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Back at the lower back

When it hurts, the back hurts in the lower back is common.In most cases, one turns to a specialist when the pain becomes constant or acute.In this case, long study cannot be avoided to clarify the cause of pain, long treatment and recovery.It is easier to prevent the development of possible diseases and to consult a doctor at the outset, when the lower back has just begun to become ill, the soreness is not constantly present and does not manifest in acute form.

The causes of lower back pain

Causes of back pain in the lower back

There may be many causes that cause pain and discomfort in the lumbar region.Factors that provoke the condition when the back hurts in the lower back, its causes can be divided into 2 main groups: primary and secondary.The main group includes pathologies of the spine, the condition of the bone modular apparatus of the lumbar region, causing pain in the lower back:

  • Lesions of osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis of the lower back and sacrum;
  • Stretching the muscles of the back of the back, which can lead to severe pain;
  • Damage, bruising, spinal injuries;
  • Hernia on intervertebral discs;
  • Surrezing of the spinal muscles of the lumbar region.

The secondary group combines diseases of the internal organs, a condition against which the lower back begins to become ill:

  • Pathology of the gastrointestinal tract.Gastric and duodenal ulcer, infectious intestinal lesions cause lower back pain.Not only the affected organ can harm, the pain gives the lumbar region, the painful syndrome hurts, pulling into nature;
  • Diseases of the urinary system (kidney disease, stones, cystitis);
  • Lesions of the organs of the reproductive system.Pathologies are manifested in pain of different nature, localized in the lower abdomen, radiating in the lower back;
  • The attack of acute appendicitis, acute pain in the lower abdomen to the right gives the lower back;
  • Pancreatitis in which the pain occurs in the lower back on the left;
  • Liver diseases.The pain is localized on the right side, accompanied by bloating, lower back pain on the right;
  • Pathologies of the endocrine system;
  • Respiratory diseases.Lung pleurisy often provokes the condition when the lower back begins;
  • The appearance of neoplasms.
  • Lumbar pain is often caused by pathologies inherent in one or the other sex.

At the women's

In women, the condition of the back pulls the back in the lower back, causing the following diseases:

Why back pain occurs in the lower back
  1. Cystitis, which is more common in women.In addition to pulling pain in the lower back, there is a burning sensation during urination, pain of the lower abdomen before and after;
  2. Infectious processes in the vagina.Often unexplored lumbar pain causes infectious diseases: candidiasis (thrush), bacterial vaginosis, vaginitis;
  3. Adnexitis (the appearance of inflammation of the uterine appendages), in most cases causes not only the pull of pain not only at the lower abdomen but also on the back;
  4. Pain after birth, localized in the lumbar and sacrum;
  5. Abortion.A stressful condition, often occurring endometritis, reduction of the uterus causes pain in the lower abdomen and back.
  6. Menstrual cycle.In most cases, lumbar pain during menstruation is not a sign of pathology, as the uterus increases during this period pressure on the dorsal muscles, which causes pain and discomfort.

In connection with pregnancy, a woman may feel pain in the lumbar region.The lower back can harm any stage of carrying the baby.During the first weeks the stomach, the lower back can be pulled out, the appearance of a small amount of bloody discharge is possible.Before birth, the center of gravity appears, excessive pressure and load are on the lumbar region.In the first class period of lower back pain, they can be localized in the left or right part of the lower back, in most cases this signals the curvature of the spine.

At men

To answer the question "Why the back hurts in the lumbar region in men" will help a number of the following diseases and conditions:

  1. Prostate inflammation.The pain is localized in the lower abdomen with a return to the lumbar region, often in the groin;
  2. Inguinal hernia, which is characterized by acute pain syndrome (to loss of consciousness), radiates to the lumbar region;
  3. Inflammation of the testes and their appendages, accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and back;
  4. Injuries and damage to the musculoskeletal system of the lumbar region.Excessive workloads associated with labor or sports hobbies can cause stretching, lumbar bruises;
  5. Spinal fractures, the cause of which can cause not only serious damage but also seemingly frivolous injuries.

