Pain in lower back, which is often called the low back pain, often affecting modern man. Approximately
80% of adults will at some point in the course of life to experience
this pain, and 14% of patients with pain lasting at least two weeks. This is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical treatment and sick leave.The pain usually occurs in people between 20 and 40 years, but was more intense in older patients. Jobs
that are high risk for this condition are those that involve lifting,
bending the body, turning, reaching a high set of objects. Since affects many people in the market there are various products to treat, and the people of the various recommendations. The existence of multiple access medical treatment shows that there is no one best approach.Some
therapies have proved ineffective: traction, bed rest, corsets, local
creams and gels, heat therapy and certain types of massage. It
is important to know that despite the great inconvenience of 90% of
patients recover spontaneously within a maximum duration of four weeks,
and only 5% were disabled for more than three months and then talk about
chronic pain.Cause
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Pain in the lower back can have a number of causes that can generally be divided into two categories: diseases of the musculoskeletal system and diseases of the spine. Raising or sudden awkward movement of the body can "run" these problems. However, most attacks occur without any noticeable reason. And very simple movements can strain your back and lead to pain.Most bouts of pain caused by injuries to a small number of muscles, ligaments and joints of the back. Muscle-bone pain contributes to bad posture, weak muscles of the lower abdomen, lack of oxygen to the tissues of the back due to smoking, and psychological and social factors such as stress.Musculoskeletal pain is difficult to localize, or determine a painful area. Gradually increases after resting or sitting. Often accompanied by stiffness and back spasms and restricted movement. Muscles and joints of the lower back can be painful, especially at the base of the spine. A condition called fibromyalgia (fibromyalgia) causes pain in the joints and can also cause this kind of back pain.Pain in the legs and the feeling of numbness may occur and usually is called "sciatica". These symptoms occur due to muscle spasms, ligament damage or inflammation of the mucus lining of the joints (bursitis). Therefore, the symptoms themselves, "sciatica" can not detect the difference between musculoskeletal pain and entrapment kralješničkog disc (discus hernia) that causes a real sciatica.Kralješničkih Several disorders can cause pain in lower back: spondylolisthesis, clamp the disc (discus hernia) and lumbar spinal stenosis. They meet less frequently than musculoskeletal back pain. The pain is rarely caused by a potentially serious spinal conditions such as infection, fracture, tumor, cauda equina syndrome, spina bifida.Spondylolisthesis (spondylolisthesis) occurs when one vertebra slips from his seat forward in relation to neighboring vertebrae. Usually the result of stress (repeated injury) joints of the lower back. Although it can cause pain and sciatica, it does not cause symptoms and are diagnosed incidentally when X-rays made for other reasons.A herniated disc - between the vertebrae are discs made of a hard outer layer and soft inner tissue. Discs protect the bones, such as cushions and absorbs mechanical stresses. Excessive wear can lead to disc herniation - rupture disc and the outer layer of soft tissue falling into the surrounding space.If this lump of soft tissue pressed nerve, can cause inflammation and pain and sciatica symptoms. The pain is often accompanied by paresthesia: a sense of numbness, tickling, tingling or burning sensation. The pain caused by such pressure on the nerve root typically yields when the patient lies down. Pain that spreads to the lower leg is more convincing sign of pressure on a nerve, but pain radiating into the buttocks or down the leg, but only up to above the knee.Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal (built of the opening in the bones of the vertebrae) narrow. It may be due to inflammation of one or more damaged discs, and is especially common in the elderly. It causes pain that runs down the entire back of the legs and often affects both sides of the body. This is referred pain and neurogenic claudication when the cause lameness and weakness in the legs. The pain often worsens during correcting the lower spine, for example when walking or sitting, and weaker when the spine bends when sitting, bending or leaning forward.In 85% of patients can not discover the exact cause of pain, or precisely one point to damaged tissue. It is therefore often use general terms such as injury, dislocation, sprain, degenerative processes. In these cases, fair to say that a person has back pain of unknown cause (idiopathic pain).Risk Factors- Heavy lifting- Bending, bending, sudden awkward movements- Thickness- Increased bone mineral density- Smoking- Vibration
