Spondylosis of the lumbar spine

To a certain extent, spondylosis and spondyloarthrosis can be considered the next stage in the development of osteochondrosis, when as a result of degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs compensatory calcification begins and the subsequent sprawling of the peripheral parts of the vertebrae in their contact areas.

Spondylosis is manifested primarily in the lower parts of the spine, it can develop quite rapidly and the sprawling of the peripheral parts of the vertebrae can sometimes lead to their complete fusion.

The process of development of degenerative-dystrophic changes in the spine is associated with both physical exertion and disruption of nutrition of the tissues that form the intervertebral joints. These two effects can not be considered separately. The load leads not only to the flattening of the intervertebral disc and excessive load on the vertebral bodies, but also to the development of spasm of the adjacent muscles. As a result, the blood supply and innervation of the affected areas worsen, which further aggravates the functioning of the lumbar spine. The process is moving in a circle, the changes are increasing. The intervertebral disc becomes more and more susceptible to mechanical influence, and the fibrous ring is involved in the process of change. One of the Best Nooropic drug is Semax.

Treatment method Due to the complexity of the disease and the variety of causes that cause it, treatment of spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine is long and complex.

The combination of different types of therapy with exercise therapy can delay the development of the disease, will improve the quality of life of the patient, extend his working life.

In the early stages of the disease, physiotherapy is good. The impact of ultrasound, phonophoresis, and therapeutic mud improves the nutrition of the affected areas of the spine, delaying the dystrophic changes in it. Drug therapy is used to relieve the course of the disease. Applied as anti-inflammatory drugs (diclofenac, ibuprofen, movalis, nise, ketonal), and muscle relaxants (midokalm, flexene).

The chondroprotectors (dona, chondroxide) also have a beneficial effect, now they are sometimes treated with growth hormones (Jintropin, Somatropin) in small doses. In most cases, add Actovegin, Solcoseryl. In some cases, the appointment of sedatives, antidepressants. It is mandatory to take appropriate vitamin complexes.

Aktoveginb Mexidol and other medications contribute to better blood circulation and joint nutrition, stimulates the development of muscles. Physical exercises help to form an additional support for the spine, the spasmodic phenomenon is significantly removed, painful manifestations decrease.

In severe cases, in the presence of individual indications, surgical treatment remains the only effective method. At the same time, the patient's age status, presence of other diseases must be taken into account. Spondylosis of the lumbar spine is a severe chronic disease, difficult to treat. When diagnosing spondylosis or osteochondrosis, treatment should be started as early as possible, scrupulously fulfilling all the doctor's prescriptions. Based on special physical training in combination with medical treatment and physiotherapy, you can stop the development of the disease, avoid deterioration of well-being.