Make the muscle in your back hurt. Why do back muscles hurt and where to look for the cause? What causes back muscle pain

There are no people who have not felt pain in their back muscles. She can overtake anyone. Does back pain or muscle pain(another name is myalgia) an indicator of pathologies only of the locomotor system or is it an indicator of troubles in different systems body?

Causes of pain

If pain occurs in the back muscles, there may be different reasons. The human back from the back of the head to the sacrum is completely covered with muscles and experiences great physical stress. So why do back muscles hurt?

Spinal diseases

Suffering from them 85% of the world's population. Affects the vertebrae, intervertebral discs, spinal cord, trunks, spinal nerve roots, veins, arteries, capillaries, ligaments, muscles. Most frequent illnesses: osteochondrosis, spondylitis, ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, arthrosis, scoliosis.

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Irina Martynova. Graduated from Voronezh State Medical University named after. N.N. Burdenko. Clinical resident and neurologist of the BUZ VO \"Moscow Polyclinic\".

Enemy of the spine
Osteochondrosis is a chronic disease of the spine leading to degenerative lesions and destruction bone tissue, intervertebral discs, vertebral articular cartilage due to:

• hereditary predisposition;
• poor nutrition;
• excess weight;
• previous injuries;
• sedentary lifestyle;
• excessive loads;
• stress, etc.

Due to the anatomical transformation of the spine, its pathological mobility nerves are pinched, soft fabrics, spinal roots and vessels.

Soreness occurs.

Symptoms:

• poor posture;
• decreased mobility in the vertebral joints (inability to straighten up 100%, turn the head);
• decreased skin sensitivity, numbness, tingling.

To relieve the load on the altered spine, the muscles reflexively tense (compress). Over time, constant tension provokes another type of pain – muscle pain.
Nature and location of pain
They are affected by the area of ​​distribution:

1. When veins and arteries are compressed, the pain is paroxysmal, burning, and throbbing. Localization is often one-sided - the back of the head, another part of the head.
2. With, the symptoms of which often resemble other diseases ( internal organs, for example), pain is either acute, similar to myocardial infarction, called lumbago (dorsago), or gradual, increasing, similar to pneumonia, but with the absence of cough and fever (dorsalgia). Concentrated in the intercostal region, in the area of ​​the shoulder blades and upper abdomen.
3. When pain in the muscles of the lower back is sudden, with lumbago. The lumbar and leg muscles hurt, radiating to the groin and pelvis.

In the complicated version, when the vertebrae fuse, the pain decreases or disappears.

Additional symptoms
At cervical osteochondrosis, in addition to the fact that the muscles of the back and neck hurt, there are symptoms of oxygen deficiency: dizziness, nausea, migraine, decreased vigilance, hand sensitivity and shoulder girdle, shortness of breath, limited cervical mobility. In adulthood, sudden loss of consciousness is possible, and in the complicated version – paresis and paralysis of the arms.

At thoracic osteochondrosis- cough, “lump” in the throat, difficulty swallowing, bending, raising arms, hypertension, pain in the heart.

With lumbar osteochondrosis - a feeling of numbness of the skin, paresis and paralysis of the legs, in men - difficulties with urination and erection, in women - menstrual irregularities.

Which doctor to contact, diagnostics performed
Due to symptoms similar to other diseases, patients go to a general practitioner, cardiologist, or gastroenterologist. This takes time and causes complications. The specialized doctor is a neurologist.

2 diagnostic methods:

• laboratory: general and biochemical blood tests;
• instrumental: x-ray of the spine in 2 projections, MRI, CT and biopsy with microscopy.

Based on the research results, treatment options are selected.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
If muscle pain is present in your back, treatment is conservative and surgical. Conservative unites:

1. Drug treatment. Appointed at the time of crisis. NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, chondoprotectors, vitamins B, E, angioprotectors, glucocorticoids, and biogenic stimulants are used.
2. Physiotherapy. Thanks to electrophoresis, acupuncture, magnetic therapy, exercise therapy, etc., the healing process is faster.
3. Spa treatment. Effective during remission.
4. Diet. During a crisis, you need to eat in small portions, 5-7 times during the day, excluding fried foods, choosing boiled and steamed foods. Drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day.

If the methods are ineffective, surgical intervention is performed: the intervertebral hernia or intervertebral disc is removed and replaced with a silicone implant (prosthesis).

Diseases of internal organs

Sometimes muscle pain occurs due to diseases of the internal organs:

• Gastrointestinal tract (peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, perforated ulcer, intestinal pathology);
• pancreas (chronic inflammation of the pancreas, chronic pancreatitis);
• gallbladder (acute cholecystitis);
• liver (colic);
• respiratory organs (pneumonia, pleurisy, bronchitis, tuberculosis);
• genitourinary system (prostatitis, renal colic), gynecological diseases (fibroids, inflammation of the uterine appendages, endometriosis);
• cardiovascular diseases (myocardial infarction, angina, ischemic disease heart, aortic aneurysm).

The pain radiates from the organs to the back and is called radiating(reflected).

Type of pain, concentration
In case of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, gallbladder and liver, the pain is acute, localized in the abdomen, right side, radiating to the lower back and collarbone, slightly below the scapula. With hepatic colic, pain occurs right shoulder, shoulder blade, neck, entire stomach. When the prostate gland is inflamed, the pain is girdling.

With diseases of the gynecological and genitourinary apparatus, the muscles in the lower back hurt. Severe pain in the abdomen and genitals, radiating to the back on both sides, accompanied by frequent urination, indicates renal colic.

In case of respiratory diseases against the background of fever, the pain radiates to the back below the shoulder blades and to the chest, aggravated by coughing.

Back pain on the left, spreading to left hand and neck, indicates pathologies of the cardiovascular system.

Associated symptoms
Nausea, heartburn, vomiting, hyperhidrosis are tormented. The abdominal wall muscles contract, making the abdomen hard and “board-shaped.”

The patient moves little, assumes a fetal position, and breathes shallowly. Your temperature may rise.
Attending doctor
First you need to see a neurologist and orthopedist. When diseases of internal organs are detected, treatment is carried out by a specialist: gastroenterologist, cardiologist, gynecologist, etc.
Diagnostic measures
X-ray examination and MRI are performed. UAC is prescribed.

An ultrasound of the internal organs is performed. In order to exclude cardiovascular diseases an electrocardiogram is prescribed; to assess the health of the lungs, a pulmonary function test and a chest x-ray are prescribed.
Prescribed treatment
The underlying disease needs to be cured.

To get rid of back pain, medications, ointments and gels with NSAIDs, irritating and local anesthetic medications are prescribed.

