The lower back hurts. . . It groans, twists, shoots. . . How many terms have been coined by humans to refer to lower back pain. It's understandable. Often, back pain, once born, no longer leaves its owner for the rest of its life.
At first, seldom, and then more and more often they remind themselves, do not let me sleep, pull me with periodic irritations. And many, even many young people, endure back pain as an inevitable evil, the punishment for a sedentary lifestyle, the lack of a muscular corset, the disproportionate physical activity.
They do not try to treat a back pain, and if they do, then episodically, by accident. Some do not even know the exact diagnosis, well, his back hurts and it hurts, osteochondrosis, i. e. sciatica.
But, this is far from the case. There are plenty of diseases that cause a painful reaction, limited mobility in the lower back.
Why does the lower back hurt, causes of pain
- In the first place, of course, are injuries, vertebral displacement, sprains. They cause acute pain with complete disability in the initial stage of the disease. But if you endure back pain, do not seek help and do not take any measures to alleviate your condition, the disease quickly becomes chronic.
- The second place of honor is occupied by the compression of the nerve during the displacement of the vertebrae, with the formation of an intervertebral hernia.
- Third place is occupied by osteochondrosis already mentioned with its degenerative changes in cartilage tissues.
- Then there are all sorts of postural disorders - lordosis, kyphosis and leader among spinal curvatures - scoliosis, which now appears almost to first graders. There is also Scheuermann-Mau disease, when juvenile kyphosis is formed even in adolescence and at the age of 20-25 years reach almost disability.
- In fact, back pain can be a symptom of diseases of internal organs - kidneys, pelvic organs.
- Often, back pain occurs in late pregnancy, with rapid weight gain and hormonal changes in a woman's body.
- The worst manifestation of back pain are metastases in the spine, which already appear in the 4th stage of development of oncological diseases.
It is not easy to understand the real causes of back pain yourself. It is good when there is a modern clinic nearby, which employs chiropractors, experienced vertebrologists and has the right diagnostic equipment.
Treatment of back pain - an overview of methods
This is where the most unpleasant begin. There are many methods and techniques for treating low back pain, but not all work the same way. This is where the infamous human factor comes into play, and this factor is important for both the patient and the therapist (no matter what it is called, there are many options: a chiropractor, a chiropractor, a chiropractor, massage therapist, vertebrologist).
All of these people have their own method, their favorite tricks, possible combinations in ways to correct the location of the vertebrae in our long-suffering spine. I watched as a chiropractor placed his patients neck in place with sharp movements in seconds.
But despite the apparent effectiveness of his methods, I did not dare to "talk closer to him. "Maybe this is a cowardly show, I would not argue. But I still can not forget that I have a backbone and it is unlikely that I will ever be given a spare.
- Often, along with the blockages described above, a method of pulling the spine is offered. Under water or with special weights. From the point of view of common sense, there is something in this, but, unfortunately, I have heard many comments that the improvements are extremely insignificant, not comparable to the costs.
- The other way is a high quality professional massage.
- The use of pills and injections that relieve pain is a temporary measure and the disease, as such, is not cured, discontinued medication, "laughs" and finished.
- 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, in the lower back is a set of exercises.
Although, before the diagnosis is clarified, they, with excessive diligence, can be harmful. As in any case, the treatment of back pain should be thoughtful, gradual, with an eye on the nuances of well-being. 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, improvements in back condition will not be long in coming.