Diagnosis of back painIt is usually difficult to detect the exact cause of the pain and the diagnostic process and frustrating for patients and physicians. The vast majority of episodes of lower back pain resolve spontaneously or with simple methods that can be applied at home. Therefore, in many cases it is not necessary to go to see a doctor. On the other hand, because of possible serious causes of back pain can not be neglected; happiness causes severe and usually have other signs that this is not a simple disorder.Pain that does not pass, not even at night or when lying down may indicate a fracture, infection or tumor. Additional signs of possible cancer are: a patient already treated for cancer, unexplained weight loss, pain that lasts longer than a month, pain that is not reduced by providing therapy.Prolonged pain can be due to previously failed therapy, depression, somatization (the conversion of psychological problems in physical symptoms: the patient actually feels the pain even though there is no organic disorder). Sometimes people complain of back pain when you want to leave, financial compensation or disability retirement.Weakness in one or both legs with bladder problems and sexual disorders can be a sign of cauda equina syndrome - this syndrome is due to pressure on the bundle of nerves that emerge from the bottom of the spine. The beam resembles the horsetail (Lat. cauda equina) by which the syndrome was named.Hearing the immune system, injecting drug users and people who have recently fallen somewhere or otherwise hurt can have an infection or fractured vertebrae.Pain that spreads down the buttocks and back of the leg (sciatica) indicates the possible presence of disc herniation. In this case, the pain intensifies when coughing, sneezing and performing Valsalva maneuver (exhaling when you attempt to close the nose).People with these symptoms / conditions should see their doctor.Besides them, persons who have no apparent cause of the pain, but in whom simple measures do not help the self-healing, also should consult a doctor if pain lasts more than two weeks.X-ray back is not used in most patients with back pain. This video does not show the disc hernia or spinal stenosis.It may be useful in patients whose symptoms indicate a fracture, infection or cancer that causes a rare detachment back pain.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a set of test that can show the structure of the back with astonishing precision. It is not common but when surgery is planned or when it expects an uncommon, causing serious pain. For most people with sore backs this test is not worth the effort, time or money. Although it can show disc hernia, many people with this condition have no symptoms. Therefore, it is difficult to be sure what exactly is the cause of spinal pain.
Unless the pain caused by serious and severe disorder, one should expect a quick recovery. And if there are symptoms ukliještenog nerve, soft mass of the disk will often degrade and thus eliminate the pressure on the nerve.Fostering an attack of pain in lower back consists of a few simple procedures, most of which the patient can do alone.
It is necessary to determine a comfortable position. For some people this is a position in the bed with hard mattress, sometimes with bent knees. But any position that relieves the pain is acceptable.
If you are at work performing tasks that do not allow resting back and somewhat comfortable position, it is recommended to stay at home.
As long as there is pain it is necessary to avoid raising the subject, sudden movements and uncomfortable positions.
If necessary, you can take painkillers which there is indeed a series, so the patient will have to determine which best suits him. Stronger painkillers from a group of drugs are rarely needed. It is usually more effective to take the recommended dose at regular intervals rather than wait until the pain gets worse. This recommendation is based on the fact that the pain typically take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in addition to pain relief and anti-inflammatory effect and is taking regular kill two enemies.
Drugs that relax the muscles (myorelaxants) are not effective for most people. When the regulations, are not usually take longer than one week. Most of the drugs for muscle relaxation is effective at relieving back pain if taken in conjunction with pain medication.
In the early days of pain can be put back on cold packs (ice or frozen vegetables in plastic bags, wrapped in a thin towel or cloth) for 15 minutes every 1-2 hours.
Lying in bed should be no longer than two to three days. The movement can be annoying, but it is necessary. Movement helps ease muscle spasm and strengthen muscles that support your back bone. Research has proven that the patient is lying in bed for more than a few days worse than those who are returning to normal activities quickly.
