What department should I see for a lumbar muscle strain?

Written by Li Jin
Orthopedics
Updated on September 11, 2024
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Lumbar muscle strain can be treated at the orthopedics department of a hospital. It is primarily caused by poor posture and chronic injury. Patients with lumbar muscle strain may experience symptoms such as lower back pain and limited mobility of the lower back. For the treatment of lumbar muscle strain, it is important to rest and develop correct habits for using the lower back. Symptomatic treatment with medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers can also be used to alleviate pain. Additionally, Chinese medicine that promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis can improve symptoms. Other treatment methods such as hot compresses, physical therapy, massage, and trigger point injections can also effectively improve symptoms.

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How should lumbar muscle strain be treated?

Patients with lumbar muscle strain mainly suffer from damage to the lumbar muscles due to long-term involvement in heavy physical activity, poor posture, and chronic strain, resulting in symptoms of pain and limited mobility in the lumbar region. If treatment is needed for lumbar muscle strain, it is first important to rest and develop correct habits for using the lumbar region, avoiding prolonged heavy physical activity. Treatment can also include the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs in combination with hot compresses, physical therapy, massage, or local blockades. These methods can play a positive role in improving the symptoms of lumbar muscle strain and promoting recovery. Generally speaking, with rest combined with medication and other methods, symptoms can be effectively improved in about two to three weeks (the use of medication should be under the guidance of a physician).

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What should I do if I have a lumbar muscle strain?

Patients with lumbar muscle strain primarily suffer from back injuries due to long-term heavy physical activities involving the waist, poor posture, and chronic wear and tear, causing symptoms such as lower back pain and restricted movement. Those suffering from lumbar muscle strain should first focus on rest and develop proper habits of using their waist to avoid engaging in long-term heavy physical activities. At the same time, symptomatic treatment may include the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, combined with heat application, physical therapy, massage, or trigger point injection. These methods can actively improve pain symptoms and promote recovery.

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Can lumbar muscle strain be treated with massage?

Lumbar muscle strain in the non-acute phase can be treated with massage therapy. Lumbar muscle strain is a chronic aseptic inflammation caused by overexertion of the lower back, related to factors such as prolonged sitting and long periods of bending. It can cause pain in the lower back and limited movement. In addition to massage therapy, treatments for lumbar muscle strain can include local heat application, infrared radiation, and electromagnetic therapy. It is also advisable to change daily lifestyle habits by avoiding prolonged sitting and bending, and avoiding exposure to cold. Appropriate exercises to strengthen back muscles, acupuncture, massage, and when necessary, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant medications can also be used for treatment.

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How to relieve pain from lumbar muscle strain?

Lumbar muscle strain, if the pain is severe, can usually be alleviated using the following methods. First and foremost, during the acute phase, what is primarily needed? First, you need to rest and immobilize, mainly ceasing some activities and ideally lying on a hard bed in a supine position with hips and knees flexed. Secondly, for the painful area, you can apply appropriate physiotherapy. This includes traditional Chinese massage and acupuncture. Thirdly, if there are specific fixed painful points, you might consider blockade therapy. Fourthly, when the pain is particularly severe and affects your work and rest, you can take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Additionally, use some stimulating medicines or stimulating liniments. If the pain severely impacts your mood and work, you might also consider some sedatives. Fifthly, you can use some external or internal traditional Chinese medicine, which is usually very effective in managing pain.

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How to care for a strained lumbar muscle

For patients with lumbar muscle strain, the following care measures should be taken: 1. Regularly wear a waist support to protect the lumbar spine. It is best to sleep on a hard bed, avoid excessive weight-bearing walking, avoid long periods of sitting or standing, and avoid excessively bending over to lift heavy objects. These measures can effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms of lumbar muscle strain. 2. Avoid cold and damp environments. Actively apply local heat treatments, using a salt bag or hot water bag for heat application twice a day, each time for more than half an hour for more noticeable effects. 3. Combine with some strength methods, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping, which are more beneficial for improving the patient's clinical symptoms. 4. Actively apply topical ointments that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis; gradual recovery can be expected.