What cannot be done with back pain

Only a specialist can identify the root cause of lumbar pain.If there is no way to see a doctor immediately when painful sensations occur, it is worth observing a number of rules that will help prevent worsening.In a situation where the back hurts in the lower back for a long time, even if the pain is not acute and cut, in no case:

Continue active physical activity.It is necessary to limit the intensity and time of movement, as far as possible, to relax more and to relax in a horizontal position.Do not panic and nervous, from this the condition can worsen - stress increases the pain syndrome, causes severe tension of the muscle apparatus.It is worth stopping sports, physical actions associated with the loads in the lumbar region (slopes, lifting even small weights on a slope, long stay in a sitting position, standing, long walks. If it is not possible to lie down, you have to move very smoothly and slowly, the movements should not be sharp, sharp.

How to treat back pain in the lower back

Try to get rid of the pain in the lower back by warming with heating pads, hot baths.Such heating can worsen a painful condition, lead to exacerbation of pathology.The heat, relieve the pain with the help of warming compresses applied to the affected area.Among the folk recipes you should pay attention to the mustard compress or a yolk and alcohol lotion.You can apply an anesthetic warming ointment on the pain site.Compresses and ointments, with a warming and analgesic effect on the lower back, do not contribute to the worsening of the condition, exacerbation of a possible disease as they have a local effect.

Prescribe medicines yourself.In no case should you diagnose yourself and prescribe medicines.Only a specialist can diagnose the disease accurately and prescribe adequate medicine treatment.Uncontrolled drug can sharply worsen the condition, cause exacerbation of the disease and provoke complications.If there is a pronounced pain syndrome and the inability to visit a doctor or call an ambulance, you should relieve pain.Analgesics with anti -inflammatory effect will help this.

Delay the visit to a doctor.The longer a specialist visit, the longer the study is to clarify the root cause of the disease, the treatment and recovery period.In the first possibility, you should visit the therapist who will perform physics to send it to the necessary exams.After a general diagnosis, the therapist will refer the patient to a more specialist (neurologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, gynecologist, surgeon).In some cases, redirection is already done on the basis of physical examination, tests and necessary studies that allow you to identify the root cause of lower back pain by a narrow specialist.

Draw an ambulance call.There are a number of cases of delaying and delaying an ambulance call can have serious consequences:

  • The pain syndrome is acute, the pain cannot be tolerated.Such sensations can cause acute inflammation of the appendix, inguinal hernia in men;
  • Medium size pain has been maintained for a long time (for example, if the back hurts in the lower back for a whole week);
  • The lower back pain is accompanied by severe pain in the gastrointestinal tract, the pelvic organs (pain, "chop", "cuts off", pulls the lower abdomen);
  • The pulling lumbar pain is accompanied by the lack of intestinal emptying for several days;
  • There are blood clots in the stool, the stools acquire black.

Back pain

When the patient appears to a specialist that the back in the lower back is very injured, the doctor conducts a examination of the patient, paying attention to the following points:

Back pain therapy options at lower back
  • Age criterion.Older patients are most susceptible to osteochondrosis and osteoarthritis lesions.The more diligent, the risk of neoplasms of different nature (malignant and benign) in different parts of the body, which can be accompanied by pain in the lumbar region, increases.Young patients are often possible to be exposed to injuries to the bone-deed apparatus, chronic joint diseases (spondyl arthropathy), spinal diseases caused by overload of the lumbar region.In small patients (up to 10 years) it is worth excluding kidney diseases, organic lesions of the spine (osteomyelitis, tumors);
  • The side of the pain is left, right;
  • Concomitant symptoms (lower abdominal pain, umbilical pain, pain in the right, left side);
  • The nature of the pain is acute, cut, pain, pulling;
  • The rhythm of pain during the day.In most cases, spinal diseases have a certain daily rhythm (they go away, intensify).In cases of cancer neoplasms, osteomyelitis does not disappear.

Neurological examination

  • The test is performed to determine the disruption of the nerve end in the lumbar region;
  • Sensory tests, pain identification, numbness, mobility disorders;
  • Motor tests that determine muscle weakness;
  • Laboratory and instrumental diagnostic methods;
  • Blood tests that allow you to determine the level of hemoglobin, the rate of precipitation of red blood cells (ESR), the content of calcium;
  • General urine analysis;
  • Radiography.Photos of various projections of the affected area are taken (the pelvis, lumbar region);
  • MRI and computed tomography.Studies allow you to visualize the spinal canal in detail, to identify disorders of nerve compression.CT helps to identify pathologies and bone disorders, MRI reveals pathological conditions of soft tissues;
  • Radioisotope studies that allow you to qualitatively identify the location of tumors, foci of infection;
  • Electromyographic studies (EMG) are conducted to confirm disorders, lesions of the nerve roots of the affected area.
Lower back pain massage

Additional tests and studies allow you to make an accurate diagnosis.If you suspect diseases of the organs of the reproductive system in women, additionally:

  • Taken vaginal spreading is considered to be some purity, bacterial cultures from the cervical canal;
  • Ultrasonic examinations (through the stomach or transvaginal);
  • X -ray pelvic organs.

