With age, anxiety gradually develops in various departments and systems. After 25 years, patients often experience back pain of varying intensity. If you ignore this symptom, you may lose the ability to perform normal actions. Relieving pain syndrome with the help of analgesics is nowhere to be found, or rather a way to a chronic course of the disease. Only timely diagnosis and treatment will lead to long-term remission or complete recovery.
Over time, periods of flare-ups lengthen. Acute pain begins to bother not only during physical activity, but also at rest. This picture is typical for lumbar osteochondrosis. The disease is characterized by the destruction of cartilage located between the vertebral discs. Tissue thinning and its deformation causes protrusion and herniation of the spine. At the clinic, the patient can undergo diagnosis, as well as a course of treatment, regardless of the etiology of pain syndrome.
Causes of back pain
Stiffness and discomfort in the lumbar-sacral region impair the ability to work. The person is unable to move straight, and the patient often loses the ability to serve himself in daily life. One of the common causes of the disease is pinching of the roots extending from the spinal cord. Instantaneous muscle tension occurs immediately, with a sharp turn of the body, "lumbago" or lumbago. The patient is accompanied by sharp pain for several hours. The patient describes his character as "burning", "explosive".
The cause of discomfort in the lumbar region is a herniated disc. With trauma or age, the pulpous nucleus loses strength and elasticity. If the problem is osteoporosis, aggravated by excess weight, the fibrous ring of the disc becomes thinner. The pulposus nucleus emerges through these weak points. Its displacement causes severe pain. Chronic pathologies that cause discomfort in the lumbar-sacral region include:
- osteomyelitis;
- spondylosis;
- scoliosis;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- spinal tuberculosis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- malignant neoplasms.
Low back pain is also caused by diseases of the internal organs and soft tissue damage. The most common causes of pathology are inflammation of the uterine appendages, endometriosis (in women), adenoma and prostatitis (in men). Diseases of the intestines, stomach and kidneys can also cause an acute attack.
Treatment of low back pain
Which doctor should I go to for help? If you have even mild but persistent discomfort in the lower back, you should consult a therapist. Preliminary examination and collection of medical history are a good reason to schedule an additional examination. The clinic prescribes blood and urine tests, ultrasound examination of the kidneys and excludes the presence of malignant neoplasms in the abdominal cavity.
In some cases, additional consultation with a neurologist, phthisiologist, gynecologist will be required. Tomography and radiography 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 may be different for each patient. It all depends on the specific clinical picture. Different treatments are used depending on the cause of the pathology.
Manual therapy
This method is often used for lumbar osteochondrosis. This allows for complete recovery or long-term remission. The effects on the joints and bones are achieved only with the help of the hands of a chiropractor. In the initial stage, the method of traction is used, which eliminates the pain syndrome. In addition, all the doctor's efforts are aimed at restoring cartilage structure. All hand techniques are performed carefully and gently. As soon as the patient feels acute discomfort, inform the specialist. The doctor stops all manipulations until physical well-being returns to normal. Subsequently, the correction continues until the obvious causes of the disease are eliminated.
Osteopathy
This technique is a whole philosophy, based on the desire for freedom of movement. The osteopath affects the skeletal system and surrounding soft tissues. Muscle cramps can cause pain and restrict joint movement. Once the specialist achieves complete relaxation, half of the recovery path is exceeded. The technique does not cause pain and does not aggravate the syndrome. The patient's condition significantly improves after the first session. The work of the master is delicate and precise. The work is carried out on the basis of the patient's well-being.
Kinesio filming
Treatment of low back pain is popular among athletes and people who are constantly doing significant physical activity. Where the destructive process is localized, a special elastic band is glued - kinesio tape. Does not cause discomfort, does not interfere with movement during waking hours.
At the diagnostic stage, the specialist determines the cause of the violation, as well as the exact location of its placement. Light muscle support helps to form a proper muscle corset. The tape straightens the back as if walking, preventing bending. Optimal joint support prevents acute disease from becoming chronic.
Tense muscles are completely relaxed, toned for painless active movements. Improving blood microcirculation in soft tissues allows cartilage tissue to receive adequate nutrition. Kinesio taping for back pain is used as the main treatment for dislocations, injuries or back pain. The movements are smooth, the gait is light.
UHT
Shock wave therapy is a modern method of treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine, trauma to the lumbosacral region, ankylosing spondylitis and other pathologies. No additional drug treatment is used. The movement of acoustic waves is produced in a non-invasive way without compromising the integrity of the skin. This is an additional safety measure to prevent infection.
Di-tazin therapy
This method of treating acute pain in the lumbar spine involves the application of a drug with the drug Photoditazine. In addition, the drug is activated by penetrating the deeper layers of the skin through the LED installation. It can be used successfully in the treatment of disc herniations. Increased blood circulation ensures a continuous supply of nutrients to the bones.