Mechanical damage

The most common reason. Available:

• athletes during training due to incorrect calculation of gravity or working with weight;
• children with excessive mobility;
• by divers when hitting the water;
• pregnant women;
• young mothers when raising a child;
• when lifting heavy weights or increased physical activity;
• with intense movements;
• when falling, especially from a height, onto your back or landing on your feet, as a result of which you can get compression injuries to the vertebrae;
• in case of mechanical shocks from the outside - a blunt object, a blast wave, etc.

Main symptoms: back muscles hurt along the spine and at the site of injury, it swells.

Due to vascular injury, hemorrhage occurs in the soft tissues, bruises and bruises appear.

Type of pain, localization
Injuries due to spinal contusion lead to dull, diffuse pain at the site of injury, without a clear definition of concentration. In case of injuries leading to rupture of ligaments without displacement or to a fracture of the spinous processes, the pain is acute, concentrated in the area of ​​the spinous and transverse processes; in case of a fracture, in the area of ​​the injured process.
Additional symptoms
For injuries in the thoracic region - loss of sensation in the limbs, ataxia, pain in the heart area, when inhaling.

In case of damage to cervical spine– difficulty breathing, paresis, spasms, muscle paralysis, headaches, amnesia, neuralgia.

In case of damage to the lumbar region - paresis or paralysis of the legs, urinary disturbances (incontinence or retention), erectile dysfunction.

Who to contact, diagnostics
It is necessary to see a traumatologist, even if the damage seems minor. The effects of the injury may appear later.

A visual examination is carried out, anamnesis is taken, the course of the disease is studied, CT and radiography are prescribed. Based on the diagnostic results, further treatment is carried out by a neurosurgeon and a rehabilitation specialist.
Recommended Treatment
For minor injuries, bed rest and the use of anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments and gels are indicated. Gradually, bed rest is replaced with small loads, trying not to overload.

Athletes can use ice compresses to reduce inflammation; if things are getting better, warm up the muscles. Physiotherapy and heat compresses help stabilize blood circulation and restore muscles.

In complicated cases that do not affect the spinal cord, they will help breathing exercises, 14 days after injury - moving limbs, massage, acupuncture, electrical pulse therapy. Medicines include nootropil and hormones.

For closed reduction and traction of spinal deformities, corsets and collars are used.

If affected spinal cord and ineffectiveness conservative treatment used for open correction of deformation surgical intervention.

Helminthiasis, in particular echinococcosis

• upon contact with an animal carrying a helminth;
• while eating berries, vegetables, fruits contaminated with animal feces;
• with water from natural sources containing helminth eggs.

Spreading with blood throughout the body, it affects internal organs, forming single-chamber cyst capsules in the form of a bubble filled with liquid with tapeworm scolex. Cysts can contain up to 10 liters of fluid, reach several kilograms, and take many years to form. Overgrown cysts lead to gradual destruction of the affected organ, up to its atrophy. Rupture of the cyst can cause anaphylactic shock.

The cause of back muscle pain is most often echinococcosis of the spinal cord or kidneys.

Type of pain, location
The initial stage is asymptomatic. As the cysts grow, the situation changes.

With echinococcosis of the spinal cord, compression of the body and arch of the vertebra and spinal cord by the bubble causes a sharp, encircling pain, concentrated in the thoracic region, which increases during vigorous movements. The mobility of the spinal column decreases, the rectus dorsi muscles thicken, take on the appearance of a cushion, and during palpation the spinous processes of the spine are painful.

With echinococcus of the kidney, persistent dull pain appears, localized in the hypochondrium, radiating to the lower back.
Associated symptoms
With helminthiasis of the spinal cord, pain is felt in the limbs. With echinococcosis of the kidney - fatigue, lack of appetite, weight loss, poor health. At a later stage, renal colic, exacerbation of pyelonephritis, difficulty urinating, impaired kidney mobility are added, round tumors are palpated in the hypochondrium area.
Attending doctor
People often turn to allergists, therapists, neurologists, and infectious disease specialists, which does not bring relief.

The treatment is surgery, the attending physician is a neurosurgeon.

Diagnosis of helminthiasis
The main methods are:

1. CT. Allows you to identify neoplasms in the spinal canal.
2. Myelography. A contrast agent injected into the arachnoid canal of the spine allows images (myelograms) to be taken.
3. Blood test for RPHA. Passive hemagglutination reaction.

For an accurate diagnosis, it is important to collect an anamnesis about existing contacts with animals, consumption of water from natural sources, visits to forests, etc.

Treatment used
So what should you do if your back muscles hurt? Treatment of the spinal canal is the removal of the compressive vertebral arch (laminectomy), emptying the bladder, removing its outer shell, 5-minute treatment of the cavity with a 2.5% iodine solution, then with sodium thiosulfate salt.

Cysts of infected kidneys are removed, and if necessary, resection or nephrectomy is performed.

After surgical treatment To avoid contamination, antihistamines are prescribed.

Autoimmune diseases

One of the hardest reasons. Autoimmune myositis– inflammation of the striated muscles resulting from perception immune system their cells muscle fibers for health-threatening pathogens and the destruction of their connective tissue membranes. One muscle may be affected (local myositis) or several (polymyositis). If the skin is affected, it is dermatomyositis.

Autoimmune myositis occurs independently and against the background of existing systemic pathologies: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, scleroderma.

The main symptoms are muscle weakness, muscle tension and swelling, muscle pain, limitation of movement - the sick person has difficulty getting out of bed and caring for himself.

Type and location of pain
The pain is dull, not intense. Intensifies with changes in temperature and movement. In some cases it disappears completely. Focused on the affected muscle area.
Additional symptoms
A local increase in temperature is possible. When the neck muscles are affected, swallowing is difficult, muscles thoracic and diaphragm - coughing and breathing are difficult.

With dermatomyositis, the skin becomes swollen and hyperemic. Purple-red spots or nodules and severe itching appear.
Who to contact, how to diagnose
Autoimmune myositis is diagnosed and treated by a rheumatologist. The patient is examined, existing complaints and the presence of systemic pathologies are clarified.

Electromyography is prescribed.

Treatment methods
Treatment includes the use of:

• steroidal anti-inflammatory hormones;
• immunosuppressants that suppress the immune response;
• extracorporeal treatment methods (EMT) – hemosorption, plasmapheresis;
• NSAIDs.

During exacerbation of the disease, metabolites, vitamins and antitoxic solutions are administered intravenously.

After relief of the condition, therapeutic massage and physiotherapy are usually prescribed.

Intoxication. Toxic myositis

Poisoning is possible both from internal toxins (endogenous intoxication) and external toxic substances - medicines, food, industrial chemicals, alcohol, drugs. Endogenous intoxication appears due to metabolic disorders associated with diseases of various internal organs, as well as due to diabetes mellitus and other endocrine diseases. Key Features:

• aches and weakness in muscles;
• rapid breathing;
• rapid pulse;
• dyspeptic disorders (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea);
• lack of appetite;
• sleep disturbance;
• decrease or increase in body temperature.

