Many diseases of the musculoskeletal system, in particular, the spine, a person begins to notice only in the event that it is already impossible to not pay attention to the symptoms of an ailment. Dorsal hernia usually occurs in the cervical, lumbar or thoracic spine. It can be of different sizes, both on the left and on the right.
In some cases, dorsal hernia can alter the structural structure of spinal cord signals due to narrowing of the lumen of the spinal canal. The effect of a hernia on the body depends on its specific location, but hernia anywhere and any size requires attention and quick treatment.
Carefully use curative gymnastics with an intervertebral hernia and only after the approval of the Physician. The main rule is not to hurt yourself. Before treatment of Schmorl's hernia it is better to read the information in this article and consult with an expert.
Contents of the article
- The most common causes of dorsal hernias
- Factors provoking the disease:
- Features of the manifestation and the danger of dorsal hernias
- Frequent parts of hernia and features of the manifestation
- Diagnosis and optimal treatment options
- Possible complications
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The most common causes of dorsal hernias
Most often, hernia of this species develop against a background of diseases such as dysplasia and osteochondrosis .Dysplasia is a congenital genetic disease that changes the structure of connective tissue. As a result of the changes in tissue, the ability to withstand the stresses on individual elements of the intervertebral disc or ligament of the spine is lost.
Factors provoking the disease:
- Systemic metabolic disorders;
- Spine diseases;
- Traumatic injury;
- Disturbance of posture;
- Excessive physical activity;
- Infections that affect the spine.
Most often, the dorsal hernia forms long. From the appearance of the first symptoms to the full development of the hernia can pass a lot of time .Treatment should be started as soon as possible.
At the initial stage of the pathological process, the number of cured patients makes over 90% of .If you start treatment in later stages of development, surgery may be required.
Features of the manifestation and danger of dorsal hernias
Hernial protrusion in the case of development of this type of hernia manifests itself back( the term is dorsal).That is, away from the spinal canal. Therefore, there is often a risk of squeezing the substance of the spinal cord and nearby shells. Depending on the type of lesions, diffuse, medial and paramedial hernias are distinguished.
Hernia can also affect the spinal nerves, which leave each nerve channel in pairs.
These processes cause severe and severe pain , also impede movement and contribute to the development of severe neurological symptoms. All these symptoms indicate not only the presence of a hernia of this type, but also the involvement of the tissues of the nervous system in the process.
In addition to constant pain, the main symptoms of the disease also include muscle weakness, a sensitivity disorder in the area of hernia formation. Moreover, in advanced cases, there may be a complete loss of sensitivity.
Frequent localization of hernias and peculiarities of
manifestation The most probable places for the location of protrusion are the dorsal hernias of l5-s1 and l4-l5 .This area of the spine is the most loaded, and this explains the most frequent localization.
Almost at any position of the body, including the horizontal, there is a load on the lumbosacral segment.
With this localization, the pain will be felt with any amount of load. There may be a restriction of movement, especially with the dorsal hernia of the disk l4 l5.
Because of the progression of the disease, a person with a hernia of this type is sometimes not even able to dress independently.
Diagnosis and optimal treatment options
The most rapid and successful diagnosis will be after the MRI( magnetic resonance imaging) .Despite the complexity of the process, he will be able to determine the presence of the hernia, its exact place and size most accurately and without harm to human health.
The success of treatment depends on the timely diagnosis of the disease. When a patient seeks help from a doctor at the stage of exacerbation of hernia, but the doctor is forced to prescribe simultaneously painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, to conduct additional studies.
With medial dorsal hernia, the variant of conservative treatment of is possible. But in this case, you should always follow all the recommendations of the doctor and constantly go to his office. The specific treatment program depends on the size of the hernia, the dynamics of its growth and the effectiveness of the treatment already underway.
During treatment, the methods of manipulation of should be all the less active, the heavier the patient's condition.
Physiotherapy for this disease as a method of treatment is far from always justified. In the late stages of development of this kind of cage, to eliminate the disease, surgical intervention is possible. It is used for dorsal sequestered hernia and refers to complications.
Possible complications of
Without proper treatment, almost all hernias are prone to increase and further development. Because of compression, tetraparesis or parasparesis of can form.
Sometimes there are disorders of pelvic organs, incontinence of urine and feces.
To prevent the development of complications and to provide timely help to your body, with the first pain in your back, you must always see a doctor and find out the cause of the unpleasant sensations.
