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Symptoms of Lumbago Relieved by Acupuncture

Lumbago is a painful condition that affects the muscles and tendons of the lower back. Although it occurs most often in young people and in those whose jobs require a great deal of physical activity, it can be experienced by people of all ages. Most cases of lumbago are treated either with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen; in some cases, surgery may be required. Both approaches are not without risks, however. Surgical procedures are expensive and may actually exacerbate, rather than cure, back pain; NSAIDs, meanwhile, may bring about unwanted side-effects and merely mask the pain without eliminating its source.

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