How to recover from a lumbar muscle strain?

Written by Li Jin
Orthopedics
Updated on March 24, 2025
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Patients with lumbar muscle strain are mainly caused by long-term heavy physical activities involving the waist, poor posture, chronic strain, etc. The symptoms are primarily manifested as back pain and restricted movement. These symptoms are alleviated after rest and worsened after labor. For the treatment of lumbar muscle strain, it is important to first ensure adequate rest and develop proper habits for using the waist to avoid long-term heavy physical activities. Symptomatic medication treatments, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, can be used. Additionally, methods like hot compresses, physical therapy, massage, and local block treatment can be employed. These methods play a positive role in symptom improvement and recovery. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Written by Cheng Bin
Orthopedics
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How to effectively treat lumbar muscle strain?

The best treatment for lumbar muscle strain usually involves local heat application or massage. It is crucial to employ the correct massage techniques, such as kneading, pinching, and rolling, which can effectively promote local blood circulation, alleviate muscle tension, and improve the clinical symptoms of the patient's lumbar muscle strain. For severe pain, it may also be necessary to combine this with some medications, such as oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or use topical plasters that activate blood circulation and dissolve stasis. Additionally, it is essential to sleep on a hard bed, wear a waist belt for protection, and avoid fatigue, cold exposure, prolonged sitting or standing, excessive bending, and lifting or carrying heavy objects.

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Written by Wang Cheng Lin
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Can acupuncture be used for lumbar muscle strain?

Yes, and the effect of acupuncture is very good for the treatment of lumbar muscle strain. At the same time, it should also be known that the treatment of lumbar muscle strain is not just about acupuncture treatment. The most important thing is that the cause of lumbar muscle strain is due to fatigue, and the main cause of the disease must be removed to cure the disease fundamentally. Therefore, patients with lumbar muscle strain, in addition to acupuncture, must pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue. If after the acupuncture, the pain is relieved, and then you continue to do heavy physical work, the lumbar muscle strain will recur and will become increasingly severe. Therefore, in general, after acupuncture, it is still recommended to avoid fatigue and pay attention to rest.

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Can I run with lumbar muscle strain?

The occurrence of lumbar muscle strain is mainly due to chronic injury causing excessive fatigue of the muscles, resulting in muscle fiber strain. Lumbar muscle strain is primarily a type of chronic aseptic inflammation, characterized by symptoms such as pain and restricted movement. When lumbar muscle strain occurs, it is not advisable to continue running; instead, it is recommended to apply heat and rest. This is because running can exacerbate the load on the lumbar region, which is not very beneficial for lumbar muscle strain. Therefore, when lumbar muscle strain occurs, rest and appropriate physical therapy should be the main focus.

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Written by Li Jin
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How to recover from a lumbar muscle strain?

Patients with lumbar muscle strain are mainly caused by long-term heavy physical activities involving the waist, poor posture, chronic strain, etc. The symptoms are primarily manifested as back pain and restricted movement. These symptoms are alleviated after rest and worsened after labor. For the treatment of lumbar muscle strain, it is important to first ensure adequate rest and develop proper habits for using the waist to avoid long-term heavy physical activities. Symptomatic medication treatments, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, can be used. Additionally, methods like hot compresses, physical therapy, massage, and local block treatment can be employed. These methods play a positive role in symptom improvement and recovery. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Written by Sun Shu Jian
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Can lumbar muscle strain be treated with massage?

Lumbar muscle strain in the non-acute phase can be treated with massage therapy. Lumbar muscle strain is a chronic aseptic inflammation caused by overexertion of the lower back, related to factors such as prolonged sitting and long periods of bending. It can cause pain in the lower back and limited movement. In addition to massage therapy, treatments for lumbar muscle strain can include local heat application, infrared radiation, and electromagnetic therapy. It is also advisable to change daily lifestyle habits by avoiding prolonged sitting and bending, and avoiding exposure to cold. Appropriate exercises to strengthen back muscles, acupuncture, massage, and when necessary, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant medications can also be used for treatment.