Vertebrae
The back region of the human body consists mainly of the spine, which consists of 33 cartilaginous sections distributed along the spine from the bottom of the skull to the top of the pelvic area. Each section consists of a body and a bow. Each disc is separated by a disc. Injury of one of these cartilage paragraphs rupture or sliding any of the disks between them to increase pressure on the rest of the vertebral column and nerves, and the severe back pain accompanying it.
Symptoms of compression of the back vertebrae
The compression of the vertebrae (cartilage slide) occurs when the nucleus of a cartilage in the spinal cord moves from its place, and it presses on an external nerve located between the vertebral vertebrae. This often causes the patient to suffer from decreased sensation in the areas of the feet and legs, And the increased risk of muscular dystrophy there, urinary incontinence or involuntary obstruction if the patient does not receive appropriate treatment, accompanied by severe and sudden pain in the back, which can last for several days, and numbness and numbness. Legs and feet.
Treatment of compression of the back vertebrae
Doctors recommend that patients who suffer from compression of the back vertebrae for the first time with permanent rest, taking analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and musculoskeletal for six consecutive weeks, the patient can receive this treatment at home or in the health center under the supervision of doctors, More than 90% of patients are treated in this way, while the rest are treated with surgical intervention.
For chronic conditions, surgical intervention is the process of implantation of the cartilage, which helps to maintain the mobility of the vertebrae. Chronic conditions are treated using microscopic surgical procedures and laser surgery methods that help patients to get out of the hospital and return to their lives. Normally within three days of the date of the operation.
New techniques have been introduced to treat the compression of the back vertebrae, the most successful of which is medical cement technology, where the affected area is injected with a special medical substance that helps the vertebra to return to function normally.
Tips to reduce the pain of compression of the vertebrae
- Avoid sleeping on the floor, sleeping on a comfortable and soft mattress.
- Avoid constipation or severe coughing, and treat them very quickly in case of infection.
- The use of belts to support the spine.
- Resort to physical therapy methods, but after the elimination of pain.