In the case of suspicion of diseases of the digestive tract, they are prescribed:

  • Radiography that allows you to receive organ images, identify neoplasms, anomalies, ulcerative lesions;
  • Radio studies that allow you to determine functional disorders;
  • Computed tomography;
  • Radioisotope studies that allow you to study the processes of moving food masses along the digestive tract.Studies allow you to identify liver disease, pancreas;
  • Ultrasound, allows you to evaluate all the necessary parameters of the digestive tract, to detect tumor formations, stones, cysts, defects of the ducts, blood vessels.

How to treat lower back pain

When a specialist, based on diagnostic measures, realized why the back hurts in the lower back, he prescribes a set of medical measures.In most cases, treatment is united:

  1. Medicines.The preparations are prescribed depending on the cause of the disease: damage to the musculoskeletal apparatus eliminates NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), analgesics, drugs that stimulate bone cream regeneration.The preparations are prescribed in the form of tablets, drops, ointments and gels.In cases of neuralgia (when pain occurs due to nerve disturbance), medicines that have a relaxing effect are prescribed.In cases where pain syndrome occurs against the background of digestive tract diseases, medicines may be further prescribed to improve the work of organs that help their normal functioning, restoration of organic disorders;
  2. Diet therapy.This type of treatment is optimal for any disease.Proper, balanced diet helps the body restore the necessary balance of vitamins, minerals necessary for its normal functioning.The specially designed diet allows the affected body to recover more quickly by filling the necessary elements for its continuous operation;
  3. Manual therapy and massage.In most cases it is used for spinal lesions.There are a large number of contraindications, so it is important to undergo a course of manual therapy and massage after agreeing with a doctor.Manipulations have a positive effect: the circulation in the affected area increases;Muscle cramps are removed, unexplored pain;The toxins are excreted;The necessary relaxation occurs;
  4. Physiotherapy.This direction is based on the use of natural forces and combines treatment with electricity, dirt, hydrotherapy and magnet treatment.
  5. Therapeutic gymnastics.One of the most effective components in the treatment of any disease.The effect of gymnastic exercises is comparable to massage manipulations, but has a longer result.LFK can be performed when the pain syndrome is eliminated, slowly and smoothly, during the recovery period.Particular attention when performing exercises is paid for breathing from the diaphragm.This respiratory technique is effective in combination with exercises that eliminate the lesions of the spine.Diaphragm breathing is effective in the treatment of various diseases of the internal organs, even without special exercise, with a soft stimulating effect and massage.
  6. Traditional medicine.Some recipes for non -traditional medicine can be used before a doctor's visit.When the lower back hurts or pain, you cannot use hot baths, warm with electric or rubber heating pads.This can lead to exacerbation of the disease, increased pain.It is optimal to use hot compresses that have a local effect that have no side effects (may cause irritation on components):
    • Mustard application.2 teaspoons are mixed with 1 tablespoon of almond oil and 100 ml.Warm decoction of oak bark.A piece of gauze is wet with this mixture and applied to the inflamed area.The application has a mild warming effect, anesthetizes the affected area;
    • Alcohol is compressed with egg yolks.To prepare a compress, you need to take 50 ml of alcohol, in which 2 yolks are added.The ingredients are thoroughly mixed, applied to a dressing or a piece of gauze and applied to the pain site.The compress lasts for about 2 hours, after which it is washed with warm water.

The doctor prescribes a breadwall, compresses as an additional treatment when the diagnosis is known:

  • One of the universal oral decoction is the infusion of chamomile, calendula.2 tablespoons of flowers are boiled with a glass of boiling water, the decoction is infused, filtered and taken inside twice a day;
  • Effective as anti -inflammatory, restorative, antibacterial agents pharmacy herbal fees (kidney fee, gynecological collection, gastric);
  • The therapeutic phytohey, which brings a pronounced support and recovery effect, tastes nice.