Alcohol poisoning disrupts coordination and the functioning of the locomotor system, which leads to an unsteady gait and decreased muscle tone.

Nature of pain, localization, additional symptoms
The pain is aching. Applies to the spine and neck area.

The patient feels weak and lethargic. At the second stage, irritation, pessimism, tearfulness increase, and body weight decreases.

At the third stage of intoxication, especially alcoholic intoxication, aggression and malice may appear. The sick person becomes indifferent to his own appearance and health. Alcohol poisoning leads to disturbances in consciousness, reflex inhibition, and in the final stage – to the destruction of the hypothalamus and vital areas of the brain, alcoholic coma and even death.
Which doctor should I go to?
Depending on the type and degree of intoxication, the help of different doctors is required:

1. Reanimatologist. It is needed for severe poisoning that threatens life, when it is necessary to urgently restore impaired functions of the respiratory organs and heart function.
2. Infectious disease specialist. Deals with food poisoning.
3. Toxicologist. Works with poisoning from drugs, industrial and biological poisons, household chemicals, drugs, alcohol.
4. Expert in narcology. Its cases include alcohol, drug, and tobacco intoxication.
5. Gastroenterologist. Any poisoning has a detrimental effect on the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and can provoke dysbacteriosis.

It is necessary to seek the help of a therapist, who, in turn, will refer you to the right doctor.

Diagnosis of intoxication, treatment methods
A blood test is taken for LII, FDC, the degree of blood hemolysis, and intoxication index (II).

If your back muscles hurt due to intoxication, what should you do? First you need to cleanse the body of toxins and normalize the functioning of all systems. Diuretics are prescribed to remove harmful toxins. Hemodez and drugs based on serum albumin, enterosorbents (activated carbon, Polysorb) are used, and in the treatment of alcohol intoxication - Enterosgel.

Hemodialysis, hemosorption procedures are carried out, in severe cases- blood transfusions.

Staying in an awkward position

With the development of IT technologies, a large number of people spend significant time at the computer in an uncomfortable position, including office workers, students, and schoolchildren. In this moment the muscles responsible for supporting the spine do not work, and the spine itself experiences maximum physical stress. This leads to its gradual deformation.

Sometimes muscle pain in the back appears in the morning, after waking up. This means that the person slept in an uncomfortable position or on an uncomfortable bed. Muscle spasms can also occur when carrying a bag on one shoulder every day.
Nature of pain, localization, whether a doctor is needed
The pain is aching, located in the neck and back, between the shoulder blades. If staying in an uncomfortable position has not yet led to irreparable deformation of the spine, visiting a doctor is not necessary.

You can try to relieve the spasm yourself.

Getting rid of muscle pain
While sitting at the computer, you need to regularly take 5-15 minute breaks. It’s better to get up, stretch, warm up, and massage stiff muscles. This will improve blood circulation and relieve fatigue.

If the pain is associated with an uncomfortable posture during sleep or an uncomfortable bed, replace the mattress with an orthopedic one, and the pillow with a bolster. At night, it is useful to make lotions with a 10% saline solution, soaking a cotton cloth in it and applying it to the tense area.

Cover with a towel on top.

Congenital pathologies

Congenital pathologies are:

• missing (sacralization) or extra (lumbarization) vertebrae sacral region;
• congenital pathologies of the interarticular parts of the vertebral arch;
• flat feet of different types;
• different leg lengths;
• anomalies hip joint, including pelvic asymmetry;
• osteochondropathy of the spine.

These diseases lead to improper formation of the spinal column.

Even with a slight difference in leg length from 3 to 5 mm over time spinal deformation occurs and pelvis, scoliosis develops, health worsens, and pain appears.

With flat feet, due to the fact that the gait does not spring, tension appears calf muscles, gradual distortion of the pelvis, pain.

Some defects can be treated, others cannot be treated, but in any case you need to see a doctor to prevent complications.
Nature of pain, localization
At first the pain is minor. It gradually becomes more intense, has an aching character, turning into an acute, burning sensation. Localization – lumbar region, sacral region, pelvis.

With flat feet and short leg syndrome, swelling, cramps, and pain in the legs appear.

Associated symptoms
Rapid fatigue, curvature of the spine (usually), pain in the hip joint, radiating to the leg, swelling, and increased pain with prolonged walking or sitting appear.
Which doctor treats and how does he diagnose?
A therapist, traumatologist, and orthopedist are needed. A visual examination is carried out, and fluoroscopy is prescribed for all types of pathologies.

For flat feet, podometry and plantography are done. For short leg syndrome, focus on the length of the trouser legs in a standing position.
Features of treatment
Treatments include massage and therapeutic exercises. For pathologies of the hip joint - mud therapy and hydrotherapy, for osteochondropathy - swimming and underwater leg stretching. For flat feet, osteochondropathy, and short leg syndrome, special orthopedic insoles or arch supports and orthopedic shoes with soles of different heights are needed.

Surgery is performed only in extreme cases.

This can be traction of the leg using the Ilizarov apparatus or, in case of flat feet, joint plastic surgery and tendon transplantation.

Physical exercise

Sometimes muscle pain appear in the back area after a tense physical work, playing sports, lifting weights. Muscles become torn and microcracks form on them. The process of producing lactic acid in the muscles begins, leading to swelling and soreness.

Causes pain syndrome:

1. Stretching. Appears with weak back muscles due to heavy lifting.
2. Pinched nerves. Occurs when lifting a weight from a position with an incorrect back position.
3. Sports activities. Pain occurs after sudden, vigorous movements, turns, or squats with weights, especially if exercise is not regular or the person is not physically fit enough.
4. Stress. According to psychologists, people in a stressful situation involuntarily slouch, which provokes an increase in the load on the lower back.

Representatives of both the stronger and weaker sex can feel pain during physical activity.

Type of pain, localization
The pain is usually severe, aching or sharp, unexpected, incapacitating. Occur in lumbar region.
Which doctor diagnoses and treats, method of diagnosis
Diagnosis is performed by a neurologist, surgeon, orthopedist, and traumatologist. Includes anamnesis collection, examination and questioning of the patient; if serious injuries are suspected - radiography and ultrasound of the joints and spine, CT scan of the spine, clinical blood test, general urine test.
How and what to treat
Treatment includes massage, exercise therapy, magnetic therapy, phonophoresis. From independent methods:

• for sprains – cold compress, rest;
• in case of pinched nerves - dry heat on the back, a warming belt made of dog hair, wrapping in a warm scarf, warming ointments, rest;
• when playing sports - painkillers, warm compress, rest;
• in case of stress - rest, in case of improvement - change of environment, visit a psychologist.

