The lumbar spine undergoes the greatest loads, therefore it is represented by five rather large vertebrae, which ensure the maintenance of the weight of the person and cause mobility in this zone. It is due to the congestion of this department that many diseases of the musculoskeletal system begin to develop here, in which the backbone in the lumbar region hurts. Consider what pathologies are most often diagnosed with such a symptom.
Why does the spine ache in the low back?
Consider the possible diseases.
Osteochondrosis
In this case, the source is a jamming of the nerve roots, resulting from the narrowing of the intervertebral gap and protrusion of the intervertebral disc. Depending on the damage to which rootlets occurred, among the symptoms of pathology may be present:
- a violation of sensitivity in the inguinal zone and the inner thigh area;
- pain in the big toe ;
- decrease in sensitivity in the region of the shins and feet, etc.
Intervertebral hernia
This pathology causes the appearance of intense pain sensations, which are noted not only in the lumbar region, but also pass to the lower extremities. It can also occur:
- numbness of both legs;
- a feeling of tingling, "crawling shivers."
Hernia is the most often developing complication of osteochondrosis . As a rule, the disease develops in people over 30 years of age and is associated with a sedentary lifestyle, unregulated physical activities, injuries.
Deforming spondylosis
With this pathology, the backbone is badly hurted, there is a feeling of heaviness, squeezing, a decrease in mobility in this area. The disease is characterized by the formation of bone growths on the lumbar vertebrae, narrowing the vertebral canal and exerting pressure on the nerve roots. It is more often associated with incorrect posture, increased stress on the spine.
Spondylitis
Inflammatory pathology, which has a chronic course and occurs due to infection of the vertebrae or due to autoimmune processes. Pain in the spine in the lumbar region can have different intensity, it is often characterized as aching, increasing with physical exertion. There is also limited movement.
Tumors of the retroperitoneal space or spinal cord, distant metastases
For these reasons, pains of such localization may also occur.