Do I Have Lumbago?

Do you have pain in the lumbar spine?

Do you feel pain in your buttocks, back of your thighs or in the groin area?

Do you have a back pain that occurs or feels worse with movement (bending or moving side to side)?

Do you have spinal muscle spasms (a tightening, pulling or twitching of the muscles) that make your back feel stiff and painful?

Is the pain in the lower spine localized (limited to a small area)?

Do you have a limited spine mobility, which prevents you from bending or leaning back?

Do you have sudden lower back pain while sneezing or coughing?

Do you have pain that includes numbness of the buttocks, back or legs?

Do you have difficulty walking due to back pain?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have lumbago. Lumbago is a musculoskeletal disorder that refers to the pain in the lumbar area of your spine. It is a common condition that most people experience at least once in their life. Low back pain can be acute or chronic, and can vary in intensity. Various conditions can cause lumbago and often the intensity of the pain does not have to correlate with the degree of physical damage. Stretching a muscle can cause severe pain that prevents you from standing, while on the other hand you may have a herniated disc with a mild back pain.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have lumbago. Lumbago is a medical term used to describe a lower back pain that can be from various origins. The most common causes are muscle strain due to physical work or exercise, herniated discs, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, infections, as well as compression of the spinal cord or spinal nerves. It can be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of lumbago, because there are many structures in the lower back that can cause pain. A diagnosis is based on a combination of a thorough medical history, a physical examination and diagnostic tests (X-ray, CT or MRI).

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have lumbago. Lumbago, or lower back pain, is a condition that affects millions of Americans each year. It usually affects people whose work involves a lot of bending and heavy lifting, although it can also occur as a result of degenerative or inflammatory processes in the spine. The lower back pain can be either dull, or a sudden, sharp pain. Lumbago affects people of all ages equally. Lumbago caused by soft tissue damage can heal on its own within a few days to weeks. Treatment options include chiropractic care, medication, physical therapy and spinal injections.