Needs to be properly balanced physical exercise, review your training plan, improve your physical condition with the help of special exercises.

Infectious and non-infectious inflammations

Due to hypothermia of the body under air conditioning, in a draft, wearing light clothing in chilly weather, or the presence of an infection, inflammation of the spinal muscle of a non-infectious or infectious nature may occur - myositis.

Happening destruction (degranulation) of mast cells, which are found in many organs and systems of the body.

When destroyed, inflammatory mediators are formed - biologically active substances that lead to an increase in temperature, swelling, and soreness in the spinal muscles.

Type of pain, localization
The pain is aching, localized in the spine and neck. Infectious myositis can cause intercostal neuralgia, then the pain becomes sharp, one-sided, localized in the intercostal space of the chest.
Additional symptoms
Swelling, headache, chronic fatigue syndrome (asthenia), and limited mobility appear. As the condition worsens, thickening and changes in muscle tissue to the touch are observed.

Which doctors should you contact, diagnostic methods

You need to visit a therapist. After establishing a diagnosis, he will refer you to a neurologist or rheumatologist.

Diagnostic methods:

• suspicion of non-infectious inflammation - questioning the patient, examination;
• suspicion of infectious inflammation - blood test for rheumatic factor and antibodies, taking a biopsy of muscle tissue, electromyography.

Timely treatment will improve your health in a shorter period of time.
We are treated correctly
Some people believe that they can treat myositis on their own. But inflammation can be infectious in nature, which requires the use of drugs that have contraindications and side effects. Only a specialist can correctly prescribe them.

In addition, they use therapeutic exercises and physiotherapy.

Presence of a focus of chronic inflammation

Sometimes treatment doesn't help. The reason may be the presence of a focus of chronic inflammation in the body, which, at first glance, has no relation to the back muscles - caries, diseases of the paranasal sinuses, tonsils, pathologies of the small and large intestines, lungs.

Intoxication constantly emanating from the source of inflammation, spreading through the lymphatic vessels, leads to depletion of the immune system. The body blocks the problem with lymphangiospasms, which deprive the site of inflammation of blood and lymph fluid, but this leads to an insufficient supply of necessary substances to other tissues and stagnation of the lymphatic ducts. It is accompanied by severe pain and the formation of scars on tissues deprived of normal blood supply.

Over time, the lesion “breaks through” the blockade and covers the entire body, including the back muscles.

Nature and location of pain
The pain is episodic at first, then becomes continuous, increasingly intense. Depending on the focus of chronic inflammation, it is localized in the lower cervical and lumbosacral regions.
Associated symptoms
Associated symptoms include: trigeminal neuralgia, arm pain (brachialgia). Excruciating pain in the buttocks may be added, and the muscles of the lower back, back of the thigh, lower leg and back of the foot (sciatica) ache.
Diagnosis and treatment, which doctor will help
It is necessary to identify foci by interviewing and examining the patient, studying the medical history. If you suspect any disease, refer to the right doctor for tests, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound.

Diagnosis and treatment can be complicated by the presence of several inflammatory foci. If at least one lesion is not identified, treatment may not bring 100% results. All fires must be sanitized.

It is also necessary to treat the disease caused by them.

History of trauma

The patient has a history of previous injuries may be a factor in the development of future pain in back. Any new injuries to the spine, even minor microtraumas, “layer” on existing pathological changes and can lead to their activation.
Which doctor treats, diagnosis
In this case, we need a therapist, traumatologist, and neurologist.

It is necessary to ask the patient about all previous injuries, even those that seem insignificant to him. This applies even to injuries in infancy, because back pain is significantly influenced by long-term traumatic consequences (delayed injury). Important are not only injuries to the back and tailbone, but also to the buttocks, head, fractures and dislocations of the limbs, which can change conditioned reflex motor reactions for a long time or for life.

It is necessary to find out the nature of the damage, methods and results of treatment. X-rays and MRI can help with this.

Information about your profession and sports activities is important. Some professions and sports are characterized by an increased rate of injury. The consequences of these injuries can significantly affect the appearance of pain.
Necessary treatment
We need to find out the causes of the pain. This will make it possible to develop a treatment plan by prescribing medications that enhance and complement each other.

At the same time, in order to reduce pain, you can use pain-relieving ointments and creams.

Recent infectious-inflammatory disease

There may be tonsillitis, flu, acute respiratory infections, pyelonephritis, cystitis, etc. Human immunity reduced after fighting infection and viruses, and even the slightest hypothermia or weather change can cause inflammation and muscle tension.
What type of pain is it characterized by, where is it localized?
The pain is mostly episodic, aching, with sharp shooting pains, aggravated by palpation or physical exertion. Localized in the lumbar region with impact in the leg, in various other areas of the spine.
Additional symptoms
At first, the temperature may rise, body aches, dry throat, and watery eyes may appear.

All symptoms are irregular, which is fraught with loss of time and complications.

Which specialist to contact, diagnostic methods
The therapist is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing treatment. The diagnosis is made on the basis of anamnesis, a detailed interview and examination of the patient, and clarification of details about the period of manifestation and the nature of the pain.
Effective treatment
Warming therapy is effective. It is carried out using warming ointments, herbal teas, and wrapping in a warm woolen scarf.

Baths, saunas, and hot baths are contraindicated, since an infectious-inflammatory disease that is not completely cured, the symptom of which is high temperature, will put undesirable stress on the heart and blood vessels.

Causes of pain in the trapezius, iliopsoas and latissimus dorsi muscles

Eat on your back very important 3 muscles experiencing constant loads. What is the cause of pain in these muscles?
Trapezius muscle
This is a wide, flat, triangular muscle with the base directed towards the spine and the apex directed towards the crest of the scapula. Two trapezius muscles, located on both sides of the back on the right and left, together form a trapezoidal shape, hence the name. The muscle that elevates the shoulders and moves the shoulder blades up and down, supporting the weight of the arms.
Cause of pain
The shoulders bear the heaviest loads, most of all when they are under tension. Stress points arise. Overload leads to injury to the trapezius muscle.

Stress points also appear as a result of compression. Example: a tourist carrying a heavy backpack. Another provoking factor can be a sudden movement of the head back and forth, or falling.

This often happens in road accidents.

Nature and location of pain
Pain appears in the neck and upper area backs. The nature and location are influenced by the locations of stress points:

1. In the upper group of muscle fibers. The pain in this case is intense, persistent, reminiscent of Mr. Localized on the neck at the base of the skull.
2. IN middle group. Localization - between the shoulder blades.
3. IN lower group. Localization - in the lower part of the neck.

