Displacement of lumbar vertebrae: symptoms, treatment, exercises

How to treat the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region

It is dangerous to ignore back pain, perhaps it is symptoms of displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar spine, spondylolisthesis.

This disease of the spine is unpleasant and fraught with consequences: lack of timely therapy leads to pathologies of motor abilities, disability.

The disease is typical not only for the elderly, young people are at risk of getting dislocations of the spinal discs due to strong physical exertion, trauma.

Degrees of displacement and their signs

The displacements of the spinal discs by degree of severity are divided into four types, each of which has a number of certain characteristics. The process of displacement of the vertebra occurs gradually, the symptomatology intensifies as the stages change:

1. Prolapse. The initial stage, when the displacement of the discs of the spine does not exceed 2 mm. For prolapse is characterized by the absence of obvious symptoms: pain occurs only during sudden movements, lifting weights, sports loads.
2. Protrusion. Now the spinal disc has moved significantly, by 10 mm or more. Pulling pains in the spine are becoming more frequent, increasing during physical activity.
3. Extrusion. Displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region by 50%. Begins subsidence of the spinal column due to depletion of intervertebral discs. For the third stage, strong pain attacks in the lumbar region, stiffness of movements are characteristic. Progress of the disease can cause displacement of several lumbar vertebrae, damage to nerve endings.
4. Sequestration. The joints of the spine are subject to irreparable distortion. The ache in the loin takes on a chronic form, does not allow for a long time to take a vertical position. The patient complains of constant fatigue, cramps, swelling of the extremities. The gait changes, becomes uncertain. Sore fingers, feet, knees.

Causes and congenital malformations

Displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region is caused by a variety of factors. The impetus to the onset of the development of the disease can be:

• Congenital malformations of the vertebral disk, causing it to shift. This form of the disease is called dysplastic spondylolisthesis;
• Injuries: bruises, dislocations, falls. In the risk zone are athletes, especially gymnasts, constantly performing movements with stretching, provoking a shift;
• Operations on the spinal cord or spine. Such interventions sometimes damage the supporting functions of the vertebral parts, and then, in time, a part of the vertebrae risks shifting;
• Age-related changes in the structure of the spine. Over the years, the intervertebral cartilage is degenerated. A common cause is arthritis.
• Muscular pathologies or neoplastic defects of the vertebral bones;
• Regular physical exertion on the spine often provokes displacement of the vertebrae.

Often, the culprits of the development of ailment are several causes at once, in combination causing rapid progress of bias. The presence of at least one of the listed risk factors serves as a serious basis for an additional examination.

Conservative treatment

If the symptoms of displacement of the lumbar vertebrae have been confirmed, the treatment will be conditioned by the level of the development of the disease. The zone and stage of lesion of the spine is determined by means of an X-ray examination. Early diagnosis of bias allows the use of traditional therapy.

It is a set of measures aimed at regenerating muscle tone:

• Wearing a special corset, tight belt provides a firm fixation, reduces the load on the vertebrae;
• Taking medications - anti-inflammatory, antispasmodics. With unbearable pain, compliance with bed rest is required;
• Treatment of exercise therapy: the preparation of a special set of physical exercises, personally adapted to the patient. It is necessary to strengthen the muscles of the lumbar and abdominal parts. Develop a program should a specialist, independent uncontrolled classes can aggravate the displacement of the vertebra;
• Course of massage of the spine, reflex-manual therapy;
• Alternative medicine. Hydrotherapy: saline, radon, turpentine baths. Paraffin and mud wraps.

General recommendations prescribe the patient not to lift the weight, avoid sharp turns and inclinations, if possible, most of the day be in a recumbent or sitting position. A good strengthening effect gives long walks.

Operation

If within six months traditional therapy did not bring the desired effect, surgical intervention is necessary. There are two ways of stabilizing the displaced vertebra:

• With a forward shift, the operation is performed through a dissection from the back;
• Displacement back allows you to make a cut of the wall of the trunk.

After resection, a fixing transplant, a metal plate, is installed at the site of displacement of the vertebral disks. The operation does not injure surrounding tissues, plate fastening systems are constantly being improved.

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How to detect and treat the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region

What is the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar spine and what are the consequences? How to recognize the disease and, to which doctor should I seek help? Methods of conservative and operative treatment, as well as preventive measures aimed at preventing the disease.

Displacement of the vertebrae in the lumbar region can occur in a person of any age and profession, but most often occurs in middle-aged and elderly people.

What it is?

Medical language displacement of vertebrae in the lower back is called spondylolisthesis. In this case, one of the vertebrae moves along the horizontal direction, bending the vertebral axis. Depending on the direction of the displacement, these types of disease are distinguished:

• forward - antepodylolisthesis (the most common type of displacement);
• back - retrospondylolisthesis;
• right or left - laterospondilolestez.

