Causes and treatment of back pain

Back pain is a common and common occurrence.Both men, women and children suffer from it.The causes of this disease are different.

Pain itself is a warning "bell" of any change that occurs in the human body.Pain should not be ignored;it can have serious consequences.You need to contact a specialist, identify the source and start eliminating it.

Causes of back pain

The most harmless reason is fatigue.During the day there is a large load on the spine and it is not evenly distributed.This results in an unpleasant sensation, pain in the region of the spine.Excessive physical activity, heavy lifting.

Of course, various injuries, bruises

The causes can be divided into two main categories - diseases of the spine and internal organs.

Mainly in women, pain occurs as a result of:

• Gynecological diseases (fibroids, vulvitis, adnexitis, tumor of internal genital organs).
• Pregnancy.Especially in the last trimester, there is a huge load on the spine, which results in lower back pain.Which is natural and goes away after birth.
• Menstrual cycle.A withdrawal symptom is quite possible.
• Abortion.After a stressful situation and inflammatory process.
• The climax.Changes in hormonal levels provoke interruptions in blood circulation in the pelvis.Osteoporosis develops.

For men:

• Characteristics of professional activity.(lifting weights).
• Prostatitis.Rare, but possible.
• Oncology of genital organs.After 50 years.
• Playing sports.Excessive charges.

In children:

• Wrong attitude.It is caused by ill-fitting shoes, holding the backpack incorrectly or bending over textbooks.
• Spinal hernia.

In addition to spine diseases, pain is caused by pathologies such as:

• congenital defects of the spine (irregular shape, separation);
• appendicitis;
• cholecystitis;
• kidney diseases;
• climbs;
• neoplasms in the back area;
• bone tuberculosis;
• overweight;
• diseases of the small intestine;
• inflammatory processes in muscles.

What diseases cause lower back pain?

There are primary and secondary signs of the disease.The main ones include diseases of the spine itself.Secondary ones have pain of a reflective nature, diseases of internal organs.

Let's look at the most common of them:

1. Injuries.Fractures, bruises.Taken as a result of a fall, collision, accident, sports, etc.
2. Scoliosis.Curvature of the spine.Skeletal deformation occurs and a lump appears.It has an innate or acquired character.
3. Osteochondrosis.There is destruction of joints and bones and nerve fibers are involved.It can provoke radiculitis, hernia, intervertebral discs.
4. Osteoporosis.Disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism.Bone density decreases and the percentage of injuries increases.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis.Chronic inflammatory process in the joint, involving ligaments and adjacent muscles.The fault is the development of an autoimmune process.
6. Phlebothrombosis (thrombophlebitis).Complete or partial interruption of blood circulation.
7. Ankylosing spondylitis.Connective tissue grows and mobility is lost.
8. Spondylosis.Natural aging of the joint.
9. Lumbago.Destructive changes in the spine are accompanied by acute pain.If not treated, it will lead to irreversible consequences.
10. Various kidney diseases lead to lower back pain: pyelonephritis, kidney prolapse, renal failure, gout, amyloidosis, diabetic nephropathy, renal colic, etc.
11. Types of tumors of the gastric tract and duodenum.
12. Pathologies of the pelvis.

Symptoms and nature of pain

Symptoms include varying degrees of discomfort in the lumbar region.Pain in the lumbar region is very different.

Divided into periodic and permanent.Periodic ones are associated with acute pathology, physical activity and some other individual features of the skeletal structure.

Permanent ones are caused by irreversible damage to the apornomotor system.They cannot fully recover and return.

Pain syndrome can also be primary and secondary.The first is directly related to the musculoskeletal system itself, while the second is not related to it and is provoked by the pathologies of other diseases.

Important!The nature of the pain is different: acute, aching, periodic, sharp, pulling, throbbing, painful, light.It is accompanied in some cases by numbness of the lower limbs, coldness, decreased sensation in the legs, pallor, convulsions, lameness, limited movement, paralysis.

Diagnostic methods

If the cause of the pain is known (trauma, pregnancy, chronic disease), you should immediately go to a specialist with a more specialized profile.Otherwise, you should see a therapist first.

The following procedures will then be performed:

• Blood and urine analysis, biochemical analysis.
• Ultrasound of internal organs of the abdominal cavity and heart.
• X-ray of the lumbar region.
• MRI and CT.The most accurate examination that identifies the source of the disease.
• Study of blood vessels.

And based on these results, the cause will be identified and the appropriate treatment will be prescribed.

What should you do if your lower back hurts?

First aid

Dull, sharp or throbbing pain, no matter what it is, makes life very difficult and prevents you from doing your usual and favorite things.

If it was unexpected, the following measures should be taken:

1. Lie on a semi-rigid and flat surface so that the spine takes the correct shape.
2. Try to relax.Don't strain your muscles and don't panic.Self-hypnosis also plays a big role.
3. Call a doctor.It is not advisable to take a sedative;the doctor will not be able to accurately determine the source of the disease.
4. Can be bandaged (fixed).
5. Measure the temperature.

