Deforming spondylosis of the lumbar spine treatment

A huge number of people experience pain and discomfort in the back. A significant percentage of patients suffering from abrasion of the intervertebral discs. Gradually this pathology extends to muscles, tendons and ligaments, developing a disease called spondylosis deformans of the lumbar spine. Other names - facet atropia or spondylosis. This pathology is a form of osteoarthritis and attacks mainly people of retirement age.

Reasons

The main factor of occurrence of this disease is a glitch in the system metabolic processes. As a result, observed the deposition of calcium. Other reasons:

• sports related weight lifting: weightlifting, shot put;
• congenital anomalies of spine (no 5-th vertebra, deformation of the spine);
• injury of the lumbar;
• genetic predisposition;
• permanent static stress (office work at the computer or at a Desk with papers);
• age-related changes;
• malformations of the foot (flat feet, club foot, etc.);
• unhealthy lifestyle – physical inactivity, overweight, bad habits.

Symptoms

When deforming spondylosis of the lumbar sacral spine, the main symptom is aching pain in the back. And it can be different types of pain: as in Walking and running, and after sitting and lying. Another symptom of spondylosis - stiffness of the lumbar-sacral region in morning after sleep. Typically, this condition going away after 2-3 hours or after a little charging.

Symptoms vary depending on the stage of the disease. At the initial stage pain appear only when the load on the back, and the rest are. On the 2nd stage of pain has become constant and in order to get rid of the discomfort, the patient is forced to change posture. At the third stage of aching pains become commonplace. If nothing is done, then you can become disabled.

Diagnosis

Signs of this disorder appear in early stages of development. This period can prevent the onset of detrimental processes. Before therapy necessary for a complete examination. Doctor listens to complaints, determines the cause of the disease, inspect and determine the source of pain. To ascertain the correctness of the diagnosis using the following methods:

• x-rays;
• Ultrasound;
• computed tomography and MRI;
• radioisotope scanning.

Treatment

Treatment for spondylosis of the spine you need to start immediately. Methods there are many. Most importantly, the doctor confirmed the possibility of application of an option in your particular case.

Medicines

This kind of treatment when dealing with deforming spondylosis of the lumbar spine is to get rid of the pain and relieve muscle spasms. Also need drugs that help to relieve inflammation and swelling:

• Anesthetics: Acetaminophen, Zaldiar;
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory: Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Arthrotec;
• The Myorelaxants: Mydocalm, Baclofen, Isoprotein;
• Enzymes: Calpain;
• Chondroprotectors: Rumalon, Alflutop, Hyaluronic Acid;
• Vitamins B6, B2, B1 and multivitamins Kokernot, Platinova;
• Proofreaders microcirculation: Agapurin, Betagistin.

Physical therapy

Physiotherapeutic methods involve slow, but stable and successful removal of pain and cramps׃

• Massage. This is one of the most used and effective methods with deforming spondylosis of the lumbar spine. Objectives massage – to increase lymph and blood flow, to stop the process of muscle atrophy and changes in the tissues, to reduce pain. When spondylosis is used by classical, Oriental, reflexology massage;
• Physical therapy is the main way to prevent the progression of the disease. This method has two principal objectives: to relieve pain and strengthen the muscular corset;
• Acupuncture is one of the ways of reflexotherapy, in which the biologically active points of the person influence of special needles.

Alternative methods

Alternative methodstreatment include:

• Traction of the spine. This procedure extracts the backbone, the essence of which is that between the vertebrae and discs increases the distance, and they aligned position;
• Electrophoresis is the effect of current on the damaged area of the spine of the patient. The most common medication use novocaine;
• UHF-therapy, this alternative method is based on the effects of electromagnetic fields on the affected area that allows for enhanced blood flow;
• Magnetotherapy – treatment with application of a magnetic field on the spine. Has a decongestant, soothing and calming effect;
• Facetectomy. Is a surgery to remove the affected facet joint. This procedure shall be appointed in particularly complex cases where treatment does not help, and the patient is already paralysis and dysfunction of internal organs.

Traditional medicine

Tinctures, lotions or teas from herbs in any case will not eliminate the real cause of the spondylosis of the lumbar spine, but can greatly reduce pain in the lower back, reduce swelling and inflammation. But despite this, the methods of folk remedies should be used after consultation with your doctor to be only a small part of a vast complex treatment. Therefore, we select a few key remedies that can help:

• Apitherapy is a method of treatment of bees and bee products. Bee venom therapy – Epitaciolandia – should be under the supervision of a physician. The first thing you need to make sure that the patient is not allergic to bees;
• Warm bath-based decoction of herbs to relax muscles and relieve pains in this offense, as deforming spondylosis of the lumbar spine. It is better to use plants such as lavender, pine needles, birch leaves;
• The cream of chestnuts. Take the chestnut fruits, puree them in a blender or grinder, pour a glass of vegetable oil. Then cook the mixture in a water bath for one hour, until boiling. During the day the prepared mixture needs to steep;
• Rubbing honey and radish. Grate the root using a grater, pour 100 g of vodka, pour a Cup of honey in a liquid state, and 2 tablespoons of salt. Infuse for a week, then apply as rubbing.

• See also: Spondylosis of the lumbar spine.

How dangerous spondylosis

Spondylosis deformans of the lumbar spine is often associated with severe vascular disorders and increases the risk of mini strokes. The most terrible consequences of the disease - disability and death. Early detection of such diseases as spondylosis deformans of the lumbar spine requires treatment immediately, as this gives a better chance of a successful recovery. To stop the progression of the spondylosis must constantly exercise, to monitor gait and posture. Only at observance of the given recommendations have a chance to keep the spine healthy.