The spread of scientific and technological progress is directly proportional to the worsening of the health of many people.On the one hand, it is good that computers and other electronic devices have started to do a lot of work.On the other hand, people from year to year become less mobile, more often work in a sitting position, and the modern rhythm of life leaves almost time to play sports.These factors and many others contribute to the development of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the main symptom of which is the back.
As statistics show, back pain occurs in 90% of the world's population!
Consider this symptom in more detail and find out how to relieve back pain.
Dorsalgia - What is it?
Back pain (Dorsalgia)It is one of the most common types of pain in the human body, in lower frequency of migraines.
And, if pain in muscles (myalgia) or joints (arthralgia) is more often associated with infectious diseases and sprains, back pain can always be subjected to smaller adverse factors, for example, hypothermia.
Why does it happen?Why does the back hurt more often than other parts of the body (except for the head, as we said).These are a large number of nerve fibers piercing the spine.In the center of the spine, the spinal cord passes, from which a large branch of the components of the nervous system occurs, and the nerve roots come out of almost all vertebrae, and if at least one of them is tight, the person immediately feels the pain in the back.
In addition, in front of each vertebra, the nerve endings come out, which are overwhelmed and participate in the functioning of each internal organ.It is for this reason that many patients complain of pain in the back and kidneys, in the back and ribs, back and heart, etc.
If the spine is Twisted, A Person Received A Back Injury, Raised a very Heavy Thing, or Simplely Has a Weak Bone-Muscular Corset, Which is which the Entire Load During Movements DES NOT GO TO THE MUCCLES, but only on the bones, these nerve fibers are squeezed out and theIn the back (lumbago), acute bread (when the spine is pinched and not released for a short time) or nervous bread (when nery pain) the ends are constantly pressed), or the nerve is cold.
We can conclude that problems with cervical vertebrae can cause pain in the cervical region or the upper part of the thoracic region, the pain between shoulder blades and the heart, but if the vertebrae can already harm, respectively, pain in the kidneys and other organs of the genitourinary system may appear.
The causes of back pain
We will now consider the main reasons why the back is most often to do:
1. Diseases of the spine and other elements of the musculoskeletal system:
Osteochondrosis-The spine disease, characterized by dystrophic degenerative damage to intervertebral discs, after which the tissues of the vertebrae themselves are involved in the pathological process, which leads to a violation of the motor function of them.
Cyphosis-The pathological process in the spine, characterized by its curvature at the back of the plane, which generally occurs in the zone of the chest region.In the people, is called "Gorb", "in Bosse".
Scoliosis- The pathological process in the spine, characterized by its lateral curvature, to the right / left or both sides.
Lordosis- The natural turn of the spine, particularly visible in the lumbar region.But with the "pathological lordosis", this turn exceeds in the direction before, and the posture of the person remembers as if he had been pulled forward.
Spondylolistz- The vertebral column disease, characterized by the displacement of the vertebra, is, in fact, this is the subluxation of the vertebra, which can, due to the appropriate lack of treatment, can lead to the curvature of the whole spine (kyphosis, scoliosis, lordosis).
Ankylosing spondylitis -A genetically inflammatory chronic disease of the spine, in which the sacred and illegal joints, the vertebral joints and the paravertebral soft tissues are affected, which ultimately leads to the scraping of the vertebrae and an alteration of the natural mobility of the vertebral column.
Intervertebral hernia- A pathological process in which the intervertebral disc under pressure is thinner and protrudes outside the intervertebral space.
Osteoporosis- Bone disease, characterized by a decrease in its density.The bones become more fragile and subjects to injuries.Usually caused by hormonal restructuring in the female body, especially after menopause.
Osteomyelitis- Purulent damage to bone marrow, which leads to the fusion of bone tissue.
2. Diseases of the spinal cord:
The spinal cord, as we said, crosses the spine, connecting the brain and other organs, systems.To diseases of the spinal cord, or by the fact that it is pathologically affected by:
- Radiculitis;
- Myelitis;
- Courbure of the spine, which leads to a violation of the blood supply or the innervation of the spine;
- Trauma of the spine;
- Abscess;
- Oncological diseases;
- Deficiency in vitamins B6, B12, B1 (is responsible for maintaining the functioning of the nervous system), copper;
- HIV infection;
- Syphilis;
- Scattered sclerosis.
3. Diseases of the muscle tissues of the back:
- Fibromyalgia;
- Polymiosite;
- Myofascial syndrome;
- Rabomyolysis;
- Rheumatic polymyalgia;
- Abscess;
- Charcot-Mari-Tuta disease (SMT, hereditary-sensory neuropathy, NMSN).
4. Other diseases, conditions and negative factors leading to back pain
Diseases of the aneurysm of the cardiovascular-aorta system.
