Osteochondrosis is a dystrophic-degenerative disease associated with impaired structure and function of intervertebral discs. У человека выделяют четыре части этого отдела skeleton: sacral, lumbar, thoracic, cervical, common signs are characteristic of their affection, however there are specific symptoms. Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine occurs more often than the disease of its other parts.
This is explained by the fact that the main body weight and load during movement fall on this part of the axial skeleton.
Why does such a disease occur?
What causes osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine? The reasons degenerative lesions of this section of the skeleton are not fully understood.
It is believed that its development is associated with the influence of a complex of factors:
- age changes;
- excessive physical exertion;
- excess body weight;
- metabolic disorders;
- traumatic injuries;
- wearing uncomfortable shoes;
- inactivity.
How does the disease manifest itself?
Common signs are typical for lesions of intervertebral discs: pain in the back and neck, inability to turn the head, body in the right direction, and visible posture.
“If I suspect this disease in myself,” the patients ask, “what kind of symptoms should we look for?” Osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine manifested by aching, dull pain.However, when trying to lift weights, a sudden change of position, they can become very strong, sharp. The discomfort in the lumbar region, buttocks, back of the thighs and lower along the entire leg is localized. Pain relief usually occurs in the prone position, also sometimes in unnatural postures (bent, squatting).
- numbness of the legs;
- feeling of "running goosebumps";
- tingling sensations.
Also, with the exacerbation of pathology, lameness, tilting of the body to a healthy side, chilliness of the limbs, dry skin of the legs may be observed.
Thus, we have examined in detail howcan be suspected by external signs of osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. A photo of a patient with this disease clearly demonstrates the frequent problems of a person suffering from this pathology: difficulty in moving, unnatural postures of a person.
Diagnosis and therapy
If a person has the abovesymptoms, osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine may be naturally suspected. It is necessary to consult a doctor who will prescribe additional examination methods:
- Radiographic (at least two projections).
- CT.
- MRI.
It is necessary to treat this pathology for a long time and in a complex.Apply massage, acupuncture, a set of special therapeutic exercises, point manual exposure, physiotherapy. If necessary, use painkillers and inflammation relievers.
