Lumbago is a term used to refer to low back pain. Such pain may also be accompanied by symptoms that extend to the buttocks, thigh(s) and leg(s) in either a uni- or bi- lateral fashion (but usually only on one side). If the primary symptom is leg pain caused by a compressed nerve, then the symptoms are usually called sciatica rather than lumbago. The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (commonly known by the abbreviation ICD) is a detailed description of known diseases and injuries. ... The following codes are used with International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (commonly known by the abbreviation ICD) is a detailed description of known diseases and injuries. ... The following is a list of codes for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... Low back pain can be either an acute or chronic disabling condition. ... Female human buttocks The buttocks (anatomical nates, clunium, gluteus, regio glutealis) are rounded portions of the anatomy located on the posterior of the pelvic region of the apes, humans and many other bipeds or quadrupeds. ... Diagram of the human thigh bone In humans the thigh is the area between the pelvis and buttocks and the knee. ... For other senses of this word, see leg (disambiguation). ... Sciatica is a pain in the leg consequent to irritation of the sciatic nerve. ...

Lumbago may also be accompanied by other symptoms and signs such as loss of sensation (usually the sole of the foot and posterior aspect of the calf region) and motor function (usually loss of plantar flexion of the foot and toes as well as a diminished ankle jerk reflex) in some areas and back stiffness (pain and rigidity upon movement of the lumbrosacral part of the spine). Other signs include reduced ability to walk or raise one's foot once straightened. In psychology, sensation is the first stage in the biochemical and neurologic events that begins with the impinging of a stimulus upon the receptor cells of a sensory organ, which then leads to perception, the mental state that is reflected in statements like I see a uniformly blue wall. ... A human calf The calf or sura is a pair of muscles—the gastrocnemius and soleus—at the back of the lower human leg. ... In human and zoological anatomy (sometimes called zootomy), several terms are used to describe the location of organs and other structures in the body of bilateral animals. ... A human foot - Enlarge to view legend The foot is a biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion. ... Toes on foot. ... The ankle jerk reflex, also known as the Achilles reflex, occurs when the Achilles tendon is tapped while the foot is dorsi-flexed. ... The vertebral column seen from the side Different regions (curvatures) of the vertebral column The vertebral column (backbone or spine) is a column of vertebrae situated in the dorsal aspect of the abdomen. ...

The cause of back aches is difficult to assess, but it is thought that the most common cause of low back pain is muscle strain or another soft tissue problem. Other common causes of lumbago include spinal disc herniation, a degenerated disc, or other disc problems. Weak stomach muscles and weak back muscles are thought to increase the stress on the back and contribute to back pain. It has been suggested that Slipped disc and Lumbar disc herniation be merged into this article or section. ... Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the spine, is a common disorder of the lower spine. ...

There are many non-surgical means of managing low back pain. Typical approaches include the use of NSAIDs, physiotherapy and, if needed, one or two days of bed rest at the onset of severe pain. If the pain is severe and continues more than a few weeks or months, or if there may be permanent loss of function of the limb(s) involved, surgical options may be considered. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, usually abbreviated to NSAIDs, are drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects - they reduce pain, fever and inflammation. ... Physical therapy can help restore lost functionality in many people. ... A limb (from the Old English lim) is a jointed appendage of the human or animal body; a large or main branch of a tree; a representative, branch or member of a group or organization. ...

See also

• Back pain
• Degenerative disc disease
• Low back pain
• Sciatica
• Spinal disc herniation

Back pain (also known as dorsopathy) is pain felt in the human back that may come from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. ... Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the spine, is a common disorder of the lower spine. ... Low back pain can be either an acute or chronic disabling condition. ... Sciatica is a pain in the leg consequent to irritation of the sciatic nerve. ... It has been suggested that Slipped disc and Lumbar disc herniation be merged into this article or section. ...

External links

• Back pain and neck pain information for patients
• Chinese treatment for Lumbago
• Mechanical low back pain