Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is a very common disease. This disease is equally affected by both women and men.
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is accompanied by pain in the lumbar region, sacrum, or in the lower extremities.
The main cause of the disease is considered to be "upright posture." However, it should be noted that in the absence of individual provoking factors, osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine would not have arisen. These factors include physical inactivity and metabolic disturbances. In addition, the development of the disease can be triggered by overweight and excessive loads associated with weight lifting.
The main pain source for the disease is pinched nerve roots. Pinching occurs as a result of narrowing of the intervertebral gaps and the occurrence of prolapse (protrusion of the disc). Changes of this kind arise due to a violation of normal nutrition, as well as metabolic processes in the tissues of the discs. All these conditions cause a gradual drying out and flattening of the pulpous disk core and, as a result, a decrease in its depreciation function.
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, developing, causes a significant protrusion of the disk. This leads at the initial stage to protrusion, and then to the formation of a hernia as a result of damage to the fibrous ring, which ensures that the contents of the disk are held in place. It should be noted that hernias and protrusions are characterized by a large spread and rapid development.
Developing pinching of the nerve spinal process against the background of lumbar osteochondrosis provokes a pain syndrome called lumbar ischialgia. In this condition, pain is accompanied by numbness in the lower extremities. Given the localization of pain, they are divided into sciatica and lumbago.
Lumbar osteochondrosis can have a number of complications. As you know, the lumbar region is subject to significant loads.
So, a pinched nerve proceeding with inflammation is a sign of radiculitis. It should be noted that the use of painkillers as a treatment, including ointments, is symptomatic. Such therapy is ineffective due to the lack of exposure to dystrophic processes occurring in disk tissues.
How to treat osteochondrosis of the lumbar?
With the onset of symptoms of the disease, medical consultation and a complete diagnosis are necessary.
In order to eliminate pain syndromes and prevent complications of the disease, a complex therapeutic effect is prescribed. Therapeutic measures are aimed at enhancing the gradual regeneration in disc tissues, restoring the normal level of intervertebral discs. In addition, the treatment is aimed at normalizing the physiological parameters of the discs.
The main therapeutic measures for osteochondrosis include acupuncture, vacuum therapy, manual therapy (gentle courses), pharmacopuncture. The use of these procedures allows you to restore normal blood microcirculation and eliminate congestion in the lumbar region. In addition, a combination of techniques makes it possible to eliminate vascular edema and muscle cramps, restore the balance of metabolic processes in disk tissues and improve tissue nutrition. In this case, the activation and stimulation of natural regenerative processes occurs.
The use of procedures in the treatment of the disease can be carried out in combination with the use of herbal remedies. These tools improve the balance of metabolic and innervation processes in the body.
It is necessary to remember about an active lifestyle and normal nutrition during the treatment period. Of great importance during therapy is weight correction.