All about the treatment of lumbar spinal osteochondrosis

The doctor prescribes drugs

With osteochondrosis of the lumbar department, the doctor prescribes complex treatment.It includes a variety of drugs: painkillers, anti -inflammation, hondoprotective and diuretic.

In addition, drug therapy is compulsory with muscle relaxants and medicines aimed at improving blood circulation in the affected area.

Symptoms of disease

The early stages of the lumbar regional disease proceed almost without symptoms, patients can complain about lower back pain, which is increasing during physical work.Further advancement of osteochondrosis leads to increasing symptoms:

  1. distribution to other departments behind;
  2. movement stiffness;
  3. Chronic lumbargia - the pain that occurs in the morning, increases on the load, can increase or roll the waves sharply.

What is set?

Medicine has enough weapons and methods to fight osteochondrosis.Often, neuropathological drugs, osteopaths are prescribed.The treatment itself involves complex therapy of various steps, including taking medication, injection, and in extreme case surgery.

In the first stage of treatment, doctors prescribe medications that relieve pain and stop the inflammation process.Also, medicines relieve swelling of the pain.Combined drugs are considered effective, including glucocorticoids, analgesics that act as anti -inflammatory agents.

If the treatment does not bring relief, then a strong painkiller is added.

Is antibiotics used?

Antibiotics in the treatment of lumbar osteochondrosis do not prescribe.The spectrum of its use is intended to fight bacterial or viral infections.Lumbar osteochondrosis does not occur due to this infection, so the treatment does not imply antibiotic prescription.

Osteochondrosis is mainly treated with medications and anti -anti -Sssteroidal drugs, alternating with exercise therapy, grinds, injection.Chondroprotectors can also be written to restore cartilage tissue and mineral vitamins.

Was the droplet placed?

With osteochondrosis of the lumbar area, the liquid for injection is prescribed, as the most powerful and effective agent.It is unacceptable to make injections for osteochondrosis, they are performed at medical institutions.The doctor prescribes and administers the medication only after a thorough examination of the patient and in the presence of good reasons for using this form of the drug.

In severe cases Experts may set injections not for one -time use, but the entire course.Injections for osteochondrosis are placed in the affected area.Thanks to this, the body receives maximum pharmacological activity quickly.

It is important to consider that the composition of some drugs for the injection is quite strong, its use is allowed after the attending doctor's recommendation.

Indication

Pain in the backFor the appointment of a therapeutic complex with lumbar osteochondrosis, the diagnosis is made in the following indications:

  • First degree - Pain that occurs when moving and changing the jet nucleus inside the disc.
  • Degree -2 - In the lumbar region vertebra, the disc fibrous ring is destroyed.
  • The degree of -3 - In the lumbar region there is a rupture of fibrous rings and the release of the jacket nucleus material goes beyond its limits with the formation of hernia.
  • The 4th degree - The degenerative process applies to the vertebra with the involvement of intervertebral joints and ligaments.Intervertebral joint arthrosis (spondylarthrosis) is added to the underlying disease.

The stages of the disease and their prognosis are indications for immediate therapeutic action to maintain the spinal column.

Contraindications

In the case of illness, the lumbar department's osteochondrosis, doctors talk about the contraindications that cannot be done:

  1. Lift up and do hard work.
  2. Do not use flour, as well as sweet products, so as not to gain excess weight.Also do not include dishes with spicy, salty, sour or sweet flavors.This food is a catalyst for further aggravation or the appearance of acute disease.
  3. In treatment, you cannot do massage if the patient has problems with the stomach and light, serious blood disease or severe bleeding.
  4. LFK is prohibited if the patient suffers from spinal injury, foot dislocation, this will only increase the burden on the bottom.
  5. Effective treatment with acupuncture should not be used during pregnancy, the disease shown above, as well as for skin dermatitis.

Pregnancy and medicine

Back pain on a pregnant girl

Osteochondrosis during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, so when making a diagnosis before the concept, a woman should recover.For the same reason, some drugs are prohibited to take, and medications can also affect the negative side of the fetus.

The following methods will be set for treatment:

  • wearing bandages;
  • Classic training therapy training;
  • light massage;
  • Local medicine.

How does the drug work?

The main action of the drug for osteochondrosis is:

  1. the elimination of pain;
  2. reduction in inflammation;
  3. recovery of blood circulation;
  4. mutual mobility recovery;
  5. Healing and recovery of cartilage.
Drug treatment should be continued systematically under the supervision of a specialist mandatory.

