Common medicines for treating lumbar muscle strain injury mainly include topical preparations as well as oral preparations. Topical preparations include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as well as patches of proprietary Chinese medicines, while oral medicines mainly include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib, etc. as well as proprietary Chinese medicines that invigorate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and soothe the tendons and collaterals. However, the treatment of lumbar muscle strain is a comprehensive treatment process, not only oral medication, but also through other measures, which include bed rest, massage and physiotherapy, functional exercise and so on. If medication is not effective, a variety of treatments such as wearing a brace and closed treatment are also available. Most of the patients with lumbar muscle strain injury can get obvious relief of their symptoms in about 2~4 weeks after the above comprehensive treatment. If the patients do not get obvious relief of their symptoms, it is recommended that they undergo lumbar spine MRI examination to clarify whether there are other lesions. The use of medication must be in accordance with the doctor’s prescription.