Problems with the spine are not uncommon in our time, but the most unpleasant thing is that when one disorder occurs in this area, it can cause other diseases. Lumbago with sciatica - two diseases that almost always go side by side.
Symptoms of lumbago with sciatica
Lumbago is a pain in the lumbar region, the disease is most often caused by inflammation in the cartilaginous tissue, displacement of the vertebrae, or fibrous ring. Symptoms of this disease are manifested in the following:
- sharp, pulling pain in the lower back;
- temperature increase;
- in a state of rest, unpleasant sensations practically disappear.
Sciatica is, to some extent, a consequence of lumbago, a pinch of the sciatic nerve with a muscle, cartilaginous, or bone tissue. It can also be caused by swelling due to poor blood supply to the lumbar region. Symptoms of sciatica:
- acute pain, extending along the entire length of the leg from the inner or outer side;
- deterioration of motor functions;
- convulsions, numbness of limbs.
As a rule, the symptoms of lumbago and sciatica are combined, which leads to problems with movement, changing gait and even complete immobilization due to pain intensification. At moments of peace, it fades away.
Treatment of lumbago with sciatica
Lumbago and sciatica, the symptoms of which are manifested together, presuppose medication in combination with physiotherapy and massage. Usually, the patient is prescribed muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of tablets and ointments. If the pain can not be removed, invasion can be shown directly into the area of sciatic nerve inflammation. This is the so-called blockade .
Physiotherapy procedures include electrophoresis and other ways to restore normal blood supply in the lumbar region.
Unfortunately, conservative methods of treatment are not always effective. In this case, you can not do without surgical intervention.
After the pinching of the nerve is eliminated, to restore mobility and to avoid relapse should be clearly
- Go for a healthy diet.
- Normalize weight.
- Take chondroprotective medicines.
- Avoid lifting weights and heavy loads.
- Perform a set of health exercises designed to stretch the spine.
All this will help you temporarily forget about the lumbago with sciatica, but if this disease manifested itself one day, it is very likely that after a while it will happen again. Our task is to delay this moment as much as possible.