Low back pain – causes, symptoms and cure

21 April 2020

Disease degenerative disc disease – that offers, causes, stages, and methods of treatment, consider the details in this article.

Disease osteochondrosis – description and treatment

According to modern medical statistics, currently, osteoarthritis affects almost 90% of the world population.

This number includes people with lesser manifestations of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and those who have the disease s has gone much further and is already in great suffering and pain.

The physicians of all the countries sounds the alarm in recent years, this disease s has become very "young", and now the average age of onset of degenerative disc disease of the 30 for years!!!

But worried about the most, according to the doctors, and that in adverse conditions, the signs of osteoarthritis may occur at an earlier period of life, especially if there is time, unequal or excessive stress on the back and legs, as well as the effects of trauma.

What and osteochondrosis?

As to the progression (development) bad low back pain, these degenerative-dystrophic lesions spread to the tissue of the vertebrae.

The main sign that should alert you, and the appearance of pain in the neck, the back, in the lumbar region.

Often the pain "gives" the hands, the chest, shoulders, upper thighs, etc.

All this indicates clearly that the spine started pathological changes and the urgent need to take measures, until the disease has gone too far, because when the dynamics of degenerative diseases negative on the disk of the disease are possible:

atrophy of muscle tissue;
violations of the sensitivity;
the disruption of the internal organs;
the displacement of internal organs, etc.

In the absence of timely treatment of osteochondrosis develops on the un incurable condition!!!

The causes of osteochondrosis

The main factor for the development of osteoarthritis and an uneven load on the spine.

Because of the common irregular (patchy) distribution of the load on the spine are:

the habit of carrying a bag on the shoulder or in a hand;
incorrect posture in sitting position,
sleep on a too soft mattress;
sleep on a pillow high;
wearing anatomically wrong type of shoes.

Additional risk factors include:

inactivity of the physical (sedentary lifestyle);
the presence of excess weight;
an injury to the back;
the injuries of the lower extremities;
flat feet;
any other violations of the apparatus of the musculoskeletal;
age-related degenerative processes of the spine, for which s worse the blood supply of the vertebral column.

The etiology (origin) of degenerative disc disease may also play a un role such factors as:

the physical effort of the body;
neuro-emotional exhaustion;
of metabolic disorders, poisoning, unhealthy food, alcohol, medications, gi tract diseases – all this prevents the normal absorption of nutrients correct of of foods;
occupational hazards (work with the participation of unhealthy and the regular load on the spinal column, in, in a wrong position for a long time or short term experiences, but the super-high load);
the genetic predisposition (the percentage and small, but the probability of that possible);
violations of posture in the period of growth assets of the organization;
not s identify a time or not treated in a timely manner scoliosis in children;
narrow door, and uncomfortable shoes, and shoes with a grip highest of 3 cm;
prolonged and/or regular dehydration;
defective and not balanced diet, hypovitaminosis;
Not;
pregnancy (especially multiple), in combination with underdeveloped muscular-ligamentous apparatus: to cause the displacement of the center of gravity of the body to start degenerative processes of the spine.

The stages of development of osteochondrosis

Development of low back pain, always goes through four stages:

The first stage is characterized by the appearance of the pathology in the nucleus of the intervertebral disc. Due to the load unnatural begins un process of dehydration (dehydration) of the nucleus, which reduces the height of the intervertebral disc appearance and l d cracks in the ring fibrous.The symptoms in this stage are usually absent or very small can be un slight physical discomfort during the prolonged stay in a posture uncomfortable static, into an active movement, etc.
During the second phase of the disease physical discomfort there is in the form of pain, especially in certain types of loads, movements and corporals positions. During the second stage, the reduction of the distance between the vertebrae and the sagging of the vertebral muscles and ligaments. All of this produces un increase of the mobility of the vertebrae with damaged discs, and dangerous that very much I threat with scrolling or sliding.
The third stage of osteoarthritis is characterized by formacio of prolapses and emergencies. It can be accompanied by subluxation and/or development of the of the degenerative osteoarthritis of intervertebral joints. With movements certain you may feel stiffness and lack of mobility. In the extremities can cause tingling and numbness. At this stage of osteochondrosis clearly feel the pain in the back, neck, lumbar sacrum and region of the spine, in the tailbone (it all depends on the location of the affected disc).
During the fourth stage of osteoarthritis of the body trying to correct the consequences of hypermobility (excessive mobility) vertebrae begins to adapt to the irregularities of the functionality of the spine and at the points of contact of the vertebrae begin to form osteophytes (new bone from the formacio), in order to improve the fixation of the vertebra.

But, unfortunately, in some cases due to osteophytes compressions and the more damage the vertebrae. As a result, in the intervertebral discs and the joints begins fibrous ankylosis.

