What are the symptoms of lumbar muscle strain?
Disease description:
Because I often engage in physical labor, I frequently experience lower back pain and am concerned it might be lumbar muscle strain. What are its symptoms?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Main symptoms of lumbosacral muscle strain include:
1. Low back pain: Pain may manifest as persistent or intermittent aching, stabbing, or burning pain, commonly located in the lower lumbar region. Pain may worsen with physical exertion, exposure to wind, or cold and improve with rest.
2. Dull or sharp pain: The pain is usually dull in nature and may be localized to one area or spread across the entire back. Occasionally, the pain may present as sharp or burning.
3. Morning stiffness: Some patients experience stiffness and limited mobility in the lower back upon waking up in the morning, although symptoms may gradually improve with movement.
4. Worsening with exertion: Pain intensifies after prolonged standing, walking, bending, or lifting heavy objects, and symptoms may improve with rest.
5. Radiating pain: In some cases, pain caused by lumbosacral muscle strain may radiate to the buttocks, thighs, or even lower legs, affecting the patient's daily activities.
6. Limited mobility: When symptoms of lumbosacral muscle strain are severe, patients may experience restricted movement in the lower back, such as difficulty bending or twisting, which can impact daily life and work.
