Search over 1.4 million articles by over 600 experts
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Physical Therapy

More from About.com

Browse Topics A-Z

Lumbar Strain

By Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD

A lumbar strain is the result of a stretching injury to the muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the lower back. The over stretching component of this injury results in miro tears of the affected structures. These tears cause swelling and pain that can be felt at rest or with activity.

Treatment of lumbar strains involves rest, heat, pain medication, and stretching and strengthening of the low back muslces.

More Physical Therapy Quick Tips
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Physical Therapy
  4. Back Pain
  5. Lumbar Strain

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.