Lumbago, also known as the back pain, is a discomfort, mild or severe pain in the area of lower back. It can affect people belonging to all age groups, however elderly are more prone to develop this disorder. There are numerous factors that may contribute to the development of lumbago. They include scoliosis (deformation of natural spine curvature), trauma, infection, tumour, slipped disc, skeletal damage, physical stress and osteoporosis.

The symptoms of back pain include stiff back, painful contraction of muscles surrounding the spine, change in posture, difficulty in leaning back and bending forward, mild or severe pain across the lower back, numbness in the back, leg or buttock, and tingling sensation in the back muscles.

In order to reduce the symptoms associated with lumbago, one should avoid sitting on low chairs and sleeping on a hard surface with slopes. A regular physical activity such as walking may help to reduce the pain. A sufferer of chronic back pain may be prescribed with painkillers, muscle relaxants, epidural steroid injections or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Elderly people are more vulnerable to develop osteoporosis than younger people due to the gradual loss in bone mineral density. Therefore, patients of chronic back pain should consume calcium-rich diets. Low-fat milk, vegetables and fruits make rich dietary sources of calcium.

A dietary calcium supplement can also prove effective in this regard. BioCare Calcium Plus with Magnesium & Vitamins is a popular brand on the market that contains calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, D & K, and other minerals in its formulation. It makes a wonderful gift for elderly people and menopausal women as it helps replace lost calcium levels. Calcium helps maintain the health of bones and intestinal tract. Moreover, it helps support vitamin B-12 absorption and iron metabolism. Magnesium and vitamins help support calcium metabolism.