Lumbago, or acute lower back pain, often comes on suddenly and feels like a sharp pain in the lower back – often on one side. It can occur when lifting, twisting in a bent position, or after a long period of tense muscles. Many describe it as the back “locking up” and a stabbing pain with the slightest movement.
The pain can last for a few days and then turn into a more dull ache. Without treatment, there is a risk of the problems becoming prolonged.
Common symptoms of lumbago
- Sudden locking or spasm in the lower back
- Difficulty moving or straightening up
- Very painful to twist, bend or sit
- Ache on one side of the lower back
- Pain when coughing, sneezing or taking deep breaths
- Reduced mobility and stiffness
- The acute phase usually lasts about 2–3 days
A common cause is that the hip flexor goes into spasm, which causes the back to try to compensate, and then it “stabs.”
Treating acute low back pain at Hälsoplanen
Malin is a massage therapist in Ronneby and works with deep tissue treatments that often provide quick relief for lumbago.
Recommended treatments:
Deep Tissue Massage
Relieves cramps, tense muscles, and trigger points in the lower back, glutes, and hip flexors. This is often one of the most effective methods for acute lumbago.
The PRO Technique
A treatment technique developed by Malin herself, which focuses on movement patterns, blockages, and muscular imbalances.
FOHOW Meridian Treatment
Meridian treatment does not remove the root cause of lumbago, but:
- reduces tension around the area
- improves circulation
- can provide faster pain relief
- helps the body release compensatory tension
Follow-up (5–7 days)
Many feel improvement after the first treatment, but a follow-up is recommended so that the problems do not return
