
Lumbar osteochondral disease is a chronic damage to the lumbar spine. Due to years of physical impact and metabolic disorders, the lumbar spine develops on the intervertebral disc.It turns out that lumbar chondropathy is the cause of back pain in 75% of cases.
Lumbar failure occurs in 60% of the earth's residents - the most common manifestation of osteochondrosis.The first sign of the disease occurs in 20-30 years.
The danger of this disease is that complications that occur later in the disease (herniation) and when herniation of the disc occur, require surgical intervention, especially the irritation of the plantar fascia and the pile.
Lumbar osteochondrosis often complicates pregnancy.
Causes of lumbar bone osteochondrosis
The main causes of this disease are the lumbar system load and metabolic disease of the intervertebral disc fibrous layer.Weight lifting, excessive weight, and continuous physical work will increase the pressure on the vertebrate column.
Other causes of osteochondrosis in the waist: a long-term and long-term lifestyle, constant wear of high heels, malnutrition, consumption of small amounts of liquid, smoking, alcoholism.
When the protective muscle frame and lack of treatment, the blood supply to the tissue worsens and the degeneration of the intervertebral discs worsens.As a result, the discs do not get enough blood supply – they lose their elasticity, “dry,” inflammation, flatness and protrusion.
When protruding (protruding), the spine of the spinal nerve is damaged, which manifests as pain during rest and movement.Incorrect posture and injury can cause additional uneven load on the spine, which accelerates the development of osteochondritis.
Stages of lumbar bone osteochondrosis
The particularity of this disease is the gradual development of the degeneration process.
Neurologists distinguish four stages of lumbar osteochondrosis:
- Phase 1&mbsp;Some inflammation and flattening of the intervertebral disc.It manifests itself by burning on the lower back, and the stupid pain in the lower back is not strong.If you are tired, you will feel unpleasant after lifting weights.
- Phase 2- The distance between the vertebrae decreases, changes in tissue around the annulus are determined on X-rays, and a herniation of the disk occurs.The patient feels severe pain in the lower back, which brings (radiation) to the hips and legs.
- Stage 3- The appearance of vertebrae hernia is damaged by the annulus of the vertebrae.In the third stage, the cartilage and vertebrae are severely damaged.Pain can cause a constant personality that can be felt even during rest.
- Stage 4- Atrophy of cartilage and intervertebral discs, accompanied by pathological growth of bone tissue of vertebrae and the formation of bone plants.Pain can occur in any exercise and any uncomfortable physical position.The pain does not disappear alone.This violation requires in-depth treatment and leads to severe human disability.
Symptoms of lumbar bone osteochondrosis

In 70% of cases, doctors diagnosed the disease in the second phase.During this period, the patient noticed an aggravation period where bright symptoms often occur:
- Low's pain increases the pain through physical fatigue.As the degeneration process develops, the pain becomes severe and constant.
- movement limitations.Exercise is accompanied by increased pain and exposure to hips and legs.
- Changes in sensitivity of lower limbs (stinging, burning, numbness);
- tension in the spinal muscles;
- Numb feet and cold.
Diagnosis of lumbar vertebrae
In 85% of cases, doctors used X-ray photography, computed tomography, and magnetic function imaging (MRI) for diagnosis.
The most targeted method is MRI.With its help, the doctor determined the location and extent of the lumbar spine.
The expert's main task is to distinguish osteochondral toxin from Bekhterev's disease.
Complications of lumbar vertebrae
Lumbar spondylitis or roy syndrome: The pathological process of invasive spinal nerves (spine) is the most common complication of lumbar bone chondrhea.It occurs in 55% of cases.It is accompanied by pain and impaired sensitivity to the lower back and/or along the infringing root.
In the later stages of the disease, flat intervertebral discs occur on the disc, at the edge of the vertebrae - a protrusion.When the annulus of fibrous fibrous is destroyed, a disc hernia is formed.Vertebral hernia is an opportunity to connect with a neurosurgeon.
In 40% of patients, the sciatic nerve is inflamed.This can cause pain and numbness of the limbs.As a result, the patient tolerate weight to healthy legs; the spine is even more curved, which exacerbates the severity of the disease.

10% of patients develop narrowing of spinal canal or compressed bone marrow disease - squeeze the spinal cord.Need surgery.
The rarest but dangerous complication is the "horsetail" syndrome - a failure of several nearby nerve roots.
Each third patient with this complication had paralysis or leg paralysis.It also requires surgical treatment.
Treatment of lumbar vertebrae disease
It cannot cure lumbar and chondropathy.You can eliminate pain and slow down the degeneration process in your vertebrae and disk.80% of the treatment success falls into stages 1 and 2 of the disease.
If there are no complications, neurologists treat lumbar osteochondrosis with medications, physical therapy, massage and physical therapy.
Drugs are regulations for the aggravated osteochondrosis to eliminate inflammation, pain and irritation of metabolism in vertebrae, cartilage, and intervertebral discs.
In acute pain, therapeutic effects are achieved through intramuscular administration of drugs.For local anesthesia, a sub-job blockade was prescribed.Within 3-6 months, a cartilage protective agent was prescribed for the patient.
The purpose of physical therapy exercises is to strengthen the muscles in the back.Pool practice is very useful.In the lumbar vertebrae, pain was performed after practice.Some doctors prescribe physical therapy exercises even when they are in pain, but they must act with caution.
After the pain subsides, massage and reflexology are recommended.
Not complicated lumbar cartilage degeneration does not require frequent and multi-day hospitalization.The disease is treated at home.They resort to civil remedies, and their actions boil down to warming the lower back.
Prevent lumbar vertebrae disease
To prevent lumbar vertebrae disease, follow simple rules:
- Stay in a sitting position for many hours, please follow the position and change the position of your body;
- Swim 3 times a week;
- Use both hands to increase severity from both hands sitting or fixing (straightening) the back;
- Avoid drafts;
- Take a night off and choose an orthopedic mattress.