As people get older, complaints gradually appear in different departments and systems. After 25 years, patients often suffer from low back pain of varying intensity. If you ignore this symptom, you can lose normal movements. Eliminating the pain syndrome with the help of analgesics is the way to nowhere, more precisely to the chronic course of the disease. Only timely diagnosis and treatment will lead to long-term remission or full recovery.
Over time, the phases of exacerbation lengthen. Acute pain already starts to disturb in the resting phase, and not only during physical activity. This picture is typical of lumbar osteochondrosis. This disease is characterized by the destruction of the cartilage located between the intervertebral discs. Thinning of the tissue and its deformation lead to protrusions, lumbar hernias. In the clinic, regardless of the etiology of the pain syndrome, the patient can undergo diagnostics as well as treatment.
Causes of Back Pain
Stiffness and discomfort in the lumbosacral area impair the ability to work. A person cannot move straight, the patient often loses the ability to self-service in everyday life. One of the most common causes of the disease is pinching of the roots that protrude from the spinal cord. At the moment of strong muscle tension, a sharp turn of the body leads to "lumbago" or lumbago. A sharp pain accompanies the patient for several hours. The patient describes her character as "burning", "bursting".
The cause of complaints in the lumbar spine is a herniated disc. In the event of trauma or with increasing age, the nucleus pulposus loses its firmness and elasticity. If the problem worsens due to osteoporosis or obesity, the fibrous ring of the intervertebral disc becomes thinner. The nucleus pulposus protrudes through these weak points. 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 internal organs, soft tissue damage. A very common cause of the pathology is inflammation of the appendages of the uterus, endometriosis (in women), adenomas and prostatitis (in men). Diseases of the intestines, stomach and kidneys can also cause an acute attack.
Back pain treatment
Which doctor should I go to for help? If you experience even mild but constant lower back discomfort, you need to see a therapist. The initial examination and history-taking is a valid reason for appointing an additional examination. In the clinic, blood and urine tests are prescribed, an ultrasound of the kidneys is carried out and the presence of malignant neoplasms in the abdominal cavity is excluded.
In some situations, additional consultation with a neurologist, doctor, or gynecologist is required. Tomography and X-ray will help clarify the diagnosis and determine the location of the destructive process of the spine or soft tissues. The makeup of the diagnostic screening procedures can be different for each patient. It all depends on the specific clinical picture. Different methods of treatment are used depending on the cause of the pathology.
Manual therapy
This method is often used for osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. It allows you a full recovery or long-term remission. The effects on joints and bones are done solely with the help of a chiropractor's hands. At the initial stage, the method of traction traction is used, which relieves pain syndrome. In addition, all efforts of the doctor are directed towards the restoration of the structure of the cartilage. All manual techniques are carried out carefully and gently. As soon as the patient feels severe discomfort, he informs the specialist about it. The doctor stops all manipulations until physical well-being returns to normal. The correction is then continued until the pronounced causes of the disease are eliminated.
Osteopathy
This technique is a whole philosophy based on the desire for freedom of movement. An osteopathic doctor acts on the skeletal system and the surrounding soft tissues. Muscle clamps can cause pain and limit joint movement. If the specialist manages to relax completely, half the road to recovery is over. The technique does not cause painful sensations, does not aggravate the syndrome. The patient's condition improves noticeably after the first session. The master's work is fine and accurate. The work is done according to the patient's well-being.
Kinesio taping
Back pain treatment is popular with athletes and people who are constantly exposed to significant physical activity. In the place where the destructive process is localized, a special elastic tape is glued - kinesio tape. It does not cause discomfort, does not hinder movement during the daytime waking state.
In the diagnostic phase, the specialist determines the cause of the violation as well as the exact location. Light muscle support helps form the right muscle corset. Tape literally "straightens" your back when you walk and prevents the formation of a stoop. Optimal joint support prevents an acute illness from progressing into a chronic one.
Tense muscles are completely relaxed and at the same time remain toned for active movements without pain. By improving the microcirculation of the blood in the soft tissues, the cartilage tissue can be adequately nourished. Kinesio taping for back pain is used as the main treatment method for dislocations, injuries or lumbago. Movements become smooth and the gait becomes 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 effect of acoustic waves is created by a non-invasive method without violating the integrity of the skin. This is an extra safety measure to prevent infection.
Di-Tazine Therapy
In this method of treating acute pain in the lumbar spine, an application with the drug photoditazine is carried out. In addition, the LED installation activates the drug that penetrates into the deep layers of the skin. It can be used successfully in the treatment of herniated discs. The increased blood flow ensures a continuous supply of nutrients to the bones.