During pregnancy:

• exclude physical activity;
• wear a prenatal bandage;
• perform simple physical exercises while sitting;
• eat more potassium and phosphorus.

Drug treatment

Tablets:

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).Fights inflammation, swelling, improves mobility.
• Chondroprotectors.Prevents the destruction of cartilage tissue and promotes its restoration.
• Muscle relaxants.Relaxes stiff muscles and relieves pain.They are used when NSAIDs have not given the desired results.
• Corticosteroids.Prevents inflammatory processes and blocks severe pain.
• Narcotic analgesics.Buy in pharmacies only with a doctor's prescription, as they are addictive.
• Analgesics.Depending on the strength and nature of the pain.
• B vitamins. They are used in combination with NSAIDs.Vitamin complexes and vitamins of groups B1, B12, B6.

Ointments, creams:

• Preparations with irritant and local analgesic effect.Reduce discomfort, relax muscles, relieve inflammation, nourish and warm.
• Warming with chili pepper, snake venom and bee.
• Chondroprotective.

Good to know!Tablets and medicated injections are also used to treat back pain.The latter is done if all of the above did not have the desired effect.Injections are placed directly in the lumbar region.

Folk remedies

Again we turn to traditional medicine.There are many treatment methods among people, but before using them for yourself, you should consult a specialist, as there may be contraindications for treatment with these methods.

Let's look at some examples:

1. Fresh or steamed burdock leaves are used as a compress.
2. Mustard plasters are combined with honey.
3. Mix crushed garlic with vegetable oil.Garlic is also mixed with petroleum jelly and a spoonful of lemon juice.Apply it to the area that bothers you.
4. Mix lavender, orange, rosemary, eucalyptus, fir and camphor oil with petroleum jelly.The result is a warming ointment.
5. Make a warm compress with mustard powder.Another 200 gr.dry mustard is poured into the bath.After receiving, wrap yourself in a warm blanket.
6. Mix a tablespoon of honey and vinegar and put it on a cabbage leaf.Apply it to the injured area and wrap it with a warm scarf.
7. Eucalyptus alcohol tincture will relieve pain.Rub the area that bothers you well.
8. Mix sage leaves, birch, pine buds, chamomile, plantain, anise, burdock roots with melted butter or lard.
9. Grate the beet and squeeze.Mix the cake with a spoonful of kerosene and place it on a napkin or a thin cloth.Apply where it concerns you the most.Put polyethylene on top and wrap with something warm.
10. Infusions and decoctions of medicinal plants, fruits and roots for oral administration work wonders.They fight inflammation, vitaminize the body and accelerate the metabolic process.Useful plants: chamomile, chamomile, St. John's wort, burdock root, calendula, violet, dandelion, white willow bark, navel, death.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy procedures have the ability to increase the effects of medications on the body.

Together they give a wonderful result:

• Applications of paraffin and ozokerite.Perfectly heat the affected area, apply hot wax to it, layer by layer, up to 1 cm in height.Then cover it with film and wrap it with a woolen cloth for an hour.The course lasts from 10 to 30 days.
• Electrophoresis.The procedure is performed using a special device that supplies a weak current signal.There is a tingling sensation.
• Electrical muscle stimulation.
• Bath with pearls and turpentine.
• Mud therapy.Pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and pain reduction.
• Ampipulse therapy.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics or physical therapy will help strengthen muscles and heal faster.

Special exercises are selected by an orthopedist or vertebrologist, depending on the injury and other indications.

Therapeutic exercises should be performed after the inflammatory process has passed and the pain has subsided.

Continuous exercise will strengthen the back muscles and reduce the load on the bones, accelerate blood circulation, which will lead to better metabolism in the tissues.

The first classes are conducted under the guidance of a doctor, then independently at home.Exercises for arching the back up and down will be helpful.And on all fours, bending one way or the other.

Walking and visiting the pool will be beneficial.

Massage

The benefits of massage are great, but in the case of back pain, it should be performed by an experienced massage therapist.Otherwise, incorrect movements will cause damage and accelerate the progression of pathologies.

The massage movements, if correct, warm up and relieve spasms and activate blood microcirculation.It has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole and on the patient's mood.

Techniques such as fingertip rubbing, strokes and muscle agitation are used during the massage.

Preventive measures

• Physical exercises are an invaluable aid in prevention.
• You should not make sudden movements.
• Strengthen your immune system and lead a healthy lifestyle.
• It is worth watching your attitude.
• It is examined by a doctor every year.
• Proper nutrition and maintenance of water balance in the body.
• Avoid stress and nervous shock.

Note:It is worth monitoring your health and consulting a doctor for timely treatment.Listen to the alarm signals that the body gives in the form of pain.Do not self-medicate.Since all this can lead to irreversible consequences.