What to do about acute back injuries

Acute lumbar injury refers to the severe pain and limitation of activities that occur as a result of damage to the muscles, ligaments and other tissues of the lower back caused by incorrect labor or exercise postures, overloading of the lower back, or jerking and turning. For acute lumbar injury, the treatment includes braking, physical therapy, medication and other ways to relieve symptoms. 1. Braking: Keep lying down, put pillows on both sides of the waist and avoid exerting or stressing the waist. 2. Medication: If the pain is more obvious, you can take ibuprofen, celecoxib and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain and anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, you can also use Yunnan Baiyao, bone marrow and other drugs to activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. 3. Physiotherapy: Ice packs can be applied within 72 hours, after which they need to be replaced by hot packs. In the non-acute stage, magnetic therapy and infrared therapy can also be used. 4. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): including acupuncture, tuina, etc., which has the effect of relieving lumbar spasm and promoting soft tissue recovery. If acute lumbar injuries occur in lower limb pain, mobility or numbness, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible for early and regular treatment. The use of drugs should follow the doctor’s instructions.