Lumbago is a feeling of acute pain in the lumbar region, regardless of its nature and causes. Quite often, pathology occurs due to an awkward sudden movement. Often it accompanies the process of lifting weights, turning or tilting the torso. In this case, the patient is only able to move forward, taking small steps.
Lumbago is the “lumbago” that most people have experienced. The popular name of the pathology clearly characterizes the disarming and sharp pain that occurs in the lower back. A person of any age, gender, profession can be familiar with such a “lumbago”. This pathology does not occur only in adolescents and children.
Lumbago is a pain that not only a loader who lifts heavy weights can experience. Often it also occurs in office workers who are in an uncomfortable position at the computer all day long, and in bartenders who are idle for long hours at the counter, and in truckers traveling on their next flight. Even during aerobic exercise, lumbago can occur. The causes of pain in this case are sharp jerks or movements. Pathology is also manifested during pregnancy. During this period, it can be triggered by fetal pressure onlower back.
Lumbago appears with muscle spasms after hydromassage procedures. “Shooting” in the back is also felt by those who fell asleep near the open window. In other words, no one can be insured against illness.
Lumbago is a severe and burning pain that occurs in the lumbar region, often radiating to the chest, buttocks or abdomen. A small movement is enough for a person to make the discomfort unbearable.
Often, even the most severe manifestations of pathology begin to subside within the first hour after the onset. However, lumbago disease can also be chronic. Pain in this pathology persists for a long time. A chronic ailment can occur with extreme physical stress, as a result of prolonged hypothermia, or due to bruises of the lower back. At the same time, an inflammatory process develops in the muscles of the back. It takes months and sometimes years to fix it.
It has been established that the appearance of lumbago is provoked by various pathologies of the spine. When pain occurs, the body tries to help itself by transmitting a signal to the brain about problems with the intervertebral disc. As a result, a muscle spasm is provoked, producing a temporary blockage of movements. Pain twisting a person prevents further damage to the spine.
The course of therapy in the treatment of lumbago should be prescribed by a specialist, based on the individual characteristics of the patient. In this case, bed rest is necessary. It will relax your back muscles andloins. The doctor prescribes painkillers (Diclofenac), sedatives, and also prescribes blockades with Novocain. During periods of exacerbation of the disease, a diet is recommended that limits the intake of fatty foods, lard, s alty and peppery foods. The most suitable during this period are cereals, vegetable soups and potatoes.
Usually, lumbago is treated with massage or exercise therapy. Mud applications and manual therapy, hydrogen sulfide baths and acupuncture are effective.