The symptoms of degenerative disc disease

The early symptoms of osteoarthritis and physical discomfort and/or pain in the neck and back.

As s severe discomfort, and symptoms what are the additional that are manifested during the development of osteoarthritis depends on the stage of the disease, and in each case in particular.

Pathology of the intervertebrals the discs of the cervical and lumbar are much more common than dystrophic degenerative changes in the sternum.

The symptoms of osteoarthritis are:

periodic or permanent feeling of fatigue of the back;
lightly pronounced or (depending on the stage of the disease pain in the neck, back, chest, shoulder girdle;
tough movement limited to the upper limbs.

The clinical picture of degenerative disc disease is largely dependent on the location (location) of the disease, the degree of development of the process, the peculiarities of individuals of the patients.

Pathology of the intervertebral discs, displacement, bulge, herniated, and the growth of drive osteophytes a very different consequences.

Among the most common and the alteration the circulation of the normal blood in the tissues, the un pinched nerve, dysfunction of the spinal canal, edema, fibrosis of tissues and structures.

These effects can be accompanied by a variety of symptoms, which leads to the difficulty of precise diagnosis of the disease.

The most common symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the following symptoms include:

pain in the back, the neck and the lower back, a girdle the shoulder, in the region of the ribs;
the physical discomfort and the stiffness of the body that occur with certain body positions: tilt swivel, increase of the muscular tension;
numbness of the upper and lower extremities;
muscle and joint physical discomfort, muscle cramps;
headaches, dizziness, fatigue;
pain in the region of the heart;
the violation of the sensitivity of the hands;
muscle weakness.

The symptoms of osteoarthritis of a change in function of the place in localized disease:

Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is dominated by pain in the neck, the arms, the shoulder girdle, which may result in the shoulder blade and the shoulder. There are also headaches, dizziness, flashing "flies" or spots before the eyes, ringing in the ears.
With the submarine's chest localized pain in the chest, the heart, the internal surface of the shoulder, in the armpit. The discomfort when breathing, shortness of breath.
Lumbosacral Osteochondrosis of the spine is manifested by pain in the lower part of the back with the "giving" pain in the legs, upper thighs, the organs pelvic. Very often s binds to the sexual dysfunction.

Important!!! Surface as symptoms and the fatigue, the back pain may indicate the existence of not only osteoarthritis, but also on the accession of other diseases or the development of various pathological processes and disorders not related to the degeneration intervertebral discs, thus, the diagnosis of "disease degenerative disk" should only specialist supply d, and, self-medication for these symptoms and unacceptable!!!

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Diagnosis of degenerative disc disease

Diagnosis For an accurate specialist appoints these methods of examination instrumentals, such as:

the two rays x of the spine;
if necessary and myelography of the spine;
neurological examination of the sensitivity and reflexes of the spine.

Additional methods that can be prescribed by a doctor, for the diagnosis and the stage of pathological processes, s ' have been installed as accurately as possible are:

computed tomography of the spine;
nuclear magnetic resonance;
the magnetic resonance imaging.

Indications in the treatment of degenerative disc disease as a treatment of the disease

Treatment Competent and based always in an integrated approach. And selected based on the degree of the manifestation of osteochondrosis in each case and the status of the particular patient.

The treatment consists of conservative in the medication or the maximum yield of the complex therapeutic corrective exercises.

Treatment in any surgical almost situation may not be the method of first choice.

The treatment is only surgical indicated in the absence positive of the dynamic and active progression of the disease in the bottom of a fairly long therapy conservative in which there is no positive change in the direction of the improvement.

In addition to medical therapies, you should follow a certain diet and other measures to take that are very important and necessary for recovery.

The treatment of degenerative diseases curator of the disk of the disease

Conservative therapy is aimed at relief (elimination) of the pain syndrome, normalization of the functionality of the spine and the prevention of changes negative in the future.

Conservative In the treatment of degenerative disc disease include the following types of therapy:

Drug therapy

Drug osteochondrosis s used for the relief of the pain, eliminating inflammation in the tissues and the normalization of metabolic processes in the body, improve the process of blood supply and tissue regeneration.

To express with force or pain syndrome, in the case of serious complications can be assigned to the drug blocking the nerve endings that also contribute to the reduction of the severity of the stiffness of the muscles.

Important!!! It should be clearly understood that the disease osteochondrosis can't be cured only with medication!!!

Be aware that, in the absence of expressed dystrophic evident and changes of the pain, the medications can be considered to be unjustified. This information can help you avoid examine the sore treatment does not qualified professionals.

