Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is the most common disease. Equally lumbar spine osteochondrosis prone to both men and women. Many people are familiar with back pain. At least, every time felt the symptoms of lumbar degenerative disc disease, provoking pain in the sacrum, loins, or lower extremities, usually called a "pinched nerve in the lower back".
Causes of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine disorders
It is believed that the cause of degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine in the upright posture. But without the triggering factors, like lack of exercise, disorders of metabolic processes in the body, the development of the disease would not have happened. Also osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine can lift by the presence of obesity, weight and a number of other reasons.
The main source of pain in osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine is the roots of the entrapment of the nerve, what happens due to the narrowing of the Band and the emergence of the gap prolapse (protrusion of the intervertebral disc). Such changes can occur due to deterioration of the nutrition, disorders of metabolism in the tissues of the intervertebral disc, leading to a gradual dried up, and flattening of the nucleus pulposus of the disc and bad AFA skills
In the course of the development of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine, significant disc herniation, the disease initially leads to the formation of the protrusion, and to the formation of hernia due to rupture of the annulus fibrosus, which holds the CD content on the site.
As a result, a pinched spinal nerve is formed in the presence of a degenerative disc of the lumbar spine diseases causing pain syndrome * sciatica called.
In the case of sciatica pains numbness of the lower extremities accompanied. Depending on the localization and the nature of your divide, lumbago and sciatica. When a pinched nerve occurs with its anti, it comes to sciatica. The treatment of sciatica with the help of analgesics (ointments) is symptomatic and is essentially not effective, since the disease - degenerative processes in the tissues of the intervertebral disc is not affected. For the elimination of pain and prevention of occurrence of complications of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration application is necessary, the complex therapeutic effects for the revitalization of the gradual Regeneration of tissues of the drives, restoring the normal height of the intervertebral disc, and the normalization of its physiological parameters.
Due to the fact that this division of the spine experience significant stress, osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine can lead to complications in the Form of hernias and protrusion, which has a large spread and develop very quickly. In this context, the timely treatment of the disease is of particular importance. To get therefore, in the case of appearance of symptoms of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine for the first time, moving, skilled medical assistance and a full investigation.
Symptoms of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine disorders
Compression of the spinal nerve roots herniated disc in the epidural space in osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
The epidural space is the space in the spinal roots. The symptoms of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration correspond to the affected Segment of the spine or.
- The defeat of the nerve roots of L1, L2 with lumbar osteochondrosis causes severe radicular pain and numbness in the so-called Region of "pants on the tab" in the upper third of the inner thighs and the groin area. The worsening development of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration, disc herniation, MRI signs of posterior or latero-is the lateral localization of the pain occurs in both legs.
- The defeat of the spine L5 in the case of osteochondrosis of the lumbar leads to a lower sensitivity, more pronounced pain in the lower back and radiation to the thumb, in some cases, the strength of the extensor of the thumb is reduced.
- The defeat of the spine S1 with osteochondrosis of the lumbar pain is expressed in terms of shoot and the decrease of the sensitivity in the area of the outer side of the thigh and lower leg and of the foot to the little finger and the fourth finger. With the defeat of the S1 is a loss of the plantar and Achilles reflexes.
The defeat of the arteries Depression-The gotteron
With the defeat of the arteries Depression-The gotteron symptoms of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine, intermittent claudication disease are similar to the symptoms of the syndrome myeloid and Kautokeino"". In the case of chronic course of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine forms cause paralysis of the buttocks and lower legs, loss of sensation derived in the anogenital region. Further defeat of the arteries of the spine L5 or S, the development of the syndrome "crippling sciatica" (one-way or two-way) and the loss of the motor and of the pelvic functions.
Compression-vascular ischemia (malaisamy) in the case of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
In the case of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine to compression of vascular ischemia (malaisamy), the circulatory disorders of the spinal cord, its peripheral structures due to the reduction of the vertebral holes, through which the arteries and blood vessels may be. It is associated with a flattening of the discs (reduction in height), pathological excessive mobility of the spine in the weakened bands, with the formation of neoarthrosis, and osteophytes. Each of the movements of the spine, the damaged Segment, causes an additional compression, and the Trauma of a closed vessel, or the artery. In addition, it can Reflex contraction of the vessel, which appears through the pinched opening of the vertebral canal, in effect, occur "close box".
Compression Well Myelopathy
Compression well myelopathy is caused by a lesion of the spinal cord, by contraction, for any reason, vertebral canal. The severity of the injury and your symptoms depend on the localization of the lesion. In most cases the history and symptoms of the disease, the episodic nature differ, behind the next heart attack, Remission should be.
The symptoms of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine, the development of disc herniation TXII-LI-calling the defeat of segments L2-L4, S1-S2 of the spinal cord syndrome (epigonus): pain in the lower back, rear thigh, lower leg and weakness in the legs. diseases The development of hypotension and under-nutrition happens, gluteal and calf muscles, paresis of the foot, loss of the plantar and Achilles reflexes. Sensitivity postero-external surface of the lower leg and the foot are reduced or missing.
