Lower back hurts. . . He moans, he writhes, he shoots. . . How many terms have people invented to refer to pain in the lower back. It's understandable. Often back pain, which arose once, no longer leaves its owner until the end of life.
At first rarely, and then more and more often they remind themselves, they do not let me sleep, they throw me with periodic exacerbations. And many, even very young, support back pain as an unavoidable evil, retribution for sedentary lifestyle, lack of muscular corset, disproportionate physical activity.
They're not trying to treat back pain, and if they do, then episodically, randomly. Some don't even know their exact diagnosis, because their back hurts and it hurts, 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 does the lower back hurt, causes of pain?
- First of all, of course, there are injuries, displacement of the vertebrae, sprains. They cause acute pain with total disability in the initial stage of the disease. But, if you suffer from low 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 taken by the already mentioned osteochondrosis with its degenerative changes in cartilaginous tissues.
- Then there are all kinds of postural disorders - lordosis, kyphosis and the leader among spinal curvatures - scoliosis, which now appears almost in first graders. There is also Scheuermann-Mau disease, when juvenile kyphosis is formed even in adolescence, and by the age of 20-25 they reach almost disability.
- Actually, lower back pain can be a symptom of diseases of the internal organs: kidneys, pelvic organs.
- Back pain often occurs late in pregnancy, with rapid weight gain and hormonal changes in the woman's body.
- The worst occurrence of back pain is metastases in the spine, which appear already at the fourth stage of the development of oncological diseases.
It is not easy to find out for yourself the true causes of lower back pain. It is good when there is a modern clinic nearby, which employs experienced chiropractors, vertebrologists and has the appropriate diagnostic equipment.
Treatment of low back pain: an overview of methods
This is where the most awkward begins. There are many methods and methods to treat low back pain, but not all of them work in the same way. Here the notorious human factor arises, and this factor is important both on the part of the patient and on the part of the healer (no matter what it is called, there are many options: a chiropractor, a chiropractor, a chiropractor, a massage therapist, a vertebrologist).
All these people have their own method, their favorite tricks, possible combinations of ways to correct the location of the vertebrae in our long-suffering spine. I watched a chiropractor snap his patients neck back into place in a few seconds.
But, despite the apparent effectiveness of his methods, I did not dare to "talk to him more closely". Perhaps this is a manifestation of cowardice, I will not argue. But I still can't forget that I have a backbone, and it's unlikely I'll ever get a replacement.
- Often, along with the blocks described above, a method of spinal traction is offered. Under water or with special weights. From the point of view of common sense, there is something to this, but unfortunately, I heard a lot of criticism that the improvements are extremely insignificant, not comparable to the costs.
- The next 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, does not cure, they stopped taking medication, the "laughs" and ended.
- Surgical treatment is generally an extreme case, it is worth considering when there is pain that does not go away for several months, total disability, urinary and fecal incontinence.
- The most promising method for frequent pain in the back, lower back is a set of exercises.
Although, before clarifying the diagnosis, they, with overzealousness, can be harmful. As in any case, the treatment of low back pain must be thoughtful, gradual, with an eye on the nuances of well-being. With strict observance of the rules for lifting and carrying heavy loads, if necessary, physical labor at home and at work.
And if you are persistent and patient, improvements in the condition of your back will not be long in coming.