Backache

Low back pain can manifest itself in a variety of ways. Therefore, experts distinguish 4 main types of pain:

1. Acute (lumbago) - pain in the lumbar spine caused by degenerative changes or previous spinal injuries. In other words, the disease is called "lumbar lumbago". The pathology is characterized by severe discomfort in this area, which increases when performing physical actions (sports activities, weight lifting, brisk walking for long distances, etc. ). Throbbing or shooting pain in the lumbar region often radiates to the surrounding organs and tissues.
2. Subacute or chronic (lumbodynia) - can be caused by lumbar osteochondrosis, scoliosis, dystrophic changes in the vertebral and intervertebral discs, etc. Lumbodynia is characterized by pain in the lower back (most often on one side), exacerbated by bending, prolonged sitting or standing. Therefore, the patient had to be in a supine or bent position.
3. Radiation in the legs (lumboischialgia) - a painful sensation, fever or chills in the lower back and left or right leg. In this case, the pain spreads to the back area, and increases with changes in body position.
4. Severe neuropathy (radiculopathy or lumbosacral radiculitis) is pinching or damage to the nerve roots, and is characterized by acute, stabbing pain in one of the spines, constant tension in the back muscles, discomfort in the back of the thighs, tingling, burning and numbness of the legs.

But for successful treatment, it is necessary to know the causes of the onset and development of pain. The specialists working in our center will carry out the diagnosis easily and painlessly, after which they will provide the appropriate treatment for you.

Note! If you are experiencing any of the above types of pain, do not delay seeing a doctor - a vertebrologist, neurologist or chiropractor. Otherwise, your condition may worsen, causing various complications.

The cause of the pain

Low back pain occurs for a variety of reasons, ranging from inflammation of the muscles and bone marrow to diseases of the internal organs. Here are the main causes of lower back pain:

Degenerative-dystrophic process

Degenerative-dystrophic processes cause the following pathologies:

• Osteochondrosis of the spine - degenerative changes occur when cracks appear in the intervertebral disc, as well as in the case of hernias in this area.
• Poor posture (including with a background of scoliosis) - if there is no timely treatment, causes frequent back pain.
• Overtrain or severe muscular hypothermia in the lumbar region - an excruciating and restraining pain in nature (a person is unable to straighten his or her back for a long time).
• Spondylolisthesis - this disease involves the displacement of the lumbar vertebrae.

The inflammatory process

The inflammatory process also causes discomfort in the lumbar region:

• Muscle inflammation (myositis) - occurs with various bacterial and viral infections.
• Ankylosing spondylitis - this disease involves inflammation of the intervertebral and costal -vertebral joints, as well as ligaments in the spinal space. As a result, the spine loses its previous mobility and elasticity, and is therefore vulnerable to injury as a result of falls and impacts.
• Osteomyelitis of the spine - this disease indicates inflammation of the bone marrow, which is provoked by pathogenic pathogens (streptococci, staphylococci, mycobacterium tuberculosis, etc. ).
• Tuberculous spondylitis is a chronic inflammation of the spine caused by the pathogen of tuberculosis. Bacteria enter the general bloodstream and then into the bone tissue.

Also, inflammatory processes include infectious diseases of the nervous system (including meningitis).

Diseases of the internal organs and pelvic organs

Lower back pain can be caused by diseases of internal organs, for example:

• Peptic ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcers.
• Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas caused by damage to organs by its own enzymes).
• Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder wall).
• Urolithiasis.
• Diseases of the pelvic organs, which are typical not only for women, but also for men (pathology of the uterus, prostate gland, etc. ).

Important! Other causes of pain in the lumbar region include osteoporosis (damage to all skeletal bones), congenital anomalies of the spine, neurosis, spinal cord tumors, etc.

Diagnosis of back pain

For back pain, the following diagnostic types are prescribed:

• Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine.
• CT (X-ray computed tomography).
• Blood and urine tests.
• Ultrasound of the kidneys, pelvic organs and prostate gland (in men).

Our center is equipped with all the necessary equipment for diagnostic studies (MRI, ultrasound, etc. ), as well as a modern exercise therapy room, where you can take care of your health after therapy.

Pain management with manual therapy

Manual therapy is a method of treating, diagnosing and preventing diseases of the musculoskeletal system with the help of hands. This is the oldest method of therapy, officially recognized by domestic and foreign medicine.

The effects of manual therapy therapy can be seen immediately. After the first session, the patient's condition improved. During therapy, the following effects were observed:

• Reduction, and in the future, complete elimination of pain.
• Restoration of blood circulation.
• Relieves muscle tension and clamps.
• Elimination of symptoms of sensory disturbances (numbness, burning, "goose bumps", tingling in the lower legs).
• Improves the work of internal organs.

In this case, the spine gently and painlessly "rises" to its previous position (i. e. , the former displacement is removed).

At our clinic, experienced and trained specialists who know human biomechanics and anatomy are involved in manual therapy. The duration of the course is determined individually and depends on the severity and type of disease. As practice shows, usually 5-10 procedures are required, but sometimes more. After treatment, our modern exercise therapy room is ready for you, where you can not only improve your health, but also prevent the possibility of recurrence of the disease.

Lower back pain is the result of various factors, among which there are serious diseases such as osteochondrosis, osteomyelitis, ankylosing spondylitis, and others. Therefore, do not delay diagnosis and treatment. The sooner you see a doctor, the better your chances of recovery. And our caring and attentive doctors will always help you.