Spondylarthrosis of the lumbar spine

The change in the intervertebral joints of the spine or spondylarthrosis often leads to a change in the work of the entire musculoskeletal system. And if more recently, spondyloarthrosis was a "disease of the elderly," recently it has become significantly "younger". Blame for everything - a sedentary lifestyle, as well as an uneven distribution of loads on the musculoskeletal system.

Deforming spondylarthrosis of the lumbar spine

Most often, the lumbar spine suffers from the load. Therefore, the deforming spondylarthrosis of the lumbar spine is one of the most common diagnoses. The disease itself develops in stages:

1. First, there is a change in the cartilage tissues of the intervertebral joints.
2. Inelastic cartilage becomes less elastic, which leads to its thinning.
3. Affected cartilage leads to the defeat of the joint bag and periarticular bone.
4. Occurs in the formation of bony outgrowths of the thyroid form.
5. The gait changes.
6. There is an uneven load on the remaining zones of the spine.
7. Violated the structure of the foot, there are aching pain in the zone of the waist, ribs and thighs.

Spondylarthrosis of the lumbar spine as a result can provoke inflammation in the joints and even "lay" in bed for several months. Therefore, it is necessary to start fighting with such a disease as early as possible.

Symptoms of spondylarthrosis of the lumbar spine

It is possible to suspect spondylarthrosis of the lumbar spine according to the following symptoms:

• aching pains in the ribs, buttocks and thighs;
• increased pain when tilting and turning the back;
• the emergence of pain syndrome after a long stay in one position with a subsequent change in position or after a transition from a state of rest to motion;
• pain arises in one place, does not give in the foot;
• Stiffness in the lumbar region, which passes after several movements and warm-up.

Treatment of spinal fossa of the lumbar spine

To consult a vertebrologist is the first mandatory step if you are concerned about back pain. After the diagnosis the doctor will prescribe the correct treatment of the lumbar spondylarthrosis. It will consist of physiotherapeutic procedures, medical treatment during periods of exacerbation, as well as exercises that strengthen the muscles of the lumbar and thoracic region of the back. As a rule, in the treatment of spondylarthrosis of the lumbar spine, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed, as well as drugs that slow down the destruction of cartilaginous tissues. In acute muscular spasms, it is recommended to take muscle relaxants of central action.

Of the physiotherapeutic procedures, the most effective are:

• acupuncture;
• magnetotherapy;
• phonophoresis;
• ion-galvanization;
• traction therapy.

The general strengthening effect on the spine produces regular visits to the pool, physical exercises with minimal stress, therapeutic gymnastics.

Sometimes, the disease goes to the stage of irreversibility, when the treatment is already ineffective. In such cases, an operation is prescribed.

Spondylarthrosis of the lumbosacral spine

The defeat of the cartilage in the lumbosacral region leads to the same consequences as spondyloarthrosis of the lumbar spine. The only difference in symptoms: Local pain is felt only in the buttocks and hips. It is worth noting that this is the most sensitive to the lesions of the spine. Therefore, spondyloarthrosis is most often detected in the lumbosacral spine. Lumbosacral spondylarthrosis, like lumbar spondylarthrosis, most often affects people who live by the principle of "I sit more often than I walk".

Spondylarthrosis of the lumbar can and should be prevented. Moving way of life, correct posture, lack of excess weight and exorbitant loads on the spine if they do not save you from such a disease for a hundred percent, then surely minimize the likelihood of getting sick.