Osteochondrosis is considered a common spinal disorder. On top of that, the lower back is affected due to the particularity of the lifestyle, therefore, the symptoms of lumbar osteochondrosis are more common than other symptoms. Pathology is equally dangerous for men and women, regardless of age. Patients with this condition wear corsets and suffer during pregnancy. Diet and exercise become essential.
The disorder is highlighted in a separate section of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision (ICD-10), referring to back deformity (ICD-10 M42-43). According to ICD-10, osteochondrosis of the spine is assigned a code - M42. The ICD-10 has such options:
- Juvenile Osteochondrosis - M42. 0 according to ICD-10.
- Osteochondrosis in adults - according to M42. 1 of ICD-10.
- Unspecified form - M42. 9 according to ICD-10.
If the disease spreads earlier to people over 30, there has been a recent trend of pathology affecting younger generations. Associated with stress and prolonged computer exposure, it is a passive lifestyle.
The lower back is always heavily loaded in terms of motor characteristics and body weight load. Women suffer greatly during pregnancy, and their life histories include multiple injuries to the lumbar spine while ignoring factors such as exercise. In addition, studying the causes of intervertebral hernia and sciatic nerve damage can pick out the main factor - long-term osteochondrosis.
Causes and stages of pathology
All causes of pathology can be divided into external and internal causes. The first has to do with the various influences of external factors. With a sedentary lifestyle, people who are overweight are prone to osteochondrosis. In addition, there are such predisposing factors:
- occupations related to prolonged sitting;
- low temperature;
- Impairs physical defenses associated with stress and overwork.
Internal causes are based on genetic susceptibility and various diseases. Endocrine disorders disrupt the recovery of bone, muscle tissue and their nutrients. This can be observed with age and genetic predisposition, especially if the medical history suggests a spinal cord injury at a young age.
Pathological disorders of the spinal structure accelerate the development of osteochondrosis, and if left untreated, the disease progresses rapidly. The most important condition is kyphosis, scoliosis. In addition, the medical history shows that the most common cause of the disease is spinal cord injury.
The disease has 4 stages of development. In the first stage, there is no serious disturbance of the nutrition and structure of the intervertebral disc. Symptoms are mild. They can be easily removed with pain relievers. The disease can be cured as soon as possible during this period, the main thing is not to heat and not to strain your back. Diet and recovery help a lot.
Typically, osteochondrosis begins during pregnancy, and if left untreated, it moves quickly to the next stage. The history of the disease considers corsets to be an effective remedy for disease progression.
The second stage is characterized by protrusions and vivid clinical manifestations. Treatment becomes difficult and exacerbations occur more frequently. For girls, the disease must be cured before pregnancy to avoid complications from salt deposits and displacement of the vertebrae. Going to the toilet can be a problem, then special candles can help. Corsets, diet, daily exercise, and ERT may also work.
Stages 3 and 4 are dangerous, with intervertebral herniation, complications, and visceral dysfunction. Only diet and massage will not help. Sometimes, the only way to fight the disease may be surgery. In the future, a person will need to wear a corset and recover for a long time.
symptom
Signs of lumbar osteochondrosis begin to appear in the first stage of the disease, with severe pain in the lumbar region. The initial deterioration passes quickly and does not interfere with normal functioning of the working capacity. During pregnancy, women often experience discomfort and muscle tension.
Exacerbations occur more frequently as the disease progresses, but can be eliminated with analgesics. Painful symptoms become prolonged, painful. If nerve fibers are affected, the pain can radiate to different parts of the body. It can be different areas of the legs, buttocks and back. Pain is exacerbated when you hold one position for a long time, move suddenly, or lift weights. Features of osteochondrosis - back pain may appear.
In addition to the pain sensation, the muscular corset can also be affected. The muscles in the back are constantly tense and painful when pressed. Over time, the deterioration does not go away, and patients experience excruciating pain that is worsened by even mild movement, coughing, or sneezing. During pregnancy, weight gain can worsen a woman's overall health and trigger persistent osteochondrosis symptoms.
In extreme stages, innervation is disrupted and the spinal cord is affected. The muscular corset cannot cope with the protection, and the vertebrae are destroyed, creating an intervertebral hernia. Malfunction of the work of the intestines, stomach, genitourinary system. Men have problems with potency. Persistent pain and symptoms of poisoning can worsen a person's well-being. A patient history with such anomalies often brings the patient to the operating table.
treat
In order to choose the right treatment for osteochondrosis, a diagnosis is required. The patient's medical history and chief complaints were studied in detail. Deterioration can use diagnostic techniques to more carefully identify the picture. Update the patient's medical history with the new symptoms. Order an X-ray of the spine. During pregnancy, X-rays cannot be done like wearing a corset.
There are other diagnostic methods. It can be magnetic resonance or computed tomography. Ultrasound is done to examine internal organs, especially if the medical history suggests various pathologies.
Treatment in each case is selected individually and should be comprehensive. There are some principles that can help cure this disease. These are pain relievers and diets that normalize visceral function. Also, you cannot heat the affected area.
During pregnancy, the first thing to worry about is the health of the fetus. For running sessions, a corset is required in addition to the main therapy session. In cases of impaired bowel function, special suppositories are used. Also, if there is deterioration, you cannot warm the muscles of the lower back. The diet was formulated after consultation with a gynecologist. Charging should be special and at a specific time.
Treatment is mainly to eliminate symptoms and restore the physiological function of the spine.
For pain, it is necessary to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antispasmodics, analgesics. Necessary remedies will be prescribed by a doctor. You can relieve severe pain with the help of a neocaine blocker.
The diet does not include foods that are harmful and difficult for the liver and kidneys. Do not abuse alcohol and cigarettes. To cure the disease, you can combine medicines and alternative treatments at the same time. Charging should enter the rhythm of life. It is not possible to heat the injured area during exacerbations and at the beginning of treatment. Diet should be prescribed for a long time.
Effective massage, manual therapy, physiotherapy and daily exercise - this will help you get rid of illness and stay in shape.