Diseases of the gastrointestinal - pancreatitis, cholecystitis, stomach ulcer, duodenal, enterocolitis, galltail (housing and municipal services).
Diseases and Genito -Urinary System - Pyelonephritis, Glumérulonephritis, Urolithiasis (CIM), kidney disease (PCB), adnexite, endometriosis, prostatitis, menstruation, climate.
Psychological disorders - stress, depression, neurosis, neurasthenia.
Benign and malignant tumors (cancer).
The body tuning - often leads to a cold nerves and its pain.
Mattress poor or incorrectly selected, pillow - becomes the culprits of back pain after sleep.
Heavy physical work associated with lifting weights - often leads to vertebral injuries, intervertebral hernias and other spine diseases.
A sedentary lifestyle (hypodynamia), which leads to the weakness and atrophy of the muscle tissues of the back and pain.Indeed, at the start, a person on the move is supported by the muscles, but with a weakness, the whole load does not go to the muscles, but to the spine, which leads to its wear and back.Especially office employees, IT specialists suffer from hypodynamia.
Obesity - excess weight loads also the back when walking.For the experience, put 6 bottles of water at 2 liters in the backpack and walk with it on your back in the house, take daily tasks (washing dishes, scanning or vacuum cleaner, wiping of dust).Then remove it into sensations?Imagine now, a person with an excess weight carries such a backpack every second of their life, and some people wear the additional 15, 20, 30 kg on themselves!Weight load almost all organs and systems, we exhaust them.
Pregnancy is another cause of pain on the back.
The causes of back pain as a function of its nature
Acute and chronic pain at the back of a painful nature- Myositis, lumbago, stretching of the back muscles, uncomfortable place of sleep, hypothermia, inappropriate large weight, uncomfortable workplace (chair, table height), displacement of intervertebral discs, osteochondrosis.
Acute back pain, distributing in the limbs- osteochondrosis, intervertebral, radiculitis hernies, uncomfortable body position for a long time (berth, workplace).
Pain in the back of a pulsating nature, without passing after taking pain relievers- Lumbago, osteochondrosis, scoliosis, cyphosis, intervertebral hernies, spondylosis, fissure of the vertebra.
Pain at the back of a brilliant nature- Myocardial infarction, pectoralis angina, thromboembolia of the pulmonary artery (pulp), intestinal obstruction.
Pain in the back of a crush- Myocardial infarction, angina, hypertensive crisis, atherosclerosis, coronary disease, bile stones, pancreatitis.
The causes of back pain according to its location
Back pain on the right- Scoliosis, displacement or hernia of intervertebral discs, gastrointestinal diseases, liver diseases, inflammation of the right kidney (nephritis), inflammation of the right ovary (oophoret), the presence of stones in kidneys, myositis, neuritis, excessive physical activity, obesity and rear lesions.
Back pain to the left- Osteochondrosis.Lumbago, displacement or hernia of intervertebral discs, radiculitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, intercostal neuralgia, myocardial infarction, gastrointestinal disease, splenomegaly, prostatitis, inflammation of the left kidney (nephrite), inflammation of the left ovary (oophitic).
Low pain- Radiculitis, osteochondrosis, ankylosing spondylitis, intervertebral hernies, Reitera syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, lumbar, tumors, infectious diseases with complications on the spine and back muscles.
The pain is below the lower back- osteochondrosis, spondylrosis, scoliosis, displacement or hernia of intervertebral discs, adnexite, muscle stretching, menstruation.
Pain along the whole spine- osteochondrosis, scoliosis, cyphosis, pathological lordosis, protrusion of vertebrae, intervertebral hernias, osteoarthritis, myalgia, spondylosis, radiculitis, ankylosing spondylitis, trauma with spine.
Pain in the blades area:
- If it hurts under the right shovel, there may be culprits - cholecystitis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, bile disease, vegetable dystonia (VSD), intercostal neuralgia, osteochondrosis of the cervical or thoracic region.
- If it hurts under the left spatula, there can be a heart attack, angina, pericarditis, myocarditis, endocarditis, pleurisy, pneumonia, abscess, spondylosis, osteochondrosis of cervical or thoracic, myositis, a neuralgia, a lower nène, a kyphosis,Scoliosis.
Back pain - Symptoms that often accompany backing
- Dizziness, in particular with a pointed turn of the head or when it rises from a sedentary and lying position;
- The periodic appearance of "flies" before the eyes, darkening in the eyes, until the loss of consciousness;
- Headache;
- Numbness in the fingers, legs, hips, buttocks;
- Weakness in the arms, legs, general weakness, discomfort, rapid loss of strength, a feeling of rupture and no rash.
