Herniated Schmorl of the lumbar spine

Herniated Schmorl of the lumbar spine is a diagnosis indicating a small anomaly. They identify it with an X-ray examination, since the hernia practically does not manifest itself. Nevertheless, if this defect is detected, some measures must be taken to reduce the risk of complications.

Symptoms of a Schmorl hernia of the lumbar spine

The only symptom complained of by patients with Schmorl's hernia is the presence of painful sensations during physical exertion. Pain manifests itself locally, is not intolerable and stops when a person is at rest.

Very often, Schmorl's hernia develops because of a hereditary predisposition. As a rule, it is detected in adolescence. The presence of a hernia in this case is due to the softness of the bone tissue. As a result of the pressure of the cartilaginous discs, the spongy bone tissue contracts and the discs "fall through" into the vertebrae. Although the functionality of the spine does not suffer, the further progression of the process leads to diseases such as kyphosis or scoliosis.

Even multiple Schmorl's hernias in the lumbar region do not cause significant discomfort. Therefore, the anomaly is most often detected with an annual X-ray examination.

How to cure a hernia of the lumbar spine?

Immediately it is worth noting that it is almost impossible to heal from this anomaly. However, compliance with medical recommendations reduces the risk of developing a defect and allows you to block further development of the defect.

Drug treatment of Schmorl's hernia in the lumbar spine involves:

  1. Use of drugs that provide strengthening of bone tissue. These include calcium-containing products. At the same time, a course of vitamin D is prescribed for better digestion of the mineral.
  2. The use of pain medication is indicated in case of physical exertion, for example, if the abnormality is present in a person professionally engaged in sports.
  3. The use of funds that improve blood circulation in the spine is recommended when multiple hernias are detected.
  4. Therapy, which ensures the normalization of metabolic processes.
  5. Miorelaxation, preventing muscle spasms in the spine.

To reduce the symptoms of hernia Shmorl lumbar, the patient is sent to the LFK. Thanks to the complex of therapeutic gymnastics provide:

In addition to exercise therapy, it is possible to perform manual therapy, massage procedures.

Surgical treatment of anomalies is performed only in case of rapid progress and inefficiency of the conservative treatment regimen. In particular, the operation may be required due to thinning of the bony tissues of the vertebrae, which is a serious threat. This condition can cause compression fracture of the spinal column.

Treatment of hernia of the lumbar spine can be carried out with the help of alternative medicine. For example, many patients assure that they were helped by micropharmacopuncture - the introduction of tiny doses of homeopathic medicines into biologically active points. However, pain reduction is achieved with the help of acupuncture or hirudotherapy .

Knowing how to treat hernia of the Schmorl lumbar spine, you should not prescribe medications for yourself. The same calcium gluconate negatively affects the kidneys. An incorrectly selected gymnastic complex can provoke further development of the anomaly.