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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is acute low back pain?
Sudden pain in the lower back. It can be caused by muscle strain (e.g. after lifting heavy things, or coughing vigorously). In some cases, the pain is apparent on waking up and no preceding cause is found.
Symptoms of acute low back pain
Low back pain
Lower back pain when lifting heavy things or slouching
Low back pain is worsened when getting up from sitting or lying position
Spine pain
Pain changes with posture
Low back pain when standing straight
Symptoms started with back pain on one side only
Back pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for acute low back pain
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute low back pain
Do you have pain in the lumbar back?
Did your symptoms appear when you lifted something or leaned forward?
Did your symptoms appear when you move your body?
Do you have spine pain?
Do you feel that the pain gets worse or better when changing position or posture?
Treatment for acute low back pain
This condition usually gets better without treatment. Reducing strenuous activities, having a short period of bed rest, and warm compresses can be helpful. In severe cases, seeing a physiotherapist and taking medicines to reduce pain and muscle spasms can be helpful.
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References
Casazza BA. Diagnosis and treatment of acute low back pain. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Feb 15;85(4):343-50. PMID: 22335313.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0215/p343.html
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (GP / Family doctor)
Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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