Low back pain can manifest itself in a variety of ways. So, experts distinguish 4 main types of pain:
- Acute (low back pain) - pain in the lumbar spine due to degenerative changes or previous spinal trauma. In another way, the disease is called "low back pain". The pathology is characterized by severe discomfort in this area, which increases with the performance of any physical activity (sports activities, weight lifting, brisk walking for long distances, etc. ). Sharp or stabbing pain in the low back often spreads to surrounding organs and tissues.
- Subacute or chronic (paralysis) - can result from lumbar osteochondrosis, scoliosis, dystrophic changes in the vertebrae and discs, etc. v . . . Paralysis is characterized by pain in the lower back (often occurring on one side), which is aggravated by bending, sitting for long periods of time, or standing. Therefore, the patient is forced to lie on his back or bend over.
- Leg emission (vaginal ache) - pain, fever or chills in the lower back and left or right leg. In this case, the pain radiates down to the buttock area, and increases with changing body position.
- Severe neuropathy (etiology or radiculitis) is compression or damage to nerve roots and is characterized by acute pain, penetrating one of the spines, and persistent muscle tension. back, discomfort on the back of the thighs, tingling, burning, and numbness of the extremities.
But for successful treatment, it is necessary to know the causes of onset and development of pain. The specialists working at our center will make the diagnosis easily and painlessly, and then they will prescribe the right treatment for you.
Note! If you find yourself in one of these types of pain, don't delay seeing your doctor - a chiropractor, neurologist or chiropractor. Otherwise, your condition could get worse, leading to all sorts of complications.
Cause of pain
Low back pain occurs for many reasons, from inflammation of the muscles and bone marrow to diseases of internal organs. Here are the main causes of low back pain:
Degenerative-dystrophic processes
The degenerative-dystrophic process causes the following pathologies:
- Osteochondrosis of the spine - degenerative changes that occur when cracks appear in the intervertebral disc, as well as in the case of hernia in this area.
- Poor posture (including scoliosis) - if not treated in time, will lead to frequent back pain.
- Excessive tension or severe hypothermia of the muscles in the lumbar region - the pain is of a pulling and limited nature (a person cannot straighten the back for a long time).
- Osteoarthritis - a disease related to displacement of the lumbar vertebrae
Inflammatory process
The inflammatory process also leads to lower back discomfort:
- Myositis (myositis) - occurs with various bacterial and viral infections.
- Ankylosing spondylitis - disease associated with inflammation of the disc joints and cervical vertebrae, as well as the ligaments of the spine. As a result, the spine loses its former mobility and elasticity, and is therefore vulnerable to falls and collisions.
- Osteomyelitis of the spine - a disease that refers to inflammation of the bone marrow caused by pathogens (streptococcal, staphylococci, mycobacterium tuberculosis, etc. ).
- Tuberculous spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the spine caused by tuberculosis pathogens. The bacteria enter the bloodstream in general and then into bone tissue.
In addition, inflammatory processes include diseases of the nervous system of an infectious nature (including meningitis).
Diseases of internal organs and pelvic organs
Lower back pain can be caused by diseases of internal organs, for example:
- Peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer.
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas caused by damage to the organ by its own enzymes).
- Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder wall).
- Urinary stones.
- Diseases of the pelvic organs, typical pathologies not only in women but also in men (uterine, prostate, . . . ).
Important! Other causes of low back pain include osteoporosis (damage to all the bones of the skeleton), birth defects of the spine, neuromas, spinal tumours, and more. v.
Diagnosing back pain
For back pain, the following diagnostic categories are prescribed:
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine.
- CT (computerized tomography x-ray).
- Blood and urine tests.
- Ultrasound of the kidneys, pelvic organs, and prostate gland (in men).
Our center is equipped with all the necessary equipment for diagnostic studies (MRI, ultrasound, etc. ), as well as a modern therapeutic gym, where you can maintain your health. themselves after treatment.
Pain management with manual therapy
Manual therapy is a method of treating, diagnosing and preventing diseases of the musculoskeletal system with the help of hands. This is the oldest treatment method, officially recognized by domestic and foreign medicine.
The therapeutic effect of manual therapy is immediately noticeable. After the first session, the patient's condition improved significantly. During treatment, the following effects were observed:
- Reduce and, in the future, completely eliminate pain.
- Restore blood circulation.
- Reduce muscle tension and clamping.
- Eliminates symptoms of decreased sensitivity (numbness, burning, "goose bumps", tingling in the lower extremities).
- Improves the work of internal organs.
In this case, the gentle and painless vertebrae "rise" to their original position (that is, the previous displacement is eliminated).
At our clinic, experienced specialists, trained in biomechanics and human anatomy, are engaged in manual therapy. The duration of the course is determined individually and depends on the severity and type of disease. As practice shows, usually 5-10 procedures are needed, but sometimes more. After your treatment, our state-of-the-art fitness therapy room will be at your service, where you can not only improve your health, but also prevent possible disease recurrence.
Lower back pain is the result of many different factors, including dangerous diseases such as osteonecrosis, osteomyelitis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc. Therefore, do not hesitate in diagnosis and treatment. treat. The sooner you see your doctor, the better your chances of recovery. And our dedicated and caring doctors will always help you.