Awkwardly turned or made a sudden movement - and the waist like a piercing arrow. In people, it is called a cross in medicine - lumbago."The Shot" in the back
Doctors say: about 80% of people at least once experienced the painful shock, similar to the "shot" in the back. Most often occurs in lumbago gardeners. Prolonged stay in one position, weight lifting, sharp slopes - all of these factors provoke the attack.
Backache is always accompanied by burning or pain in the lower back holding apart, which may give the chest, abdomen and buttocks, and especially enhanced when sneezing and coughing.
Usually within half an hour it calms down and becomes bearable, and gradually passes stiffness. By the end of the third day of lumbago are only sad memories. In rare cases, pain delayed by 5-8 days. If, however, dismiss the first episode and did not take action, the second and third will not keep you waiting.
Complete rest
For a long time it was thought that the instigators of the disease - toxins, viruses and infections that cause muscle inflammation. Currently, doctors are sure that the cause of lumbago - a particular disease of the spine, usually the lumbar osteochondrosis. Because of his spinal discs deform and can be displaced. If this happens, there is the same "cross" - muscle spasm, blocking the movement of the injured area to prevent further damage. We perceive this as an attack of pain - but in fact the body itself has a "first aid".
At this point, complete rest is important. As soon as the pain subsides a bit and you'll be able to move, lie on your back on a firm surface, place the roller under your knees. It is useful to use a needle applicator, it increases blood circulation in the muscles of the back and quickly relieves pain.
And after the attack took place, do not delay consultation with a physician or neurologist vertebrologa! It will help eliminate the inflammatory process or the development of spinal tumors. The complex includes a total diagnostic blood test for the detection of inflammation and X-rays, allowing to assess the condition of the spine, in extreme cases, require magnetic resonance imaging.
Without pain
For the treatment of lumbago used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of ointments and injections. They reduce pain, reduce inflammation and muscle spasm. After attack by the scheme within a few days taking vitamins to accelerate the regeneration of injured nerve fibers. With strong, long passing pains conduct "blockade" on the spine, and to enhance the effect of corticosteroid hormones added.
Good anesthetic effect is girudoterapiya - leech therapy. After the first treatment improves blood flow to the area of inflammation delivered oxygen and nutrients. Effectively relieve lumbago reflexology and acupuncture.
The next step in the treatment of lumbago - replacement therapy aimed at improving the spine. During this period, particularly effective physiotherapy and exercise therapy.
Be in the form of
To protect yourself from lumbago, it is important to keep the spine in good shape. In many ways, it depends on our lifestyle and nutrition. It is important to watch your weight and comfortable to wear, the exact size shoes.
Most of the time we spend sitting down. Make sure that your back is not been stressed. TV best viewed in reclining position by placing a pillow under your back. If you will travel by car, do not forget every hour, and preferably within forty-five minutes to do a stop. Take a stroll along the roadside, do some simple exercises for the back and legs to restore blood flow.