Resting in bed a long time the only patients with severe pain or symptoms of nerve entrapment. Then it is often the most comfortable position lying on their backs with their heads held high and shoulders and knees (a pillow under them). Some people find it more comfortable to lie on your side with knees bent.If a doctor recommended by prolonged lying in bed is necessary:- Gradually increase the scope of physical activity and to stop if the pain increases- The third day a little walk and stand, but avoid sitting because it creates more pressure on your lower back- After 7-10 days of confinement is recommended to walk 20 minutes to every 3 hours lying in bedExercise is recommended for all patients at the time when I can sit comfortably without pain. Recommended activities include walking, swimming, bike room and low-intensity aerobics. One should avoid all physical activity including bending, which are too hard or cause pain no matter what.There are special exercises that can strengthen your back muscles and those in whom attacks of back pain recurring them should begin to run regularly. For specific exercises is best to consult a physiatrist, a specialist in physical medicine, because depending on the condition of patients, not all exercise for everyone.Some of the general exercises for the back are:First lying in the lying position with knees bent, with no movement contract the muscles of the buttocks and abdomen for a period of 10-20 seconds, with frequent repetition. If you exercise in order to properly direct the spine with the base at each muscle contraction.Second lying on their backs bent to one knee to the chest, the other leg is stretched out on the ground. Bent knees with their hands pressed to his chest for a period of 15-20 seconds and then this leg bends and straightens his other knee. It is 6-10 repetitions twice a day, and well tolerated in an early phase of recoveryThird Some people have very flexible hips and knees pinch a chest in the supine position does not feel the stretching. Then you can perform this exercise sitting on a chair while the entire upper body bent over his knees and folded hands to the floor. Repeated 6-10 times in a period of 10-15 seconds twice a day4th laying on your back can be alternately ispružati one leg. Using tape or rope to be laid across his knees lifted one leg stretched out toward the chest to the point where it achieves maximum tolerable stretching and holding this position for 30-60 seconds. Do not bend the knee.5th perform different exercises in the water6th in a sitting position, right leg extended, left leg is bent at the knee and carried over the right so the left foot to the outside of the right knee. The right hand is placed on the outside of the raised left knee and pulls her left knee towards right.Stretching should be felt in the left buttocks and inner thigh. Each side to hold 10-30 seconds and change sides.People who are recovering from fractures may work the first and fifth exercise.People with lumbar spinal stenosis is recommended first, fifth and žesta exercise.People with a herniated disk can be used first and the fourth exercise, and the following two:- Lying prone was raised to the upper body with the forearms placed under the chest, hands are directed to the ground, elbows also press on the surface and upper body to lift them to a position where there is no pain. Conducted at the beginning of recovery, and holding 30-60 seconds. When you pass the acute phase of pain upper body arms are raised even further with the elbows are completely straight, and the surface remains just fists. Lower body and pelvis should remain pressed to the ground.- Standing up fists are placed on the lower back and whole body bends backward. This stretching back to back should be performed as often as possible, especially when prolonged sitting.If the application of the measures described and the pain is not decreasing, it is necessary to consult with a doctor who will conduct the review and possible diagnostic tests.Sometimes doctors recommend injections into the soft tissues in the back that are painful and dejected; this form of treatment is not recommended by all experts.Corsets and orthoses have not proved effective in treating back pain.However, lumbar corsets are effective in preventing injuries, especially in those who frequently lift heavy objects.According to published research, massage may be helpful to people whose back pain lasts longer than two weeks (subacute and chronic back pain).Acupuncture is sticking needles into specific body points. The method is the treatment of traditional Chinese medicine. Many patients who have undergone the treatment say they acupuncture ease the symptoms of back pain.
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Pain in the lower back can have a number of causes that can generally be divided into two categories: diseases of the musculoskeletal system and diseases of the spine. Raising or sudden awkward movement of the body can "run" these problems. However, most attacks occur without any noticeable reason. And very simple movements can strain your back and lead to pain.Most bouts of pain caused by injuries to a small number of muscles, ligaments and joints of the back. Muscle-bone pain contributes to bad posture, weak muscles of the lower abdomen, lack of oxygen to the tissues of the back due to smoking, and psychological and social factors such as stress.Musculoskeletal pain is difficult to localize, or determine a painful area. Gradually increases after resting or sitting. Often accompanied by stiffness and back spasms and restricted movement. Muscles and joints of the lower back can be painful, especially at the base of the spine. A condition called fibromyalgia (fibromyalgia) causes pain in the joints and can also cause this kind of back pain.Pain in the legs and the feeling of numbness may occur and usually is called "sciatica". These symptoms occur due to muscle spasms, ligament damage or inflammation of the mucus lining of the joints (bursitis). Therefore, the symptoms themselves, "sciatica" can not detect the difference between musculoskeletal pain and entrapment kralješničkog disc (discus hernia) that causes a real sciatica.Kralješničkih Several disorders can cause pain in lower back: spondylolisthesis, clamp the disc (discus hernia) and lumbar spinal stenosis. They meet less frequently than musculoskeletal back