Most often, stress points appear in the upper part of the muscle fibers.
Iliopsoas muscle group
Another name is the psoas muscles. Responsible for flexing the torso and hips, supporting the body in upright position. Consist of the following muscles:

• lumbar – located near the lumbar vertebrae;
• iliac – located with inside iliac crest of the pelvic bone;
• psoas minor – located on the anterior surface of the psoas major muscle.

40 out of 100 people do not have the psoas minor muscle.

Cause of pain
Stress points occur due to overload. The tension in your legs allows you to bend your torso at the hip. The muscle group is involved when walking, squatting, during sports, dancing, where the legs experience strong overloads.
Type of pain, localization
When the stress points are located in the upper part of the group, the pain, which increases while standing and subsides when lying down, is localized vertically along the vertebrae, on one side.

When tension points are located in the lower part of the group, pain occurs in the intestinal area and with outside upper thigh.

In this condition, it is not easy to keep the body straight.

Latissimus dorsi muscle
It's wide thin muscle in the middle and lower back, thickening in the armpit area. Responsible for the movements of the arms - down, back and for pressing the arms to the body.
Cause of pain
The latissimus muscle works actively during sports. Experiences overload and the formation of stress points when holding a large load on outstretched arms.
The nature and localization of painful sensations
Pain appears on the inside of the shoulder blade, affecting the middle back. It may appear on the back, spreading to the hand, to the ring finger and.

It can be so strong that you cannot raise your arm up or in front of you.

When should you urgently consult a doctor?

Sometimes Don't fight pain personally. Urgently go to the clinic or call an ambulance if:

• after an accident or a fall from a height, limbs go numb;
• in addition to the back, the lower leg and foot hurt;
• with pain in the lower back, the buttocks, thighs, groin area, and legs go numb;
• even when changing body position, the pain does not subside;
• the pain is so significant that the person cannot care for himself;
• In addition to weakness in the legs, urination and/or defecation became difficult;
• a sharp sharp pain is felt on the left side of the body;
• previously had a back injury;
• pain syndrome lasts more than 3 days;
• history of cancer;
• pain is more pronounced when bending over, in a horizontal position;
• A pregnant woman in the first trimester of pregnancy developed aching pain in the lumbar region, which goes away at rest or in a horizontal position, and in the third trimester - pain in the lumbar region with bloody discharge from the genital tract.

These options require immediate attention to specialists.

First aid to relieve pain

In the case when pain in the back muscles arose for the first time, due to stress, is not very pronounced, you can try to remove it yourself. It is necessary to accept a state of rest until the alarming symptoms pass partially or completely. Apply cold to the location for a couple of hours. Apply warming ointment to the concerned area. Additionally, you can apply a warm compress, but only if there are no muscle tears or sprained ligaments.

After this, if there is no serious damage, relief should come.

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Latissimus dorsi and teres major muscles and tension points

LATISMUS DORSI- a muscle that covers the lower and adjacent parts of the back and then thickens at the level of the armpit. The teres major muscle is a muscle that is located on the edge of the shoulder blade below the teres minor muscle. The latissimus dorsi muscle wraps around the teres major muscle and connects with it before attaching together to the upper arm. These interconnected muscles need to be considered together. How big pectoral muscle forms the anterior wall of the armpit, latissimus muscle the back forms its posterior wall. Both muscles work together to bring the arm down and toward the chest and across the axis of the body. Think of freestyle swimming as the forward and downward movement of your arms is the work of both mice.

Consider the extent to which these muscles are used in athletics: when lifting weights, in skiing, hiking, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, basketball, baseball. The movement of bringing the arm down and toward the chest is used in many sports. Stress points can develop as a result of overloading these muscles during such activities or when using them to support weight on outstretched arms. Imagine what the muscles of a dancer experience when he lifts, holds in his arms and carries a seemingly weightless ballerina across the stage. He supports her weight on his outstretched arms, very noticeably loading his latissimus dorsi muscles.

Pain associated with tension points in the latissimus dorsi muscle is an irritating pain at the base of the shoulder blade and in the middle of the back, which does not change either during activity or at rest. Vols may also appear at the back of the shoulders and along the entire inner surface of the arm to the ring and little fingers. You will not be able to stretch your arm forward and upward without pain.

Tension points rarely develop in the teres major muscle before they appear in the latissimus dorsi muscle, but they cause pain in completely different places. The teres major muscle causes pain in the back of the shoulder, in the back deltoid muscle. There may be some pain in the forearm that may prevent you from lifting your arm up toward your head.

Most of the stress points lie in the muscle mass of both muscles, which forms the back wall of the armpit. Feel the sharp outer edge of the shoulder blade under your armpit. Squeeze with your fingers muscle mass, lying right next to him. These are the latissimus dorsi and teres major muscles. The tension points of the teres major muscle are located on the anterior surface of the posterior wall of the armpit, 5-7 cm above the edge of the lower angle of the scapula. You can massage them deeply thumb, because you grabbed the muscle.

The latissimus dorsi muscle's tension points can be found in the same mass of muscle, but slightly lower in the back. You can massage them with your fingers or use a small ball to squeeze the muscle. Lie on the floor and place the ball between your shoulder blade and the floor. Relax and breathe, and at the same time allow gravity to press the ball with your body weight, affecting the point of tension.

Latissimus dorsi stretch: Raise both arms up. Grasp the wrist on the painful side with the opposite hand. Stretch your wrist and arm on the painful side while bending your torso to the opposite side. Hold this position for 10-15 seconds.

Each of us experiences muscle pain. This pain syndrome is called (the word of Greek origin is “myos” - muscle, “algos” - pain). The most people can get sick different muscles And muscle corset, supporting the back is no exception.

Every person experiences back muscle pain. Many people know firsthand what it can be like. What to do if this trouble has overtaken you too? The best solution will go to the doctor. This will allow you to start treatment on time and avoid complications or a protracted course of the disease. But if for some reason this is impossible, before doing anything, you need to understand the manifestations of myalgia and find out what its cause is.

Classification

Pain in the back muscles differs in frequency of occurrence, duration of attack, strength, which areas are covered, as well as etiology. The last point talks about the causes of pain. They may be associated with spinal pathology. However, myalgia can occur for reasons completely independent of the spinal column. It can be caused by excessive physical effort or occurs regardless of activity.

According to the frequency criterion, the following types of pain are distinguished:

• Episodic seizures.
• Recurring with a certain frequency.
• Chronic.

According to the strength of sensations, myalgia can be intense or mild. In case of acute pain, especially if attacks are repeated frequently, a person is likely to seek help. But with mild chronic myalgia, a person adapts to the pain and does not go to a specialist. As a result, the disease progresses. This is precisely the main danger of mild pain.

With mild myalgia, early detection of the disease does not occur, and therapy begins in a very advanced state. Sometimes a serious pathology is detected at random during a medical examination.