Due to the displacement, the basic functions of the spine are violated, which is manifested by unpleasant symptoms, which we consider in the section below.

In 90% of cases, there is a displacement of the 4 vertebrae or displacement of the 5 vertebra, which is explained by the high load on this area.

In addition, because of the physiological features of the structure of the lumbar spine, the displacement of the fifth vertebra is accompanied by a subluxation, an extension of the ligaments that surround it.

Scheme of displacement of vertebrae in the lower back

lumbar injuries after lumbar surgery after manual therapy

Symptoms

How does the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region manifest itself? If, after displacement, the vertebra does not exert pressure on nearby tissues, does not jam the nervous roots, the disease is asymptomatic and you can learn about it only with the help of hardware diagnostics. Symptoms of spondylolisthesis are divided into general and private (depending on the location of the site)

Are common:

• general weakness, drowsiness;
• violation of concentration, attention;
• dizziness;
• curvature of posture (scoliosis, kyphoscoliosis);
• the emergence of protrusion and / or hernia;
• development of spinal diseases of an infectious or inflammatory nature;
• numbness of the extremities or partial loss of sensitivity in them.

One of the symptoms of spondylolisthesis is the curvature of posture

Private

In some cases, along with the shift of the vertebra, a fracture of the articular process occurs, which leads to pain in the lower limbs, difficulty walking or movements, and limp. At the same time, there is a weakening of the "knee" reflex (involuntary raising of the foot when striking the knee tendon).

A characteristic feature of the disease is the constant pain of the lumbar region, as well as a decrease in the sensitivity of this area. At the same time, pain syndrome is poorly controlled by anesthetics.

The intensity of the symptoms depends on the severity of the disease:

1. Shift of the vertebra by ¼ - occurs almost asymptomatically, rarely patients complain of discomfort, acute pain in sudden movements.
2. The displacement is half of its total width. There is a prolonged pain syndrome in the lumbar region, increasing with physical exertion.
3. A shift of ¾ is the penultimate stage of the disease. There is damage to the nerve roots, difficulty in movement, problems with the work of the bladder, intestines.
4. A complete displacement of the vertebra leads to changes in the gait and posture, weakening of the knee joint, severe chronic pain, convulsions, numbness of the limbs, and a decrease in the length of the trunk.

Spondylolisthesis proceeds in one of two forms: acute or chronic. For the first is characterized by rapid development of the disease and bright symptoms, and the second develops a long time and can manifest itself years after the displacement.

Important! Do not ignore the displacement of the vertebra, the consequences of the illness bring unpleasant sensations, lead to disruption of the functioning of other organs and systems.

Causes

Before beginning treatment of any disease, it is important to diagnose its causes to prescribe effective therapy. Spondylolisthesis can provoke:

1. Physical impact on the spine, caused by internal (lifting of weights, sudden movements) or external factors (bumps, bruises, dislocations).
2. Postponed surgical intervention on the back.
3. Birth injury due to entanglement of the child in the umbilical cord or atypical fetal position.
4. Sharp head movements back in newborns.
5. Congenital factors: weakness of bones or muscles (typical for young people).
6. Age changes in the body, leading to a weakening of the muscular corset, destruction of the joints, jamming of the nerve roots.
7. Diseases of the spine: osteochondrosis, hernia, protrusion, inflammatory processes.

These are the main causes that are becoming catalysts for the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region. Rarely, the disease can develop after a long stay in an uncomfortable position.

Diagnostics

What should I do if I suspect a spondylolisthesis? Visit a doctor. An examination for the displacement of the vertebrae is performed by an orthopedist or a chiropractor.

Diagnosis begins with the collection of anamnesis (the patient's information about his condition).

It is important to give the doctor reliable information about the symptoms, their duration, intensity and localization, honestly answer the questions asked.

The doctor performs a visual examination, feeling the back, limbs of the patient. You can ask for different movements - this is necessary to determine the localization of the disease.

To confirm the diagnosis are assigned hardware studies:

1. Roentgen confirms the diagnosis, allows you to see the displacement.
2. MRI or CT scan reveals the level of involvement of the nerve roots and spinal cord.
3. The anterior spondylogram is a characteristic diagnostic procedure for suspected shifts in the lumbar spine. It is an X-ray, but without the addition of a contrast agent. Allows you to accurately see the condition of the tissues.

Based on the findings, the doctor makes a diagnosis and appoints a patient for treatment.

In order to diagnose spondylolisthesis, it is necessary to have an examination with a doctor

Treatment

Therapy can be carried out by two methods: conservative (prescribing medications, exercises, gymnastics, etc.) and surgical (surgical intervention).