pain. The pain is rarely caused by a potentially serious spinal conditions such as infection, fracture, tumor, cauda equina syndrome, spina bifida.Spondylolisthesis (spondylolisthesis) occurs when one vertebra slips from his seat forward in relation to neighboring vertebrae. Usually the result of stress (repeated injury) joints of the lower back. Although it can cause pain and sciatica, it does not cause symptoms and are diagnosed incidentally when X-rays made for other reasons.A herniated disc - between the vertebrae are discs made of a hard outer layer and soft inner tissue. Discs protect the bones, such as cushions and absorbs mechanical stresses. Excessive wear can lead to disc herniation - rupture disc and the outer layer of soft tissue falling into the surrounding space.If this lump of soft tissue pressed nerve, can cause inflammation and pain and sciatica symptoms. The pain is often accompanied by paresthesia: a sense of numbness, tickling, tingling or burning sensation. The pain caused by such pressure on the nerve root typically yields when the patient lies down. Pain that spreads to the lower leg is more convincing sign of pressure on a nerve, but pain radiating into the buttocks or down the leg, but only up to above the knee.Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal (built of the opening in the bones of the vertebrae) narrow. It may be due to inflammation of one or more damaged discs, and is especially common in the elderly. It causes pain that runs down the entire back of the legs and often affects both sides of the body. This is referred pain and neurogenic claudication when the cause lameness and weakness in the legs. The pain often worsens during correcting the lower spine, for example when walking or sitting, and weaker when the spine bends when sitting, bending or leaning forward.In 85% of patients can not discover the exact cause of pain, or precisely one point to damaged tissue. It is therefore often use general terms such as injury, dislocation, sprain, degenerative processes. In these cases, fair to say that a person has back pain of unknown cause (idiopathic pain).Risk Factors- Heavy lifting- Bending, bending, sudden awkward movements- Thickness- Increased bone mineral density- Smoking- Vibration
Diagnosis of back painIt is usually difficult to detect the exact cause of the pain and the diagnostic process and frustrating for patients and physicians. The vast majority of episodes of lower back pain resolve spontaneously or with simple methods that can be applied at home. Therefore, in many cases it is not necessary to go to see a doctor. On the other hand, because of possible serious causes of back pain can not be neglected; happiness causes severe and usually have other signs that this is not a simple disorder.Pain that does not pass, not even at night or when lying down may indicate a fracture, infection or tumor. Additional signs of possible cancer are: a patient already treated for cancer, unexplained weight loss, pain that lasts longer than a month, pain that is not reduced by providing therapy.Prolonged pain can be due to previously failed therapy, depression, somatization (the conversion of psychological problems in physical symptoms: the patient actually feels the pain even though there is no organic disorder). Sometimes people complain of back pain when you want to leave, financial compensation or disability retirement.Weakness in one or both legs with bladder problems and sexual disorders can be a sign of cauda equina syndrome - this syndrome is due to pressure on the bundle of nerves that emerge from the bottom of the spine. The beam resembles the horsetail (Lat. cauda equina) by which the syndrome was named.Hearing the immune system, injecting drug users and people who have recently fallen somewhere or otherwise hurt can have an infection or fractured vertebrae.Pain that spreads down the buttocks and back of the leg (sciatica) indicates the possible presence of disc herniation. In this case, the pain intensifies when coughing, sneezing and performing Valsalva maneuver (exhaling when you attempt to close the nose).People with these symptoms / conditions should see their doctor.Besides them, persons who have no apparent cause of the pain, but in whom simple measures do not help the self-healing, also should consult a doctor if pain lasts more than two weeks.X-ray back is not used in most patients with back pain. This video does not show the disc hernia or spinal stenosis.It may be useful in patients whose symptoms indicate a fracture, infection or cancer that causes a rare detachment back pain.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a set of test that can show the structure of the back with astonishing precision. It is not common but when surgery is planned or when it expects an uncommon, causing serious pain. For most people with sore backs this test is not worth the effort, time or money. Although it can show disc hernia, many people with this condition have no symptoms. Therefore, it is difficult to be sure what exactly is the cause of spinal pain.
Unless the pain caused by serious and severe disorder, one should expect a quick recovery. And if there are symptoms ukliještenog nerve, soft mass of the disk will often degrade and thus eliminate the pressure on the nerve.Fostering an attack of pain in lower back consists of a few simple procedures, most of which the patient can do alone.
It is necessary to determine a comfortable position. For some people this is a position in the bed with hard mattress, sometimes with bent knees. But any position that relieves the pain is acceptable.
If you are at work performing tasks that do not allow resting back and somewhat comfortable position, it is recommended to stay at home.
As long as there is pain it is necessary to avoid raising the subject, sudden movements and uncomfortable positions.
If necessary, you can take painkillers which there is indeed a series, so the patient will have to determine which best suits him. Stronger painkillers from a group of drugs are rarely needed. It is usually more effective to take the recommended dose at regular intervals rather than wait until the pain gets worse. This recommendation is based on the fact that the pain typically take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in addition to pain relief and anti-inflammatory effect and is taking regular kill two enemies.
