A general term for low back pain. Lumbago may be due to an intervertebral disc prolapse. It may also arise if synovium is trapped between the surfaces of a small intervertebral joint, or if there is momentary partial dislocation of an intervertebral joint with straining of ligaments. However, in many cases no cause is found. Treatment is with analgesic drugs and gentle physical activity. (See also lumbosacral spasm.)
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