It is not possible to fully restore the cartilage affected by the disease, but the effects of medication should prevent its destruction, the development of the disease and its spread to other parts of the spine.Proper adherence to the suspension of the process of destruction of joints and tissues.

The advantages and disadvantages of

The treatment of lumbar drugs in osteochondrosis is not the only method for combating the disease.But this treatment has its advantages and disadvantages:

Advantage Harm
  • easy to calculate doses;
  • simple form of entry (anywhere and when -time);
  • effective in inflammation;
  • elimination of muscle cramps;
  • increased blood circulation;
  • normalization of bone tissue;
  • Reduces swelling.
  • Tablets do not help with severe pain;
  • high probability of side effects;
  • Not the only method of treatment;
  • Allergic reactions.

Tablets must be purchased only after visiting your doctor and strictly according to the prescription.Replacing them with cheaper analogs is dangerous, due to the risk of allergies, decreasing the effectiveness of treatment.

Side effect

Side effects of drugs in the form of deterioration

Taking tablets can be included with the manifestations of side effects of the following properties:

  • allergic reactions to drug components;
  • dizziness, nausea, vomiting;
  • increased stress;
  • Hypernatremia, increased potassium secretion, increase in calcium excretion;
  • erosive wounds of the gastrointestinal tract;
  • violations of wound healing, atrophy and skin thinning;
  • For women, the risk of menstrual violation;
  • Violation of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys.
The risk of side effects is minimal if the tablet is selected by the specialist, according to the analysis submitted to the patient.

Therapy tablet level

Medicinal treatment for lumbar osteochondrosis is performed at the following stages:

  1. Elimination of symptoms of pain.
  2. Elimination of inflammatory processes and removal of swelling.
  3. Removes muscle tissue cramps, removal of muscle tension.
  4. Increases blood circulation in tissues: bones, cartilage, muscles.
  5. Improve the process of exchange and nutrition of fabric.
  6. Collection of cartilage, bone in the intervertebral disc.

Each level can be included with additional recovery methods:

  • medical gymnastics;
  • Massage;
  • physiotherapy procedures;
  • use of local drugs;
  • People's remedies;
  • acupuncture;
  • injection;
  • Surgical intervention.

The period of entry

The course of treatment with medication is agreed individually with the attending physician.Only it can determine the duration of taking tablets, extending or canceling the drug.

According to the instructions, most therapeutic drugs should be used to treat osteochondrosis of the lumbar region for 3-6 months.Then, towards the expert, the course drinks again after the break.

How and how to treat?

Appointment to the patient

With lumbar osteochondrosis Patients are often prescribed analgesics with anti -anti -inflammatory effects. The main effect of these drugs is the key to nerve impulses to reduce pain.Also, medicines can be prescribed with therapeutic tablets that reduce harm from side effects, for example, with NSAIDs taking anti -icing drugs to reduce harm to the stomach.

There are several groups of medicines that are strictly released according to the prescription, as well as free sales for the treatment of osteochondrosis:

  • Opioid analgesics, anti -vocalsants and antidepressants - strictly according to the recipe;
  • vasodilating;
  • Chondroprotectors;
  • Nesteroid medicine.

Chondroprotectors

Preparation is intended to restore cartilage tissue.The main active ingredient is hyaluronate.Also, medicines have anti -anti -inflammatory effects.

The course of taking drugs is from 3 to 6 months.The dose prescribed by the doctor.The fund is contraindicated in pregnant women, nursing and patients with kidney/liver failure.

Vasodilative medicine

With osteochondrosis of the spinal department, it is important to restore and provide adequate blood circulation.To do this, prescribe medicines that strengthen the vessels and prevent the formation of blood clots.

The tablet is set by the course at the beginning of the treatment and in the end, which contributes to the rapid recovery of the body, improves the metabolism in the muscles.

Not -steroid

NSAIDs are intended to prevent inflammation.They have analgizing (analgesics), antipyretic and anti -reinforced properties.

Drugs can be produced in tablets and injections, ointments.They are used to relieve chronic pain, the effects of analgesic when taking it do not occur immediately, the drug must accumulate in the body.

