Protrusion of intervertebral discs

Osteochondrosis is a fairly common disease, which many often underestimate. In addition to the fact that the disease brings a lot of discomfort, it can cause protrusions of intervertebral discs - a much more dangerous problem. The sooner these pathological changes in the spine are diagnosed, the easier and quicker the treatment will be.

Causes of protrusions of intervertebral discs

Protrusion - protrusion of intervertebral discs beyond the spine. It is with protrusions that intervertebral hernias begin to develop. When protruding, the fibrous ring remains intact, only its internal fibers are damaged.

In order for the vertebrae to function normally, they need nutrients that enter the bloodstream during exercise. If the vertebrae do not receive enough vitamins and beneficial microelements, they become weaker, in the fibrous ring there are microcrosses, through which subsequently intervertebral discs can fall out.

Predisposing to the formation of protrusions are considered such factors:

• insufficient and excessive load on the spine;
• problems with the muscles of the back;
• incorrect posture ;
• injuries and diseases of the spine;
• age-related pathological changes.

Types and symptoms of protrusions of the intervertebral disc

Protrusions appear in each organism in different ways. In addition, the type of pathology and its location are important.

The place of appearance of the fibrous ring is distinguished by such groups of protrusions:

• lateral protrusion is to the right or left of the spine;
• posterolateral protrusions of the intervertebral disc may be placed backward and laterally with respect to the spine;
• central swelling directed towards the center of the spine;
• The posterior protrusions are located in the direction from the abdomen to the back.

Protrusions of intervertebral discs in the lower back are considered to be the most common. Convexity in the neck and chest are much less common. For a long time pathology can hide, without showing itself. At a certain stage, the patient begins to suffer pain, which can be given in the neck, hands, intercostal spaces, legs. Painful sensations increase during movements.

The protrusions of the intervertebral discs of the cervical region are characterized by the following symptoms:

• pain in the neck;
• numbness of the hands;
• tingling in the hands;
• headaches and dizziness;
• weakness;
• loss of efficiency.

With protrusions of the intervertebral discs of the thoracic region, there are a few other symptoms:

• pain in the middle of the back;
• numbness and tingling in the chest and abdomen;
• weakness of the muscles of the press;
• stiffness of movements in the back.

Treatment of protrusion of intervertebral discs of the lumbar region will be necessary when there are such signs of pathology:

• unceasing pain and stiffness of movements in the lower back;
• painful sensations and tingling in the toes and feet;
• muscle weakness in calves and thighs;
• burning and numbness in the lumbar region.

How to treat protrusions of the intervertebral disc?

There are many ways to treat protrusions. The appropriate method is chosen depending on the form and degree of complication of the disease:

1. Chondroprotectors and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed for severe pain.
2. Massage allows you to restore muscle tone.
3. Physiotherapy will help develop vertebrae deformed by protrusions.
4. Some physiotherapeutic procedures have proved to be good.
5. In some cases, you may need a correction of the spine.