Causes and treatment of lower back pain

Lower back pain is a common and common occurrence.Men, women and children also suffer from it.The causes of this disease are different.

Pain itself is a "bell" that warns of any changes taking place in the human body.Pain should not be ignored;can have serious consequences.You should contact an expert, identify the source and start eliminating it.

Causes of lower back pain

The most harmless reason is fatigue.During the day there is a large load on the spine and it is not evenly distributed.This leads to an unpleasant, painful sensation in the spine.Excessive physical activity, heavy lifting.

Of course, various injuries, bruises

The causes can be divided into two main categories - diseases of the spine and internal organs.

Mostly in women, the pain occurs as a result of:

• Gynecological complaints (fibroids, vulvitis, adnexitis, tumor of internal genital organs).
• Pregnancy.Especially in the last trimester, there is a heavy load on the spine, which results in pain in the lower back.Which is natural and disappears after childbirth.
• Menstrual cycle.The twitching symptom is quite possible.
• Abortion.After a stressful situation and an inflammatory process.
• The highlight.Changes in hormonal levels cause disturbances in blood circulation in the pelvis.Osteoporosis develops.

for men:

• Features of professional activity.(lifting weights).
• Prostatitis.Rare, but possible.
• Oncology of genital organs.After 50 years.
• Doing sports.Excessive loads.

In children:

• Improper posture.It is caused by inappropriate footwear, incorrect carrying of a backpack or bending over textbooks.
• Spinal hernia.

In addition to diseases of the spine, pain is caused by such pathologies as:

• congenital defects of the spinal column (irregular shape, splitting);
• appendicitis;
• cholecystitis;
• kidney disease;
• adhesions;
• neoplasms in the back area;
• bone tuberculosis;
• overweight;
• small bowel disease;
• inflammatory processes in muscles.

What diseases cause lower back pain?

There are both primary and secondary signs of the disease.Spine diseases themselves are among the primary ones.Secondary ones have pain of a reflective nature, diseases of internal organs.

Let's look at the most common of them:

1. Injuries.Fractures, bruises.Received as a result of a fall, impact, accident, sports, etc.
2. Scoliosis.Curvature of the spine.Deformation of the skeleton occurs and a hump appears.It has an innate or acquired character.
3. Osteochondrosis.Joints and bones are destroyed, and nerve fibers are also involved.It can cause radiculitis, hernias, intervertebral discs.
4. Osteoporosis.Disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism.Bone density decreases and the percentage of injuries increases.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis.A chronic inflammatory process in the joints that affects the adjacent ligaments and muscles.The development of the autoimmune process is to blame for this.
6. Phlebothrombosis (thrombophlebitis).Complete or partial blood flow disorders.
7. Ankylosing spondylitis.Connective tissue grows and mobility is lost.
8. Spondylosis.Natural aging of the joint.
9. Lumbago.Destructive changes in the spine are accompanied by acute pain.If left untreated, it will lead to irreversible consequences.
10. Various kidney diseases lead to lower back pain: pyelonephritis, kidney prolapse, kidney failure, gout, amyloidosis, diabetic nephropathy, renal colic, etc.
11. Types of tumors of the gastric tract and duodenum.
12. Pathologies of the pelvis.

Symptoms and nature of pain

Symptoms include varying degrees of discomfort in the lumbar region.Pain in the lumbar region is very diverse.

It is divided into periodic and permanent.Periodic are associated with acute pathologies, physical activity and some other individual characteristics of the skeletal structure.

Permanent ones are caused by irreversible damage to the apornomotor system.I can't fully heal and come back.

Pain syndrome can also be primary and secondary.The first is directly related to the musculoskeletal system itself, while the second has nothing to do with it and is provoked by the pathologies of other diseases.

Important!The nature of the pain is different: acute, painful, periodic, sharp, pulling, pulsating, painful, mild.In some cases, it is accompanied by numbness of the lower extremities, coldness, reduced sensitivity in the legs, pallor, convulsions, lameness, limited movement, paralysis.

Diagnostic methods

If the cause of the pain is known (trauma, pregnancy, chronic diseases), immediately contact a specialist with a more specialized profile.Otherwise, you must see a therapist first.

The following procedures will then be carried out:

• Blood and urine tests, biochemical analyses.
• Ultrasound of the internal organs of the abdominal cavity and heart.
• X-ray of the lumbar region.
• MRI and CT.The most accurate examination that identifies the source of the disease.
• Study of blood vessels.

Based on these results, the cause will be determined and appropriate treatment will be prescribed.

What to do if your lower back hurts?

First aid

Dull, sharp or throbbing pain, no matter what it is, makes life difficult and prevents you from doing your usual and favorite things.

If it was unexpected, the following measures should be taken:

1. Lie on a semi-rigid, flat surface so that your spine assumes the correct shape.
2. Try to relax.Do not strain your muscles or panic.Self-hypnosis also plays a big role.
3. Call the doctor.It is not advisable to take a pain reliever;the doctor will not be able to precisely determine the source of the disease.
4. It can be bandaged (fixed).
5. Take the temperature.

