Low back pain is categorized into ‘Acute’ & ‘Chronic’ for treatment purpose
A low back pain that lasts for less than 3 months is treated as ‘Acute’. Home treatment with heat or ice, medicine and not resting too much generally acts as a remedy. However if the pain lasts for several days then physiotherapy and stronger pain medication is advised.
Treatment for chronic low back pain has options such as
- Massage – to assist in reducing tension and pain
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy – to teach stress management
- Biofeedback – train the mind to control a body function
- Chiropractic – treatment that affects the muscles and bones
To stabilize the spine and reduce muscle tensions, special back bandages are advised.
Lumbamed is a lumbar support that assists in this treatment.
Medical tip
Orthopaedic supports or braces advised against back pain are
Medical supports and braces are prescribed by the doctor if required, and the patients are measured for the correct fit by specialist medical retailers (e.g. surgical appliance dealers): the user’s relevant measurements are taken so that an exact
anatomical fit is achieved.
