction in men and the complete absence of libido and intimate lubrication in women.
In men, all the symptoms described are more often and more intensely, due to the fact that more seriously, physical work increase more weights and, consequently, give a great load on the back, therefore the stage of development of the disease from one stage to another, are a faster order of magnitude.
Complications with lumbar osteochondosis
- Inflammation of the sciatic nerve, ISias.
- The degree and speed of the destruction of the disc between the vertebrae increase, the curvature of the spine becomes as pronounced as possible.
- The unstable position of the vertebra, when the disc ceases to repair it completely and the lumbar region at any load, even light, "slides" from the place, from the sacred. As a result of this, the operation and work of the internal organs of the parental parent system is compromised. In men, this leads to power, in women with severe uterus inflammation, ovaries and appendices.
- The appearance of hernias and inflammatory processes between different vertebral segments.
Treatment of the osteocondrosis of lumbar medicine
The competent drugs and a clear program to take them will have a sufficient and adequate effect, they will remove the inflammatory focus, stop an attack of pain and prevent remission. The drugs must be prescribed exclusively by the specialist, indicating the individual method of taking the drug and dosage.
Tablets/capsules
AnalgesicsThey are able to quickly eliminate pain for a fairly long period, but still have a temporary effect to alleviate, but without a therapeutic effect.
Anti -inflammatoryPreparations or fans are often prescribed in combination with analgesics, improve the mutual effect, reduce or completely eliminate the focus of inflammation, respectively, when two groups are combined, a therapeutic, but still temporary effect will be provided.
Condroprotectors- play a role, irreplaceable vitamin for cartilage and bone tissue, are also prescribed for a complete contribution with an anesthetic group of drugs, their function to protect the tissue and prevent their further destruction.
Ointments/gel for external use
The local use of the gel ensures the absorption of the product in a direct focus of pain, which has an additional and longer effect, eliminates inflammation and relieves swelling.
Injections
The injections face the task of eliminating pain and inflammation faster than other methods listed. The injections are able to stop spasm, a sensation of pinch and tension of the muscles and lumbar fibers.
Often, to obtain a quick effect, the block method is used, that is, cut a certain painful place with anesthetic drugs, the effect occurs instantly and lasts up to 9 hours.
Treatment of the osteocondrosis of the lumbar department with popular remedies
The folk methods of effective treatment are not lower than the drug if the treatment is started in a timely manner and not to start the inflammatory process. They can also be used in combination with traditional treatment methods overall, so the possibilities of rapid recovery are sometimes increasingly increased.
Adam Root
200 grams of Adam grated roof on a fine grater of the half inade with vodka in a dark container, send to insist for 5 days. Use externally, to rub a sore point, then wrap this part with a hot scarf, not to wash. Anesthetic and heating effects will be exercised.
Burdock
Keep the burdock leaves for 10 minutes above the steam, attach them to the position of the pain, wrapping them, leaving for 1-1, 5 hours. With the same method, you can use birch leaves.
Horseradish
Squeeze the grated horseradish juice and mix 1: 1 with vodka or diluted alcohol. Room up to three times a day, the lumbar region, one of which, be sure to wrap the blanket before bedtime.
Bagno Pine
A pleasant and effective way to relieve pain and tension, put the twigs of the needles of the size of 3-4 pieces in hot water and add a few drops of the same essential oil.
The duration of the bathroom is no more than 15 minutes and then dress warmly. The procedure is performed at the best at night, this method will help to relax and improve sleep quality.
Decoction
In 0, 5 liters of water, place the Lingonberries leaves, a Sabre, thyme fish, 10 grams hops, lead to a boil, cover with a lid, starting for an hour. Filter, drink 50 milliliters three times after eating. The course goes from a month to six months.
Ointment n
Mix the mint grass, violet, pines, whale root, plantain sheet, chamomile equally, cut the mixture to the state of the dust. Three tablespoons, without slipping back collection, pour 100 milliliters of boiling water and bubbles over low heat for five minutes, stirring constantly, mix with hot pork fat and dissolved in a volume of 75 grams, fresh and keep in the refrigerator, no more than two weeks after cooking.
Use twice a day, applying a thin layer to the affected area, until it is raised.
No2 ointment
Combine 200 grams of melted disposable with 75 grams of beeswax, 30 grams of dust from the altea root and a lidocaine ampola, mix until smooth, keep in the refrigerator for no more than 1, 5 months. To use for intense pains in combination with injections or tablets, with mild pain, only ointments will be sufficient.
Prevention of lumbar osteochondosis
- With a sedentary lifestyle, a job, a special mini orthopedic cushion or roller should be positioned under the lower back.
- When you lift weights, you should take a position in which the main load from the weight will fall to the feet and not on the rear, avoiding the inclination of the body forward.
- Keep the lower back at any time of the year, avoid hypothermia.
- Try to change the position of the body 2-3 times per hour, do not sit in a long position, in any position, keep the posture uniformly.
- Make special therapeutic exercises and gymnastics for the lumbar region and return in general, add to this from your children's malka.
- It is necessary to sleep on a solid, uniform mattress, an ideal option is considered orthopedic, hard.
- Do not start and do not let other problems with your back, feeling the discomfort or pain, not be lazy to contact the clinic.
A disease like osteochondosis is difficult to treat at any phase, a healthy vertebral column gives us the opportunity to move and live fully, so it is very important not to launch and ignore, even the most insignificant, the first signs on pain and unpleasant sensations, to avoid all types of consequences and complications.