Lumbar osteochondrosis is a fairly common disease. But, despite this, it is not recommended that his treatment take its course under any circumstances, as this can lead to serious consequences, including disability. The older a person is, the more likely they are to develop a disease such as lumbar osteochondrosis.
The elderly with this disease, unfortunately, face on average 90% of cases. As for the particular risk group, it includes those who do not lead a fairly mobile and active lifestyle. And such people, you see, are now in the majority.
The main causes of lumbar osteochondrosis
In the case of an uneven distribution of load on the chin and trunk muscles, the intervertebral discs deform and protrude between the vertebrae. This leads to compression of the spinal nerves. The result is the so-called radicular syndrome, which is characterized by back pain and a marked decrease in lumbar spine mobility.
The situation in which the back of a person with lumbar osteochondrosis does not occur suddenly, therefore experts recommend starting solving the problem before it becomes critical. So it makes sense to test your body for any problems.
The main symptoms of osteochondrosis are as follows:
- withdrawal of pain in the lumbar region (in the first stage of the disease, the pain is not very strong, but over time it intensifies);
- restriction of mobility in the middle region;
- walking problems;
- numbness of the limbs.
Due to the compression of the intervertebral vessels, diseases of the internal organs can also occur. This happens if the disease is severely neglected. If you notice any of the above symptoms, it is strongly recommended that you seek immediate help from a specialist: a neurologist or therapist. The doctor will prescribe a comprehensive therapy that can effectively avoid the worsening of the situation.
How to act in case of an acute attack of osteochondrosis
If however your back is twisted at some point in a sudden way, you need to know what specific actions you need to take in anticipation of an ambulance team, which needs to be called. So we are talking about the following manipulations:
- in no case should a person be helped to direct, as such actions can not only provoke a new pain attack, but also lead to an even greater displacement of the vertebrae, which is fraught with the development ofparalysis;
- if possible, help the person lie down on the bed or sofa;
- do not touch the injured area of the back;
- the victim should be given an anesthetic medicine that will reduce the pain;
- if the pain syndrome is moderate, the lumbar area should be treated with an anesthetic ointment.
Characteristics of treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis
The main task to be solved in the treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis is the elimination of pain. After that, a series of actions must be taken to restore mobility and eliminate the cause of spinal nerve compression. In principle, the goal of treatment in any case is to achieve complete recovery of the patient. In advanced cases, it is the induction of sustained forgiveness with the restoration of most motor functions.
Treatment can be conservative and quick. The conservative method of treating lumbar osteochondrosis includes courses of pain relievers as well as general strengthening and anti-inflammatory therapies. Surgical treatment is performed only in cases where there is a real risk of paralysis against the background of a significant displacement of the vertebral disc. During surgery, the hernia is removed, the intervertebral discs are replaced, and bone growths, adhesions, and scars on the vertebrae are removed.
In some cases, using folk remedies can be a very effective method. For example, you can make compresses based on medicinal herbs. It is also helpful to wrap the waist area with scarves or shawls made of natural camel or any other wool.
Rehabilitation characteristics for osteochondrosis
To consolidate the results of the treatment performed, it is strongly recommended to take rehabilitation measures very seriously. It is better to do it while praying in medical and physical training centers, which are open in almost every city. Rehabilitation programs are developed for each person individually, choosing the complex on an individual basis. It includes all types of treatments, including exercise therapy, massage and physiotherapy.