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lumbago

Pain in the lower region of the back, usually due to strain or faulty posture. If it occurs with sciatica, it may be due to pressure on spinal nerves from a slipped disc. Treatment includes rest, application of heat, and skilled manipulation. Surgery may be needed in rare cases.

Lumbago is typically sudden in onset, with an acute pain afflicting the person during some movement of the back. In some cases the onset of pain is gradual and becomes increasingly severe. The lumbar muscles go into spasmodic contraction. Prevention of lumbago is important; anyone involved in lifting and handling heavy items should make sure they observe correct techniques, with the article lifted close to the body, with bent knees and straight back.



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What was the matter--but I hope he's all right now--was lumbago, and rheumatism, and that kind of thing.
He woke up with a touch o' lumbago, and I just made him put on one of old Dr.
He led the way into Sir Pitt's "Library," as it was called, the fumes of tobacco growing stronger as Pitt and Lady Jane approached that apartment, "Sir Pitt ain't very well," Horrocks remarked apologetically and hinted that his master was afflicted with lumbago.
 
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