What is a lumbago?
Lubago is actually derived from the English word lumpar, which means loin. Therefore, this relatively uncommon term used by patients reflects an acute case of lumbago.
Back pain is the pain in the back, but in the acute stage the pain is so intense that the area is immobilized for a short or longer period of time.
Lubago usually recovers after a few weeks, but repeated episodes will inevitably lead to chronic pain with remissions and flare-ups.
Are you guys having a lumbago? Don’t worry, you’re in the big percentage
Lumbago, or acute back pain, will happen at least once in most people’s lives.
Specifically, 7 out of 10 people will experience at least one case of acute low back pain with the rates increasing due to modern sedentary lifestyles.
What can I do about the lumbago?
The situation in which an acute painful incident of back pain occurs is particularly uncomfortable.
Of course you can act to minimise the negative effects of such a situation. This can be done in the following 6 steps
1) Medication – Consult your doctor immediately to get the right amount of painkillers, anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants. These will allow you to avoid the long duration of an acute phase.
2) Once you feel safe to move around adequately, visit your physiotherapist to identify and treat the cause of the problem. If you do not neglect this step, it is possible that in just a few sessions your problem will be a thing of the past.
3) Keep moving – After the first few hours, when the acute pain will start to subside, try to maintain a mild mobility in the lumbar region. Lubago, with the latest scientific evidence, is not a cause of bed rest for days. This practice is outdated as modern physiotherapy suggests movement and therapeutic exercise.
4)Use analgesic cre amsif it you relief. This simple spread will probably give you that analgesic effect you need to keep moving
5) Avoid lifting heavy weights and sudden movements, at least until you visit a doctor/physiotherapist and find out what is causing your problem.
6)Use small cushions to support your back when lying down or sitting at your desk. Avoid too soft mattresses and awkward sleeping postures for a while. Generally keep in mind to maintain a neutral position throughout the spine.
Don’t forget that the spine is an anatomical chain, so even a bad neck posture will have a negative effect on your lumbago.
Morochliadis Stefanos
Physiotherapist Bsc, MT,RT, Formthotics specialist
