Causes and treatment of back pain

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

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

Causes of back pain

The most harmless reason is tiredness.During the day the load on the spine is high and is not evenly distributed.This causes an unpleasant and painful sensation in the spinal region.Excessive physical activity, heavy lifting.

Naturally, various wounds, bruises

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

Especially in women, pain occurs due to:

• Gynecological pathologies (fibroids, vulvitis, adnexitis, tumors of the internal genital organs).
• Pregnancy.Especially in the last trimester, the spine is subjected to a high load, which causes pain in the lower back.Which is natural and disappears after giving birth.
• Menstrual cycle.A recoil symptom is quite possible.
• Abortion.After a stressful condition and an inflammatory process.
• Climax.Changes in hormone levels cause disruptions in blood circulation in the pelvis.Osteoporosis develops.

For men:

• Characteristics of professional activity.(weightlifting).
• Prostatitis.Rare, but possible.
• Oncology of the genital organs.After 50 years.
• Do sports.Excessive loads.

In children:

• Incorrect posture.It is caused by ill-fitting shoes, wearing a backpack incorrectly, or bending over textbooks.
• Spinal hernia.

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

• congenital defects of the spine (irregular shape, split);
• appendicitis;
• cholecystitis;
• kidney disease;
• adhesions;
• tumors in the posterior area;
• bone tuberculosis;
• overweight;
• small bowel disease;
• inflammatory processes in the muscles.

What diseases cause back pain?

There are both primary and secondary signs of the disease.The primary diseases include the same diseases of the spine.Secondary ones have pain of a reflex nature, diseases of internal organs.

Let's look at the most common ones:

1. Injuries.Fractures, bruises.Received following a fall, impact, accident, sporting activity, etc.
2. Scoliosis.Curvature of the spine.Skeletal deformation occurs and a hump appears.It has a congenital or acquired character.
3. Osteochondrosis.Destruction of joints and bones occurs and nerve fibers are involved.It can cause radiculitis, hernias, intervertebral discs.
4. Osteoporosis.Disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism.Bone density decreases and injury rates increase.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis.Chronic inflammatory process in the joints, involving adjacent ligaments and muscles.The development of an autoimmune process is to blame.
6. Phlebothrombosis (thrombophlebitis).Complete or partial interruption of blood flow.
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 left untreated it will lead to irreversible consequences.
10. Several kidney diseases cause back pain: pyelonephritis, renal 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 lower back region.Pain in the lumbar region is very diverse.

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

Permanent ones are caused by irreversible damage to the apornomotor system.They cannot be completely cured and come back.

Pain syndrome can also be primary and secondary.The first is directly related to the musculoskeletal system itself, while the second has nothing to do with it and is provoked by pathologies of other diseases.

Important!The nature of pain is different: sharp, aching, periodic, sharp, pulling, throbbing, aching, mild.Accompanied in some cases by numbness of the lower limbs, cold, decreased sensitivity of the legs, paleness, convulsions, lameness, limitation of movement, paralysis.

Diagnostic methods

If the cause of the pain is known (trauma, pregnancy, chronic diseases), it is advisable to immediately contact a specialist with a more specialized profile.If not, you need to see a therapist first.

The following procedures will then be performed:

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

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

What to do if your lower back hurts?

Emergency room

Dull, sharp or throbbing pain, whatever it is, makes life very difficult and prevents you from doing your usual and favorite things.

If an unexpected event occurred, you should take the following measures:

1. Lie on a semi-rigid and flat surface so that your spine takes the correct shape.
2. Try to relax.Don't tense your muscles or panic.Self-hypnosis also plays an important role.
3. Call a doctor.It is not recommended to take painkillers;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.

Pharmacological treatment

Tablets:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).Fights inflammation, swelling, improves mobility.
• Chondroprotectors.It prevents the destruction of cartilaginous 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 intense pain.
• Narcotic analgesics.They can only be purchased in pharmacies with a medical 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 local irritant and analgesic effects.Reduces discomfort, relaxes muscles, relieves inflammation, nourishes and warms.
• Warming with chili pepper, snake and bee venom.
• Chondroprotective.

Good to know!Medicinal patches and injections are also used to treat lower back pain.The latter is carried out if all of the above did not have the desired effect.Injections are given directly into the lumbar region.

Folk remedies

Once again we turn to traditional medicine.There are many methods of treatment among people, but before using them on yourself, you need to consult a specialist, as there may be contraindications to 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 to the area that bothers you.
4. Mix lavender, orange, rosemary, eucalyptus, fir and camphor oils 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 taking, wrap yourself in a warm blanket.
6. Mix a spoonful of honey and vinegar and put it on a cabbage leaf.Apply to the sore spot and tie with a warm scarf.
7. Alcoholic tincture of eucalyptus relieves 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 beets and squeeze them.Mix the cake with a spoonful of kerosene and place it on a napkin or thin cloth.Apply to the place where it bothers you the most.Put polyethylene on top and bandage with something warm.
10. Infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs, fruits and roots for oral administration work wonders.They fight inflammation, vitaminize the body and accelerate the metabolic process.Useful plants: chamomile, knotweed, St. John's wort, burdock roots, calendula, violet, dandelion, white willow bark, knotweed, immortelle.

Physiotherapy

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

Together they give a wonderful result:

• Paraffin and ozocerite applications.It perfectly warms the affected area, apply the heated wax to it, layer by layer, up to 1 cm in height.Then cover with cling film and wrap in woolen cloth for an hour.The course lasts from 10 to 30 days.
• Electrophoresis.The procedure is performed using a special device that provides a weak current signal.There is a tingling sensation.
• Electrical muscle stimulation.
• Pearl and turpentine baths.
• Mud therapy.Pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and pain reduction.
• Wide pulse 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.

Constant 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 lessons take place under the guidance of a doctor, then independently at home.Exercises to arch your back up and down will be useful.And on all fours, bending in one direction or the other.

It will be useful to walk and visit the pool.

Massage

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

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

During the massage, techniques such as rubbing with the fingertips, stroking and kneading the muscles are used.

Prevention measures

• Physical exercise is a valuable aid in prevention.
• You should not make sudden movements.
• Strengthen your immune system and lead a healthy lifestyle.
• It's worth watching your posture.
• Be examined by a doctor every year.
• Proper nutrition and maintaining 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 warning signals that the body gives in the form of pain.Don't self-medicate.Since all this can lead to irreversible consequences.