Both methods are aimed at arresting the pain syndrome, returning the vertebrae to its original position, eliminating the cause of the disease.

Which method will be chosen - the patient and the doctor decide together, based on the severity of the disease, the patient's capabilities. Starting with grade 3, doctors recommend an operation.

Magnetolaser therapy is a good method of treatment of spondylolisthesis

Conservative methods

First of all, the patient is prescribed NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to eliminate pain, to remove inflammatory processes. They are given the form of tablets, ointments or injections.

The list of specific medicines is represented by a talisman.

Name	Group	Price	Manufacturer country
Ketorolac	NSAIDs	30-90 r	Russia
Diclofenac	70-130 p	Russia
Indomethacin	60-100 r	Bulgaria

Together with drug treatment, physiotherapeutic procedures are appointed, the main purpose of which is the strengthening of the muscular corset, the removal of pain, the return of the vertebrae to the natural position.

Extension

The procedure consists in stretching the spine, which allows to achieve the correct location of all the vertebrae. Performed in dry or underwater form.

In the first case, the traction is carried out in the medical room on a special table, on which the patient is fixed with the help of straps.

In the second, the patient is placed in a special bathroom, and the body is secured with loads, which provide traction.

The procedure can be carried out in a vertical or horizontal (lying position).

As a result of the procedure, the pain is removed, the muscles relax, and the vertebrae gradually take a natural position. Doctors recommend 7-10 sessions. After each of them the result should be fixed with a massage or gymnastics, which we will talk about below.

Massage

Massage is prescribed in the early stages of displacement of the spine in parallel with other procedures. Perform it can only a qualified specialist with a medical background.

Important! To perform a massage to cure the displacement is not suitable for any massage therapist from the salon. You need an expert with a medical background, preferably an orthopedist, since the procedure requires specialized knowledge.

To achieve a therapeutic effect, a course for several sessions is prescribed.

And the back of the patient is prepared for the effects gradually, the first sessions use light, soft movements that only warm up the muscles and back, and with each subsequent exposure amplified.

The full course of massage allows to achieve strengthening of a muscular corset, normalization of a circulation in the amazed area, inflow of nutrients for restoration of the amazed fabrics. Massage helps relieve muscle pain and spasm, develop vertebrae and prepare the ground to restore their natural position.

Massage with the displacement of the spine helps relieve pain and develop vertebrae

Gymnastics

Like massage, it is one of the components of treatment, but not a substitute for other methods. the task of therapeutic gymnastics (or exercise therapy) is to strengthen the muscular corset of the back.

The complex of exercises is made together with the attending physician proceeding from the severity of the disease and the physical capabilities of the patient.

Gymnastics with the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region

Carrying out the gymnastics treatment is important to observe several principles:

• Watch your condition and sensations, do not perform exercises that cause pain or discomfort;
• do gymnastics carefully, do not make sudden movements;
• Do not add to the course exercises that were not discussed with the attending physician.

If you do not know how to do the exercises, the video below will show one of the options.

Operative treatment

If conservative methods are ineffective or the patient has a 3 degree of displacement (with a shift of 10 mm) and higher, an operation is prescribed.

With the diagnosis of the displacement of the fifth vertebra, treatment is also performed promptly.

The main tasks of surgical intervention are to eliminate the pressure of the vertebra on the nerve root, fix it in the natural position.

To this end, the spine of the vertebra drains out, the scar tissue that presses the nerve is removed. Then the vertebra is placed in its original position and fixed with plates.

Consequences and complications

In the absence of treatment, the disease progresses, there is a constant pain syndrome, which does not go away even when taking pain medications. With a strong nerve transmission, control of the bladder and intestine is lost.

In severe cases, the sensitivity of the lower extremities decreases, there is muscle weakness, which leads to changes in the gait.

Prevention

Observance of preventive measures will help to avoid the emergence and development of the disease.

1. Try to maintain a correct posture. To do this, you need to properly organize the working space: the chair seat should not be at the level of the knee fold, and the legs should stand on the floor at a right angle. Sitting should be exactly, not bending forward.
2. Avoid prolonged standing. If it does not work out, then after every 10-15 minutes, change the position of the body.
3. If you are engaged in garden or gardening work, then they should be performed on your knees or sitting on a small stool.
4. For sleep, you should buy an orthopedic mattress. If this is not possible, make sure that the bed is not too soft or too hard.
5. Give yourself a little physical exertion, aimed at strengthening the muscular corset of the back and the press.
6. If necessary, wear a corset.

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Displacement of lumbar vertebrae: symptoms, treatment and early signs

The displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar spine in the spine is an unpleasant ailment and often proceeds very painfully. Such a complex diagnosis doctors can put a person of any age and sex, in addition, the disease can be congenital.

