Back pain, particularly in the lumbar region, affects approximately 80% of the world's population. In most cases, this is a harbinger of the development of lumbar osteochondrosis. There is an opinion that this disease is the result of constant and increased load on the back, however, after many years of research into lumbar osteochondrosis, experienced specialists have come to the conclusion that there can be several reasons for the development of this disease. These include:
- metabolic disease;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Diseases of the liver, pancreas and pelvic area.
In a word, the high-risk group includes patients suffering from diseases that cause oxygen starvation, as well as spasms and overload of muscles, joints and blood vessels.
Types of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
Currently, osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine can be divided into groups:
- radicular (popularly called sciatica; its distinguishing feature is damage to the first sacral root or fifth lumbar spine);
- radicular-vascular (caused by squeezing the roots with the vessels; it is also called radiculoischemia);
- Reflex osteochondrosis (most often caused by heavy physical exertion).
In this case, reflex osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral region is of the following types:
- Lumbago - occurs as a result of careless, clumsy movements or heavy lifting. It is characterized by sharp shots in the lumbar region;
- Low back pain - is a consequence of constant physical exertion and sitting in an uncomfortable position. Develops slowly and gradually, is chronic;
- Lumboischialgia is characterized by vegetative-vascular, muscular-tonic and neurotrophic manifestations. A characteristic feature of this disease is pain in the lower back, provoking back pain and aching pain in the lower extremities.
Lumbar osteochondrosis: symptoms
Lower back pain is a characteristic symptom of lumbosacral osteochondrosis. In addition, in patients suffering from lumbar osteochondrosis, such symptoms can also appear in the lower extremities.
This disease is also accompanied by:
- tingling in the legs;
- numbness of the lower extremities;
- chills and cramps of the feet ;
- sweating disorder
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine and its treatment
The main tasks of the specialists of our center in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine are the elimination of factors that are the causes of compression of the roots, as well as measures to reduce pain. After successfully achieving these goals, our doctors conduct activities that stimulate the body's recovery and the normalization of motor skills.
Treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis is carried out in stages, solving a limited number of tasks at each stage. But it is precisely this consistent treatment that leads to fast, effective and lasting results! Patients are offered:
- massage therapy;
- reflexology;
- set of special exercises.
In addition to these therapeutic measures, patients are prescribed additional procedures depending on individual factors.