Indeed, in most cases, pain in the lower back because the spine. In particular, the cause of the pain in most cases are osteochondrosis and spondiloarthrosis. This so-called "primary" causes, which cause muscle and bone changes.
But there are a number of "secondary" causes, not all of them are connected with the very spine. So, what are "secondary" causes of pain?
Let's look at some of them:
- a variety of tumors (both primary and metastatic) of the spine and spinal cord;
- vertebral fractures;
- infectious diseases, which may occur damage of the intervertebral discs and the vertebrae themselves;
- metabolic destruction of bone tissue (osteoporosis, osteomalacia);
- non-infectious inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis);
- acute disorders of the spinal blood circulation, which arises when, for example, stroke;
- growing pains;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (intestinal obstruction, atypical acute appendicitis);
- reflective pain, which can occur in various diseases of the pelvic organs (inflammation of gynecological diseases, renal colic).
As you can see, the reason is not always the spine. Some serious diseases can also cause similar pain. However, in this case, the pain reflected in the nature and quite often pain in the lower abdomen and back, so the diagnosis is easier.
There is also another reason for the pain. So, quite often pain in the lower back during pregnancy, especially in the later stages, when the load on the spine is very large, and he is forced to "bend" more than usual. In addition, during pregnancy to shift the focus of the person increases weight, all this also bear the "heavy burden" on the spine.
Lumbalgia, what we encounter most often
The most common problem is lumbago – pain that develops in the lower back. Its causes are much simpler and "harmless" than many other types of pain. In particular, the reason for lumbalgia is usually physical exhaustion, rapid movement, excessive physical exertion stress behind, for long periods in an uncomfortable posture, hypothermia, colds, bruises, etc. However, at the same time low back pain can also cause lumbago.
Thus, this syndrome is most often chronic, where there is a regular alternation of exacerbations and remissions. Years of recurrence of the patient can greatly hurt your back, the pain is usually sharp and sudden, occurring in attacks. During remission, the pain recedes, but for some time retain a sense of discomfort to the affected area.
How to get rid of pain in the lower back?
The first thing to understand is that the pain can be due to many different reasons, and not always clear. Therefore, the use of painkillers in this case did not give it effect, that a person wants. In fact, these drugs only mask the pain, but the cause of its appearance does not disappear after taking the drug, the pain will return.
We must not forget the simple truth – you have to deal with is not the pain, but the cause of its occurrence. For example, with osteoarthritis the most important part of the treatment are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and pain medications, as many people think. In fact these medicines only to relieve the patient's condition during the treatment of acute pain and a little relieve inflammation. The real treatment begins when the pain has receded. It is a massage, physiotherapy, diet is a treatment that allows to avoid the recurrence of the disease.
Don't try to guess on its own, why hurt the lower back. The best solution is to take pain medication and go to the doctor, if the pain is tolerable. If you walk, because of the severe pain syndrome is hard, it is better to call the doctor at home.
The doctor who performed the primary research, the number of additional MRI diagnostics to confirm the specifics of the disease, which can be related directly to disease of the pelvis.