Lumbar Spondylitis | Lumbar Spondylosis | Slip disc
PIVD | L1- L2, L3- L4, L5- S1 Involvement | Sciatica
Lumbar Spondylitis/Lumbar Spondylosis Or Pain in L4-L5/L5-S1.
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- A very painful degenerative condition that affects the discs, vertebras, and spine causing severe back pain and making it difficult to perform ADLs.
- It is very common in people within the age group 60 but these days, due to faulty positions or posture young age people are also getting affected.
- More than 85% of people are suffering from this condition
- Maximum stress and reduced mobility is over L4-L5 & L5-S1
What are the causes of Lumbar Spondylitis/Lumbar Spondylosis?
- Age factor
- Strain
- Injury
- