{"product_id":"2940154060346","title":"Lumbago (Low Back Pain), A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eLumbago is often termed as pain in the lower part of the back (Lumbar region).\u003cbr\u003eIt can be described as mild to severe pain or discomfort in the region of the lower back.\u003cbr\u003eThe pain can be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic if it has persisted more than three months.\u003cbr\u003eMost people will have an incident of lumbago at some point in their life.\u003cbr\u003eIt can happen at any age but is a special problem in younger people whose work requires physical effort and much later in life, in the elderly.\u003cbr\u003eIn most patients it resolves in a few weeks but for some it is a persistent disorder.\u003cbr\u003eMore men have lumbago than women.\u003cbr\u003eBackache is most frequent among people in their middle age.\u003cbr\u003eBack pain is second only to colds and flu.\u003cbr\u003eThe patients will normally first experience back pain just after the patient carries a heavy object, moves suddenly, sits in one location for a long time, or has a trauma or accident.\u003cbr\u003eAcute low back ache is most often produced by a sudden injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back.\u003cbr\u003eCauses of sudden low back pain are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Compression fractures to the spine from osteoporosis\u003cbr\u003e2. Cancer affecting the spine\u003cbr\u003e3. Injury of the spinal cord\u003cbr\u003e4. Spasm of the muscles (very tense muscles)\u003cbr\u003e5. Ruptured or herniated disk\u003cbr\u003e6. Sciatica\u003cbr\u003e7. Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)\u003cbr\u003e8. Spine curvatures (scoliosis or kyphosis), which may be inherited and seen in children or teens\u003cbr\u003e9. Strain or tears to the muscles or ligaments supporting the back\u003cbr\u003eLow back pain may also be caused by:\u003cbr\u003e1. An abnormal aortic aneurysm that is leaking\u003cbr\u003e2. Arthritis conditions, such as osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis\u003cbr\u003e3. Infection of the spine (osteomyelitis, diskitis, abscess)\u003cbr\u003e4. Kidney infection or kidney stones\u003cbr\u003e5. Problems linked to pregnancy\u003cbr\u003e6. Medical disorders that involve the female reproductive organs, such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, or uterine fibroids\u003cbr\u003eIn most patients, a back problem can be diagnosed by a doctor from the information given by the patient.\u003cbr\u003eIn some patients an X-ray or MRI of the spine can be very helpful to evaluate the health of the inter-vertebral discs, examine for fractures and test for compression of the nerves.\u003cbr\u003eBone density test is useful to rule out osteoporosis.\u003cbr\u003eAcute low back pain treatment\u003cbr\u003e1. Use simple painkillers, NSAIDs and muscle relaxant regularly.\u003cbr\u003e2. Activity is helpful for the muscles\u003cbr\u003e3. Good posture is important\u003cbr\u003e4. Rest and sleep lying on a hard, flat surface, if possible.\u003cbr\u003e5. Avoid bending, lifting, stooping, and sitting on low chairs\u003cbr\u003eChronic low back pain\u003cbr\u003e1. A structured exercise program, which should be individualized to the person and consists of up to a maximum of 8 sessions over a period of up to 12 weeks\u003cbr\u003e2. A course of manual therapy such as physiotherapy\u003cbr\u003e3. Treatments of unknown effectiveness are: muscle relaxants, colchicine, antidepressants, epidurals, steroid injections, acupuncture, TENS, physical treatments, lumbar supports, advice to stay active\u003cbr\u003e4. Treatment that is not likely to be beneficial: bed rest, EMG biofeedback.\u003cbr\u003e5. Treatment that is likely to be ineffective or harmful: facet joint injections, traction.\u003cbr\u003eDanger signs of low back pain:\u003cbr\u003eIf the patient suddenly discovers that the patient is unable to control the bladder or bowel movements or if the area of the lower back or legs suddenly becomes numb or weak, contact a doctor or accident and emergency (A\u0026amp;E) immediately.\u003cbr\u003eIf the patient suffers from backaches and observe reduced strength or muscle bulk in one or both legs, the patient should also get examined by a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Lumbago\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Cause\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Sciatica\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Ankylosing Spondylosis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103493800176,"sku":"2940154060346","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154060346_p0.jpg?v=1764063591","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154060346","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}