How to treat osteochondrosis of the lumbar department - the best methods, treatment rules!

In accordance with the average statistical data, in about 70% of cases, abdominal pain occurs as a result of the progression of a degenerative-dystrophic disease known as osteochondrosis. Having familiarized with the information below, you will find out what are the methods of treating lumbar osteochondrosis and get useful recommendations for the prevention of the disease.

General information on the treatment of osteochondrosis

The neglected osteochondrosis will lead to complications in any circumstances. Gradually, the signs of the pathological process will become more pronounced, and the patient's condition will rapidly deteriorate, up to invalidization.

The main tasks of treating osteochondrosis are as follows:

• combating painful sensations, ideally - until they disappear completely;
• elimination of stresses and spasms of muscles with their subsequent strengthening;
• normalization of internal metabolism and circulation in affected areas and in the whole body;
• elimination of inflammatory processes;
• normalization of sensitivity of the waist and other affected areas, restoration of their natural mobility and functions.
  

  Treatment is aimed at reducing pain and inflammation

Important! There is no universal method that allows once and for all to remove the manifestations of osteochondrosis and to save the patient from the risk of occurrence of such in the future. To normalize the condition of the lumbar, a competent complex approach must be implemented, involving the methods of medical and physiotherapeutic treatment, massage, special exercises, manual therapy, etc.

If necessary, resort to surgical treatment. In accordance with the average statistical data, in practice it is actually necessary for less than 1% of patients. Surgery is most often performed in advanced stages of osteochondrosis, when there is a significant risk of serious complications that can lead to disability of the patient or other impairments in the quality of his life.

The essence of the operation is to eliminate the causes of osteochondrosis. Pathologically altered patches can be removed, followed by the replacement of those with individually designed implants. If necessary, the spine is aligned( for this purpose a special rod with fasteners is used) to give it the correct shape and then to ensure the normal distribution of the loads.

Important note! There are many popular recipes recommended for use in patients with osteochondrosis. In fact, they can be regarded only as a means to improve well-being - with the causes of the disease, alternative medicine in no way fights. People's treatment can be resorted to only after consulting the doctor and getting approval from him.

Medication treatment

Any information about the drugs and, in general, information about the treatment methods is provided for reference. Do not use new knowledge for uncontrolled self-treatment - everything should be controlled by a doctor. Otherwise, the responsibility for possible complications will fall solely on your shoulders.

Of medicines, mainly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used. Preparations of this group are struggling with manifestations of inflammatory processes and painful sensations. Only successfully eliminating such, you can resort to the use of methods of physiotherapy, therapeutic gymnastics, massage, etc.

It is important to understand that these medications do not relieve the causes of osteochondrosis, but only suppress its characteristic features. The drugs are not intended for permanent use - at best they will cease to produce a positive effect, at worst they will provoke serious complications.

Chondroprotectors help well. The task is to improve the condition of cartilaginous tissues and joints. Are accepted courses. Appointed by a doctor individually for the patient.

In emergency cases, people use injections of special hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs. They contribute to a faster elimination of signs of osteochondrosis, but provoke a number of side effects.

For greater effectiveness, it is usually recommended to use local remedies - ointments, compressesetc. They are used only in combination with other methods of treatment.individually do not give meaningful results.

In addition to chondroprotectors, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, medications are often prescribed to normalize the state of immunity and eliminate problems of internal metabolic processes.

In the absence of effectiveness of drug therapy, the detection of severe motor disability, prone to progression, the occurrence of complications in the form of hernias, etc., it is necessary to use surgical intervention methods, basic informationabout which were given earlier.

Physiotherapy and massage techniques

After the patient is relieved of inflammation and pain, the doctor will develop an optimal program of physiotherapeutic treatment for him. This can include both usual procedures like electrophoresis and ultraviolet exposure, and new agents such as magnetotherapy and laser treatment.

Often resort to the use of acupuncture. With regard to this point, you need to be extremely cautious and attentive: to carry out similar procedures can only an expert master, tk.any errors are capable to provoke deterioration of a condition of the patient.

Of course, special exercises and massages are prescribed. There are both traditional manual techniques and hardware versions of this procedure. As practice shows, "manual" massage gives the most pronounced positive results.

Video - Massage in the treatment of osteochondrosis

Not bad help special traction. By results of such procedure there is an increase in the distance between the vertebrae, which helps to release the compressed nerve roots, remove excessive stresses from the spinal column and normalize the patient as a whole.

It is important that specialists carrying out massages and stretching have sufficient qualifications and are well versed in their business, becausemistakes here are unacceptable - the risk of complications and serious side effects is high.

Vido - Spinal Extension Bath

Video - Spine Treatment - traction table at home

Special exercises

Therapeutic gymnastics is an important part of the treatment program for almost any disease of the musculoskeletal system, and osteochondrosis is no exception. To start physical training can be exclusively after the successful completion of the fight with the acute stage of the disease. Specific recommendations will be provided by your doctor.

The task of the exercise is to reduce the severity of discomfort and painful sensations, relax the muscles and then strengthen them.

Important note! In some cases, gymnastics can be shown and during the acute period of osteochondrosis, but here everything is purely individual and determined by the doctor. In most cases, with exacerbations, on the contrary, strict bed rest and rest are recommended.

Folk recipes

There are a number of folk recipes, based on all sorts of decoctions, tinctures, mixtures, etc. As noted, resort to their use can only be after receiving approval from the doctor. For example, one of the most popular and effective recipes - it helps to get rid of painful sensations peculiar to osteochondrosis or at least to alleviate it.

Prepare 300 ml of ethyl alcohol, 10 ml of camphor alcohol and a similar amount of iodine. First mix the alcohols, then add iodine to them and mix again. Treatment is reduced to rubbing the product on troubling places. During the procedure, there may be a slight burning sensation. If there are more significant adverse reactions from the skin, refuse such treatment.

This mixture can be worn with you and used to eliminate sudden bouts of pain.

Prophylactic recommendations

1. Try to lead an active lifestyle. If you specialize in doing sedentary work, at least every 1-1.5 hours take breaks, get up to walk and warm up. The chair or armchair should be as comfortable as possible and designed specifically for such activities.
   

   Correct posture and seat

2. For sleep use a hard bed.
   

   Rigid orthopedic mattress

3. Do exercises in the morning and generally play sports to improve muscle tone and tone.
   

   Morning Charge

4. Wear comfortable shoes. Avoid too high and uncomfortable heels.
   

   Shoes should be comfortable

5. In time, treat absolutely any disease, especially infectious and inflammatory nature.
6. Eat right, lose weight if you have one.
   

   Eat correctly

7. Respond to any adverse sensations in the lumbar region in time, contact your doctor and follow his recommendations.

Stay healthy!

Video - How to treat the lumbar spine osteochondrosis