Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is a common disease. As the lumbar osteochondrosis affects both and men women. Many people feel back pain. At least once, all feel the manifestations of lumbar degenerative disc disease causes pain in the sacrum, back or lower extremities, usually called a "pinched nerve in the back."
Causes for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
It is considered that the main cause of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is erect posture. However, without precipitating factors, such as exercise, violations of metabolic processes in the body, the disease is not going to happen. Also degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine can cause excess weight, heavy lifting and other reasons.
The main source of pain in osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is compression of the nerve roots, which is due to the been paid to a narrowing of the intervertebral gap and the appearance of prolapse (protrusion of the intervertebral disc). Such changes may be due to the weakening of power, violations of metabolic processes in the tissues of the intervertebral discs, which leads and the gradual shrinkage of the flattening of the nucleus pulposus of the disc and reduce its cushioning.
In the process of development of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine more significant bulging of the disc, which leads initially to the formation of the protrusion, and then the formation of the hernia due to rupture of the fibrous ring, which keeps the contents of the CD in place.
Emerging pinched spinal nerve in the presence of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine causes pain is called sciatica.
Sciatica paid, pain kun is associated with numbness of the lower extremities. Depending on the location nature and they can be divided and lumbago sciatica. When a pinched nerve has been paid, the inflammation, we speak of sciatica. Treatment of sciatica, where the pain meds (creams) symptomatic essential to it, and is not effective, because the cause of the disease - dystrophic processes in the tissues of intervertebral disks - no effect. Pain to Remove and prevent complications of lumbar degenerative disc disease requires a complex therapeutic effects to progressively improve the regeneration of tissues, disks, restore the normal height and the intervertebral discs to the normalization of the physiological parameters.
Due to the fact that this backbone is a significant load, osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine can cause complications, and, as the hernia protrusion, which is large and spread to the develop very quickly. Therefore, early treatment, the disease is particularly important. Kun And symptoms persist, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine for the first time to apply the doctor should hesitate to help make complete and assessment.
Symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
Compression of the spinal nerve roots, with disc herniation in the epidural space osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
The epidural space is the space where the spinal roots. Symptoms of lumbar osteochondrosis corresponding to the affected segment of the spine.
- The defeat of the roots L1, L2, in which lumbar degenerative disc disease causing severe radicular pain and impaired sensitivity of the so-called zone "rider pants" - the top third of the inner thigh in the groin and in the region. When complications of lumbar osteochondrosis development of a hernia, MRI-signs, which is the rear-rear or lateral location, pain occur in both legs.
- The defeat of the spine L5 lumbar osteochondrosis leads to a decrease in sensitivity, shooting pains in the lower back strong and he radiates the thumb, and in some cases reduce the power of the extensor of the thumb.
- Loss of the right S1 with lumbar osteochondrosis is expressed in pain if reduce and the sensitivity of the external and the surface of the femur, tibia, and foot and little finger of the fourth finger. With the defeat of S1 occurs in the loss and soles of the Achilles reflexes.
Lose the artery Depro ny-Gotteron
With the defeat of the arteries of the Depro-gotteron symptoms of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine symptoms myelogenous similar and Kautokeino "claudication". Chronic low back pain the lumbar spine can cause paralysis, buttocks and legs, loss of sensation in the anogenital region. Lose the extra artery, which is just less L5 or S, it can cause development of syndrome of "crippling sciatica" (unilateral or bilateral) motor loss and functions and the pelvis.
Compression and vascular ischemia (malaisamy) osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine can get compression and vascular ischemia (malaisamy), which is against the blood supply to the spinal cord, the kiwan-structures, due to the reduction of the intervertebral holes through which and arterial blood vessels. This is due to the flattening of the discs (to reduce their height), abnormal excessive mobility of the spine weakened ligament, the formation of neoarthrosis and osteophytes. Any movements of the spine, affects the damaged segment, which causes an additional compression and shock attached to the vessel or artery. In addition, it can be a reflex contraction of the vessels, which passes through the compression hole of the spinal canal – is the effect of the "narrow bed".
Compressive myelopathy
Compressive myelopathy is a spinal cord lesion caused by the narrowing of the for some reason the spinal canal. The severity of the injury, the symptoms and depend on the localization of the lesion. In most cases, the course and the symptoms are the disease's episodic nature, it would be the second attack withdrawal.
Symptoms of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine disease, which is complicated by the development of disc herniation txi a-LI, causing loss of the segment L2-L4, S1-S2 spinal cord (syndrome of epigonus): pain in the lumbar region, back, thighs, calves and weakness in the legs. The development of hypotension hypotrophy buttock and calf muscles, paresis of the legs, the soles of the feet loss and Achilles reflexes. The sensitivity of the posteroexternal surface and the foot is weakened is missing or completely.
Symptoms of lumbar degenerative disc disease with a herniated disc LI-II compression of the coccygeal segment S3 of the syndrome (cone -): a leading clinical symptoms are severe disturbances in the pelvic organs, and such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, intermittent constipation, or reduce the loss of sensation in the anogenital region, the rapid development of bedsores, loss of anal reflex.