In medical practice, it is called spondylolisthesis and equated with fairly severe diagnoses. However, modern medicine is very familiar with this ailment, and therefore such a disease is treatable, and its symptoms can be weakened even at home.

To date, there are several types of displacement of the vertebrae:

• retrolistesis- the offset is directed backwards;
• wind-lystesis- the displacement is directed forward;
• complex deformationComplex displacements.

It should be understood that in case of suspicion of spondylolisthesis, the patient is advised to immediately consult a doctor and undergo all necessary examinations, as well as a course of treatment.

The launched stage of displacement of the vertebrae can lead to unfortunate consequences, including disability.

Causes of displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region

The reasons for the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar spine are many, but most often - these are back injuries, age-related changes in the body and, of course, increased physical exertion, special, power character.

However, there are other factors, because of which a completely healthy person may have deformity in the vertebral column.

The causes of displacement of the vertebrae include:

• trauma of the spine, bruises, fractures, dislocations,
• osteochondrosis,
• medical interventions in the musculoskeletal system,
• fall on the back,
• increased physical activity,
• congenital pathology,
• age changes,
• long work in an uncomfortable position,
• a sharp contraction of muscles,
• a tumor or a hernia.

It should be noted that to the age-related causes of displacement of the vertebrae, it is not only the weakening of the skeleton in the elderly, but this disease can also affect adolescents.

In the transition years, accelerated growth of bone tissue is observed with a weak muscular corset or general undeveloped physical development. As a rule, in such a case a course of medical-physical culture helps.

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Types of displacement of vertebrae

Due to the fact that spondylolisthesis is a fairly common disease, experts have studied it well and have deduced as many as five degrees of bias.

The degree of displacement of the vertebrae in the lumbar region should be divided into:

• I degree- displacement <25%,
• II degree- displacement of 25-50%,
• III degree- a displacement of 50-75%,
• VI degree- offset> 75%.

After the degree of curvature is determined by the doctor, you can talk about the stage of the disease, as well as diagnose and prescribe the appropriate treatment and medications.

In total there are four such stages, each of which is accompanied by its individual symptoms and peculiarities in displacement.

Symptoms of displacement of vertebrae in the vertebral column

As it was already specified above, the symptoms of this type of disease occur in each patient differently, depending on the degree and stage of displacement, as well as on the causes of the onset of the disease.

For example, with a minor spinal injury, a person usually experiences only mild back pain, and with a tumor, the pain can be intolerable and accompanied by disorders in the locomotor system apparatus.

The main symptoms of displacement:

• short-term sharp pain in the back;
• long aching pain in the back;
• stiffness in movement, walking;
• severe pain in the lower back;
• weakness of the lower limbs;
• pain with long walking;
• change of gait.

In the first stage of displacement, which can occur at any age and for various reasons, the symptoms proceed almost imperceptibly, and therefore the person does not even suspect that he is the bearer of such a serious disease.

The initial stage of spondylolisthesis is characterized by:

• periodic pain in the back with a sharp change in position;
• a rare and short-lived pain during exercise.

Already with such seemingly insignificant symptoms, a person should consult a doctor to take an x-ray of the spine and identify possible disorders.

Treatment of lumbar vertebrae displacement

The first stage of the disease is very treatable, like many other diseases.

It includes complex therapy, regular visits to a doctor, as well as gymnastic exercises.

However, similar methods are also used to treat subsequent stages, however, they include the most extensive therapy, as well as the use of medicines and much more.

Optimal methods of treatment of vertebral displacement:

• The use of spasmolytic drugs and analgesics,which will alleviate pain, and also relieve muscle tension.
• The use of hormonal drugs prescribed by a doctor.Such drugs are a kind of blockade in the areas of displacement of the vertebrae.
• At the initial stages of the disease, a good effect is given by massage procedures.
• Acupuncture or acupuncturehelps in the fight against the disease.
• The use of special corsets and belts,who struggle with pain and help to restore the spine, and relieve tension in the muscles.
• Physiotherapy procedureshelp to improve the metabolic process in muscles and blood vessels.
• At the first stage, and also at the final stage of treatment, gymnastics will become a good helper.

Home therapy and folk remedies

Easy stages of displacement, as well as during the recovery process, patients can help themselves on their own, using home therapy or using traditional medicine.

Deciding to conduct treatment at home, it is necessary to rely on the advice of physicians:

• The first thing you should pay attention to is a comfortable bedwith an orthopedic base.
• The second is to exclude physical activity,especially power, associated with the bends and lifts of weights.
• It is necessary to do regular massage,which will relax the muscles.
• Perform therapeutic gymnastics.
• Take a vacation,to rest from work and recover.
• Apply the vitamin complex.

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By the way, the last point will become a really effective method of treating the displacement of the vertebrae in the lumbar region, because with such an ailment a person needs rest and bed rest.