Causes

Pain in the back muscles can affect a variety of its segments, but the lower back most often suffers. It is she who is subjected to the greatest load when lifting heavy objects.

The causes of myalgia are not too diverse:

• Inflammatory processes (myositis) and systemic pathologies.
• Traumatic lesions.
• Skeletal structure disorders.
• Uncomfortable position for a long time.

With viral infections (flu, acute respiratory infections, etc.) occurring with a high temperature, patients complain that their back muscles hurt, especially in the lumbar area, and their joints ache. With the Coxsackie virus, very severe pain in the muscles is possible, although they are most often localized not in the back, but in the umbilical area. They become stronger with movement, sneezing and coughing. This pathology is called Bornholm disease.

Sometimes patients mistake spreading pain during pathological processes in the internal organs for pain in the back muscles. Thus, inflammatory kidney diseases and urolithiasis often project pain to the lumbar area. Pancreatitis, adhesions in intestinal loops, oncology and a number of other diseases can manifest as pain in the back.

In women and girls, pain in the lumbar area is often associated not with muscle pathology, but with diseases of the reproductive organs (fibroids, fibroids, etc.).

The causes of pain can be partly judged by the nature of the discomfort. For example:

• Night and morning pain that subsides with daytime activity indicates chronic spondyloarthrosis.
• Pain during palpation along the spine indicates inflammation of the nerve endings as a result of compression: due to the growth of osteocytes or the development of disc deformation between the vertebrae.
• Sharp, unbearable pain after an extreme load can be a sign of muscle fiber rupture.

And this is only a small part of the factors influencing the occurrence of back pain.

Lesions of the spinal column

One of the most common causes of pain is compression of nerve processes. The reasons are lesions of the spine, including those with a mixture of its segments or structures (hernias, scoliosis, listhesis, vertebral rotation,).

Pain also occurs due to diseases: osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, etc. In this case, myalgia is provoked by the fact that the muscles in the area of ​​the pathological process are in a spasmodic state for a long time. Compression and irritation of the nerve endings leads to the fact that the body tries to reduce discomfort by limiting mobility in the affected area of ​​the spine. Thus, the muscles are under tension, they become overtired, and as a result, the back muscles hurt.

A clear clinical picture can be observed with radiculopathies. The spasm of the lower back muscles is so strong and persistent that in a number of situations it is necessary to resort to muscle relaxants.

Injuries and inflammation

Constant aching pain can be a sign of myositis - a banal muscle inflammation resulting from hypothermia. Similar pain or sensations on the border between pain (for example, in the interscapular region) may indicate a progressive course of osteochondrosis.

The feeling that collar area“stiffness” or a slight numbness of the lower back is felt, accompanied by pain, which can occur when sitting for a long time. Often complaints come from office workers spending a long time at the computer.

Bruises and ruptures lead to hemorrhages in muscle tissue, a hematoma (bruise) forms, which can hurt quite intensely. Stretches also lead to injury to surrounding tissues and muscles. The back muscles also hurt due to constant and prolonged compression (carrying bags on one shoulder or heavy backpacks).

Extreme physical activity causes muscle fatigue caused by the accumulation of lactic acid in them. This pain resembles slightly mild cramps, goes away after a few days, and treatment is usually not required.

Structural anomalies

Due to structural anomalies, individual muscle groups are in a state of constant overstrain. The pain is persistent and quite intense. Such anomalies include:

• (the hips are considered first).
• Shortening of one of the lower limbs.
• Unilateral decrease in pelvic height.
• "Greek foot"

Abnormal development is also considered to be a decrease in the length of the shoulder in relation to growth indicators, a decrease in the length of the foot in relation to growth indicators, and a number of others.

Treatment

What to do in case of pain around the spine or generalized myalgia depends on the cause of its occurrence. The pain syndrome itself can be relieved with the help of analgesics and anesthetics for local and general use. But this is only symptomatic treatment. Since myalgia is only a “beacon” indicating disturbances in the functioning of the body, the underlying pathology must be treated.

In many situations it helps:

• Medicines.
• Physiotherapeutic treatment.
• Manual influence.
• Balneotherapy.
• Diet therapy.

There are cases when radical treatment, that is, surgery, is considered. For example, an artificial joint implant for dysplasia or surgical removal. A metal implant may also be placed in some types of spinal fractures.

Drug therapy

Drug treatment for persistent lower back pain depends on the cause that caused it. For example, treating muscles with myositis is not so difficult. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments are usually sufficient. Warming agents (creams with bee venom, red pepper and bear fat) and vasodilating creams and gels (Apisatron, Finalgon, etc.) help well.

Treatment of acute pain syndrome (for example, with radiculopathies or muscle fiber rupture) usually begins with intramuscular injections of analgesics and NSAIDs. These include: Ketorol, Analgin, Baralgin, Movalis, Diclofenac. If the causes of myalgia are radiculitis and lumbago, muscle relaxants can be prescribed once.

In infectious diseases, as a rule, there is no need to specifically treat myalgia. Therapy is limited to treating the underlying disease.

For diseases of the spine, vitamin preparations, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and hormones are used. In some cases, the following is prescribed:

• Homeopathic medicines. For example, for osteochondrosis it could be Discus Compositum, Traumeel,.
• Drugs that promote the restoration of cartilage tissue: Chondroitin and Glucosamine.
• Sometimes dietary supplements (including collagen) are recommended.

Other methods

If there are no contraindications, physiotherapeutic treatment (electrophoresis), mud, ozokerite and other methods are good for relieving muscle pain. Massage is also recommended for patients. For herniated intervertebral discs, traction may be suggested. Visiting the pool during the recovery stage is good for unloading the spinal column, relaxing muscles and restoring them.

Diet is an important therapeutic agent. Without a harmonious, balanced diet, it is impossible to get rid of pain for a long time. Especially if its cause is not myositis, but chronic degenerative changes in the spinal column and cartilage tissue.

An integral part of therapy is well-chosen and dosed physical activity.

Every person at least once in his life complained that he was in pain. An elderly man, a trained guy, and a very young girl can face this problem. The causes of this pain can be completely different, so the treatment is very different.

Many sources try to offer universal ways to combat this type of pain. Someone is actively promoting infusions and decoctions medicinal herbs, and some suggest playing sports more often. Advisers get into arguments with each other, forgetting about the sufferers.

To avoid ending up in a wheelchair or in a hospital ward, you should be more attentive to your health. If you have been experiencing severe pain in your back muscles for a long time, be sure to consult a specialist. Only an experienced doctor will be able to accurately diagnose and select the appropriate treatment, and experiments with your health almost always end badly.

For correct behavior, a person must know the causes of pain symptoms. Thanks to this, it will be possible to determine the severity of changes in the body. And it will be easier to make a decision to visit the right specialist.

