The lower back hurts. . . It moans, twists, pulls. . . How many terms have been coined by people to refer to pain in the lower back. It's understandable. Often back pain, which appeared once, does not leave its owner until the end of life.
At first, rarely, then more and more often, they remember, they do not let me fall asleep, they pull me with periodic exacerbations. And many, even very young, bear back pain as an inescapable evil, retribution for a sedentary lifestyle, absence of muscular corset, excessive physical activity.
They are not trying to treat back pain, and if they do, then episodically, randomly. Some do not even know their exact diagnosis, well, they have back pain and it hurts, osteochondrosis, that is, sciatica.
But it is far from being the case. There are many diseases that cause a painful reaction, limited mobility in the lower back.
Why does the lower back hurt, cause pain
- In the first place, of course, injuries, displacement of the vertebrae, sprains. They cause sharp pains with complete incapacitation at the initial stage of the disease. But, if you suffer from lower back pain, do not seek help and do not take any measures to relieve 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.
- The third place is occupied by the already mentioned osteochondrosis with its degenerative changes in cartilage tissue.
- Then there are all sorts 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 it almost reaches disability.
- In fact, lower 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 the female body.
- The worst cases of back pain are spinal metastases, which appear already in the 4th stage of the development of oncological diseases.
It is not easy to determine the real causes of lower back pain yourself. 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 uncomfortable begins. There are many ways and methods to treat lower back pain, but not all of them work the same way. Here comes the notorious human factor, and this factor is important both on the part of the patient and on the part of the healer (whatever one will call it, there are many options: a chiropractor, a chiropractor, achiropractor, massage therapist, vertebrologist).
All these people have their method, their favorite tricks, possible combinations to correct the location of the vertebrae on our long-suffering spine. I've seen a chiropractor set up his patients' necks with sudden movements in 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 spine, and I'm unlikely to be given a spare.
- Often, along with the blockages described above, a method of spinal traction is offered. Under water or with special weights. From a common sense point of view, there is something in there, but, unfortunately, I have heard many criticisms that the improvements are extremely insignificant, not comparable to the costs.
- The next way is a high-quality professional massage.
- The use of pain-relieving pills and injections is a temporary measure, and the disease, as such, does not cure, they stopped taking drugs, "laughing" at them and ended.
- Surgical treatment is usually an extreme case, it should be considered when there is pain that does not disappear for several months, complete disability, urinary and fecal incontinence.
- The most promising method for frequent pain in the back, lower back is a series of exercises.
Although before the diagnosis is clarified, they can be harmful with excessive zeal. As in all cases, the treatment of low back pain should be thoughtful, gradual, taking into account the nuances of well-being. In strict compliance with the rules of lifting and carrying heavy loads, if necessary, physical labor at home and at work.
And if you are persistent and patient, the improvement in the condition of your back will not be long in coming.