As for folk medicine and "grandmother's" means, then, perhaps, they will become good helpers:

• Warm the place of displacement with bags of heated salt.
• Warm up the place of displacement with pepper band-aid.

However, already at the second stage of the disease, it is necessary to consult a doctor, and, most likely, without surgical intervention, the illness can not be cured.

Therapeutic exercises with the displacement of the vertebrae

Therapeutic physical culture (LFK) is almost always prescribed when the lumbar spine is displaced. As a rule, she is appointed strictly under the supervision of a doctor, however, soon some exercises can be done at home.

What does therapeutic gymnastics do?

• stability of the spine in the damaged area;
• strengthening of supporting muscles;
• corrects the curvature of posture.

At first only some exercises are allowed, which should be performed slowly, slowly, accurately. After a short course, the gymnastics becomes more intense, the exercises become larger.

The complex of therapeutic gymnastics usually includes:

• exercises carried out lying on the back;
• exercises performed in the plane at an angle;
• stretching exercises;
• exercises with the use of Swedish walls and horizontal bars.

Often, doctors recommend wearing a muscular corset before starting to perform the gymnastics.

The simplest complex to restore the displacement of the vertebrae, is a course of five exercises that can be performed even at home:

1. In the sitting position, tilt your head down, make turns to the left, then to the right.
2. In the same position, make the head incline forward-backward.
3. In the sitting position, with arms outstretched, it is necessary to turn their palms up and down.
4. Standing feet on the width of the shoulders, and hands in parallel to the body, you should make 10 slopes to the left, 10 to the right.
5. Standing on all fours, you need to raise and lower the pelvis, while trying to leave the chest motionless.

Gymnastics should be stopped if the back pain intensified.

Conclusion

Displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region is a serious disease, you should not run it and try to cure yourself if the disease process is already in the advanced stage.

Typically, doctors initially prescribe a course of manual therapy, which in 60% of cases helps to restore the back, and only 40% of patients require surgical intervention.

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Displacement of lumbar vertebrae: treatment, diagnosis

The lumbar division is the most "fighting" one from all parts of the spine: 5 vertebrae take on almost all the loads of our uneasy life. Therefore it is not surprising that this is where the most frequent breakdowns occur:

• herniated intervertebral disc, the favorite place of which is the vertebral segments l4 - l5 and l5 - s1
• spondylitis - the formation of osteophytes along the edges of the vertebrae and their fusion
• osteoarthritis - deforming inflammation of the joints and other diseases

Sometimes here there is one more kind of pathology: the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region. We will understand, for what reasons there is a displacement (the medical term - a spondylolisthesis), to what signs and consequences it can result.

Causes of displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region

The causes of displacement may be dysplasias and tumors, but this is still quite rare, much more often it happens as a result:

• Injuries leading to:
  • fracture of the vertebra or facet joint
  • spinal arc injury
  • pushing or moving the disc
• Degenerative age changes that begin after age 40
• Spondylolysis - the spinal cord is not enlarged. This pathology occurs when:
  • lag in development of lumbar spine in adolescence
  • formation of scar tissue in the lamina of the vertebra after surgery or fracture of the pedicle

Sometimes the displacement of the 4th lumbar vertebra is due to the sacralization of the 5th - that is, because of its fusion with the sacrum. Such consequences are quite understandable:

If one link is immobilized in the chain, then the double load falls on the neighboring one, and if it is destined to break, then it is in this place.

Types and degrees of displacement of lumbar vertebrae

With x-ray diagnosis of spondylolisthesis, there are 5 degrees:

• 1st degree - the displacement area is less than 25%
• 2nd degree - displacement from up to 50%
• 3rd degree - from 50 to 75%
• 4th degree - over 75%
• 5th degree - complete displacement without contact of surfaces and with prolapse of vertebra

Symptoms of displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region

Symptoms distinguish only four stages of displacement:

• 1st stageSymptoms are practically absent and are manifested in the form of episodic pains with active movements and loads in the lumbar spine
• 2 nd stage
  • Loin hurts more and more often
  • The pain intensifies after the turns, slopes, sports, physical work
• 3rd stage
  • Begin strong pain syndromes
  • Movement becomes limited
  • The spine settles due to disc displacement or erasure
  • There are neuralgic symptoms caused by squeezing the vertebra or the disk of the spinal nerve:
    • pain giving in the leg
    • genitourinary and intestinal disorders
• 4th stage
  It is already apparent clinical symptoms and consequences
  • Back pain is chronic
  • Strongly also knee and hip joints, hands and feet hurt
  • Endurance falls: a person can not walk, sit or stand for long
  • Changes in motor reflexes begin:
    • patient goes slowly, in small steps
    • when walking at his knees, legs are bent
  • Muscle cramps become more frequent
  • There are symptoms of neuromuscular atrophy:
    weakness and numbness of feet, hands

Treat the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region in a timely manner, not leading it to the last stage, in which the consequences of this pathology may already be irreversible.

