What is lumbar spine pain?

3 November 2023

Also known as low back pain, it is a painful condition that affects the lumbar area of the spine, that is, the lower part of the back, causing a rigid effect on it, limiting movement, and preventing an upright posture.

Low back pain is a common condition that affects almost all people at various stages of life since the lower back or lumbar area is responsible for supporting much of the body weight.

Among the most common causes of low back pain are:

Osteoporosis.
Fractures.
Cancer.
Muscle spasms.
Herniated or ruptured disc.
Sciatica.
Spinal stenosis.
Scoliosis.
Muscle or ligament tears.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Arthritis.
Infectious osteoarthritis.
Spine infections.
Kidney infections.
Kidney stones.
Pregnancy complications.
Gallbladder conditions.
Pancreas problems.
Endometriosis.
Ovarian cysts.
Fibroids.

Signs and symptoms Lumbar spine pain

Numbness.
Tingling.
Burning.
Mild or severe pain.
Movement limitations.
Weakness in the legs.
Pain that may spread to the legs, hips, and feet.

Diagnosis and treatment Lumbar spine pain

After analyzing your symptoms and clinical history, the orthopedist will perform a physical examination in which they will touch various areas of the lower back to observe your reactions, asking you to adopt different postures to measure your dynamic capacity.

Likewise, they will request imaging studies such as:

X-rays.
Computed tomography.
MRI.

The treatment will depend on the severity of the symptoms but generally includes:

Cryotherapy.
Painkillers.
Anti-inflammatories.
Physiotherapy.

At the Orthopedics and Traumatology Center we seek to improve the lives of patients restricted or immobilized by musculoskeletal disorders or injuries. We specialize in the care of the locomotor system by integrating the latest medical, biological, and technological advances, in strict adherence to the highest international standards of patient care.

Related centers and departments Lumbar spine pain

Orthopedics and Traumatology Center
High Specialty Surgery Center
Radiology and Molecular Imaging
Clinical Laboratory

Fuentes:

cun.es
topdoctors.es
elsevier.es
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medigraphic.com
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Comparison of COVID-19 vaccines

Pfizer-
BioNTech

Pfizer-BioNTech

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vaccine type: mRNA
Effectiveness: 95% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

No Does not contain egg, latex, or preservatives.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 21 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

Who should or shouldn’t get the vaccine?
People who should receive the vaccine are those over 16 years old.
People who should not receive the vaccine are those who have a history of anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) or who are allergic to any component of this vaccine such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polysorbate.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, nausea, malaise, and swollen lymph nodes.

How long will it take for me to be protected and what does it protect me from?
After 14 days of having the complete scheme (after the administration of the 2nd dose), the protection period is still under study. It protects us from serious COVID-19 or requiring hospitalization.

Moderna

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vaccine type: mRNA
Effectiveness: 94.5% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

Does not contain egg, latex, or preservatives.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 28 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

Who should or shouldn’t get the vaccine?
People who should receive the vaccine are those over 18 years old.
People who should not receive the vaccine are those who have a history of anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) or who are allergic to any component of this vaccine.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, nausea, and swollen lymph nodes in the arm in which you received the injection.

Janssen/
Johnson
& Johnson

Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 72.0% in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.
85% in the prevention of severe COVID-19.

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How many doses are needed?
Only one dose in needed.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea.

How long will it take for me to be protected and what does it protect me from?
After 28 days of having the complete scheme (the last dose applied), the protection period is still under study. It protects us from 85% serious COVID-19 or requiring hospitalization.

AstraZeneca
and
Oxford
University

AstraZeneca and Oxford University

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Adenovirus vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 82% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 56 days apart (or up to 84 days apart, if necessary).

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, and fever, which were mild to moderate in intensity and disappeared within 48 hours of vaccination.

Sputnik V

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Adenovirus vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 92% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 21 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

What is lumbar spine pain?

Signs and symptoms Lumbar spine pain

Diagnosis and treatment Lumbar spine pain

Related centers and departments Lumbar spine pain

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