Lumbar Spine Syndrome (LS-Syndrome)

This area of the spine is often the first area where back pain may occur, as it plays a very important role in supporting the body’s weight. It is important to notice the difference between acute pain and chronic pain.

The reason behind acute pain could be herniated intervertebral discs. In that case the sharp pain may even reach down to the leg. Another reason may be the blockage of one or several vertebral joints. That kind of pain resembles the sudden pain caused by lumbago. On the other hand, the probable causes of chronic lumbar pain include wear at the discs or vertebras, scoliosis or arthrosis of the vertebral joints. Herniated intervertebral discs may lead to chronic pain as well.

Limited mobility carries many negative effects, which should be reduced. For this purpose, it is highly recommended to include in the therapy pain treatment as well as muscle building, especially the abdominal and the back muscles. When it comes to chronic pain it is better if a drugs-free method for pain relief such as TENS is used, in order to avoid side effects or future drug dependency.

TENS therapy that uses stimulation through electric pulses helps to reduce the pain and to stimulate the blood flow. Although patients can apply TENS by themselves, it will be better if someone could help with placing the electrodes on the back.