Treatment of lumbar displacements

Treatment of spinal lumbar spondylolisthesis depends on the stage of the disease, it is comprehensively addressed to:

• Elimination of pain syndrome and removal of muscle spasm
• Elimination of displacement in the affected segment and stabilization of the spine
• Restoration of cartilage tissue of discs and joints
• Strengthening of muscles and ligaments
• Pain Relief Treatmentincludes:
  • Admission of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, etc.
  • With a particularly severe pain syndrome, blockade in the form of injections of GCS (glucocorticosteroids)
• Muscle relaxationis achieved by the intake of midolbum, sirdaluda or other similar medicines
• The displacement of the lumbar vertebrae is removed by the following methods:
  • By traction using extractors
  • Surgical treatment:
    • Removal of scar tissue that occurs after fractures
    • The method of spondylosis (joining the displaced vertebrae with a plate)

    After removing the bias, it is mandatory to wear a rigid lumbar corset. The time of wearing is determined by the doctor, depending on the stage of the pathology

• For the regeneration of cartilaginous tissuesuse chondroprotectors based on chondroitin or glucosamine
• To accelerate the exchange processesin muscles, blood vessels, bone tissues, physiotherapeutic treatment can be used:
  Electrophoresis, hot paraffin, mud therapy, radon or salt baths, etc.
• Therapeutic exercises in rehabilitation
  At the final stage, rehabilitation treatment is carried out and therapeutic exercises are prescribed.General requirements for such exercises are as follows:
  • In case of exacerbation of pain, they can not be done
  • Exercise should be done in a horizontal position to prevent a vertical load
  • The angle of inclination of the trunk should not exceed 20 ° (in order to avoid a re-shift)
  • Preferred types of exercises:
    • Static
    • Tension of muscles and tendons

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What is dangerous is the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region: symptoms and treatment

If a person has a displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region, the symptoms resemble lumbar osteochondrosis or sciatica.

This condition is otherwise called spondylolisthesis. The lumbar region is the most mobile, so the displacement there occurs much more often.

What are the causes, symptoms and treatment for this pathological condition?

Development of spondylolisthesis in adults and children

Displacement of vertebrae is a condition characterized by a change in the location of the superior vertebra in relation to the underlying vertebra.

In the absence of treatment measures, spondylolisthesis leads to difficulty in turning the trunk and constant pain at the lower back. In the lumbar region there are only 5 vertebrae.

In most cases, the pathological process is localized in region 5 of the vertebra.

Slightly less often, 4 vertebra are displaced. Displacement occurs as a result of a fractured leg. The latter is part of the vertebra, which takes part in the formation of the vertebral foramen.

This pathology often develops in persons of working age (from 20 to 40 years). The prevalence of the disease among the population reaches 6%. Sometimes the displacement of vertebrae occurs at a young age.

It may not manifest itself in any way, but with age the symptoms arise.

Distinguish stable and unstable displacement. This division is based on a change in the location of the displaced vertebra relative to the neighboring posture during the change in the person's posture.

Depending on the main etiologic factor, the dislocation of the disks is of the following types:

• traumatic;
• degenerative;
• isthmic;
• pathological;
• dysplastic.

There are also 4 degrees of displacement. At 1 degree, the displacement in the lumbar region occurs at 1/4 of the width below the located vertebra. At 2 degrees - on 1/2, at 3 - on 3/4, at 4 degrees - more than on 3/4.

The main etiological factors

Displacement in the lower back is due to several reasons. The following predisposing factors distinguish:

• congenital disorders of the spinal column;
• defect of the arch (spondylolysis);
• atypical location of the sacrum (horizontally);
• injuries (bruises, fractures);
• heavy physical labor;
• doing sports;
• arthrosis;
• rachiocampsis;
• tumors;
• Paget's disease;
• arthrogryposis;
• hypodynamia.

In adults, the displacement of intervertebral discs is most often due to trauma or heavy physical work. This pathology is often observed in athletes (oarsmen, gymnasts).

Constant heavy physical exercises contribute to the gradual extension of the vertebral disc, which eventually leads to its slipping.

In view of the fact that mostly men are engaged in heavy physical labor, they are diagnosed with spondylolisthesis more often than women.

The involutionary (degenerative) form of the disease is singled out separately. It is caused by changes in the cartilaginous tissue of the spine and the development of arthrosis.

Involutional spondylolisthesis is detected in the elderly.

Lumbar spondylolisthesis is isolated or it is combined with another pathology (spondylolysis, lumbar osteochondrosis, scoliosis).

