Sitting at work all the time, the waist is sore and tingling? When the back pain with a fist pounding can be better? Can it be relieved by heavy rest when you are tired? Do you also have these problems? It may be a lumbar strain. I often hear people talk about lumbar strain, but what exactly is it?
The lumbar muscle strain, also known as functional lumbago, chronic lower back injury, lumbar gluteal fasciitis, etc., is actually a chronic injury inflammation of the lumbar muscles and their attachment points fascia or periosteum, is one of the common causes of lumbago.
What are the symptoms of lumbar muscle strain?
1.Soreness or swelling pain in the lumbar region, partly stabbing pain or burning pain.
2.It is aggravated by exertion and relieved by rest; it is relieved by proper activity and frequent change of position, and aggravated by excessive activity.
3.Can’t insist on bending down to work. Often forced to stretch the waist or hit the waist with the fist to relieve the pain.
4.There are pressure points in the lumbar region, mostly at the sacrospinous muscle, the posterior part of the iliac spine, the stopping point of the sacrospinous muscle behind the sacrum or the transverse process of the lumbar vertebrae.
5. There is no abnormality in the shape and activities of the lumbar region, and there is no obvious lumbar muscle spasm, but a few patients have slightly restricted lumbar activities.
Some people say that lumbar strain is sitting out? Don’t say, it really makes sense.
Second, the main causes of lumbar muscle strain are.
1, after acute lumbar sprain and long-term repeated lumbar muscle strain.
2, untimely treatment, improper treatment methods.
3, long-term repeated excessive lumbar movement and excessive load, such as long periods of sitting, standing or from the bent position to the upright position holding heavy objects, lifting objects, can make the lumbar muscle in a long-term high tension state, over time can lead to chronic lumbar muscle strain.
4, chronic lumbar muscle strain and climate, environmental conditions also have a certain relationship, the temperature is too low or humidity is too large can promote or aggravate the lumbar muscle strain.
Don’t say, it really may be “sitting” out of lumbar muscle strain. So, how should I sit?
Three, why the colder the more pain?
When the waist is cold, the cold stimulation will cause the small blood vessels around the waist to contract and muscle spasm, thus increasing the pressure on the waist, leading to increased symptoms. At the same time, cold can reduce the pain valve, that is, reduce the tolerance for pain. Therefore, many of the patients with lumbar strain seen in the clinic are related to feeling wind, cold and damp.
Therefore, we are reminded not to sleep in damp places at will. According to the change of climate, add clothes at any time, and after sweating and rain, change wet clothes or dry your body in time.
Fourth, what should I pay attention to in sports and labor?
As the center of human movement, the waist is overworked, which is bound to cause injury and lumbago, therefore, pay attention to the combination of work and rest in various jobs or labor to avoid overworking. When carrying heavy objects, the chest and waist should be slightly bent forward, the hips and knees should be slightly flexed, the step should be steady, and the step should not be big.
Usually strengthen the lumbar back muscle exercise to prevent muscle tension disorders, such as taking a prone position, go to the pillow, and then force the chest to lift the head, hands and feet into the air; can also lie on their backs, go to the pillow, head force back to the top of the bed, lift the shoulder action. Sports or strenuous exercise should be prepared to prevent lumbar sprains. Once an acute lumbar sprain occurs, it should be treated actively to prevent it from becoming chronic and having endless consequences.
V. How to relieve acute attack?
When acute attack of lumbago occurs, bed rest can prevent further development of the disease, the best bed is a hard bed, you can use soft and suitable bedding. The main medications are anti-inflammatory painkillers, corticosteroid injections and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, local topical muscle relaxants and analgesics. Usually oral painkillers include ibuprofen, fenbid, anti-inflammatory pain, etc. It can also be sprayed locally to get better quickly, and even hormones plus procaine/lidocaine can be used to do closed treatment at the painful spot.
Warm tip: At this time, you should seek medical advice and not use drugs at your own discretion.
VI. What tests may be done?
1.X-ray examination
Mostly no abnormalities, a few may have osteophytes or spinal deformities.
2.Elderly or osteoporosis patients examination
ECT examination and bone density examination can be chosen. It is believed that osteoporosis can also cause chronic low back pain.
VII. What diseases may be mistaken for lumbar strain?
Old lumbar fracture, lumbar tuberculosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, lumbar disc herniation and other diseases. Certain gynecological diseases, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, can also cause symptoms such as lumbar pain. In addition, gynecological tumors can also invade the lumbar spine and compress the nerves, which can cause symptoms similar to lumbar strain.
Can lumbar strain be cured?
Lumbar strain is a common lumbar disease, which is a chronic disease with a clear history of repeated lumbar strain. The treatment of lumbar muscle strain is not difficult, but easy to relapse, adjust the lifestyle and work style, reduce weight, pay attention to rest, with medication, physical therapy to reduce recurrence, can achieve the effect of cure.
Nine, lumbar muscle strain is considered a work injury?
No, it is not included in the current catalog of occupational diseases.