low back pain
Aching lumbar region
Low back pain is discomfort or aching in the lumbar region—the lower portion of the spine between the ribs and pelvis.
It's among the most common medical complaints, ranging from dull persistent aches to sharp debilitating pain.
Causes include muscle strain, disc problems, arthritis, and poor posture: She's been dealing with low back pain since the accident.
Treatment restoring bodily function
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
NSAIDs · analgesic · epidural · steroid injection · heat therapy · ice · TENS · decompression
Persistent dull discomfort
- throbBeat with intensity
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
stiffness · sharp · dull · shooting · stabbing · burning · cramping · twinge
Of the lower spine
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- discFlat circular object
- herniationOrgan protruding abnormally
- sciaticaLumbar nerve inflammation
radiculopathy · degeneration · spine · nerves · compression · lordosis · scoliosis · sacroiliac
Characterized by much sitting
- heavy liftingArduous physical or mental exertion
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- agingGrowing older over time
- traumaLasting psychological wound
repetitive strain · mattress · pregnancy · osteoarthritis · osteoporosis · inflammation · degenerative disc disease
Excessive stretching force
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- tensionStretched or strained state
- muscle spasmInvoluntary tissue contraction
- overuseExcessive employment of something
lifting injury · pulled muscle · trigger point · piriformis · paraspinal · muscle imbalance · guarding · knots
Continuing despite difficulty
- recurringHappening repeatedly over time
- long-termLasting extended period
- debilitatingCausing severe impairment
- intractableImpossible to manage
flare-up · remission · relapse · management · quality of life · disability · limitation · adaptation
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
stretching · NSAIDs · analgesic · epidural · steroid injection · heat therapy · ice · TENS · decompression · exercise therapy
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
- throbBeat with intensity
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
tenderness · stiffness · sharp · dull · shooting · stabbing · burning · cramping · twinge · nagging
lumbar
Of the lower spine
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- discFlat circular object
- herniationOrgan protruding abnormally
sciatica · radiculopathy · degeneration · spine · nerves · compression · lordosis · scoliosis · sacroiliac · facet joint
sedentary
Characterized by much sitting
- heavy liftingArduous physical or mental exertion
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- agingGrowing older over time
trauma · repetitive strain · mattress · pregnancy · osteoarthritis · osteoporosis · inflammation · degenerative disc disease
strain
Excessive stretching force
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- tensionStretched or strained state
- muscle spasmInvoluntary tissue contraction
overuse · lifting injury · pulled muscle · trigger point · piriformis · paraspinal · muscle imbalance · guarding · knots
persistent
Continuing despite difficulty
- recurringHappening repeatedly over time
- long-termLasting extended period
- debilitatingCausing severe impairment
intractable · flare-up · remission · relapse · management · quality of life · disability · limitation · adaptation · ongoing
low back painneck pain
Cervical region discomfort
upper back pain · stiff neck · headache · shoulder pain · hip pain
low back painspinal health
Vertebral wellness state
flexibility · freedom of movement · core stability · mobility · wellness
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