Radiculitis of lumbar: treatment with medicines and folk methods

Radiculitis makes itself felt by sudden acute pain in the region of the back. Any careless movement, and sometimes even coughing or sneezing, is given strong "lumbago". Many reasons - damage to the disc, colds, improper position - can provoke sciatica. Treatment with medicines and folk remedies can save the patient from unpleasant discomfort. It is important to determine the true cause of the disease.

Symptoms and treatment of sciatica

Many people are very mistaken, considering the disease an independent disease. In fact, this is a specific radicular pain syndrome. The most common form is lumbar radiculitis. Symptoms, treatment (and folk remedies, and medications) of this ailment are practically no different from the standard for other common diseases of the spine. However, here, too, there are some features that are specific to the lumbar region.

This area of the spine accounts for the greatest burden. All due to the fact that it is as close to the main center of gravity of the body. To ensure greater freedom of movement, the lumbar should always be sufficiently mobile. It should also be noted that the spine of each person is able to cope with the load imposed on him. However, if the inflammation of any of its departments has begun to develop, then a serious illness can very quickly appear. Especially in the lumbar region.

Medication for radiculitis

In the fight against this disease, you can immediately identify the two most basic stages.

Initially, the medication is selected for radiculitis of the lumbar spine. The task of any doctor is to eliminate all disturbing pain sensations as soon as possible. At the same time, all medications that are able to eliminate pain syndrome and, of course, accelerate the healing process are used. In order to reduce discomfort, the doctor sometimes applies special splinting of painful areas.

So what exactly drugs are most often used for patients who have lumbosacral scoliosis? Treatment with medicines will be effective only if the patient adheres to complex therapy.

First of all, special non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drugs are prescribed. They are used because they are able to eliminate all pain sensations quite well and quickly, thanks to the removal of the inflammatory process and swelling in the affected area. But since such drugs negatively affect the work of the gastrointestinal tract, the timing of their administration is clearly limited. It is because of this that each attending physician must in advance measure all possible negative consequences with the expected good result.

Usually the treatment of lumbar sciatica lasts long enough. All this is connected with a specific specificity of this department of the spine. Due to the fact that the use of anti-inflammatory drugs is strictly limited, they can also be prescribed with anesthetics. In severe cases, accompanied by severe pain, they carry out so-called blockades. That is, splitting the affected area of the spine with various anesthetics. This method, although it helps to quickly eliminate pain, but it can not be considered a cure. In this case, the absence of discomfort will be only a reaction to the injected drug, but not a sign of recovery.

The main drugs to eliminate pain syndrome

Most often, it is specifically nonspecific anti-inflammatory drugs. They are injected in the form of injections that help to quickly remove the inflammatory process. However, the most effective action is shown by special anti-inflammatory ointments for topical application.

For patients who are diagnosed with lumbosacral sciatica, treatment with medications is prescribed such that includes drugs "Diclofenac", "Fastum-gel." Their action is aimed at eliminating inflammation directly on the affected area. They slightly relieve pain. Such ointments can be used even for people with various allergic reactions, since they do not show irritating effects.

Drug treatment of lumbosacral radiculitis includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that are produced in injections and not only. Among them, such means are very popular:

• Diclofenac.
• Dicloran.
• Voltaren.
• "Naklofen."
• "Nurofen."

Used muscle relaxants

If there is such a need, then the doctor can prescribe and drugs that can remove muscle spasms, which often accompany sciatica. Medicamentous treatment of lumbar radiculitis includes muscle relaxants.

Most often used such drugs:

• "Cyclobenzaprin".
• Robaxin.
• "Midokalm".

Thanks to many studies, today the most effective drug called "Midokalm" is named the most effective. It has been used for a long time in many well-developed countries of the world. It is parenteral administration of the drug that helps to remove the muscle spasm quickly and to remove the existing pain sensations. It is also noted that in some patients cerebral activity rises, anxiety and some nervous tension are relieved.

