Almost all people over the age of 20 have periods when their back hurts in the lower back. The causes of pathology can be very different. But regardless of why the lower back hurts, treatment is necessary. To do this, you need to consult a doctor and report back pain. The symptoms can be complemented by other signs that indicate the development of the disease.
Back pain is divided into primary and secondary. The primary symptoms indicate degenerative and dystrophic processes in the spine. The causes of the primary syndrome include spondyloarthrosis and osteochondrosis.
The cause of the secondary syndrome can be tuberculosis of the bone, scoliosis, vertebral fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, and others. The peculiarity of secondary signs is that they can arise even as a result of gynecological diseases.
Important!A qualified specialist must establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment.
First of all, you need to understand that you can only cope with low back pain with an integrated approach. The use of only drugs will not be able to completely prevent the pathological process. To achieve a full recovery, it is necessary to undergo a course of physiotherapy procedures. You can increase the effectiveness of therapy using simple folk methods. Exercise therapy is a prerequisite for the treatment of low back pain. Treatment of back pain is carried out both at home and in a hospital.
Medication therapy
With constant and severe pain in the back, you can not do without drugs. To relieve pain, specialists may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The analgesic effect can be achieved by taking:
- tablets
- injections;
- ointments.
Muscle relaxants are included in the complex of drug therapy. Medicines in this group help relieve spasms in the muscles of the lower back, as well as relieve pain.
When treating back pain, the doctor should prescribe B vitamins, which have an effect on the inflammation of the nerve fibers. By taking vitamins, the nervous tissue is strengthened.
Note!Drugs from the group of NSAIDs effectively relieve pain, but do not prevent the course of the disease.
Physiotherapy
Pathologies in the lumbar region that cause pain should be treated with exercise therapy complexes specifically designed for the lumbar region. Gymnastics includes exercises to relieve muscle tone, strengthen joints, and restore all metabolic processes that are disturbed in damaged tissues. Daily classes are recommended. Let's look at some simple exercises:
- In a standing position, with your feet shoulder-width apart, tilt your body to the right, raising your left hand above your head, repeat the tilt in the opposite direction.
- In the same position, do body turns, while the hips should remain immobile.
- Get on all fours, bend your back up and lower your head. Then return to the starting position and do a few more reps.
The first classes are best carried out under the supervision of a specialist to avoid further damage that worsen the patient's condition. Afterwards, you can do gymnastics yourself at home.
The intensity of the movements should gradually increase. The two movements should be done calmly. It is recommended to combine physical therapy exercises with breathing exercises.
Very important!You should not exercise during periods of exacerbation or in the presence of severe pain.
Massage
Classic massage, which is recommended for many diseases of the spine, has a positive effect on the state of injured tissues. But the benefits of massage can only be obtained if it is done correctly. Therefore, you should not do the massage yourself or trust a person who does not have the appropriate experience.
The wrong actions of the masseur can lead to serious violations. Subject to all the rules of massage technique, the patient's condition will change after several sessions. The result of the massage course is the normalization of blood circulation, the absence of spasms and pain in the muscles.
Important! Like exercise therapy, massage is not recommended during an exacerbation or in the presence of strong painful sensations.
Physiotherapy
The reinforcement of the results obtained in the fight against low back pain with drugs and other methods is carried out with physiotherapy procedures. The main task of physiotherapy is to prevent the development of degenerative (dystrophic) processes in the spine.
The following procedures are the most recommended:
- laser treatment;
- magnetotherapy;
- electrophoresis;
- ultrasound therapy.
Non-standard physiotherapy methods can also be prescribed:
- thermal procedures;
- mud wraps;
- balneotherapy;
- paraffin applications.
Physiotherapy has several contraindications. In this sense, it is not recommended to carry out a treatment without indication and permission of a specialist. Complete treatment is required.
Attention!The method of physiotherapy is determined by the doctor observing the patient, not the patient himself. Physical therapy at home is dangerous for your health.
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine is used by many people with back pain. This is not to say that all methods are effective and safe, however, there are therapy methods that really give a positive result.
Some experts recommend that patients undergo manual and acupuncture procedures. These methods are recognized by conventional medicine. Therapy must be performed by a qualified physician with work experience.
Acupuncture procedures consist of acting on nerve fibers and muscles using special needles. Acupuncture is most often used to treat back pain. Acupuncture can be combined with the administration of medications or exposing the body to a magnetic field (laser).
Manual therapy is no less popular for eliminating pathological processes in the spine. The peculiarity of the procedures is that all actions are carried out by the hands of a therapist trained in special techniques. The chiropractor can correct even the wrong position of the vertebrae or the pinching of the nerve fiber. The result of manual therapy is a rapid and complete restoration of the functions of the spine and the elimination of pain.
Important!Alternative medicine methods have many risks, so it is important to ensure that there are no contraindications and specialist qualifications.
Popular recipes
Treatment with folk remedies is no less popular than medical therapy. But not many people know how to treat low back pain at home. There are many recipes, just not all of them are effective.
To reduce pain and inflammation, it is necessary to use plant and animal products that have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chestnut ointment
An ointment prepared with the addition of horse chestnut gives a positive effect. To make the ointment you need:
- grated chestnut (100 gr);
- vegetable fat (100 gr);
- camphor oil (10 ml).
All components are mixed and applied to the lower back. It is recommended to perform the procedure twice a day until the painful sensations disappear.
Rub with a triple cologne
To cope with back pain, you can rub, which is prepared with the addition of a triple cologne. To rub you need:
- Cologne;
- a bottle of iodine;
- valerian tincture;
- dried red pepper.
All these components are combined and insisted for three days, after which the lower back is rubbed with the resulting mixture. It is better to do the procedure at night.
Important!Before starting treatment with folk remedies, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications.
It is much more difficult to treat diseases of the spine than to prevent them. With the observance of preventive measures against diseases of the spine and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, pain in the lumbar region may not occur at least until old age.
