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How does the doctor gives a diagnosis?

In most cases, the doctor reaches a diagnosis from the information provided by the patient. Chiropractors usually perform a detailed exploration watching the movements of the joints of the spine, hips and pelvis, making muscle and joint tests and checking whether there is a pinched nerve in the spine.

Usually you do not need X-rays or blood tests to rule out more serious causes of back pain.

How is lumbago?

Acute Lumbago

- It is beneficial to the adiministración of NSAIDs and stay active.

- You can benefit the administration of analgesics and spinal manipulation.

- With the advantages and disadvantages: take muscle relaxants.

- No one knows the efficacy of colchicine, steroid epidural injections, injections into the facet joint, healthy posture, the EMG feedback, back exercises, the use of lumbostato (band), physical therapy sessions, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). Read the rest of this entry »

What are the warning signs?

If you suddenly notice you have lost bladder control or loss of bladder control (begins to urinate and defecate on an involuntary basis) or a loss of sensitivity occurs, in whole or in part, in the lower back or legs, should contact your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

If you suffer from back pain and begin to notice a loss of strength or muscle mass in one or both legs, you should contact your doctor.

These above cases are due to back pain is a manifestation of a more complex picture, such as a herniated lumbar disc, which also produce low back pain can cause sciatic pain.

What can you do at home to relieve the pain?

In cases of acute lumbago

- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants are effective. Painkillers can help relieve pain. Remember to consult your doctor if you have or have had stomach before initiating treatment with anti-inflammatories. Read the rest of this entry »

What is lumbago?

Lower back pain or low back pain is defined as a more or less strong in the lower back region. The pain can be acute (sudden onset and severe) or chronic if it lasts more than 3 months. Lumbago often occurs in younger people whose work involves physical effort, but it is not uncommon in older people as withdrawn.

What are the causes of lumbago?

In most cases it is possible to define what the exact cause of back pain. In 25% of cases, however, can identify a responsible cause of the picture. Often these patients suffer from a slipped disc, or osteoporosis (decreased bone calcification), or an abnormally curved spine (scoliosis), and rarely, skeletal injury caused by a tumor or infection. Read the rest of this entry »