This problem is also known as sciatica. Many people are very careless with this issue, believing that "perhaps more, and more", in fact, a symptom is alarming and an immediate visit to the doctor, if you value your health.
If you're after physical exertion or cold exposure to the sensation of pain in the back, "who gives the" up – do not wait for the pain to go away on its own, this may not happen. And if the pain will pass – it is almost guaranteed that it will reappear in the form of a repeat at every opportunity. Therefore, do not hesitate, the solution to this problem.
It is usually pain occurs suddenly, can appear on one side of the waist, or from two (but this rarely happens). Very soon the pain shifted to the leg, it becomes difficult to settle, movement, and stress causes severe pain. Stand on the painful leg becomes almost impossible, one begins to appreciate their trying to protect themselves from the pain. All of this does not look too nice leg usually is slightly flexed, is removed to the side or forward, the body slightly tilted.
This situation can last almost indefinitely. The period of relief will be replaced with the relapses, but to get rid of the pain entirely with the use of only "folk" remedies and recommendations on the Internet, it is almost impossible. The simplest way to get rid of pain for some time is the "fetal position", but this is useless advice if the pain caught up to you in a public place. At home you can just lie on the healthy side, clasp hands and hugged her legs. It is highly recommended to take pain relievers.
But this is only a temporary measure, it is still able to relieve the pain. If you have a sick lower back right or left is a reason to seek immediate medical attention.
What is sciatica?
Under this term means pain in the lower back where the pain is "giving" in one or both legs. The reason they are almost always increased physical stress or hypothermia. The type and localization of pain is not unique – the pain can be so strong and weak, it hurts, it may be more pronounced in the lower back and legs.
Manifest in the lower back pain may vary, depending on the shape, while each of these forms has its own clinical manifestations:
- muscle-tonic. In this case, which is characterized by the appearance of cramps in the lumbar muscles, sharply limited mobility in the lumbar spine, curvature of the spine (kyphosis, scoliosis, etc.);
- vegetative-vascular. In this case, in parallel with burning pain, numbness painful leg (in most cases, stop. It may be colder to the touch than healthy, it seems more pale. For this form is characterized by a feeling of chilliness or heat. Sensitivity to cold may be due to increased vascular tone. Also, when changing the position from horizontal to the vertical, there is pain;
In this situation, can also be combined with all three forms of sciatica. However, it can take years of deterioration will be replaced by remissions, but the disease does not go away on its own. Are sciatica and is a sort of "sister" - a sciatica, which can also occur in such situations. This is usually manifested by pain in the buttocks and thighs, which may radiate into the leg and Shin.
The cause of the pain – radicular syndromes
With all the different forms and location of the pain, the cause is almost always one – sciatica, which is caused by the degenerative disk disease. Often this back pain from attacks of lumbago, lumbalgia and sciatica.
As already mentioned, is the main cause of pain in the lumbosacral spine is the mechanical pressure on nerve endings, which a herniated disc (hernia of the spine). As a result of impaired blood circulation in the affected Section, inflammation, swelling.
In the event of irritation of the spine, resulting from the shift of the intervertebral disc, it can be pain of different character, dull, aching, cutting, tearing, shooting. Directly to the beginning of the pain is usually before the awkward movement, damage to the back, lifting weights with a jerk, a sharp tilt or rotation of the torso (especially with cargo), long-term operation in an awkward bent position, etc ..
Usually the pain will appear suddenly, first on one side of the lower back (rarely on both sides), in some cases, pain may occur in the hip or buttock. After a short period of time (usually 5-7 days), pain in the lower back extends to the feet, while is a serious obstacle to straighten the affected limb. People begin to instinctively "protect" the injured limb, keeping it from loading. For example, when walking, a person who ceases to occur on the whole foot as a whole, the result is soft, when walking, the affected leg is almost always in a half-bent position and is retracted to the side or forward, away from the main load.
The simplest way to get the time from the pain, as we have said, is the "fetal position" - lying on the healthy side, a draw on the belly and the body. If the pain spreads to both legs, the patient should lie on his back, pulling it so that his legs bent. To turn the stomach of people can't – pain in this case will be greatly improved.
Very characteristic is a greatly increased pain in any movement, or walking, the rotation of the torso, or just trying to get out of bed. Even talking, coughing or sneezing can contribute to increased pain. In some cases, the pain becomes so great that hinder a person to sleep. As a result of the person who appears to depression, depression can develop. This is the reason why a lot of people with back problems, make an appointment with a psychologist.
Often the syndrome of pain, caused by compression of spinal roots, accompanied by sensitivity disorders: decreases or increases the pain sensitivity in the patient, the feet may occur burning sensation, numbness, contraction, cold, feeling crawling "pins and needles", etc
It is also very unpleasant – the pain in the lumbosacral spine radiating to the leg, almost always returns in the form of repetition. Unless, of course, carried out the whole treatment, but in this case, people should know some rules and follow certain rules. The main cause of relapses are colds (ARI), exposure to cold, heavy physical exertion, etc ..
First aid in such a situation, almost always is an effective analgesic drug. But this is only a temporary means to mask the pain, without the assistance of a doctor in such a situation do not. Almost certainly the doctor will prescribe a serious treatment, which also contains the appointment of the special funds, limitation of activities, massage, physical therapy, etc