Signs of displacement of the lumbar vertebra

Symptoms of displacement of vertebrae are few. The following signs are observed:

• discomfort in the lumbar region;
• pain;
• pain in the legs after a load;
• weakness in the muscles;
• numbness;
• change of gait.

Pain syndrome is the earliest symptom of the disease. In childhood, the pain is felt in the lower back and legs. In adults, there may be pain in the thoracic and cervical parts.

The reason is the development of degenerative processes. In the case of squeezing the nerve roots, the radicular syndrome develops. It is manifested by severe pain in the most varied areas of the body.

Neurological symptoms of lumbar spondylolisthesis include paresthesia (sensation of crawling, tingling) in the lower back and legs, changes in tendon reflexes, muscle weakness, paresis.

In some cases, horse tail syndrome develops. It is characterized by a violation of sensitivity and function of the pelvic organs.

In children, spondylolisthesis often occurs in mild form, and in adults it occurs in the middle.

Plan of examination and treatment

To treat the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region is necessary after a thorough examination and questioning the patient. The following activities are required:

• X-ray examination of the spine or tomography;
• definition of reflexes;
• palpation of the spinal column;
• general clinical analyzes.

In the process of instrumental research, the degree of displacement is determined. In severe cases, the vertebra can completely separate.

This condition is called spondyloptosis. Not everyone knows how to treat the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region.

In the absence of therapy or self-medication, the consequences can be very serious.

Special exercises are most effective in spondylolisthesis of 1 and 2 degrees. Therapeutic gymnastics allows you to strengthen the muscles and adjust the posture. The doctor can temporarily correct the vertebra, but to completely eliminate the pathology, it is necessary to follow all recommendations.

Isthmic spondylolisthesis is an indication for wearing a corset.

In the expressed root syndrome, glucocorticoids can be injected into the area between the hard enveloped spinal cord and the periosteum.

When combined with spondylolisthesis with osteochondrosis, chondroprotectors (Dona, Arthra, Teraflex, Chondroxide) are prescribed.

Prevention of lumbar spondylolisthesis involves the elimination of excessive physical activity, strengthening of the back muscles, preventing injuries, timely detection of malformations.

Thus, if there are characteristic symptoms, treatment is carried out only under the supervision of a physician.

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How to treat the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar region

To cure them with the help of one method is impossible, as well as to wait for quick results from treatment.

One of these diseases is the displacement of the vertebrae of the lumbar spine.

What it is

• The deviation of the lumbar vertebrae from normal is characterized by a change in the position of the vertebra due to a congenital defect - non-growth of the arch of one segment or disruption of the functions of the intervertebral disc.
• First of all, this phenomenon is typical for the 5 lumbar vertebra due to a violation of the joint process.
• Pathology occurs in the lumbar region as a result of a back injury, after which a fracture of the vertebra's leg can not be restored.
• And without it, the vertebra can move either forward or backward from the normal location of the spinal column.
• This is due to the fact that as a result of the load on the waist, the disc stretches, and over time the lower back begins to ache.

What causes the displacement of the vertebrae

The displacement of the lumbar vertebrae occurs as a result of several factors. They can cause such a pathology.

These include:

1. various injuries of the lower back (bruises, fractures, dislocations);
2. changes in the degenerative nature of osteochondrosis;
3. unsuccessfully performed operations with damage to the spinal support capacity;
4. large physical exertion;
5. age-related damage by spondylolisthesis, when changes occur in the vertebral segments with pinching of the nerve endings;
6. congenital diseases (sprouting of the vertebrae);
7. pathology of muscle tissue (a sharp contraction, frequent strong and prolonged spasm, a sharp change in temperature effects, uncomfortable posture).

How is the displacement of the vertebrae manifested?

• The patient with this disease is concerned, above all, with back pain. This is the main symptom. The greater the load, the more worried the lower back.
• The malaise with the displacement of the spinal discs does not begin immediately, before the manifestation of the disease can take years. This is the insidiousness of the disease: when such a diagnosis is made, the form is already neglected. Therefore, the treatment slowly reaches the desired results.
• Symptoms of the disease depend on which part of the lumbar spine appeared pathology.
• If the displacement is due to spondylolisthesis, the main symptom is a constant, unrestrained pain. It adds weight in the legs, lameness, numbness below the injury, weakening of the nervous reflexes.

For the displacement of the lumbar spine, the symptoms are as follows:

1. general weakness;
2. change gait and posture;
3. the appearance of osteochondrosis;
4. the formation of intervertebral hernias;
5. manifestations of chronic sciatica;
6. heaviness in the legs, ankles, knees.

Offset of the fifth segment

This is the most common case of displacement of intervertebral discs.

