Symptoms
The classic symptoms of lumbago are sudden back pain and a severe loss of movement. Tension can develop in the affected area, causing the muscles to harden and become sensitive to pressure. Usually, the patient takes a slightly bent and relieved position, as he is no longer able to straighten up completely.
Lateral components can also be added. This is called a shift. A relieving posture in which the patient deviates to one side.
This can lead to painful hips or a hump caused by the relieving posture. Mobility is usually comprehensively restricted, although some movements are more difficult than others. There may be positions that relieve the pain.
For example, patients with lumbago like to take the so-called step position, with bent legs in the supine position to relieve the lower back. Sometimes there can also be radiations. During certain movements, a pulling effect can be felt in the leg, buttocks or side.
Sensitivity impairments are also often associated with lumbago, but these are best clarified by a doctor or therapist. Affected persons who have suffered from lumbago for the first time and feel sensitivity restrictions and a pulling sensation in the leg, should not assume the worst right away. A clinical examination can quickly and precisely exclude a herniated disc.
Drugs
Lumbago can cause acute and severe pain. Painkillers from the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Aspirin) can help here. The drugs should be used for a short period of time and in a dosed manner.
If the pain is permanent, a doctor should be consulted urgently. Creams such as Voltaren (active ingredient: diclofenac) can also be used. The same applies here as for oral medication. For long-term use, a doctor should be consulted.Herbal medicines and creams can of course also be used to treat pain.
Summary
Lumbago is a common acute symptomatology that is accompanied by severe pain, mostly in the lower back. The muscles are tense and the mobility of the back is severely restricted. The symptoms usually last for about 1-2 weeks and should then have subsided.
In case of severe pain with neurological symptoms, a doctor should be consulted urgently. In addition to the stepped bed position or the package seat, gentle mobilizations can also relieve the pain. Warmth and massage applications loosen the tense muscles.
The use of NSAR is also possible. In case of severe tension and pain, injections of NSAIDs or muscle relaxants can be administered by the doctor. Subsequently, physiotherapy treatment can be performed, in which back-friendly behavior is learned and possible imbalances are trained. Conscious behavior in everyday life and a flexible back can prevent lumbago.