Patient's question:
Lower back pain for 2 months, no pain during the day, no pain when just falling asleep at night, but back and waist pain when waking up in the middle of the night.Test results: X-rays and urine tests were normal 4 months ago.
Notes: Due to work reasons, I mainly do desk work with very little exercise, working 8-10 hours a day without any treatment. What could be causing the pain? How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Your issue is chronic lumbar muscle strain. The cause of this condition is prolonged improper posture or bending and lifting, or frequent sustained weight-bearing in the waist area, which can lead to chronic cumulative injuries in the local muscles and tendons. For this condition, oral medication is relatively slow-acting and not recommended for collection. It is advised to use acupuncture, small needle knife therapy, oral traditional Chinese medicine, and other methods in combination. Additionally, performing spinal alignment and (repositioning) can yield better results. During treatment, focus should be placed on the muscles of the buttocks.