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, which is a complex compression or damage to nerve roots the spinal cord from the lumbar spine was first released and the lower, develop a disease called "cauda equina syndrome". The key role of the environment, that this conditions are prone to have more people, which is originally a congenital narrow spinal canal.
The so-called "pony tail" is a bundle of nerve roots in the end of the spinal cord, starting from the released of the first lumbar segment and below. The name of my bundle received, the appearance of similarity with as a ponytail. When diagnosing cauda equina syndrome a crucial role in addition to topical symptoms is English painful severe pain in radicular nature. The Cauda equina is different cone syndrome, a disorder that can be severe pain.
Unbearable and intense and pain in the lower back the sacrum that radiates to the buttocks, in the posteroexternal surface of the thighs, in the anogenital region. Marked by varying degrees of interference kiwan type of pelvic functions, there is numbness in the form of strips, peripheral paralysis and paresis. In more severe cases, the paralyzed buttocks are ny with both feet. The characteristic clinical features are asymmetrical motor and sensory disorders.
Symptoms of lumbar degenerative disc disease occurs, depending on the location of the lesion
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine can lead to the development of the syndrome myeloid "claudication". In this case, the lack of blood of the boy supply the lower parts of the spinal cord manifests itself in a feeling of weakness in the legs when walking, numbness in the lower body, the urge to urinate. No pain in the legs. These symptoms of lumbar osteochondrosis disappear at rest.
Yudovina "claudication", to pay, when ischemia of the roots of the cauda equina: and tingling feel chills when walking, anemia kiwan-areas of the foot, gradually these symptoms of lumbar osteochondrosis rise above, tartu, groin, perineum, genitals. There is a weakness in the legs. A short rest will lead to rapid disappearance of symptoms.
For example, in the lumbar osteochondrosis is a complex compression of the artery of Adamkewicz, which occurs when weight lifting, poor mobility, tremor, and manifested clinically by paralysis of varying severity (from the surface to a complete loss of sensitivity), diseases of the pelvic organs (incontinence of urine and feces), atrophy of leg muscles, speed up the appearance of bedsores.
Manifestations of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
Manifested degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine dull aching pain in the lower back outside of time aggravation. The pain can worsen due to prolonged stay in an uncomfortable position or stress. When thornhill recumbent position the pain is reduced or disappears.
In a stressful life situations, for example, at high loads, hypothermia, and even a sudden awkward movements, osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine can go in the acute phase. In the acute stage is characterized by severe pain that can be localized not only in the lumbar, but also spread to the lower extremities. You can Also experience the excitement of the muscles of the waist, so the body tries to reduce the burden on the patients spine. The patient of lumbar osteochondrosis in the acute stage is often found in the position in which the pain is weakening, and try to keep it this way.
Anatomically osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is the conversion of cartilage into bone and hypertrophy, resulting in the start of bone tissue to compress the nerve roots extend from the spinal cord, which causes pain. The reason for this is the growth of bone tissue malnutrition of the intervertebral discs, which leads to a lack of fluid and it causes disruption to their education and structure.
Treatment of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is a disease that requires long, intensive, comprehensive treatment. Particularly This is true in advanced cases, which is often a protrusion or intervertebral hernia.
Thank you reflex techniques, effective in the treatment of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine can be performed as much as possible with benefit and without side effects. But it must be remembered that such serious problems will not void solve quickly. In all cases, lumbar osteochondrosis should be strictly individual treatment.
On the basis of treatment of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine are acupuncture, Moxa-therapy, the treatment of vacuum, pharmacopuncture, soft techniques of manual therapy. These treatments combined provide the opportunity to restore normal blood circulation and remove stagnation in the lumbar region, and swelling of the blood vessels muscle spasms, restoring the balance of metabolic processes in the tissues of the intervertebral discs, improves their nutrition. I saw ny first stimulates the process of natural regeneration. The key role of the environment, that the continued manual therapy of lumbar osteochondrosis exerted in vain to improve the functioning of the spine, as well as fb to reposition the disk to the void keep.
Application procedures for the treatment of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine supplement desk herbal remedies that can improve balance of metabolic processes in the nerve and supply the body. In addition, the necessary correction power and an active lifestyle. The treatment of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is important is the correction of body weight, because excess weight puts extra strain on the lower back trends and works, which is exacerbated by the development of osteochondrosis.
Experience Large, that the payment for treatment of degenerative disease of the lumbar spine, the accumulated long-term practice, in most cases you can achieve significant results, that are sufficiently persistent, that prevent surgery, eliminate back pain and improve the business activity of the complex to improve not only the lumbar region, but the entire body.
Usually, to achieve a positive effect on the treatment of 10-15 treatment sessions. Acute pain is less poi around 1-3 sessions.
Don't forget that the sooner the treatment of degenerative disc disease, the faster you will achieve positive results!