Treatment of back and back pain

Back pain often appears after sudden movement or heavy lifting. If your back hurts constantly, this is a sign of a disease. The cause of back pain is identified and treated by a neurologist. Anxiety is successfully treated with conservative methods.

What you need to know about back pain

Back pain is also called dorsalgia. It bothers every second person from time to time. Often the pain is localized in the lumbar region. As a rule, it occurs against the background of existing changes in the spine. Depending on the type of disease, the pain can be temporary or permanent. Persistent pain is a sign of a serious illness and can lead to spinal surgery if not treated in time.

When to go to the doctor

Do not delay a visit to a neurologist if you observe the following symptoms:

• acute back pain does not go away within 2-3 days;
• chronic pain lasts more than a week without improvement;
• pain appears suddenly without an obvious reason;
• pain regularly occurs after an injury;
• back pain spreads to leg, knee, leg.

If the pain is accompanied by the following additional symptoms, it is urgent to consult a doctor:

• high temperature;
• limited mobility of arms or legs;
• numbness in the limbs;
• serious changes in blood pressure;
• painkillers do not help relieve pain;
• loss of consciousness occurs;
• there are problems in the work of internal organs;
• there are signs of intoxication;
• bleeding started.

But even without these symptoms, you should not delay contacting specialists - some back diseases are completely treated only in the early stages. Your efficiency directly determines how good the treatment will be.

Risk factors include:

• work related to computer or driving, heavy physical activity, stress;
• intensive training in the gym without the supervision of a trainer;
• forced to work while sitting or standing;
• overweight.

Why does my back hurt?

The causes of back pain are varied. The following diseases cause them:

• osteochondrosis, spondylosis, spondyloarthrosis;
• scoliosis, kyphoscoliosis;
• protrusion or rupture of the intervertebral disc;
• radiculitis or lumbago, inflammation of the sciatic nerve;
• spinal stenosis;
• instability and fractures of the spine;
• intercostal neuralgia;
• overexertion, hypothermia or bruises of the back muscles;
• damage to spinal ligaments;
• myositis.

Pregnancy and back pain

Another common factor that affects the occurrence of back pain is pregnancy. As the belly grows and the curve of the back increases, the load on the spine also increases. The intervertebral discs begin to wear out quickly, sometimes the nerves are compressed. If you do not overwork during pregnancy, you can prevent back pain and pathologies that provoke it. If necessary, you should wear a supportive brace and follow the recommendations of other doctors.

Even if there is no back pain during pregnancy, even if the spine is under severe stress, injuries can occur during childbirth that cause pain.

How to determine a disease according to the type of pain

Different diseases cause different types of back pain. It can be acute, chronic, painful, stabbing, penetrating or absent (radiation).

Type of pain	What disease does it cause?
Sharp with and without conduction (irradiation).	Osteochondrosis. The nagging pain in the back sometimes spreads to the leg and worsens when lifting heavy objects, coughing or sneezing. Back pain can last for minutes, hours or days.
	Intervertebral hernia. Pain occurs when lifting heavy objects, bending and turning to the side. Then pain and weakness appear in one of the legs. Back hurts when moving, coughing, sneezing.
	Radiculitis. The pain is sharp or dull, painful. It is usually unilateral, spreads to the leg, hip, thigh, lower leg. It is aggravated by changes in body position and may be accompanied by numbness, tingling, burning, itching, or "pins and needles" sensations.
Chronic and acute pain	Muscle tension, myositis, long-term work in an uncomfortable position, heavy lifting, sudden movements, hypothermia.
	Lumbago. Affects people engaged in heavy physical labor. Severe back pain usually stops after a few days, although it can last for two to three weeks.
	Displacement of intervertebral discs. Osteochondrosis is caused by heavy lifting and heavy physical work.
Chronic	Spondylosis. Aching pain may be accompanied by numbness and weakness in the legs. Cervical spondylosis causes pain in the back of the head, in the shoulders, and when turning the head.
Painful	Inflammation of the back and lumbar muscles. The disease occurs after hypothermia or muscle tension. The pain is not severe and lasts for a long time. Muscles in the affected area are tight and damaged when strained.
Pain with transfer (radiation) to the leg	Inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Lumbar hernia. Back pain in the lumbar and sacrum regions. The pain is felt in the hip, back of the thigh, lower leg or foot.

Diagnostic methods

Specialists of the clinic will accurately determine the cause of back pain using the following diagnostic methods:

• MRI. Magnetic resonance imaging
• Ultrasound examination (ultrasound)
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Laboratory research

Ways to treat back pain

In the modern clinic, doctors use many non-surgical methods: from soft massage techniques and osteopathy to laser and physiotherapy. To ensure that the treatment is as effective as possible, we offer each patient a set of individual procedures using drugs to relieve pain only at the beginning of the course.

• Resonance wave UHF therapy
• Rehabilitation on the Thera-Band trainer
• Blockage of joints and spine
• Drug treatment
• Shock wave therapy

Diagnostic methods

Specialists will accurately determine the cause of back pain using the following diagnostic methods:

First, the main question of the patient is what exactly preceded the onset of pain, what is the nature of the pain, etc. Then a visual examination of the patient and physical palpation of the spine is performed. If the pain intensifies when pressing on the spine, this allows you to eliminate diseases of the internal organs. If necessary, the patient can be referred to a cardiologist, gynecologist, orthopedist or other specialized doctor.

Ways to treat back pain

In a modern clinic, doctors use many non-surgical methods: from soft massage techniques and osteopathy to laser and physiotherapy. To ensure that the treatment is as effective as possible, we offer each patient a set of individual procedures using drugs to relieve pain only at the beginning of the course.

Clinics will help to get rid of back pain, remove swelling and inflammation in the affected area, normalize metabolic processes, strengthen back muscles and restore the normal position of the spine. Freedom of movement will return to you, you will feel an increase in strength.

As part of rehabilitation, for each patient, the clinic specialist draws up an individual physical activity plan for independent exercise aimed at consolidating the results of treatment and preventing diseases.

What to do for back pain

If you have severe back pain, our doctors recommend the following:

• Lie down, choose a comfortable position where you feel the least pain and stop the tension of the muscles. Spend at least 20 minutes in this position until the pain subsides.
• Do not sit forward, lift heavy objects, or exercise until the pain subsides.
• Contact your doctor immediately.

Remember if you havespinal pain, treatmentcannot be postponed. There is a risk of serious escalation of the situation.

If the pain becomes unbearable and you need to wait until a doctor or an ambulance arrives, do the following:

• Lie down in bed and try to minimize movements and ensure maximum peace. Silence is your best friend.
• Place a soft pillow under your back to reduce stress on your spine.
• If you have suitable mild pain relievers, you can take pills to reduce the pain, but it is better not to do this. See the next paragraph to find out why.
• It is recommended not to take any food or drink other than plain water, as this may interfere if emergency surgery is needed (many procedures can only be done on an empty stomach). It is also recommended not to give any medicine and not to heat the problem area, as this will distort the clinical picture and prevent the correct diagnosis of the problem and, consequently, the proper treatment.
• It is allowed to apply cold to the painful place, even if the cause of the pain is unknown, it will not aggravate any of the common pathologies.