Sedative

In addition, sedatives are prescribed with the main treatment.They help improve the patient's psychological condition.The safest and most effective remedy is considered:

  1. Motherwort tincture;
  2. Tincture of Valerian.

When using sedatives, you need to take other medicines carefully to avoid triggering side effects.

Sedative drugs are used as prescribed by your doctor and in strict doses.

Musorelaxants (muscle relaxants)

Musodeloxants are designed to reduce muscle cramps by not moving damaged muscles.In the process of pathological disorders with osteochondrosis, the intervertebral disc is destroyed, the function of muscle fibers is disrupted.In complex therapy, the use of muscle relaxants relieves muscle and removes cramps.

Hormone

Oral steroids and corticosteroids are only accepted as prescribed by doctors to relieve inflammation for orthopedic disease, in particular, eliminating pain in the lumbar region.Hormone medications also have the potential to have serious side effects and contraindications.

Hormone medications are prescribed in short courses for 1-2 weeks.

Vitamin

The use of vitamins and mineral complexes complements therapeutic therapy for lower back osteochondrosis.

Vitamins are aimed at improving the body's nutrition, enriching it with the construction needed to restore bones, muscles and cartilage.After passing a special blood test, the doctor will reveal inadequate vitamins and write it.

The main vitamin for osteochondrosis:

  • Vitamin B1;
  • Vitamin B6;
  • Vitamin B12;
  • Vitamin PP;
  • Vitamin D.

This group allows you to absorb calcium and phosphorus, protecting the body from the oxidative process.

An external use drug

Local medicines include ointment, gel, designed to eliminate inflammation, pain.

Most funds have heating effects, they can only be used after consulting a doctor:

  1. ointment with bee poison;
  2. Pepper buffer.

Travel, medicine improves blood circulation, and increased local temperature can improve the diet in the cartilage.The effects of heating restore metabolism, relieve and relieve cramps.

Pepper pepper

With lumbar osteochondrosis, pepper is often glued. It can be used in the absence of inflammation.The composition of such tools includes:

  • red pepper;
  • Belladonna;
  • Local anesthetic.

Patch can be used in cases of emergency when severe pain occurs.

Candle

Candles from osteochondrosis of the lumbar region are the most effective in the first signs of the disease.In the form of suppositories, painkillers and anti -anti -anti -anti -anticipation drugs are produced.Their installation method allows the body to quickly absorb active ingredients, achieving activities within 10-20 minutes.

Cream and ointment

The use of ointments and creams allows you to calm the pain, relieve spasms from the muscles, heat the area.After massage, blood circulation in the tissue is established.

What to take during oppression?

Increased osteochondrosis is an increase in pain and a part/complete imprisonment of freedom of movement.To eliminate symptoms, you need:

  1. Take pills;
  2. put the injection;
  3. Massage.

The prescription of the injection

If necessary medical ingredients into the body as soon as possible and affect, it is recommended to treat osteochondrosis with injection.The injection drug affects the lesions directly, has a longer effect.

Blocks are only used to relieve pain that cannot be borne acute.As a rule, in areas affected by osteochondrosis, 3-4 injections are made.

Therapy during forgiveness

The doctor appears a picture of the spine

Treatment of osteochondrosis during remission period is intended to restore tissue.For this, they are appointed:

  1. Chondroprotectors;
  2. Preparation of Vitamin B Group B and Fat (A, D, E).

Chondroprotectors intended:

  • to restore defective intervertebral discs;
  • Establish cartilage nutrition;
  • Recover disk elasticity.

And vitamins help the body absorb the elements they need without washing them from the blood.

Prevention

Prevention of osteochondrosis in different backs including:

  1. gymnastics;
  2. Compliance with posture;
  3. Posture or warm change with long accommodation in one position;
  4. rejection of bad habits;
  5. Nutrition normalization;
  6. Walking in fresh air;
  7. You need to sit and sleep on a hard surface.

Expert opinions and advice

After making a diagnosis, the orthopedic doctor does not guarantee one hundred percent that osteochondrosis will recover.It is recommended that you change your lifestyle for a condition that suits the disease.Most of all, experts insist on therapeutic gymnastics and hard surfaces for sleep, also recommended to exclude heavy transplantation.

Medicines for lumbar osteochondrosis are prescribed individually. These medicines are intended to restore affected tissues and relieve pain.In addition to medications, it is recommended to perform massage, swim, reduce physical activity, replace it with exercise therapy.