The symptoms of lumbar degenerative disc disease with disc herniation LI-II with compression of the coccygeal Segment S3 (cone-syndrome): the leading clinical symptoms are pronounced disturbances of the pelvic organs, such as incontinence of urine and feces, with intermittent constipation, decrease in or loss of sensation derived in the anogenital region, the rapid development of pressure sores, prolapse, Anal Reflex.
In the case of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine that develops due to compression or lesion of the nerve roots of the spinal cord from the first lumbar vertebra and below, a condition Cauda equina syndrome called "". It is worth noting that this condition is more prone to people who have originally a congenital narrowness of the vertebral canal.
The so-called "horse-tail" is a bundle of nerves of Finite-divisions of the spinal cord roots at the bottom, starting with the first lumbar Segment. His name was also given by the external similarity with the ponytail. In the diagnosis of Cauda equina syndrome a critical role in current symptoms and the presence plays a strong pain pain-arrangement of the edge of the world. This syndrome Cauda equina syndrome is different from the cone, which may not be a lot of pain.
Painful and severe pain in the lower back and sacrum radiating to the buttocks, in the postero-external of the thigh, in the anogenital region. A significant in varying degrees of injury due to peripheral nature of the pelvic functions, appears to sense disturbances in the Form of a stripe, peripheral paralysis and paresis. In more severe cases of paralytic are the buttocks and both legs. Refers to the characteristic clinical features is the asymmetry of the motor and sensitive disorders.
The symptoms of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration show themselves in the dependence of the localization of the lesion
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine can lead to the development of the syndrome myeloid "intermittent claudication". In this case, the noticeable lack of blood supply to the lower leagues of the spinal cord, a feeling of weakness in the legs when you go to urinate, numbness of the lower parts of the trunk, the urge. No pain in the legs. These symptoms of lumbar degenerative disc disease disappear in peace.
Yudovina "intermittent claudication", which occurs when ischemia of the nerves of the Cauda equina: roots to feel the tingling and the goosebumps when you go out, anemia in the peripheral portion of the legs, and these symptoms will increase of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration is higher, attack is the groin, the perineum, genitals. There is a weakness in the legs. A short break leads to a rapid resolution of symptoms.
Within lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration complicated by compression of the artery Damkevica, which occurs when lifting heavy objects, poor movement, shaking and manifests itself clinically paresis of varying severity (from the surface up to the complete loss of sensitivity), disorders of pelvic organs (urinary and fecal incontinence), atrophy of the leg muscles, the rapid development of pressure ulcers.
Manifestations of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
The osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine dull boring pain shows up in the loin, outside the period of exacerbation. The pain can be increased because of the longer stay in an awkward position, either voltage. The reclining position reduces the pain, or goes.
In situations of Stress for the body, for example, in the case of larger loads, colds, and even in the case of sudden awkward movements, osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine can move in a Phase of exacerbation. The acute stage is characterized by severe pain that can be localized, not only in the area of the lumbar spine, but also spread to the lower limbs. Also, it can tension muscle loin, so that the body is trying to the load on the diseased areas of the spine. The Patient barer osteochondrosis in the acute stage often seek a Position in which the pain subsides, and try this Position.
Anatomically osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, the conversion of cartilage in bone use, and their Proliferation, to compress causing the bone tissue begins nerve roots, the spinal cord, and causing pain. is The cause of such growths of bone tissue, with a disturbance of the nutrition of the intervertebral discs, which leads to a noticeable lack of fluid and this causes disturbances in their function and structure.
The treatment of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine
Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, a disease with a long, intense, comprehensive treatment. This is especially true for ongoing cases, at which there will be more times the protrusion or intervertebral hernia.
Thanks to Reflex effective methods of treatment of Osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine can be performed with the maximum benefit and without side effects. But remember that such a serious Problem can not be fixed. In all cases of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration is the strictly individual treatment needs.
The basis cycle of treatment in case of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine, acupuncture, Moxa-therapy, vacuum-therapy, pharmaco puncture, soft techniques of manual therapy. These procedures are in the system to enable the restoration of normal microcirculation of the blood and the elimination of Stagnation in the area of the lumbar spine, the removal of vascular edema, and muscle spasm, restore the balance of metabolic processes in the tissues of the intervertebral disc, the improvement in your diet. So it starts and stimulates the process of its natural Regeneration. It should be noted that the manual therapy of lumbar osteochondrosis aim may only be to improve the function of the spine, and the re-positioning of Disc can not be and speeches.
Application procedures for the treatment of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine disorders supplements the intake of herbal remedies, so you can get the balance of metabolic processes and Innervation in the body. In addition, a correction of the diet and an active lifestyle. In the treatment of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine is important in the correction of body weight disorders, since the overweight is an additional load on the lower back and is a factor that the worse disease is the development of degenerative disc.
The large experience in the treatment of degenerative disc of the lumbar spine, attached to diseases of the accumulated long-term practice in the majority of cases, you can achieve remarkable results, the surgery prevents the fortitude that eliminates pain, improves motor skills in a holistic and heals not only the lumbar region but also the whole body.
In General, a positive effect of the treatment enough from 10 to 15 treatments. Acute pain goes on for about 1-3 session.
Don't forget, the sooner the treatment of degenerative disc disease, the faster positive results are achieved!