- A burning sensation or tingling in the arms and legs;
- Pain after sternum, in muscles, joints, stomach;
- A net change in low blood pressure (100 to 60 and less) to high values (140 per 100 and more) and vice versa during the day;
- Rapid or rare urination;
- When urinating or defecating it, sensitivity is reduced;
- Holidays at the rear (Lumbago);
- Severity in the shoulders;
- Change of posture, approach.
Diagnosis of back pain
Among the examination methods used in backgrounds, distinguish yourself:
- Visual examination of the back, palpation, increase in complaints, anamnesis;
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI);
- Tomodensitometry (CT);
- Radiography (x -Ray);
- Electromyography (EMG);
- General and biochemical blood test.
How to relieve back pain?Dorsalgia treatment
The treatment of back pain should be based mainly on the treatment of the underlying disease which caused a backle.After all, if it is ordinary hypothermia, simple friction or a hot bathroom will relax the muscles and the pain will pass by itself.But in the case of osteochondrosis or other diseases, simple warming will have only a temporary effect.
Thus, the treatment of the backbone is symptomatic, while the treatment of the underlying disease may differ considerably.
Consider basic methods and drugs that help relieve back pain.
1. Drugs for back pain
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)- The main group of anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics that occupy the main niche in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and pain syndromes.The only drawback of certain drugs in the group NSAIDs (NSAIDs) is their negative effect on the mucous membranes of digestion, which with prolonged use can cause peptic ulcer and internal bleeding.
Some of them can have an insufficient analgesic effect.
In the form of release and methods of use of NSAIDs, I exist in the form of tablets, nails, gels, injections.
Narcotic pain relievers- They are used for severe acute back pain, which can accompany oncological diseases.They are produced strictly behind the doctor's prescription after weighing all the advantages and disadvantages.
Musory- A group of drugs that have the capacity to relax the muscles of the body, thus relieving jerking and pain in the muscles, their constraint.After all, it is stretching, the movement of constrained / crazy muscle tissues causes their pain.
B vitamins (B6, B1, B12)- Prepare directly for the training and functioning of the nervous system of living organisms, both people and representatives of the animal world.For this reason, their combination appears in the foreground in neurological disorders.The additional contribution of these vitamins helps to gently relieve inflammation of muscle tissue, to relax muscles, to reduce pain.
2. Back pain injections
Acute back pain is successfully removed with injections of NSAIDs, civil code or blockade injections.
If everything is clear with the anti-inflammatory and hormones, then the action of the "blockade" is based on the interception of the impulse of the pain of damage to the brain, so the person does not feel pain, because the signal about such does not reach the center, therefore to speak the interpretation of information.Therapeutic blockages are placed in trigger points in the pain zone.
These means also relax muscle tissue, eliminating their spasmodic and pain.
The injections, depending on the appointment, can be made muscle, subcutaneously, intradermous or by a catheter.
3. Physiotherapeutic remedies for back pain
Rolling electrostimulation (CHENS)- The anesthesia method due to electrical excitation (stimulation) with a special sensory nerve device.
Magnetic therapy- It helps to gently relieve inflammation, anesthetize, improve muscle mobility and vertebrae due to the effect of a low frequency magnetic field on the body.
Laser therapy- Pain relief occurs due to the effects on the pathological areas of the light, infrared or ultraviolet spectrum rays.It is used for almost all diseases of the spine, accompanied by pain.
Electrophoresis- The introduction of drugs is carried out under the influence of small electrical impulses, which extends the beneficial effect of therapeutic substances.
Phonophoresis- The method is similar to electrophoresis, only drugs are administered with the support of ultrasound.
Medical physical education (exercise therapy)- also one of the effective ways to relieve chronic back pain.After all, as we have already said, seated work and in general, hypodynamia, leads to a weakness of the back muscles, that is why the whole charge when walking and other actions of the body fall on the spine, which is false.The whole load must arrive at the back muscles and other organs.Therefore, the physical activity dosed using specially selected exercises allows you to increase the tone of muscle tissue, thus discharging the spine.People who started to engage in physical education themselves say that walking has become much easier, pain disappears.
Just be careful, we are talking about good exercise therapy!Even the dumbbells, and they must be high properly, and not how he struck.Banal squats must also be with a right back and a turn in the knee joints at right angles.There is an opportunity, hire a specially trained fitness coach.
Massage- It helps to relieve the chemistry of muscle fabrics, but, in the absence of lifestyle changes, massage will have only one short -term effect.
You can also use the wearing of fixing bandages / corsets, which help develop the right body position, for example, when you work in a sitting position.Fixing with such devices is used after back injury or surgical intervention in the spine.
4. Surgical treatment of back pain
The rear operation is carried out if there are indications to its conduct, which can be assigned:
- The presence of intervertebral hernias if they tighten the spinal cord (myelopathy) or the nerve root of the vertebral nucleus (radiculopathy);
- Courbure of the spine - scoliosis, cyphosis, pathological lordosis;
- Injury of the spine.