This drug is quite well combined with NVS, which can reduce the risk of undesirable side effects. However, the effectiveness of treatment does not decrease. Even with a sufficiently long application, the drug "Midokalm" is not able to cause muscle weakness and does not have any sedative effect, like many other muscle relaxants. The good tolerability of this drug allows you to assign it even to those people who need quick reaction and maximum concentration for work.

Retreat period

If you have disappeared discomfort, then this does not mean complete recovery. Treatment should be appointed only after clearly establishing the cause of the onset of pain. The fight against the disease can be completely different, because the causes of the disease can be fundamentally different.

Practically in each case in patients who are diagnosed with lumbar radiculitis, traditional treatment is based on the use of therapeutic massage and gymnastics. Physical exercises help to normalize the entire muscle corset and the necessary ligamentous apparatus of the back. Due to this, joint mobility develops.

Folk methods

There are many znacharian ways to combat the disease. Practically all folk methods for treating radiculitis are based on a good warming of the entire affected area of the back. This helps to relieve pain and improve blood circulation. It is important to understand that such a disease as lumbar radiculitis, symptoms, treatment (and folk remedies, and medications) must necessarily be discussed with a doctor. And only after agreeing with it - apply.

There is one more "but". Folk methods can not be considered a serious treatment. They can be regarded only as an attempt to ease the pain a little. Therefore, it will be best, of course, to seek qualified help from a specialist who already prescribes treatment based on your specific case.

Home remedies

It was noted above that complex therapy is quite effective in defeating lumbosacral sciatica. Treatment with medications in this case should be combined with household remedies.

Among the best recognized are the following methods:

1. In the affected areas of the back, an aqueous solution of horseradish juice is rubbed, after which the waist is tied with a warm woolen shawl.
2. A piece of soft tissue is moistened with black radish juice and applied to the desired place. After wrapping a woolen shawl. Such a compress can be worn even for several days, in the absence of severe burning.
3. In sick places rub a small amount of fir oil. The course of treatment is usually 10-15 procedures.
4. Mustards and mustard baths are also recommended.

Treatment of radiculitis folk remedies

When agreed with a doctor, you can use other wonderful methods that have come down to us from the depths of centuries.

Only a specialist appoints patients with a diagnosis of "lumbar radiculitis" medication. People's means can be tried to help themselves. The following methods have proved successful:

1. Compresses made of flax seeds wrapped in warm cloth are applied to the painful area.
2. To relieve pain, it is recommended to iron the loin with a hot iron through a thick woolen cloth.
3. Fresh birch leaves are covered with boiling water, applied to a sore spot and covered with thick paper.
4. Kashitsu of grated radish and horseradish is applied to sore spots. To reduce burning, you can add sour cream to the mixture.
5. Finely grind the chestnuts, mixing them with pork fat and camphor oil, and then apply the mixture to the sore spots.

Healing baths from radiculitis

Do not forget the water procedures.

1. Marl with grated horseradish is placed in a bath. It is necessary to take such procedures for the night, after which to wrap the waist with a warm woolen shawl and lie down under the blanket.
2. The mustard powder is poured warm water, until the mixture becomes a mushy consistency. Then pour the gruel into a bath and mix well.
3. Apply also a decoction of straw. Raw materials are preliminarily ground and poured with boiling water, after which the mixture is poured into a hot bath.

Diet with radiculitis

It is equally important to heal from the disease and eat right. The basis of the diet for people who suffer from radiculitis pain, should be salads from fresh vegetables. They use tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage. But carrots and cauliflower are recommended to cook for a couple. You should also eat as much fruit as possible, especially bananas. Power should be 4-time. You should avoid eating fried, salty, fatty and spicy foods, as well as confectionery and strong tea.

Remember: in order to back down lumbar lumbosus, medication treatment should be combined with folk remedies and a proper diet.