Almost every person over the age of 20 has periods when the back in the lumbar region hurts. The causes of the pathology can be very different. But regardless of why the lower back hurts, treatment needs to be done. To do this, you should consult a doctor and report back pain. Symptoms can be complemented by other signs that indicate the development of the disease.
Back pain is divided into primary and secondary. Primary symptoms indicate degenerative and dystrophic processes in the spine. Causes of the primary syndrome include spondyloarthrosis 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 also arise due to 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 deal with back pain with an integrated approach. The use of drugs alone will not be able to completely prevent the pathological process. To achieve full recovery, it is necessary to undergo a course of physiotherapy procedures. You can increase the effectiveness of therapy using simple folk methods. Physical therapy is a prerequisite for the treatment of lower back pain. Back pain treatment is carried out both at home and in the hospital.
Pharmacological therapy
With constant and severe pain in the back, you can not do without medication. To relieve pain, specialists may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The analgesic effect can be obtained by taking:
- pills;
- injections;
- ointments.
Muscle relaxants are included in the complex of drug therapy. Drugs in this group help relieve spasms in the lower back muscles and relieve pain.
When treating back pain, the doctor must prescribe B vitamins, which have an effect on inflammation of the nerve fibers. When taking vitamins, the nerve tissue is strengthened.
Note!Drugs of the NSAID group effectively relieve pain, but do not prevent the course of the disease.
Physiotherapy
Disorders of the lower back that cause pain should be treated with physical therapy complexes designed specifically for the lower back. Gymnastics includes exercises to relieve muscle tone, strengthen joints and restore all metabolic processes that are disturbed in damaged tissues. It is recommended to hold classes every day. Let's see some simple exercises:
- In a standing position, 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, turn the body, while the hips should remain motionless.
- Get on all fours, bend your back up, while lowering your head. Then return to the starting position and do a few more repetitions.
The first lessons are best performed under the supervision of a specialist in order to prevent further damage that worsens the patient's condition. After that, you can do gymnastics yourself at home.
The intensity of the movements should gradually increase. The two movements must be performed calmly. It is recommended to combine physiotherapy exercises with breathing exercises.
Very important!You shouldn't exercise during times of exacerbation or in severe pain.
Massage
Classical massage, recommended for many diseases of the spine, has a positive effect on the condition of injured tissues. But the benefits of massage can only be achieved if performed correctly. Therefore, you should not do the massage alone or trust a person who does not have the appropriate experience.
Wrong actions of the masseur can lead to serious violations. Subject to all the rules of the 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 muscle spasms and pains.
Important!Just like physical therapy, massage is not recommended during an exacerbation or in the presence of severe painful sensations.
Physiotherapy
Strengthening 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 commonly recommended:
- laser treatment;
- magnetotherapy;
- electrophoresis;
- ultrasound therapy.
Non-standard physiotherapy methods can also be prescribed:
- thermal procedures;
- mud packs;
- 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. Comprehensive treatment is required.
Attention!The method of physiotherapy is determined by the doctor who observes the patient, not by the patient himself. Physiotherapy at home is dangerous 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 therapy methods that really give a positive result.
Some experts recommend that patients undergo manual and acupuncture procedures. These methods are recognized by official medicine. Therapy should be performed by a qualified physician with work experience.
Acupuncture procedures consist of 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 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 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 of them are effective.
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 chestnuts (100 gr);
- vegetable fat (100 gr);
- camphor oil (10 ml).
All components are mixed and applied to the lower back. It is recommended to carry out the procedure twice a day until the painful sensations disappear.
Rub with a triple cologne
To cope with back pain, you can rub, which is prepared with the addition of triple cologne. To do the rubbing you need:
- colony;
- a bottle of iodine;
- valerian tincture;
- dried red chilli.
All these components are combined and insist for three days, after which the lower back is rubbed with the resulting mixture. It is best to carry out the procedure at night.
Important!Before starting treatment with folk remedies, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications.
It is much more difficult to cure spinal diseases than to prevent them. With the observance of preventive measures against diseases of the spine and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, pain in the lumbar region may not manifest itself at least until old age.