Muscle pain can vary in intensity and frequency. It is recommended to pay attention to the localization of unpleasant sensations - this will allow you to quickly make a diagnosis.

Pain according to the time of occurrence is:

1. One-time;
2. Periodic;
3. Permanent.

By degree of intensity:

1. Weak (aching);
2. Strong (sharp).

By origin:

1. Pain associated with spinal diseases;
2. Pain not related to spinal pathologies.

Mild pain is aching and constant, so some people gradually get used to it. They no longer notice the discomfort, but the disease develops. In such cases, the true cause of the pain is found during a random preventive examination, and treatment is extended over many months or years.

The entire human back is covered with muscles that can decrease or increase in size. It all depends on the level of development of the muscular frame. How more people cares about his own health, the less often he is bothered by muscle pain and discomfort in the back.

The causes of muscle pain are divided into several categories:

1. Pain caused by spinal diseases

Most often, muscles hurt with osteochondrosis and scoliosis, since changes in the spine lead to muscle compression. At first there is slight discomfort, which quickly passes. However, each time the pain becomes more intense, and the periods of calm become shorter. At some point, life turns into continuous pain that accompanies a person every day.

1. Pain caused by diseases of internal organs

If a person has a sick stomach or problems with the pancreas, the pain radiates to the lower back. With gynecological diseases and problems with the urinary system, it seems that the lower back hurts. If the back muscles under the shoulder blades hurt, there is a high probability of a respiratory system disease.

Even doctors who have muscle pain in the back do not always realize the need for a full examination. If there is even the slightest suspicion of a disease of the internal organs, you should insist on additional tests and procedures. Any delay poses a serious danger, so do not hesitate to defend your point of view.

1. Inflammation

If a person, after a warm room, goes out into a cold street in light clothing, the next day muscle pain in the back appears. This problem often appears in the summer, when people escape the heat with the help of drafts. All this can cause myositis, which is quite difficult to combat. But timely initiation of treatment allows you to recover in a short time.

If you hope to overcome myositis on your own, you will be disappointed. Its cause can be not only hypothermia, but also the presence of infection. Only antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, which are selected individually, can destroy it. Physiotherapy is also required, which is prescribed by the attending physician, taking into account existing contraindications.

1. Mechanical damage

When playing sports or active movements, the muscles are injured, which leads to severe pain. Athletes often have pain in the latissimus dorsi muscle, which experiences the greatest stress in track and field athletes. If the injury is minor, the muscles urgently need to be warmed up, but if the injury is severe, rest is necessary.

Mechanical injuries occur not only in athletes, but also in children. Due to strong mobility, many babies receive injuries of varying severity, which parents must take into account. Even with mild complaints, it is worth taking the child for examination to rule out ligament tears and fractures.

1. Pain from muscle strain

People who lead sedentary image life, constantly suffer from overexertion. It becomes the eternal companion of office workers who sit near the computer in an uncomfortable position.

If your back muscles hurt after sleep, muscle discomfort often occurs - it's time to reconsider your lifestyle. Such pain occurs due to an uncomfortable bed, which should be hard. The pillow is replaced with a bolster. At first, such innovations seem strange to the body, but after a short time the muscles will return to normal.

1. Congenital pathologies

Some of them cannot be corrected, while others can be successfully treated, so it is important to listen to the complaints of young children.

Of particular danger is shortened leg syndrome, when one leg is 3-5 mm shorter than the other. Under the influence of this, the spine is formed incorrectly, scoliosis and other dangerous diseases develop. Pelvic deformation may also occur, which further worsens the baby’s condition.

How to treat back muscle pain

There is no universal advice on this matter. In order not to regret your own frivolity, you need to consult with a certified physician. Only in this case will treatment of pain in the back muscles be effective and safe.

If a painful attack takes you by surprise, you should use anesthetic ointments. They will relieve the attack, ease the patient’s situation and allow them to calmly get to the doctor. Warming ointments and gels that contain red pepper also help.

• When pain is caused by diseases of the internal organs, the doctor selects special medications. They are aimed at treating the underlying disease, after defeating which the discomfort in the back disappears. This takes time, but with reasonable behavior such pain almost never returns.
• When playing sports, pain can be reduced by using warming ointments, a special woolen belt and drinking enough liquid.

Before training, you need to warm up well, and during exercise you should not neglect relaxation exercises. Mild muscle pain at the very beginning of sports is considered normal, but severe attacks should be the reason for contacting a doctor.

• Infectious and inflammatory diseases require complex treatment with special drugs selected by the doctor. It takes into account the general condition of the patient, the presence of other diseases and many additional factors. Also, personal sensitivity to medications plays an important role, which no one thinks about when self-medicating.

Remember the most important rule - treatment should begin only after examination. A one-time attack can be overcome on your own, but constant discomfort cannot be tolerated. If you consult a doctor in a timely manner, you can make your life easier and protect yourself from developing a chronic disease.

Under no circumstances use decoctions and infusions that are actively offered on medical forums. No one knows how your body will behave, so it’s better not to take risks. Use available exercises to strengthen your back muscles, follow the recommendations of specialists - and everything will be fine.

Prevention is the key to health

Prevention, which is available to anyone, is better than any treatment. What is required to protect the back muscles from problems?

Daily exercises allow you to train your back muscles and make them more resilient. They are no longer so susceptible to external influences, which makes a person’s life more enjoyable.

• The use of vitamin complexes.

If pain is caused by a lack of vitamins and microelements, various drugs come to the rescue. It is enough to determine which substances are missing, take several courses - and you can forget about painful attacks.

• Avoid overload.

Many people believe that intense exercise is beneficial, but this is not true. It is necessary to take into account individual capabilities, which vary greatly. If you are not able to withstand a heavy load, you should reduce it.

• Wear clothes appropriate for the weather.

In pursuit of fashion, people choose light clothes that do not protect their back. Hypothermia causes muscles to become inflamed, so it’s best to take care. On cold days, you should wear a warm sweater or warm yourself with a wool belt.

• Take breaks from monotonous sedentary work.

Knowledge workers should take short breaks of ten minutes, leaving their usual chair. At this time, it is worth taking a walk, and if space allows, do a short warm-up. The body will be grateful for such a rest.

Often a person does not know what to do if his back muscles hurt. He panics or remains in a state of indifference, which poses the same danger. It is necessary to act quickly and clearly in order to quickly return to normal.

If the cause of the pain is known, the entire range of therapeutic and restorative measures is aimed at eliminating the cause of the discomfort. When the cause is unknown, painkillers are used for temporary relief, and then urgently sent to the doctors.

Be attentive to your health now - and later you will not have to fight with numerous advanced diseases.

