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Lumbago

Elderly man gardening in a crouched position, an activity that can lead to lumbago over the long term.

Lumbago is an umbrella term used to refer to lower back pain. As such, it can have many possible underlying causes ranging from a strained muscle to sprained ligaments or even tumors. Lumbago pain can be either acute or chronic (or even subacute) in nature. Almost everyone experiences lumbago at some point in their life and it can strike the young, old or middle aged.

Causes Of Lumbago

Since the term lumbago refers merely to pain in the lower back region, it can have many different underlying causes.

In addition, because of the complexity of the lower back, it is usually very difficult to diagnose the underlying cause of lumbago based on the type of low back pain it produces.

It is also not easy to gauge the seriousness of the underlying condition based on the severity of the pain. An acute injury such as a pulled back muscle can often produce more severe pain than a herniated disc or scoliosis, for example. This despite the fact that the former is a temporary condition that will usually respond to simple home based care while the latter is much more serious and can require surgery.

Having said this, the following are some of the more common causes of lumbago:

Lower back muscle strains, when the pain of lumbago may be accompanied by muscle spasms. This is an example of acute pain that goes away with proper care in a few weeks;
Poor posture, or a tendency to hunch the shoulders forward when standing or sitting;
A herniated disc, when one or more discs of the spine become damaged and may start to press on the nerves exiting the spinal cord. When this happens, the pain can radiate away from the lower back into the legs, for example. This would be an example of chronic low back pain that does not do away with home based care;
Spinal arthritis, of which the most common types are osteoarthritis and spondylosis
An autoimmune form of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis;
Spinal curvature, also known as scoliosis;
Osteoporosis;
Spinal stenosis, in which the spinal cord or nerves (or both) are compressed by narrowing of the spinal canal;
Bone fractures such as compression fractures of the vertebrae of the spine;
Tumours;
Infections;
Kidney stones.

Symptoms Of Lumbago

As mentioned above, lumbago symptoms can vary widely from one case to another. Speaking generally, the symptoms may include:

Pain in the lower back, i.e. the region below the rib cage;
In some case, pain may also be felt in the surrounding areas such as the buttocks, groin or the hamstring muscles (at the back of the thighs);
The pain may intensify when bending, twisting, walking or even just standing;
The patient may also experience muscle spasms;
Tingling sensations may also be felt in the surrounding areas (especially if the underlying condition involves nerve damage).

It is important to note again that the underlying causes of lumbago can include potentially serious or even life threatening medical conditions. The following symptoms are possible warning signs of serious problems. It is advisable to see a doctor right away if any of these “red flags” is present:

Fever or chills (possible indications of an infection);
Weakness or numbness in the legs or other areas close to the lower back;
Loss of bowel or bladder control;
Severe back or abdominal pain that does not go away after a few days.

Diagnosis

As we have mentioned above, diagnosing the underlying cause of lumbago can be difficult. To do this, doctors will generally try to get a complete patient medical history.

The doctor will also need to perform a physical examination of the lower back area. This will help him or her to find out the location of the pain (including whether it radiates away from the lower back) and what makes it worse.

If the pain does not go away after a short period of conservative care, the doctor may request a scan such as an X Ray, MRI or CT scan.

Treatment Of Lumbago

Generally speaking, soft tissue injuries such as a lower back strain or sprain will heal themselves after a period of self care. The patient will be advised to reduce his or her activity level and avoid any activities that could cause further stress to the lower back (e.g. heavy lifting).

Patients may be advised to wear a lower back brace to reduce pressure on the lower back and allow it to heal.

Bed rest will usually be advised against as it could cause a loss of lower back muscle strength. That in turn could cause a recurrence of the soft tissue injury at some point in the future.

Applying ice or a cold compress to the lower back (for 2-3 days or until any swelling has receded) may also be suggested. That could be followed by heat treatments to improve blood flow through the lower back. These treatments could be applied for periods of 20 minutes at a time and at intervals of 2-3 hours.

Over the counter pain relievers such as Advil may be prescribed.

Patients with lumbago due to a soft tissue injury should start to feel better in a few days. Complete recovery should take approximately 6 weeks at the most. However, patients will likely be advised not to return to regular physical activities until they have regained complete freedom of movement with no pain.

If the underlying cause of the lumbago is more chronic in nature, there are various treatment options up to and including surgery that doctors can discuss.

Suggested Lumbago Products

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BioSkin®(7)
Kinesio®(2)
Mueller® Sports Medicine(4)

Product Category

Taping, Wrapping & Padding(6)
- Athletic Tape(6)
  - K Tape(6)
Orthopedic Bracing & Support(7)
- Back Brace(7)
  - Back Belt(4)
  - Thoracic Back Brace(3)

