Lumbar pain is one of the worst conditions imaginable, because the lumbar spine experiences the greatest stress compared to the rest of the spine, which is why the lower back is the most susceptible to injury. Often, back pain is a symptom of osteochondrosis, as well as radiculitis and other serious diseases.
Why does the lower back hurt
Often, lower back pain occurs after intense exercise, even if you are in one position for a long time or because of awkward movements. The main risk factors that cause lower back pain may appear:
- continuous driving or because of an inactive lifestyle, working at a computer;
- if the work is associated with a constant load on the lower back, pressure;
- too vigorous exercise in the gym;
- also the possibility of lower back pain due to recent pregnancy or childbirth;
- large weight.
Low back pain usually goes away on its own when you let it go on its own. If, however, the lower back is always sore or periodically sore, this may be a sign of illness. Without proper treatment, back pain can lead to relatively serious consequences - including surgical intervention on the spine.
What diseases can cause back pain
Low back pain is divided into primary and secondary. Primary pain syndrome directly causes spinal disease:
- in most cases, it can be osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine (one -third of all cases);
- it can also be an intervertebral hernia;
- protrusion of the intervertebral disc;
- spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, spondyloarthrosis.
Secondary pain syndrome usually occurs not because of the spine, but because of several other problems in the body that cause back pain:
- it can be a fracture due to osteoporosis;
- tumors in the lumen of the spinal canal;
- vertebral fractures;
- prolonged stay in one position and constant muscle load;
- anatomically narrow spinal canal;
- scoliosis, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, Scheuermann-Mau disease;
- it can also be rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, or osteoarthritis;
- osteomyelitis, discitis, spinal tuberculosis;
- pain can also cause urolithiasis;
- pyelonephritis;
- recent pregnancy or birth;
- ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts, endometriosis.
What to do for back pain
What to do if you experience severe back pain, we recommend:
- lying on the back or on a hard mattress, the surface of which can support the lower back;
- lift the legs and bend at the knees, you can put a pillow under the legs to make it easier for you to lie down;
- taking painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs;
- try not to make sudden movements;
- call a doctor to your home;
- for a few days you need to sleep in bed;
- it is good to avoid spicy and smoky foods, as well as adhere to proper nutrition.
Prophylaxis
To avoid such problems, you should always do prevention:
- a less settled lifestyle;
- if you are still doing inactive activities, then try to do a little exercise every hour - tilt your head and torso to the side, rotate your shoulders back and forth, spread your legs shoulder -width apart and breathe in and out;
- if you lift weights, do it right-straight back, do not make sudden movements, lift weights gradually;
- do more exercises for the spine and abdomen;
- watch your body posture, straighten your back, do not bend, sit and better walk with a book on your head;
- take off the soft bed and mattress - choose not the softest mattress but also the hardest, so that it supports the lower back well;
- several times a day, stand close to the wall until your heels, back, shoulder blades and even the back of your head touch it, standing this way for a few minutes;
- do more sports that will keep your back muscles in good shape, such as swimming, walking, skiing, yoga, and the like;
Therapeutic gymnastics for the treatment of lower back in men and women
If low back pain, then to prevent it, do the following exercises:
- Lie on your back, stretch your arms along your torso, bend your legs slightly to the knees. Bend your legs to the left and rotate your head and torso slightly to the right. Hold this for a while. Then return to the starting position and repeat the exercise while tilting the legs to the other side. Do this exercise 10 times.
- On your knees. Put your hands on the chair in front of you. In this position, bend your back upwards, then bend as much as possible. Repeat the exercise 5-10 times.
- Lie on your back and straighten your legs. Then lift your right foot 20 centimeters off the floor. Keep going until you feel tired. Do the same exercise with the other leg. Repeat this exercise 5 times on each leg.