Back pain, especially in the lumbar region, affects about 80% of the world's population. In most cases, this is a precursor to the development of lumbar osteochondrosis. There is an opinion that this disease is the result of constant and increased stress on the back, but after many years of research on lumbar osteochondrosis, experienced experts have concluded that there may 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 region.
In short, the high-risk group includes patients suffering from any disease that causes oxygen starvation, as well as those with spasms and overstrain of muscles, joints, and blood vessels.
Types of lumbar osteochondrosis
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 the fifth spine);
- radicular-vascular (caused by compression of the roots together 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 consists of the following types:
- lumbago - occurs as a result of careless, clumsy movement or lifting heavy loads. It is characterized by sharp shootings in the lumbar region;
- Lumbargia is the result of constant physical loading and sitting in an uncomfortable position. It develops slowly and becomes chronic;
- lumboischialgia is characterized by vegetative-vascular, muscle-tonic and neurotrophic manifestations. A distinctive feature of this disease is pain in the lower back, lower back pain and aching pain in the lower extremities.
Lumbar osteochondrosis: symptoms
Back pain is a characteristic symptom of lumbosacral osteochondrosis. In addition, in patients suffering from lumbar osteochondrosis, such symptoms may also appear in the lower limbs.
In addition, this disease is accompanied by:
- tingling in the legs;
- numbness of the lower extremities;
- coldness and spasms of the legs;
- sweating disorder.
Lumbar osteochondrosis and its treatment
In the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine, the main tasks of the specialists of our center are the elimination of the factors that cause compression of the roots, as well as measures aimed at reducing pain. After successfully achieving these goals, our doctors perform activities that promote the recovery of the body and the normalization of motor functions.
Treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis is carried out in stages, where a narrow task load is solved at each stage. However, it is this consistent treatment that produces fast, effective and lasting results! Patients are offered:
- massage therapy;
- reflexology;
- a course of special exercises.
In addition to these therapeutic measures, patients are prescribed additional procedures depending on individual factors.