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Back Flex
Thoracic Back Brace
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Targeted compression for effective back pain treatment
The Bio Skin Back Flex is a simple and effective treatment for a variety of causes of lumbar pain. it is also helpful as a post-procedural treatment for stabilization, compression, and cold therapy. The brace includes two hot/cold gel pads that attach to the lumbar panel to enhance patient comfort and maximize pain relief.
The patent-pending design of the Back Flex provides unrivaled support and pain relief to the lower spine. The solid lumbar panel is attached to a mechanically-advantaged cinching mechanism which provides adjustable pressure to the lumbar spine. Because the cords attach the side panels to the back panel, engaging the cinching mechanism focuses the compression on the spine and provides better support than is possible with other designs.
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Back Plus
Thoracic Back Brace
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Pain relief and stabilization. Promotes proper positioning during healing.
The Bio Skin Back Plus combines the pain-relieving benefits of compression with stabilization after an injury or procedure to promote proper positioning during healing. The cinching mechanism allows a patient to easily apply circumferential compression. The shoulder straps anchor the shoulders to the back panel, limiting thoracic and lumbar flexion, extension, and rotation.
Includes two hot/cold gel pads that attach to the lumbar panel to enhance patient comfort and maximize pain relief.
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Back Skin – Standard Cut
Back Belt
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Customize your back pain treatment
Treat lumbar sprains, pain from overuse, muscle strains, and develop better back posture with the Bio Skin Back Skin – Standard Cut. This back brace has a narrow cut in the front and flexible stays on the sides so when sitting or bending the brace remains pliable and doesn’t impinge on the groin area or into the rib cage. Customize your back pain treatment by choosing from our lumbar support accessories.
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Back Skin with Flexible Support
Back Belt
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Low-profile support for muscle strains and posture
Treat lumbar sprains, pain from overuse, muscle strains, and develop better back posture with the Bio Skin Back Skin with Flexible Support. It’s designed with a narrow cut in the front and flexible stays on the sides so when sitting or bending the brace remains pliable and doesn’t impinge on the groin area or into the rib cage. Customize your back pain treatment by choosing from our lumbar support accessories
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Back Skin with Flexible Support & Lumbar Pad
Back Belt
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Low-profile support for muscle strains and posture
Treat lumbar sprains, pain from overuse, muscle strains, and develop better back posture with the Bio Skin Back Skin with Flexible Support & Lumbar Pad. It’s designed with a narrow cut in the front and flexible stays on the sides so when sitting or bending the brace remains pliable and doesn’t impinge on the groin area or into the rib cage. Customize your back pain treatment by choosing from our lumbar support accessories.
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Back Skin with Lumbar Pad
Back Belt
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Low-profile support for muscle strains and posture
Treat lumbar sprains, pain from overuse, muscle strains, and develop better back posture with the Bio Skin Back Skin with Lumbar Pad. It’s designed with a narrow cut in the front and flexible stays on the sides so when sitting or bending the brace remains pliable and doesn’t impinge on the groin area or into the rib cage. Customize your back pain treatment by choosing from our lumbar support accessories.
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Baja 627
Thoracic Back Brace
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It’s a Cinch, 41% reduction in low back pain
The Bio Skin Baja 627 provides unrivaled lumbar support and pain relief, allowing you to return to normal activity. It has a double lacing system with the two banks of pulleys positioned on the sides of the torso. When the patient engages the cinching mechanism, the posterior panel is drawn forward, focusing the compression on the soft tissues that support the spine.
A recent study using the bilateral cinching mechanism of the Baja 627 showed an average reduction in VAS scores of 40% and a 41% improvement in Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire scores in patients with chronic low back pain.
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EASYFIT Kinesiology Tape
K Tape
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The Mueller Sports Medicine EASYfit® Kinesiology Tape applications are easy to apply, are latex free and allow complete freedom of movement while in use.
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Kinesio Tex Classic
K Tape
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Dr. Kenzo Kase invented and developed the Kinesio Taping method over 30 years ago. The Kinesio Taping method is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while allowing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. It successfully treats a variety of orthopaedic, neuromuscular, neurological and medical conditions.
Kinesiology Tape – 30m Continuous Roll
K Tape
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The Mueller Sports Medicine Kinesiology Tape – 30m Continuous Roll comes in a box designed for convenient dispensing and features Mueller’s revolutionary wave adhesive pattern for effective rehabilitation of sore, weak or damaged muscles or joints.
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Kinesiology Tape – 5m Continuous Roll
K Tape
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Try the Mueller Sports Medicine Kinesiology Tape – 5m Continuous Roll for rapid rehabilitation for your sore, weak or injured muscles and joints. With its revolutionary wave pattern adhesive, it will lift your skin as you move to optimize your circulation and promote early recovery to full health.
Kinesiology Tape – I-Strip Roll
K Tape
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The Mueller Sports Medicine Kinesiology Tape – I-Strip Roll will lift the skin to promote blood and lymphatic circulation and reduce pain. It is designed to treat ligament injuries and repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel. It is used by Olympians and professional athletes to reduce muscular pain, increase their mobility and speed their recovery from injuries.
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Pre-Cut Application
K Tape
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Kinesio® Pre-Cut, not a slap on solution. Kinesio® Pre-Cuts are true field tested Kinesio taping applications. Each Kinesio® Pre-Cut is adjustable and designed for easy application. For the Back, Neck, Knee, Wrist and Foot. Each application comes with easy to follow, step-by-step application instruction, as well as measurement guides on the paper backing to adjust to your needs.

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