How to treat lumbar muscle strain and muscle injury
Disease description:
It's been two months, and I've been experiencing persistent pain in my lower back. It seems like a strain or muscle injury of the lumbar muscles. How is lumbar muscle strain or muscle injury treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Ge
Lumbar muscle strain and muscle injury can be treated with various methods such as ibuprofen, local steroid injections, and physical therapy. If the lumbar muscle injury is caused by acute trauma, cold compresses should be applied during the acute phase to reduce exudation and swelling. The patient should rest in bed and avoid any lumbar movement to prevent excessive strain on the muscles and allow adequate muscle recovery. After the acute phase, medications that promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain may be used for treatment.
