Back pain is an unpleasant symptom of some diseases, resulting from overexertion of muscle tissue and other causes. It develops when the structures of the spine, nerve tissues or skin change. Painful sensations arise when some internal organs malfunction. Depending on the location of the pain, it can be assumed that part of the body is damaged. If the symptom has spread to both sides of the dorsal region, there are concomitant symptoms, you should contact a medical center. Doctors will diagnose, establish the cause of the symptom and eliminate the pain.
Causes of back pain
About 80% of the population complains of back pain, the syndrome develops more frequently during the progression of the disease. The main causes of back pain are spinal injuries:
- osteomyelitis, characterized by lesions in the bone marrow;
- tumors of a malignant nature, which manifest themselves in the form of pain in the lower back;
- intervertebral hernia;
- displacement of the vertebral discs;
- fractures of the spine; scoliosis
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- osteochondrosis and spinal canal stenosis;
- chronic muscle pain;
- damage to cartilage tissue.
There are reasons for this symptom that are not related to diseases of the spine.
- bleeding in the pelvic region;
- compression of nerve roots in the chest, which causes pain during inhalation;
- large volume of blood cells in the retroperitoneal region;
- ulcerative focus, characterized by pain in the shoulder blades;
- disorders of the renal system;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract causing unilateral pain;
- diseases of a gynecological nature, pain in the lumbar muscles of the back;
- neoplasms in the lung area;
- infectious diseases of internal organs;
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
- calculus formation in the renal system;
- inflammation of the joints; appendicitis;
- dysfunction of organs located in the abdominal region.
Types of back pain
Depending on the nature of the painful sensations, the causes of the pain are determined. There are several types of pain:
Back pain
Evolve into:
- compression of the nervous process, displacement of the intervertebral disc;
- physical injuries after a fall, require surgical intervention;
- diseases of internal organs;
- deformities of the vertebrae.
Acute shooting pains require medical attention. It will not be possible to establish an accurate diagnosis alone.
Stabbing back pain
Painful sensations develop in the lower back. Causes of dagger pain:
- spasm of piriform muscle tissue; neoplasms;
- third trimester of pregnancy;
- inflammatory process with hypothermia.
Back pain
Developed in the lumbar spine when exposed to the following factors:
- osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine;
- intense physical activity;
- being in an uncomfortable position for a long time;
- old back injury.
Back pain after training
Developed in professional athletes, due to muscle tissue overvoltage. If your spine hurts after training, you need to give your body rest, relax your muscles.
Diagnostic methods
To determine the location of the injury and establish the causes of the pain, the doctor
conducts a series of diagnostic tests. The anamnesis is collected from the patient, the duration of the development of painful sensations, its intensity is taken into account. The specialist palpates the back. The patient is assigned to donate blood and urine. You will need to undergo x-rays, CT scans, MRIs. If necessary, contrast radiography is used. After receiving the results, the doctor designs a course of treatment.
Typically, clinics use the following diagnostic methods:
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
- Check-up (comprehensive body examination)
- Computed electroencephalography
- Spinal computer topography
- Duplex Scan
- Ultrasound (ultrasound)
- CT (computed tomography)
Which doctor to contact
If you are concerned about chronic pain, see an orthopedist - most likely, it is caused by diseases of the musculoskeletal system. If the pain is severe, in the form of lumbago, make an appointment with a neurologist.
Treatment for back pain
In case of strong painful sensations, it is allowed to apply cold compress until the arrival of the doctors, so that the pain is eliminated, it is allowed to take an antispasmodic. The patient needs to provide rest. To cure the disease, he prescribes medications, physiotherapy procedures, manual therapy methods, massage procedures. If necessary, a medical corset is used, which reduces the load on the muscle tissues in the lower back and spine.
In severe cases and with specific diseases, for example, with a malignant neoplasm, a surgical method of treatment is used.
In modern medical centers, the following methods are used to treat back pain:
- Manual therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Therapeutic massage
- Orthopedic insoles
- Reflexology
- Ozone therapy
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- SVF joint therapy
- Pharmacopuncture
- Pediatric orthopedic clinical examination
Consequences
If not treated for a condition that causes back pain, a number of complications are possible:
- it becomes more difficult for the patient to walk due to acute pain;
- the functioning of the cardiac system, lungs, organs of the gastrointestinal tract is interrupted;
- migraines appear, tinnitus and attacks of dizziness;
- interrupted the functioning of the pelvic region organs;
- paralysis of the upper and lower extremities is possible.
Preventing back pain
To avoid back pain, follow these guidelines:
- timely treat diseases of the kidney system, gastrointestinal tract, spine and lungs;
- avoid strenuous physical activity;
- controls the position of the posture;
- sleeping in the correct posture, bedding must be of high quality;
- avoid sudden backward movements;
- to undergo preventive examinations by doctors in a timely manner;
- control body weight;
- stop drinking alcohol and smoking, do drugs;
- eat a balanced diet;
- when you are sedentary at work or on the computer, do back exercises once an hour;
- to drink a chondroprotective course every 6 months.