Almost every person over 20 years old has periods when their back in the lumbar region hurts. The causes of pathology can be very different. But regardless of why the lower back hurts, it is necessary to carry out treatment. To do this, you should consult a doctor and report back pain. Symptoms can be supplemented by other signs that indicate 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 spondyloarthrosis and osteochondrosis.
The cause of the secondary syndrome may be bone tuberculosis, scoliosis, vertebral fractures, rheumatoid arthritis and others. The peculiarity of secondary signs is that they can arise even as a result of gynecological diseases.
Important!A qualified specialist should establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment.
First of all, you need to understand that you can only cope with lower back pain with an integrated approach. The use of only medicines will not be able to completely prevent the pathological process. In order to achieve complete recovery, it is necessary to undergo a course of physiotherapy procedures. You can increase the effectiveness of therapy using simple folk methods. Exercise therapy is a prerequisite for the treatment of lower back pain. Back pain is treated both at home and in a hospital.
Medication therapy
With constant and severe pain in the back, you cannot do without medications. To relieve pain, specialists can prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The analgesic effect can be achieved by taking:
- pills;
- injections;
- ointments.
Muscle relaxants are included in the complex of drug therapy. Drugs in this group help relieve spasms in the muscles of the lower back, as well as relieve pain.
When treating back pain, the doctor must prescribe B vitamins, which have an effect on the inflammation of the nerve fibers. When vitamins are taken, the nervous tissue is strengthened.
Note!Medicines of the NSAID group effectively relieve pain, but do not prevent the course of the disease.
Physiotherapy
Pathologies in the lumbar region that cause pain must be treated with exercise therapy complexes designed specifically for the lumbar region. Gymnastics includes exercises to relieve muscle tone, strengthen joints and restore all metabolic processes that are disturbed in damaged tissues. It is recommended to conduct classes daily. Let's look at a few simple exercises:
- In a standing position, feet shoulder-width apart, tilt the body to the right, raising your left hand above your head, repeat the tilt in the opposite direction.
- In the same position, make turns of the body, while the hips should remain motionless.
- Get on all fours, bend your back up, while lowering your head down. Then return to the starting position and do a few more repetitions.
The first classes are best carried out under the supervision of a specialist in order to prevent additional damage that worsen the patient's condition. Subsequently, you can do gymnastics yourself at home.
The intensity of the movements should increase gradually. The two movements must be performed calmly. It is recommended to combine physiotherapy exercises with breathing exercises.
Very important!You should not do exercise during periods of exacerbation or in the presence of severe pain.
Massage
Classic massage, which is recommended for many diseases of the spine, has a positive effect on the condition of the injured tissues. But the benefits of massage can only be obtained if it is performed correctly. Therefore, you should not do the massage yourself or trust a person who does not have the appropriate experience.
Incorrect 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!Just like exercise therapy, massage is not recommended during an exacerbation or in the presence of strong painful sensations.
Physiotherapy
Reinforcement of the results achieved in the fight against low back pain with drugs and other methods is performed with physiotherapy procedures. The main task of physiotherapy is to prevent the development of degenerative (dystrophic) processes occurring in the spinal column.
The following procedures are most commonly 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 permission of a specialist. Full course treatment is required.
Attention!The method of physiotherapy is determined by the physician observing the patient, not the patient himself. Physiotherapy at home is hazardous to 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 mainstream medicine. The therapy must be performed by a qualified physician with work experience.
Acupuncture procedures consist in acting 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 exposure of the body to a magnetic field (laser).
Manual therapy is no less popular to eliminate pathological processes in the spine. The peculiarity of the procedures is that all actions are carried out by the hands of a therapist trained in special techniques. The chiropractor is able to correct even the wrong position of the vertebrae or pinching of the nerve fiber. The result of manual therapy is a quick and complete restoration of the functions of the spine and the elimination of pain.
Important!Alternative medicine methods have many risks, so it is important to make sure 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 low back pain at home. There are many recipes, only not all are effective.
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.
Triple Cologne Rub
To cope with back pain, you can rub, which is prepared with the addition of triple cologne. To do the rubbing you need:
- cologne;
- a bottle of iodine;
- tincture of valerian;
- dried red pepper.
All of 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 must make sure that there are no contraindications.
Treating spinal diseases is much more difficult than preventing them. With the observance of preventive measures against diseases of the spine and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, pain in the lumbar region may not occur at least until old age.