Drugs that relax the muscles (myorelaxants) are not effective for most people. When the regulations, are not usually take longer than one week. Most of the drugs for muscle relaxation is effective at relieving back pain if taken in conjunction with pain medication.
In the early days of pain can be put back on cold packs (ice or frozen vegetables in plastic bags, wrapped in a thin towel or cloth) for 15 minutes every 1-2 hours.
Lying in bed should be no longer than two to three days. The movement can be annoying, but it is necessary. Movement helps ease muscle spasm and strengthen muscles that support your back bone. Research has proven that the patient is lying in bed for more than a few days worse than those who are returning to normal activities quickly.
Resting in bed a long time the only patients with severe pain or symptoms of nerve entrapment. Then it is often the most comfortable position lying on their backs with their heads held high and shoulders and knees (a pillow under them). Some people find it more comfortable to lie on your side with knees bent.If a doctor recommended by prolonged lying in bed is necessary:- Gradually increase the scope of physical activity and to stop if the pain increases- The third day a little walk and stand, but avoid sitting because it creates more pressure on your lower back- After 7-10 days of confinement is recommended to walk 20 minutes to every 3 hours lying in bedExercise is recommended for all patients at the time when I can sit comfortably without pain. Recommended activities include walking, swimming, bike room and low-intensity aerobics. One should avoid all physical activity including bending, which are too hard or cause pain no matter what.There are special exercises that can strengthen your back muscles and those in whom attacks of back pain recurring them should begin to run regularly. For specific exercises is best to consult a physiatrist, a specialist in physical medicine, because depending on the condition of patients, not all exercise for everyone.Some of the general exercises for the back are:First lying in the lying position with knees bent, with no movement contract the muscles of the buttocks and abdomen for a period of 10-20 seconds, with frequent repetition. If you exercise in order to properly direct the spine with the base at each muscle contraction.Second lying on their backs bent to one knee to the chest, the other leg is stretched out on the ground. Bent knees with their hands pressed to his chest for a period of 15-20 seconds and then this leg bends and straightens his other knee. It is 6-10 repetitions twice a day, and well tolerated in an early phase of recoveryThird Some people have very flexible hips and knees pinch a chest in the supine position does not feel the stretching. Then you can perform this exercise sitting on a chair while the entire upper body bent over his knees and folded hands to the floor. Repeated 6-10 times in a period of 10-15 seconds twice a day4th laying on your back can be alternately ispružati one leg. Using tape or rope to be laid across his knees lifted one leg stretched out toward the chest to the point where it achieves maximum tolerable stretching and holding this position for 30-60 seconds. Do not bend the knee.5th perform different exercises in the water6th in a sitting position, right leg extended, left leg is bent at the knee and carried over the right so the left foot to the outside of the right knee. The right hand is placed on the outside of the raised left knee and pulls her left knee towards right.Stretching should be felt in the left buttocks and inner thigh. Each side to hold 10-30 seconds and change sides.People who are recovering from fractures may work the first and fifth exercise.People with lumbar spinal stenosis is recommended first, fifth and žesta exercise.People with a herniated disk can be used first and the fourth exercise, and the following two:- Lying prone was raised to the upper body with the forearms placed under the chest, hands are directed to the ground, elbows also press on the surface and upper body to lift them to a position where there is no pain. Conducted at the beginning of recovery, and holding 30-60 seconds. When you pass the acute phase of pain upper body arms are raised even further with the elbows are completely straight, and the surface remains just fists. Lower body and pelvis should remain pressed to the ground.- Standing up fists are placed on the lower back and whole body bends backward. This stretching back to back should be performed as often as possible, especially when prolonged sitting.If the application of the measures described and the pain is not decreasing, it is necessary to consult with a doctor who will conduct the review and possible diagnostic tests.Sometimes doctors recommend injections into the soft tissues in the back that are painful and dejected; this form of treatment is not recommended by all experts.Corsets and orthoses have not proved effective in treating back pain.However, lumbar corsets are effective in preventing injuries, especially in those who frequently lift heavy objects.According to published research, massage may be helpful to people whose back pain lasts longer than two weeks (subacute and chronic back pain).Acupuncture is sticking needles into specific body points. The method is the treatment of traditional Chinese medicine. Many patients who have undergone the treatment say they acupuncture ease the symptoms of back pain.