Drugs that are used for the relief of pain and the treatment of osteoarthritis:

anti-inflammatory group of drugs;
drugs-antispasmodics such;
products antioxidants (vitamins);
means to improve the supply to blood tissues;
drugs for the regeneration and/or to avoid examining the degeneration of the cartilage.

Can be The drug administered in the form of ointments, creams for local use in the pain, in the form of tablets for oral administration in the form of injections and in the form of medicated plasters, pain relief and improve the condition of the patient for quite a long period meaning the side effects that occur during the production of the pills and the use of injections.

Patches of back pain and osteochondrosis

In this moment there are pain medical patches:

patches with irritating (capsicum plaster, plaster of mustard).
patches action with thoughtful (to retain heat).
patches with an analgesic action on the basis of: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, on the basis of local anesthetic action on the basis of medicinal herbs and dietary supplements (nanoplastyri).
based on the patches chondroprotectors.
patches combined impact.

Medicated plasters have a number of advantages:

the almost total absence of contraindications;
there are no side effects;
release of the load on the digestive system, which occurs when oral therapy tools, the so important and especially in the presence of the diseases;
the comfort in its use;
the saving of quite a long-lasting effect of anesthesia a of 12 to 24 hours;
the lack of toxic effects on the body (especially inherent, however, the un Chinese herbal pain plasters based on organic components);
and many other advantages.

Physiotherapeutic methods.

Help to reduce the pain and increase the effect of the drugs. In the treatment of osteochondrosis application of the most common of the ultrasonic other, the magnetic fields, the current of low frequency, two rays of sun, laser, etc.

Methods of physiotherapy (physical therapy) and kinesitherapy (treatment by movement). Methods of physical therapy and kinesiotherapy procedures aimed at the normalization of metabolic processes, the recovery nutrition of the intervertebral disc, restoration of the location of the vertebrae and the discs between them, in a uniform distribution of load on the musculoskeletal system.

Methods of therapeutic massage. Massage's used to improve the supply to blood to tissue, to relieve muscle spasms and clamps for the Overall improvement of circulation.

Hot tub, like one of the types of therapeutic massage, supplements method of manual massage (with the hands) and also contributes to the normalization of the entire nervous system of the body.

Therapies with traction (traction) of the spine with the use of special equipment of the. The purpose of this type of manipulation to increase the intervertebral space to normal size and to correct the disorders of the spine.

The correct diet in osteochondrosis

The objective of the diet when, in the degenerative disease of the disk of the illness improvement of the metabolism, saturate the body with essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, the inclusion of foods with high content " of a antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids and compounds to promote the regeneration of cartilage.

Treatment of drinking during the disease and this is very important, and includes the consumption of clean water to each 30 ml per kg of body weight of a person evenly distributed throughout the day (most of the water is recommended to drink in the morning).

A meal necessary a fractional, 5-6 times a day. The basis of the diet – milk and dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish, fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, cereals, vegetables in great quantity and mushrooms.

Recommended the inclusion Especially in the diet of fish and meat jelly, 'aspic, 'aspic, dishes with olive oil from the first pressing, without heat treatment (salads, etc.).

Preferred methods of food processing – steaming, roasting, cooking. Limit starchy foods, sweet, fat, spicy, salty, cured, and smoked. Coffee, strong tea, fizzy drinks and alcohol-a complete taboo!

What are the possible complications of osteoarthritis?

If compliance is Unfair to the doctor prescribed treatment of the un or the long-term evitar a visit of the un specialist, and demonstrates, that without a doubt contribute to the progression of cause disease and complications, diseases and illnesses new, such as:

herniated disks (spinal hernia);
exit;
kyphosis;
sciatica;
salt deposits in the space intervertebral;
strokes of the spinal cord;
the reduction of muscle mass of the limbs, muscle atrophy due to violations of the blood supply;
paralysis of the lower extremities and disability.

Prevention of osteoarthritis

It is recommended to follow the General rules for the un-healthy lifestyle:

to eliminate physical inactivity and increase physical activity;
in the long-term stay in a stance static, you need to warm up take breaks every 45 minutes to re-establish the blood circulation in the spine;
you must choose the right chairs to support the spine, to control the position of the hands on the table and feet on the ground, learn to keep a good posture (straight back, relaxed shoulders);
for the dream of a night and need to choose a firm best mattress and pillow;
if you need to lift and/or carry heavy objects when participation in strength training activities to strictly observe the necessary security measures;
to select correct footwear orthopedic;
whenever possible, walk barefoot on irregular surfaces: strengthens the muscles of the foot and relieves strain on the musculoskeletal system;
eat well, keep a drinking regime;
general format of design: this will not stop remove the tension of the muscles;
regularly undergo massage courses restorative.

Espero that the disease osteochondrosis is going to happen to you.

Be healthy!