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Lumbar back pain recognizes various causes; in most cases, it is due to an injury to the muscles or ligaments belonging to the back; more rarely, it is the result of a vertebral fracture, a vertebral tumor, disc herniation, vertebral stenosis, sciatica, cruralgia, pregnancy, spondylodiscitis, etc.
Very often, the presence of lumbar back pain is associated with disorders, such as stiffness, difficulty in movement and tingling, and with other other symptoms, which vary according to the triggering cause.
As a rule, a physical examination and medical history are sufficient for the diagnosis of lumbar back pain and the recognition of its triggering cause.
Treatment of lumbar back pain involves causal therapy combined with symptomatic therapy.