Lumbar muscle strain is a local soft tissue injury, while lumbar disc herniation is a symptom caused by nerve compression. The simplest way to distinguish the two diseases is that the pain of the former is confined to the waist, while the pain of the latter will radiate to the buttocks, thighs, calves or feet.

Mild lumbar process, bed rest, hard bed, physical therapy, hot compress, maximum traction; Lumbar muscle strain can be relieved by rest. The position of lumbar muscle strain is shown in the following figure:

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Main causes of lumbar muscle strain:

1, acute lumbar sprain and long-term repeated lumbar muscle strain.

2, treatment is not timely and improper treatment methods.

3, long-term repeated excessive waist movement and overload. For example, sitting for a long time, standing for a long time, holding heavy objects or holding things from bending posture to upright posture will make the lumbar muscles in a state of high tension for a long time, which will lead to chronic lumbar muscle strain over time.

4. Chronic lumbar muscle strain is also related to climate and environmental conditions. Too low temperature or too high humidity will promote or aggravate lumbar muscle strain. ?

What are the main manifestations of lumbar muscle strain?