After treatment
After the treatment of the underlying disease, pain syndrome on the back can still be present for a certain time, so patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system are responsible for restoring specialized vacation rehabilitation centers.
It is in such centers that the physiotherapeutic treatment devices are installed, the massage is prescribed, the exercises of exercise are selected and, if necessary, a specialized food nutrition is prescribed.
Popular remedies for back pain
Before treatment, be sure to consult your doctor!
Clay.Clay has been used for over a hundred years to treat many diseases, and the back is no exception.There is even the term "mud and mud" in which clay can also be used.For the preparation of an anti-fiber remedy successfully used by popular healers for radicults, you must mix 100 g of blue or green clay with 500 ml of apple or wine vinegar.Clay can be purchased in a pharmacy.Heat a mixture of clay up to 38 degrees in a ceramic dish and apply it to the place of the radicult.On the top, wrap the body of the body with a cling film or a polyethylene, enveloping on a hot cloth, for example, with a wool scarf.The duration of the compress is 1 hour.After rinsing the clay with lukewarm water, wipe the body with humidity and tie this place with a hot scarf.The course of treatment is 3 times a day, within 2 weeks.
Clay, aloe, honey.The next remedy is suitable for the treatment of osteochondrosis and intervertebral hernia.Mix 100 g of green or blue clay, 600 ml of lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon of aloe juice and 1 teaspoon of natural honey.Apply the resulting mixture on the painful area, wrap it on top with a cling film and wrap it with a hot wool scarf.The duration of the compress is 1 hour.After rinsing the mixture with hot water and wrapping the site with a hot scarf.The course is 3 times a day, within 2 weeks.With honey allergies, you can do without it.
Vinegar Frankish and apple cider.How to quickly remove acute pain from the lower back?The next remedy will help do it in 3 days.For cooking, mix 50 g of incense and 50 ml of apple cider vinegar.Moisten in a solution a simple x / b piece (folded in several layers) or in wool fabric, and fix it like a compress in the lower back or another place in the back pain.Wrap the surface with a wool scarf and wear it to dryer.Make such a compression twice a day.
Wool and salt.Compresses with salt help to draw a pathological liquid from the body, relieve inflammation, stop the pain.Mouton wool has an excellent property of warming and healing.The combination of wool + salt in the backstone is simply excellent.Dissolve 200 grams of salt in hot water so that the solution is very salt and put a fabric or a sheep wool scarf for an hour so that it wins salt.Then press the fabric and dry.Attach it in a painful area and wear it constantly on yourself for several weeks.
Dandelion tin.It is used as a way to rub your back.For cooking, pour a liter pot of fresh 500 ml fresh dandelion flowers of vodka.Close closely with a lid and put a dark and fresh place to insist, shaking the pot every day.Rub the painful joints or back with the dye up to 4 times a day.
Back pain prevention
To avoid backing, adhere to the following recommendations:
- Move more, do not allow yourself to wear pounds in too many fat deposits;
- If you work seated, go on a workplace once per hour and make the charge to improve blood circulation, especially in the places where it was insufficient due to the session;
- If you lift gravity, do it-with a flat back, and of course, in particular for young people, do not draw superpowers on yourself, even if you have the strength to do so, because the consequences can considerably worsen the quality of life in the event of an injury;
- If you wear heavy things, such as store packages, distribute the weight of 2 hands so that there is no deformation on one side;
- When you walk or sit, do it with a flat back, don't look;
- Take carefully at the choice of a work chair and a sleeping mattress / pillows, they must be with an orthopedic effect and make sure to select in height, a body weight;
- Refusing shoes with tall themed, girls, especially young people, when there is acute pain on the back, almost always sounds in my head - "what I thought in my youth", be vigilant now, take care of your health;
- Try swimming more, it is a wonderful preventive and therapeutic agent of diseases and pathologies of the spine;
- In the event of the first back pain, consult a doctor, because in the case of the appearance of the disease, you can do with simple exercise therapy and friction, and if the process is launched, an operation may be necessary;
- In food, eat more foods rich in vitamins and minerals;
- Do not buy your child a backpack or a bag to wear on your shoulder, because in childhood, it is a direct path to osteochondrosis, scoliosis;
- Do not ride on attractions with a large body in Shake, such as a banana of water or a high -speed water tablet, because such entertainment very often ends with a fracture of the vertebra, an intervertebral hernia and other injuries / vertebral diseases;
- Exclude alcohol and smoking from your life.
Which doctor contact with diseases of bones, muscles and connective tissue?
- Orthopedist;
- Vertebrologist;
- Rheumatologist;
- Traumatologist;
- Surgeon.