Lumbar osteochondosis is a deformation of the spine in the lumbar region.The disease affects intervertebral discs, cartilage tissues, vertebral roots and nerve fibers and causes back pain.
Reasons
The main cause of the disease is the incorrect distribution of the load on the musculoskeletal system.Usually this happens by walking in high heels, wearing a bag on one side, with an uncomfortable pose in a dream or in sitting work.The elderly are at risk, pregnant, born, professional athletes and office employees.
Other causes of lumbar osteochondrosis:
- injuries, bruising, weapon fractures, legs, spine;
- damage to the organs of the musculoskeletal system;
- gastrointestinal diseases that cause a deficiency in beneficial substances;
- Body tension with prolonged loads;
- psycho-emotional disorders;
- violations of blood flow in the spine;
- inflammation of the musculoskeletal apparatus;
- infections of internal organs and vertebrae;
- Stiffness of the joints, displacement of discs;
- Protrusion and intervertebral hernies;
- severe poisoning;
- metabolic disorders;
- posture curvature;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- dehydration;
- unbalanced food;
- Deficiency in calcium and oxygen;
- Excess weight;
- bad habits;
- age -related changes;
- joint diseases.
Lumbar osteochondrosis symptoms
The intensity and nature of the symptoms depends on the stage of the disease.The faster the patient finds signs of lombo-sacred osteochondosis, the more effective the treatment.
General symptoms:
- Severe pain at the back of the back, which can give to the feet, internal organs of the abdomen and the pelvis;
- pain in the kidney and sacrum;
- Fatigue and stress in the lower back and the sacred section of the spine;
- difficulties in moving, walking, inclinations and turns of the body;
- Periodic context at the rear;
- fatigue after a minor load;
- Crunch in the back, violation of mobility, pain in a calm state;
- numbness of the members;
- spasms and cramps in muscles;
- dizziness;
- weakness and loss of strength;
- Reduce muscle tone and sensitivity.
In men and women, manifestations of lumbar osteochondosis can vary.Men can have power problems.Women often suffer from pain in the pool.When a distorted vertebral column cannot fully support the back, the uterus and the appendages experience additional loads and sometimes move around a normal physiological position.
Varieties
The classification of osteochondrosis in the lumbar column consists of several varieties of the disease.By the type of pain syndrome, they distinguish:
Lumbago.Acute symptom.It is expressed by net bastards and the inability to move.It occurs with muscle cramps, wounds, disc plumbs and nerve roots.
Low back pain.It is characterized by long-term pain pain caused by hernies, protuberances, spondylarthross, ligaments and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Sciatica.Powerful pain syndrome in the Lumbosacral department, Eradiri in the basin.Pain applies to the sciatic nerve, prevents normal flexion and extension of the body, prevents me from sitting and staying painless.
Lumbar osteochondrosis and discriminate radiculopathy are also distinguished.
Discogen lumbar osteochondrosisIt is accompanied by a loss of sensitivity and numbness not only of the painful back, but also legs, buttocks, hips and the bottom of the abdomen.Sometimes body temperature increases, weakness, urinary incontinence, the patient loses weight.
RadiculopathyExpressed by the numbness of nerve roots and a decrease in human motor capacities.SIGNS - Tingling or pain in the entire lower body, altered reflexes, a decrease in muscle tone and members of the limbs.
Lumbar osteochondrosis development stages
Doctors retrace the dynamics of pathology in four stages:
- First of all.Symptoms are almost invisible - they are diagnosed within an X -ray.The step begins with pathological processes in the deliberate cavity of the excessive disc and microfissances of the fibrous ring.
- The second.The height of the intervertebral discs is reduced, which makes the vertebrae closely located.This causes the vertebrae, which is accompanied by pain during the movements.
- The third.It is characterized by rigidity, instability, numbness of the body in the coccyx, lower back and sacrum.This can be explained by the protruding vertebrae, the propriums, the articular dislocations and osteoarthritis in the spine.
- Fourth.The most serious degree.The functions of the spine are altered on it and bone growth (osteophytes) are formed.Cultures can pinch the nerves or damage the integrity of the vertebrae.
The consequences of lumbar osteochondrosis
- Excessive accumulation of salt in the body;
- Development of hernia, projection, prolapse of vertebrae and discs;
- chronic radiculitis;
- Péresis and paralysis of the legs.
Diagnosis
Lumbar osteochondosis and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system can diagnose orthopedist, osteopath, neurologist, rheumatologist, manual therapist and surgeon.It is possible to make a precise diagnosis after:
- Ray X of the spine, which shows the state of the bone, cartilage and muscle tissues, as well as ligaments and tendons.
- Myelography - Studies of cerebrospinal fluid with coloring.With its help, the nerve roots of the spinal cord are studied and evaluated.
For a more detailed examination, doctors use CT and MRI.You can undergo diagnostics at the clinic.