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Lumbar (low back) strain
A muscle injury of the lower back that results from microscopic tears to muscle fibers, leading to back pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
Symptoms
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A 38-year old asked:
For how long will lumbar strain back pain last?
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A 38-year old asked:
How can you prevent getting lumbar strains (lower back pain)?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is physical therapy the best remedy for a back, lumbar strain, and/or sprain injury?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I have lumbar strain doctor did a MRI came back with tear tissue on My lower back can I walk and if so how much? What are the restriction?
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A 41-year old male asked:
Can SBO-S1 limit competitive dancing for my 9 year old daughter? Dx upon radiograph after sore back due to possible over-use injury and lumbar strain
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A 35-year old female asked:
Lumbar strain and muscle spasms. Taking prednisone and valium not getting any better and there swelling in my right lower back.
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A 33-year old asked:
What are some good lumbar strain exercises?
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A 41-year old asked:
If i have a lumbar strain, do I need to avoid jogging?
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A 20-year old female asked:
What causes a lumbar strain and what can I do to fix/cure it?
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A 46-year old asked:
Can a lumbar strain cause minor scoliosis?
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A 31-year old asked:
For how long does a lumbar spine strain take to heal ?
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A 27-year old asked:
I had a lumbar strain or sprain 3 months ago, but still have pain. When will it fully heal?
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A 32-year old asked:
Difference in osteoarthritis vs lumbar sprain and strain?
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A 31-year old asked:
Possible lumbar strain from lifting?
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A 39-year old asked:
I had a lumbar strain over 4 months ago and still hurt. What can I do?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Is heat or ice better for low back pain? Especially if there is a lumbar disk herniated? What are the symptoms of having a lumbar disk herniated?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I have osteopenia in lumbar spine. Been having low back discomfort and an odd tingly feeling at times. Is it from the osteopenia?
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A 38-year old asked:
How do you wear a lumbar support belt for moderate to severe low back pain?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I hurt my low back and ankle, 2 wks ago. Still hard to walk, with swelling and partial numbness on left side of my front calf. Sprain or strain?
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A 45-year old female asked:
I bent down to pick a bottle on the floor and when I stood up by low back has been hurting it hurts to sit and especially walking? I have a lumbar tea
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A 61-year old male asked:
I have left low back pain and left front thigh pain when standing fully erect after a back strain. 62, lean, very fit dancer. What is treatment?
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A 26-year old female asked:
After delivery for 1 month, i need to push hard to pass gas. Also pain in lower abdomen with low back pain feels like strain. Panadol (acetaminophen) not helping
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A 32-year old female asked:
Pain very low back/hips, tingles down legs to ankles. Pelvis feels out of place. Mri discs ok. Had SI inject, PT, lumbar denervation. Dr out of idea?
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A 64-year old male asked:
I am almost 2 years post op 2 level lumbar fusion. Low back pain has improved but still having issues with back muscle tightness/muscle fatigue. Exercise regularly,weights,walking,yoga. Advice?
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A 59-year old male asked:
Having chronic low back pain. x-ray show spinal stenosis. Will be having MRI next week. unsure if MRI shows cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine or if each area is ordered a separate MRI. ( Have intermittent neck pain also) Thought 1 MRI may diagnosis ce
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A 31-year old asked:
Should a lumbar puncture be done in a fused area of the back?
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A 24-year old asked:
What is the most recommended treatment for low lumbar pain without drugs?
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A 20-year old asked:
How often should i ice my back for pain due to overuse, strain, etc..if at all ?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is a lumbar puncture like and How come you have to lie on your back afterwards?
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A 31-year old asked:
What type of back strain needs medical attention?
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