Almost everyone over the age of 20 has menstruation when their back in the lumbar region hurts. The pathological causes can be very different. But no matter why the lower back hurts, it is necessary to carry out treatment. To do this, you need to see a doctor and report back pain. Symptoms can be compounded by other signs that indicate disease progression.
Pain in the back is divided into primary and secondary. The main symptoms indicate degenerative and dystrophic processes in the spine. Major causes of the syndrome include spondyloarthrosis and osteochondrosis.
The causes of the secondary syndrome may be bone tuberculosis, scoliosis, vertebral fractures, rheumatoid arthritis and others. The peculiarity of the secondary sign is that it can arise even as a result of gynecological diseases.
Important!A qualified specialist should establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment.
First of all, you need to understand that you can only overcome lower back pain with an integrated approach. The use of drugs alone will not be able to completely prevent the pathological process. To achieve complete 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 lower back pain. Back pain treatment is carried out at home and in the hospital.
Drug therapy
With constant and severe pain in the back, you can’t do it without medication. To relieve pain, a specialist may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
The analgesic effect can be achieved by taking:
- pill;
- injection;
- ointment.
Muscle relaxation is included in the drug therapy complex. Drugs in this group help relieve cramps in the muscles of the lower back, as well as relieve pain.
When treating back pain, the doctor must prescribe vitamin B, which has an effect on inflammation of nerve fibers. When taking vitamins, nerve tissue is strengthened.
Notes! Drugs of the NSAID group are effective in relieving pain, but do not prevent the course of the disease.
Physiotherapy
Pathology in the lumbar region that causes pain must be treated with a complex of exercise therapy designed specifically for the lumbar region. Gymnastics includes exercises to relieve muscle tone, strengthen joints and restore all disrupted metabolic processes in damaged tissues. It is recommended to hold classes every day. Let's look at some simple exercises:
- In a standing position, legs open shoulder -width apart, tilt the body to the right, lift the left hand above the head, repeat leaning in the opposite direction.
- In the same position, make a body round, while the hips should remain immobile.
- Stand on all fours, bend your back up, while bowing your head down. Then return to the starting position and do a few more repetitions.
The first class should be conducted under the supervision of a specialist to avoid additional damage that worsens the patient’s condition. After that, you can do your own gymnastics at home.
The intensity of the movement should increase gradually. Both movements must be done calmly. It is recommended to combine physiotherapy exercises with breathing exercises.
Very important!You should not exercise during periods of exacerbation or in the presence of severe pain.
massage
The classic massage, which is recommended for many diseases of the spine, has a positive effect on the condition of the injured tissue. But the benefits of massage can only be gained if it is done properly. Therefore, you should not do the massage yourself or trust people who do not have the appropriate experience.
The wrong actions of a massage therapist can lead to serious violations. Subject to all the rules of massage techniques, the patient's condition will change after a few sessions. The result of a course of massage is the normalization of blood circulation, the absence of cramps and pain in the muscles.
Important! Just like exercise therapy, massage is not recommended during deterioration or in the presence of strong painful sensations.
Physiotherapy
Strengthening the results achieved in the fight against low back pain with drugs and other methods is done with physiotherapy procedures. The main task of physiotherapy is to prevent the development of degenerative (dystrophic) processes in the spinal space.
The following procedures are most often recommended:
- laser treatment;
- magnetotherapy;
- electrophoresis;
- ultrasound therapy.
Non -standard physiotherapy methods can also be prescribed:
- thermal procedures;
- mud bandages;
- balneotherapy;
- paraffin application.
Physiotherapy has several contraindications. In this case, it is not recommended to carry out treatment without the guidance and permission of a specialist. Full course treatment is required.
Attention!The method of physiotherapy is determined by the physician observing the patient, not the patient himself. Physiotherapy at home is harmful to health.
Alternative medicine
Many people with back pain use alternative medicine. This is not to say that all methods are effective and safe, however, there are therapeutic methods that actually give positive results.
Some experts recommend patients undergo manual procedures and acupuncture. This method is recognized by mainstream medicine. Therapy must be performed by a qualified physician with work experience.
Acupuncture procedures consist of acting on nerve and muscle fibers using special needles. Acupuncture is most often used to treat back pain. Acupuncture can be combined with the administration of medication or exposure of the body to a magnetic field (laser).
Manual therapy is no less popular for eliminating pathological processes in the spine. The peculiarity of the procedure is that all actions are performed by the hands of a therapist trained in special techniques. Chiropractors are able to correct even incorrect vertebral positions or pinch nerve fibers. The result of manual therapy is a quick and complete recovery of spinal function and elimination of pain.
Important!Alternative medicine methods have many risks, so it is important to ensure that there are no contraindications and specialist qualifications.
Folk recipes
Treatment with folk remedies is no less popular than medical therapy. But not many people know how to treat 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
A positive effect is given by the ointment prepared with the addition of horse chestnuts. To make the ointment you need:
- grated chestnuts (100 gr);
- vegetable fat (100 gr);
- camphor oil (10 ml).
All components are mixed and applied on the lower back. It is recommended to perform the procedure twice a day until the painful sensation disappears.
Rub with triple cologne
To relieve back pain, you can rub, which is prepared with the addition of triple cologne. To do the scrubbing you need:
- cologne;
- a bottle of iodine;
- colored valerian;
- dried red pepper.
All these components were combined and insisted for three days, after which the lower back was rubbed with the resulting mixture. It is better to perform the procedure at night.
Important!Before starting treatment with folk remedies, you must make sure that there are no contraindications.
It is more difficult to treat spinal disease than to prevent it. By adhering to preventive measures against spinal diseases and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, pain in the lumbar region may not occur at least until old age.