Back muscle pain- a fairly common pathology, many older people have had to deal with it (80%).

Recently, the pathology has become increasingly common among young people, the nature of the pain is often different, and the reasons for its development are very different.

Much depends on the disease; depending on this, treatment and prevention are prescribed.

In some cases (against the background of strong physical exertion), the pain syndrome does not pose a danger.

It is worth noting that at any age it is very important to listen to your own feelings, you should not ignore pain, even if it occurs rarely, and if alarming symptoms appear, you should immediately seek medical help.

What diseases cause pain in the back muscles along the spine?

There are many causes of back pain along the spine; most often they develop against the background of diseases of the spine, damage to the nerves of this area; in some diseases, the pain can only radiate to the back.

Lesions of the spinal column

One of the most common causes of pain is compression of nerve processes, which occurs as a result of damage to the spinal column. The pathology may be accompanied by displacement of its structures or segments (vertebral rotation, listhesis, scoliosis, hernia).

Pain syndrome may also develop due to osteochondrosis, osteoarthrosis etc. Myalgic manifestations are associated with prolonged stay in a spasmodic state in the area of ​​the pathological process. The body tries to compensate for irritation and compression of nerve endings, which manifests itself in limited mobility of the affected area.

As a result of overexertion, muscles become overtired, and pain develops against this background. A clear clinical picture is observed in radiculopathies, stability and strength muscle spasms so high that in some cases the use of muscle relaxants is required.

Other common causes of back pain:

1. Osteochondrosis- a degenerative disease accompanied by loss of elasticity and destruction of intervertebral discs. The pathology can affect the cervical, thoracic, lumbar regions spine, the nature of the pain depends on the location of the lesion.
2. Curvatures and dysfunction of the spine(lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis and others) - such lesions often lead to the development of other diseases.
3. Protrusion of the spinal column, hernias, occur against the background of other diseases, for example, osteochondrosis, the disease leads to a change in the position of the vertebrae, resulting in pain and other disorders.
4. Inflammatory processes sciatic nerve , nerve endings of various parts of the spine. Inflammation of the sciatic nerve, radiculitis, and lumbago are common.
5. Fractures and injuries of the spinal column, destabilization of the vertebrae is a very dangerous case, since injuries can be accompanied by damage to the spinal cord and nerve endings located along the spine.

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Structural anomalies

Due to the abnormal structure, some muscle groups may be in a state of continuous overstrain, the pain syndrome is persistent and intense.

Types of anomalies:

• joint dysplasia (primarily hip);
• unilateral decrease in pelvic height;
• shortening lower limb;
• "Greek foot"

Shortening of the shoulder is also considered an abnormal development., decrease in foot length relative to growth indicators and others. Pain can also occur due to inflammation and injury, the nature of the sensation depends on the type of injury.

Nature of pain

Muscle pain differs in frequency of occurrence, duration, strength, location, and etiology. The last point talks about the causes of pain. They may be associated with spinal pathology.

The following types are distinguished by frequency::

• episodic seizures;
• periodically recurring;
• chronic.

Depending on the strength of the sensation, the pain can be mild or intense.

The nature of pain during inflammatory processes and injuries:

• Continuous aching pain can be a symptom of myositis, a common muscle inflammation that occurs as a result of hypothermia. Similar sensations on the border between pain and itching (in the interscapular region) may indicate the progressive course of osteochondrosis.
• A feeling of “flowing” in the collar area or mild numbness of the lower back accompanied by pain may appear with prolonged sitting. Most often, such symptoms appear in office workers who are forced to sit at the computer for a long time.
• Lacerations and bruises provoke hemorrhages into the muscles, resulting in a painful hematoma, the sensations can be quite intense. Stretches also lead to injury to surrounding tissues and muscles. The back muscles also hurt due to constant and prolonged compression (carrying bags on one shoulder or heavy backpacks).
• Heavy physical activity leads to muscle fatigue resulting from the accumulation of lactic acid in them. The pain syndrome may be accompanied by minor cramps, it disappears after a few days, there is no need for treatment.

Nature of pain and disease:

• strong - radiculitis, intervertebral hernia, osteochondrosis;
• acute - displacement of spinal discs, sudden movements, falls, renal colic, diseases of the genitourinary system, lung diseases;
• aching - inflammatory processes in lumbar muscles, myositis;
• chronic - spondylosis, ankylosing spondylitis, disorders metabolic processes, cancer, osteomyelitis;
• giving to the right or left leg pain - inflammation of the sciatic nerve.

Other reasons

Less common causes of spine pain:

• tumors in the affected area - the pathology is quite rare, the possibility of occurrence cannot be excluded.
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system - pain can radiate to the back, often they are localized in the lower back, in the lumbar area;
• pregnancy, gynecological diseases;
• congenital spinal defects (extra or missing lumbar vertebrae);
• spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis;
• Bekhterev's disease;
• osteoporosis can cause pain in the spine in women (during menstruation) and in older people;
• infectious lesions of the spinal column;
• tuberculosis;
• prostate diseases, bladder stones, urethral infections;
• consequence of psychosomatic reactions.

Associated symptoms

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Symptoms differ for different diseases; it can be high fever, pain in various parts of the body, etc.

Elimination of pain in the back muscles along the spine

Treatment of pain syndrome is carried out as prescribed by a surgeon, neurosurgeon, neurologist, therapy is prescribed only after diagnosis. You can get rid of pain using therapeutic and surgical methods; in difficult cases, when drugs are powerless, surgical intervention is performed.

Drugs

Blockades are considered one of the popular treatment methods; the following drugs are most often prescribed::

Treatment of pain in the spine also involves taking anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids: hydrocortisone, dexamethosone, kenalog.

Vitamin therapy is also carried out as part of the therapy; B vitamins are most often prescribed.

Surgery

Surgery is performed for spinal instability, threatening displacement of the vertebrae and spinal cord trauma against the background of existing pathologies of the integrity of the spinal column. Most often prescribed for injuries, progressive pathologies of bone and cartilage tissue.

Exercises, physical therapy, massage

Exercise therapy is an important part of the treatment of rehabilitation therapy; it is aimed at maintaining range of motion, as well as minimizing negative consequences spinal lesions. For morning pain and physical inactivity, simple warm-up exercises, for scoliosis and deforming processes, an individual selection of the complex in combination with massage is provided. For injuries and degenerative disorders, you should start with simple exercises.

A simple set of exercises:

1. lying on your back, bend and straighten your arms at the elbows, legs at the knees with the heels sliding;
2. bending the arms at the shoulder (alternately raising the arms up), one leg is bent, the other is straightened at the knee and horizontal plane, it must be taken to the side and returned back;
3. in a lying position, pull your leg bent at the knee to your chest, alternately draw circles in the air with your elbows.