Almost everyone over the age of 20 has periods when their back in the lumbar region hurts. The causes of pathology can be very different. But whatever the reason for the lower back hurts, it is necessary to carry out treatment. To do this, you need to see a doctor and report back pain. Symptoms may be supplemented by other signs indicating the development of the disease.
Pain in the back is divided into primary and secondary. Primary symptoms indicate degenerative and dystrophic processes in the spine. The causes of the primary syndrome include spondylarthrosis and osteochondrosis.
The cause of the secondary syndrome can be bone tuberculosis, scoliosis, vertebral fractures, rheumatoid arthritis and others. The peculiarity of secondary signs is that they can occur even as a result of gynecological diseases.
Important!A qualified specialist should make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment.
First of all, you need to understand that you can only deal with lower back pain with an integrated approach. The use of drugs alone will not be able to completely prevent the pathological process. In order to achieve full recovery, it is necessary to undergo a series of physiotherapy procedures. You can increase the effectiveness of therapy using simple folk methods. Exercise therapy is a prerequisite for treating lower back pain. The treatment of back pain is carried out both at home and in the hospital.
Drug therapy
With constant and severe pain in the back, you can not do without medication. To relieve pain, specialists may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The analgesic effect can be obtained by taking:
- pills;
- injections;
- ointments.
Muscle relaxants are included in the complex of drug therapy. Medicines in this group help relieve spasms in the muscles of the lower back, as well as relieve pain.
When treating back pain, the doctor should prescribe B vitamins, which have an effect on the inflammation of nerve fibers. When taking vitamins, the nervous tissue is strengthened.
To note!Medicines of the NSAID group effectively relieve pain, but do not prevent the progression of the disease.
Physiotherapy
Pathologies in the lumbar region that cause pain should be treated with exercise therapy complexes designed specifically for the lumbar region. Gymnastics includes exercises to relieve muscle tone, strengthen joints and restore all disrupted metabolic processes in damaged tissues. It is recommended to give lessons every day. Let's see some simple exercises:
- While standing, feet shoulder-width apart, tilt the body to the right, raising the left hand above the head, repeat the tilt in the opposite direction.
- In the same position, do body turns, while the hips should remain still.
- Get on all fours, bend your back while lowering your head. Then return to the starting position and do a few more repetitions.
The first courses are best carried out under the supervision of a specialist in order to avoid further damage that worsens the patient's condition. Afterwards, you can do gymnastics yourself at home.
The intensity of the movements should gradually increase. Both movements should be executed calmly. It is recommended to combine physiotherapy exercises with breathing exercises.
Very important!You should not exercise during periods of exacerbation or in the presence of severe pain.
Massage
Classic massage, recommended for many diseases of the spine, has a positive effect on the condition of damaged tissues. But the benefits of massage can only be achieved if it is performed correctly. Therefore, you should not do the massage yourself or trust someone who does not have the proper experience.
The wrong actions of the massage therapist can lead to serious violations. Subject to all the rules of massage technique, the patient's condition will change after several sessions. The result of the massage course is the normalization of blood circulation, the absence of spasms and pain in the muscles.
Important!Like exercise therapy, massage is not recommended during an exacerbation or in the presence of strong painful sensations.
Physiotherapy
Strengthening of the results obtained in the fight against low back pain with drugs and other methods is carried out with physiotherapy procedures. The main task of physiotherapy is to prevent the development of degenerative (dystrophic) processes in the spine.
The following procedures are most often recommended:
- laser treatment;
- magnetotherapy;
- electrophoresis;
- ultrasound therapy.
Non-standard physiotherapy methods can also be prescribed:
- thermal procedures;
- mud wraps;
- balneotherapy;
- paraffin applications.
Physiotherapy has a number of contraindications. In this regard, it is not recommended to carry out treatment without indications and without the permission of a specialist. Full treatment is required.
Warning!The method of physiotherapy is determined by the doctor observing the patient, and not by the patient himself. Physiotherapy at home is dangerous for health.
Alternative medicine
Many people with back pain use alternative medicine. This is not to say that all methods are effective and safe, however, there are methods of therapy that really give a positive result.
Some experts recommend that patients undergo manual and acupuncture procedures. These methods are recognized by traditional medicine. Therapy should be performed by a qualified physician with professional experience.
Acupuncture procedures involve working on nerve fibers and muscles using special needles. Acupuncture is most often used to treat back pain. Acupuncture can be combined with the administration of drugs or with exposure of the body to a magnetic field (laser).
No less popular is manual therapy for eliminating pathological processes in the spine. The peculiarity of the procedures is that all actions are performed by the hands of a therapist trained in special techniques. The chiropractor is able to correct even the wrong position of the vertebrae or the pinching of the nerve fiber. The result of manual therapy is rapid and complete restoration of the functions of the spine and the elimination of pain.
Important!Alternative medicine methods come with many risks, so it is important to ensure that there are no contraindications and specialist qualifications.
Folk recipes
Treatment with folk remedies is no less popular than medical therapy. But not many people know how to treat lower back pain at home. There are many recipes, but not all of them work.
In order to reduce pain and inflammation, it is necessary to use plant and animal products that have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chestnut ointment
A positive effect is given by an ointment prepared with the addition of horse chestnut. To make the ointment you need:
- grated chestnut (100 gr);
- vegetable fat (100 gr);
- camphor oil (10 ml).
All components are mixed and applied to the lower back. It is recommended to do the procedure twice a day until the painful sensations disappear.
Rub with triple cologne
To cope with back pain, you can rub, which is prepared with the addition of triple cologne. To do the friction you need:
- cologne;
- a bottle of iodine;
- tincture of valerian;
- dried red chilli.
All these components are combined and insisted for three days, after which the lower back is rubbed with the resulting mixture. It is better to do the procedure at night.
Important!Before starting treatment with folk remedies, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications.
Spine disease is much more difficult to treat than it is to prevent it. With observance of preventive measures against diseases of the spine and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, pain in the lumbar region may not occur at least until old age.
