Lumbar pain is one of the most horrible conditions imaginable since the lumbar spine has the greatest stress compared to the rest of the spine, which is why the lower back is the most susceptible to injury. Most often, back pain is a symptom of osteochondrosis, as well as sciatica and other serious diseases.
Why does the lower back hurt
Most often, lower back pain occurs after intense exercise, as well as if you are in one position for a long time or due to awkward movement. The main risk factors for low back pain are:
- Due to constant driving or sedentary lifestyle, working with a computer;
- If work is associated with constant strain on the lower spine, stress;
- Over-intense exercise in the gym;
- Low back pain due to pregnancy or recent childbirth is also possible;
- Great weight.
Low back pain usually goes away on its own when you leave it alone. If, nevertheless, the lower back hurts constantly or the pain comes periodically, then it may already be signs of disease. Back pain without proper treatment can lead to quite serious consequences - including spinal surgery.
What diseases can cause low 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 may also be a herniated disc;
- Intervertebral disc protrusion;
- Spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, spondyloarthritis.
Secondary pain syndrome usually occurs not because of the spine but because of other problems in the body that cause low back pain:
- These may be fractures due to osteoporosis;
- Tumors in the lumen of the spinal canal;
- Spinal fracture;
- Prolonged stay in one position and constant loading of muscles;
- Anatomically narrow spinal canal;
- Scoliosis, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, Scherman-mouse disease;
- It can also be rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, or osteoarthritis;
- Osteomyelitis, dyskinesia, spinal tuberculosis;
- It also hurts can cause urolithiasis;
- Pyelonephritis;
- Pregnancy or recent childbirth;
- Ovarian cancer, ovarian cyst, endometriosis.
What to do for back pain
What to do if you have severe back pain, we recommend:
- Lie on your back or on a firm mattress, on a surface that will help your lower back;
- Lift your legs and knees, you can put a pillow under your feet to make it much easier to lie down;
- Take any painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Try not to make sudden movements;
- Call a doctor at your home;
- You should stay in bed for a few days;
- It is worthwhile to avoid spicy and smoked foods, as well as follow a proper diet.
Prevention
To avoid such problems, you need to constantly prevent:
- A less sedentary lifestyle;
- If you still have a sedentary job, then try to do a little exercise every hour - tilt your head and torso to the sides, turn your shoulders back and forth, spread your legs shoulder-width apart, and exhale and exhale;
- If you are lifting weights, then do it right - keep your back straight, do not make sudden movements, lift weights gradually;
- Do more exercise for the spine and abdomen;
- Watch your posture, keep your back, do not kneel, sit and preferably walk with a book on your head;
- Avoid soft beds and mattresses - choose not the softest, but not the hardest mattress, so that it grips the bottom well;
- Stand against the wall several times a day with your heels, buttocks, shoulder blades and also your back touching it, stand like this for a few minutes;
- Do more sports that will keep your spinal muscles in good shape, these can be swimming, walking, skiing, yoga and the like;
Therapeutic gymnastics for the treatment of lower back pain in men and women
If the lumbar pain is minor, then do the following exercises to prevent them:
- Lie on your back, spread your arms over your torso, slightly bend your legs at the knees. Bend your legs to the left and slightly bend your head and torso to the right. Hold it for a few seconds. Then return to the starting position and repeat the exercise with the legs bent to the other side. Perform this exercise 10 times.
- Get on your knees. Place your hands on the chair in front of you. In this position, bend your back, and then bend as much as possible. Repeat the exercise 5-10 times.
- Lie on your back and straighten your legs. Then lift your right leg 20 inches off the floor. Keep doing this until you feel tired. Do the same exercise on the other leg. Repeat this exercise 5 times on each leg.