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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.- Staying active is beneficial. Continue your daily activity as far as pain allows.

- Local heat with a heating pad. Swimming in a warm pool.

- Rest and sleep on a firm flat surface if possible.

- Avoid bending at the back, bending your legs do. Avoid heavy lifting and sitting on low chairs.

- It is important to note that the back pain is rarely caused by a serious illness, and pain usually disappear within a couple of days.

In cases of chronic low back pain

If you have had back pain for an extended period, you should consult your doctor. Rarely a radiographic (x-rays) provides additional information on the box or the cause, but is done if there is any suspicion by the physician to rule out more serious processes that are responsible for the picture. Visit a physical therapist or chiropractor for spinal manipulation may be beneficial, resulting in pain relief. But this relief is not always durable. Remember to go to professionals who are in possession of the corresponding official degree, fleeing from the self massage that can lead to a worsening of the lesions.

Postural hygiene as well as exercises to strengthen abdominal muscles and back can be very beneficial for pain relief and prevention.

There is no evidence that these treatments are effective: use of antidepressants, traction, facet joint injections and biofeedback (feedback) and EMG (electromyography).