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Acute LBP is the medical term used for the intense low back pain which some individuals may experience. It is not associated with pain radiating in to the leg (sciatica).
This is a common experience for most people, as studies have shown that over 80% of people will suffer from this at least once at some point in their adult life.
There can be many causes for acute LBP. However, the intense pain, stiffness and locked feeling that individuals may experience is often the result of muscle spasm rather than being directly related to the extent of injury to a disc or surrounding tissues.
There are many commonly held beliefs which have been extensively researched over the past decade. Many of these thoughts can delay recovery in back pain and has led to a nationwide 'myth busting' campaign by the chartered society of physiotherapists. Read more here.
People experience pain across the lower lumbar spine, the severity of this can vary from person to person. The pain often starts during a spinal movement, such as bending towards the floor, lifting or carrying light items or first thing in the morning when getting out of bed.
Initially, you may be unable to fully straighten your spine and there may be a significant loss of movement when flexing forwards.
Returning to normal activities and gentle exercises has been shown improve these symptoms at a faster rate than rest.
Acute LBP can be reliably diagnosed by your clinician by taking discussing your symptoms. In some circumstances it may be necessary to conduct a physical examination but this is usually not necessary.
X-rays and scans are not routinely required and are generally unhelpful as it will not change the appropriate management plan. Most of us are likely to have changes in our discs and joints, which cannot be identified as a cause for your symptoms, as these changes are present in people without back pain too.
Acute LBP is the medical term used for the intense low back pain which some individuals may experience. It is not associated with pain radiating in to the leg (sciatica).
This is a common experience for most people, as studies have shown that over 80% of people will suffer from this at least once at some point in their adult life.
There can be many causes for acute LBP. However, the intense pain, stiffness and locked feeling that individuals may experience is often the result of muscle spasm rather than being directly related to the extent of injury to a disc or surrounding tissues.
There are many commonly held beliefs which have been extensively researched over the past decade. Many of these thoughts can delay recovery in back pain and has led to a nationwide 'myth busting' campaign by the chartered society of physiotherapists. Read more here.
People experience pain across the lower lumbar spine, the severity of this can vary from person to person. The pain often starts during a spinal movement, such as bending towards the floor, lifting or carrying light items or first thing in the morning when getting out of bed.
Initially, you may be unable to fully straighten your spine and there may be a significant loss of movement when flexing forwards.
Returning to normal activities and gentle exercises has been shown improve these symptoms at a faster rate than rest.
Acute LBP can be reliably diagnosed by your clinician by taking discussing your symptoms. In some circumstances it may be necessary to conduct a physical examination but this is usually not necessary.
X-rays and scans are not routinely required and are generally unhelpful as it will not change the appropriate management plan. Most of us are likely to have changes in our discs and joints, which cannot be identified as a cause for your symptoms, as these changes are present in people without back pain too.