What is the examination method for lumbar muscle strain?

With the increasing pressure in modern society, many people suffer from lumbar diseases. Lumbar muscle strain is relatively common and is also a relatively easy-to-get spinal disease. Long-term labor or long-term sitting that causes lumbar discomfort can easily cause lumbar muscle strain. Lumbar discomfort needs to be checked in time.

Examination method for lumbar muscle strain

1. The tenderness in the lower back is widespread, and the tenderness points are mostly in the sacrospinal muscles, lumbar transverse processes, and posterior edge of the iliac crest. This is one of the examinations that need to be done for lumbar muscle strain.

2. Muscle spasm: When palpated, the waist muscles are tense and spasmodic, or there are nodules and hypertrophy. This is one of the examinations that need to be done for lumbar muscle strain.

3. X-ray examination: A small number of patients may have congenital malformations and elderly patients may have bone hyperplasia, but no other abnormalities are found. This is one of the examinations that need to be done for lumbar muscle strain.

4. Elderly patients or patients with osteoporosis can choose ECT examination and bone density examination. There is currently a view that osteoporosis can also cause chronic low back pain.

5. X-ray examination: Most cases show no abnormalities, but a few may have bone hyperplasia or spinal deformity. Recommended reading: Common nursing methods for lumbar muscle strain

Who is prone to lumbar muscle strain?

1. People who sit for a long time

2. People who bear weight for a long time

The occupations of this group of people are mainly those who do heavy physical work, such as porters, shelf clerks, and farm work. Heavy objects can easily strain the muscles in the waist and back, causing lumbar muscle strain.

3. People who don’t like sports

People who don't like sports have poor muscle toughness and elasticity, and are prone to muscle strain during occasional exercise. Especially in some more intense sports, such as basketball, football, etc., not only the lumbar muscles, but other muscles are also easily strained.