Lower back pain. . . He whines, twists, shoots. . . How many people have invented notions for lower back pain. That is understandable. Often, back pain, once it occurs, does not leave its owner for the rest of his life.
In the beginning, they rarely, and then more and more often, remind me of myself, they don't let me fall asleep, they drag me with periodic exacerbations. And many, even very young people, suffer from back pain as an inevitable evil, revenge for a sedentary lifestyle, lack of a muscular corset, disproportionate physical activity.
They do not try to treat a sore back, and if they do, then sporadically, randomly. Some don't even know the exact diagnosis, so their backs hurt and they hurt, osteochondrosis, that is, or sciatica.
But this is far from the case. There are many diseases that cause a painful reaction, limited mobility in the lower back.
Why lower back pain, causes of pain
- In the first place, of course, are injuries, movement of vertebrae, sprains. They cause acute pain with complete disability in the initial phase of the disease. But if you suffer from lower back pain, do not seek help and do not take any measures to alleviate the condition, the disease quickly becomes chronic.
- The second place of honor is occupied by the compression of the nerve during the movement of the vertebrae, with the formation of an intervertebral hernia.
- The third place is occupied by the already mentioned osteochondrosis with its degenerative changes in cartilage tissue.
- Then there are all kinds of postural disorders - lordosis, kyphosis and the leader among the curvatures of the spine - scoliosis, which now occurs almost in first graders. There is also Scheuermann-Mau disease, when juvenile kyphosis is formed even in adolescence, and up to 20-25 years almost to disability.
- In fact, pain in the lower back can be a symptom of diseases of internal organs - kidneys, pelvic organs.
- Back pain often occurs in late pregnancy, with rapid weight gain and hormonal changes in the female body.
- The worst occurrence of back pain are metastases on the spine, which occur already in the 4th stage of the development of oncological diseases.
It is not easy to discover the real causes of lower back pain on your own. It is good when there is a modern clinic nearby that employs experienced chiropractors, vertebrologists and has the appropriate diagnostic equipment.
Treatment of low back pain - a review of methods
This is where the most unpleasant begins. There are many methods and treatments for low back pain, but not all work the same way. This is where the notorious human factor emerges, and this factor is important on both the patient's and the healer's side (it doesn't matter what it's called, there are many options: chiropractor, chiropractor, chiropractor, massage therapist, vertebrologist).
All these people have their own method, their favorite tricks, possible combinations in the way of correcting the position of the vertebrae on our long-lasting spine. I saw one chiropractor put his patients' necks back in a few seconds with sharp movements.
But despite the seeming effectiveness of his methods, I didn’t dare "talk to him more closely. " Maybe this is a manifestation of cowardice, I won’t argue. But I still can’t forget I have one spine, and I’ll hardly ever get a spare.
- Often, in addition to the blockages described above, the spinal traction method is also offered. Under water or with special weights. From the point of view of common sense, there is something in that, but, unfortunately, I have heard a lot of reviews that the improvements are extremely insignificant, incomparable with the costs.
- The next way is a high quality professional massage.
- The use of tablets and injections that relieve pain is a temporary measure and the disease, as such, does not cure, they stopped taking medication, "laughed" and ended up.
- Surgical treatment is generally an extreme case, it is worth considering when there is pain that does not go away for several months, complete disability, urinary and fecal incontinence.
- The most promising method for frequent back pain, lower back is a set of exercises.
Although, before the diagnosis is clarified, they, with excessive zeal, can be harmful. As in any case, the treatment of lower back pain should be thoughtful, gradual, with attention to the nuances of well-being. With strict adherence to the rules for lifting and carrying heavy loads, if necessary, physical work at home and at work.
And if you are persistent and patient, the improvement in the condition of your back will not last long.