The reason is a weak connection of this lumbar segment with the sacrum. It can shift after the appearance of a hernia in the intervertebral disc of 4 and 5 segments.

The displacement process takes a long time and undergoes several forms:

1. prolapse, the beginning of the displacement, the disk is shifted by about 2 mm, the core of the disc has not left the vertebrae;
2. protrusion, is dangerous because the disc has moved 2 cm;
3. extrusion, at this stage the nucleus of the disk went beyond the vertebral segment;
4. sequestration, the core takes the form of a drop, the walls of the ring deteriorate over time, the contents flow out.

When the joint is displaced, the patient begins to worry about pain. Back, legs, coccyx are constantly aching. The strength of pain is determined by the place of the disease, the degree of damage, by age.

At each stage there are signs of determining the stage of displacement.

Pain is manifested:

1. Stage 1 - when tilted and sitting;
2. Stage 2 - with load and movement;
3. Stage 3 - changes in the vertebral column (violation of posture, restriction of movement, subsidence of pelvic bones);
4. Stage 4 - with walking (problems in the knee joint, protrusion of the chest and abdomen).

After determining the stage of the disease, you can begin treatment, which will reduce pain.

Methods of treatment

Therapeutic treatment with the displacement of vertebral discs will be directed, first of all, to the easing of pain.

To achieve this effect, the following types of impact on the pain site of the spinal column are used:

1. administration of medicines;
2. sessions of recreational physical education;
3. physiotherapy;
4. wearing corsets.

From drugs, the following groups are appointed:

1. NSAIDs. Remove inflammation in a sore spot (pills, patches, ointments, emulsions, etc.), there are contraindications for patients with gastrointestinal problems.
2. Analgesics. Strengthen the first group, applied at the fourth stage individually for each patient.
3. Blockade. Used to relieve inflammation and swelling in the fourth stage.
4. Spasmolytics. Relieves pain, relaxes muscles, is applied in the third stage with stiffness of movements. The method is dangerous, rarely used.
5. Massage. Relaxes muscles, relieves spasms, improves blood circulation, is used in the early stages of the disease, it should only be done by a specialist.
6. Manual therapy. It is used after acute pain relief, restores the body as a whole, eliminates symptoms (numbness of the lower limbs, dizziness, lethargy, etc.).

The orthopedic device relieves the load from the lumbar spine with exacerbation of the disease. However, prolonged wearing of the orthopedic device is undesirable, since it can atrophy the muscles of the back. With such a muscle corset promotion in the treatment will not be.

The fight with spondylolisthesis should be started as soon as possible, otherwise there will be no therapeutic effect.

The main prohibitions concern the restriction of movement:

1. preferably the patient's reclining and sitting position;
2. exclude sharp slopes and turns.

• With severe pain, it is recommended that heat be given to a sore spot, drugs that relieve inflammation, and bed rest.
• When medicines remove muscle spasm, exercise therapy is prescribed. It strengthens the muscles of the back and the press, which reduces the burden on the spine.
• Perhaps surgical intervention with severe unrelieved pain in the event that conservative treatment does not work. During surgery, part of the tissue is removed, this stabilizes the spine, reducing pressure on the nerve endings.

Peculiarities of spondylolisthesis therapy

• One must be very careful with this special displacement of the lumbar vertebrae, how to treat it, only the doctor will say.
• The specialist will put the correct diagnosis, using the methods of magnetic resonance and computed tomography, and will prescribe the necessary procedures depending on the site and degree of displacement of the vertebrae.
• It is also necessary to check with a neurologist, he will determine the state of nerve endings in the damaged segment of the spine.
• A complete examination will allow to answer the question whether it is possible to carry out treatment at home or to go to hospital.

Use of folk remedies and curative gymnastics

• Spondylolisthesis responds well to folk remedies. This is possible during a period of exacerbation of the disease.
• Inflammation, pain, spasms can be removed by using products prepared from natural raw materials.
• To the sore spot is made a compress from the extract of different plants (horseradish leaves, honey, black radish, apple cider vinegar and others).
• Such a session of folk therapy positively affects the patient intervertebral disc.
• Physical exercises will also contribute to successful treatment and the occurrence of relapses.
• Special exercises strengthen the muscular structure of the waist and abdominal area.
• The complex of exercises is made by a specialist depending on the severity of the disease.
• Independently it can not be done, so as not to harm the sick spine.

There are general requirements for exercise exercises:

• in no case can not engage in gymnastics in case of exacerbation of the disease;
• when doing exercises, the patient should take a horizontal position, since the vertical load will increase pressure on the diseased vertebrae;
• Do not exceed the angle of inclination when performing exercises greater than 20 °, otherwise there may be a re-offset;
• it is better to perform static exercises and stretching muscles and tendons.

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