The focus here is on the medical history and a detailed physical examination.
X-ray
An X-ray is often taken to rule out a bony change.
Examination of the entire back
Special tests are carried out in each individual section in order to differentiate between a harmless blockage and a nerve problem.
Magnetic resonance imaging examination
In the case of acute back pain that may indicate nerve damage (pain radiating into the legs), a magnetic resonance imaging examination is often also carried out.
You should immediately take relaxation measures and work with heat (cherry stone bags, red light or hot water bottle) to relax the painful muscle areas.
Chiropractic therapy
isvery effective for a simple blockage and often resolves the symptoms within a few days.
Physiotherapy
often helps to eliminate more complex muscular tension and movement disorders.
Acupuncture
is very often used successfully.
Sport
inthe form of low-intensity exercise such as swimming, light hiking or Nordic walking helps to mobilize the tension, as does exercise in a thermal bath.
Oral medication
with anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or etoricoxib for 4-5 days.
In most cases, a single chiropractic treatment is sufficient for simple blockages, which may need to be repeated a few days later.
Physiotherapy and acupuncture can also be performed. Drug therapy is rarely necessary in the long term, and infiltrations (injections) are often not required.
How often is treatment given?
1-4 Treatments are usually sufficient to get you pain-free again.
How long does the treatment take?
Chirotherapy only a few minutes, acupuncture about 25 minutes.
Does the treatment hurt?
Only a little
When do you feel an improvement?
Sometimes immediately
How long does the treatment last?
Often permanently
When can you move again without restriction?
As soon as you are completely pain-free.
Can the lumbago reoccur?
Yes
Surgical treatment is only necessary in very few cases.
Yes, if it is only a blockage, it can also be released spontaneously after a few days.
Only very few and these occur very rarely.
Yes, but with restrictions.
Acupuncture is only covered by statutory insurance for chronic pain; private insurance and supplementary insurance cover this treatment.
