Back pain, especially in the lumbar region, affects about 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 stress on the back, however, after many years of research into lumbar osteochondrosis, experienced specialists have come to the conclusion 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 area.
In a word, the high-risk group includes patients suffering from any diseases that cause oxygen starvation, as well as spasms and overstrain 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);
- radicular-vascular (caused by squeezing 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 is of the following types:
- lumbago - occurs as a result of careless, awkward movement or heavy lifting. It is characterized by sharp shootings in the lumbar region;
- lumbalgia - 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 distinctive feature of this ailment is pain in the lower back, giving off backaches and aching pains 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 may also appear in the lower extremities.
Also, this disease is accompanied by:
- tingling in the legs;
- numbness of the lower extremities;
- chilliness and spasms of the feet;
- sweating disorder.
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar 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 actions aimed at reducing pain. After successfully achieving these goals, our doctors carry out activities that stimulate the recovery of the body and the normalization of motor functions.
Treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis is carried out in stages, where a narrow load of tasks is solved at each stage. However, it is precisely this consistent treatment that produces fast, effective and sustainable results! Patients are offered:
- massotherapy;
- reflexology;
- course of special exercises.
Along with these therapeutic measures, patients are prescribed additional procedures depending on individual factors.