During pregnancy:

• exclude physical activity;
• wear a prenatal bandage;
• perform simple physical exercises while sitting;
• eat more potassium and phosphorus.

Drug treatment

tablets:

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).Fights inflammation, swelling, improves mobility.
• Chondroprotectors.It prevents the destruction of cartilage tissue and promotes its renewal.
• Muscle relaxants.It relaxes stiff muscles and relieves pain.They are used when NSAIDs do not give the desired results.
• Corticosteroids.Prevents inflammatory processes and blocks severe pain.
• Narcotic analgesics.Buy in pharmacies only with a doctor's prescription, because they are addictive.
• Analgesics.Depending on the strength and nature of the pain.
• B vitamins.They are used in combination with NSAIDs.Vitamin complexes and vitamins of groups B1, B12, B6.

Fats, creams:

• Preparations with local irritant and analgesic effects.They reduce discomfort, relax muscles, relieve inflammation, nourish and warm.
• Warming with hot pepper, snake and bee venom.
• Chondroprotective.

Good to know!Medical patches and injections are also used to treat lower back pain.The latter is done if all the above did not give the desired effect.Injections are placed directly in the lumbar region.

Folk remedies

We turn again to traditional medicine.There are many methods of treatment among people, but before using them on yourself, you should consult a specialist, because there may be contraindications for treatment with these methods.

Let's look at some examples:

1. Fresh or scalded burdock leaves are used as a poultice.
2. Mustards are combined with honey.
3. Mix crushed garlic with vegetable oil.Garlic is also mixed with petroleum jelly and a spoonful of lemon juice.Apply to the area that is bothering you.
4. Mix lavender, orange, rosemary, eucalyptus, fir and camphor oils with petroleum jelly.The result is a warming fat.
5. Make a warm compress from mustard powder.Another 200 gr.dry mustard is poured into the tub.After taking it, wrap yourself in a warm blanket.
6. Mix a spoonful of honey and vinegar and put it on a cabbage leaf.Apply to the painful area and tie with a warm scarf.
7. Alcohol tincture of eucalyptus will relieve pain.Rub the area that bothers you well.
8. Mix sage leaves, birch leaves, pine buds, chamomile, plantain, anise, burdock root with melted butter or lard.
9. Grate and squeeze the beets.Mix the cake with a spoonful of kerosene and place it on a napkin or a thin cloth.Apply to the place where it bothers you the most.Put polyethylene on top and wrap with something warm.
10. Infusions and decoctions of herbs, fruits and roots for oral administration work wonders.They fight against inflammation, vitaminize the body and speed up the metabolic process.Useful plants: chamomile, knotweed, St. John's wort, burdock root, calendula, violet, dandelion, white willow bark, knotweed, immortelle.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy procedures have the ability to enhance the effect of drugs on the body.

Together they give a beautiful result:

• Application of paraffin and ozokerite.It perfectly warms the affected area, apply heated wax on it, layer by layer, up to 1 cm high.Then cover with film and wrap in a woolen cloth for an hour.The course lasts from 10 to 30 days.
• Electrophoresis.The procedure is carried out using a special device that gives a weak current signal.There is a burning sensation.
• Electrical muscle stimulation.
• Pearl and turpentine baths.
• Mud therapy.Pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and pain reduction.
• Ampipulse therapy.

gymnastics

Gymnastics or physical therapy will help strengthen muscles and heal faster.

Special exercises are chosen by an orthopedist or a vertebrologist, depending on the injury and other indications.

Therapeutic exercises should be performed after the inflammatory process has passed and the pain subsides.

Constant exercise will strengthen the back muscles and reduce the load on the bones, speed up blood circulation, which will lead to better metabolism in the tissues.

The first lessons are conducted under the supervision of a doctor, then independently at home.Exercises for bending the back up and down will be useful.And on all fours, bending in one direction or another.

A walk and a visit to the pool will be beneficial.

Massage

The benefits of massage are enormous, but in the case of lower back pain, it must be performed by an experienced massage therapist.Otherwise, improper movements will cause damage and accelerate the progression of pathologies.

Massage movements, if they are correct, warm and relieve spasms and activate blood microcirculation.It has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole and on the mood of the patient.

During the massage, techniques such as rubbing with the fingertips, stroking and kneading the muscles are used.

Prevention measures

• Physical activity is an invaluable aid in prevention.
• Do not make sudden movements.
• Strengthen your immune system and lead a healthy lifestyle.
• It is worth paying attention to the posture.
• See a doctor once a year.
• Proper nutrition and maintenance of water balance in the body.
• Avoid stress and nervous shock.

Note:It is worthwhile to monitor your health and consult a doctor for timely treatment.Listen to the alarm signals that the body gives in the form of pain.Do not self-medicate.Since all this can lead to irreversible consequences.