Diagnosis, treatment, symptoms: osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
Osteochondrosis is a degenerative degenerative disease associated with disruption of the structure and functions of intervertebral discs. A person is identified by four parts of this departmentskeleton: sacral, lumbar, thoracic, cervical, common traits are characteristic of their defeat, but there are also specific symptoms. Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine occurs more often than this disease of its other parts.
This is explained by the fact that the basic weight of the body and the load during movement are precisely on this part of the axial skeleton.
Why does such a disease occur?
What causes osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine? Causes degenerative lesion of this department of the skeleton is not fully understood.
It is believed that its development is due to the influence of a complex of factors:
- age changes;
- excessive physical exertion;
- excess of body weight;
- metabolic disorders;
- traumatic injuries;
- wearing uncomfortable shoes;
- lack of mobility.
How does the disease manifest itself?
To defeat the intervertebral discs are common signs: pain in the back and neck, the inability to turn the head, the body in the right direction, a visible violation of posture.
"If I suspect this disease," patients ask, "then what are the symptoms to look for?" Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine manifests as aching, dull pain.However, when trying to lift weights, suddenly changing positions, they can become very strong, sharp. Localized unpleasant sensations in the field of a loin, buttocks, a back surface of femurs and more low on all leg. Pain relief usually comes in a prone position, also sometimes in unnatural positions (crouching, squatting).
- numbness of the legs;
- feeling of "running goose";
- tingling sensations.
Also, with exacerbation of the pathology, lameness, body inclination to the healthy side, chilliness of the limbs, dryness of the skin of the legs can be observed.
Thus, we examined in detail howcan be suspected by external signs of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. A photo of a patient with this disease clearly demonstrates the frequent problems of a person suffering from this pathology: difficulties in movement, unnatural human postures.
Diagnosis and therapy
If a person has the above-describedsymptoms, osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine may be naturally suspected. It is necessary to consult a doctor who will prescribe additional examination methods:
- Radiographic (at least two projections).
- CT.
- MRI.
To treat this pathology needs a long and complex.Apply massage, acupuncture, a set of special therapeutic exercises, point manual influence, physiotherapy. If necessary, use painkillers and inflammatory remedies.
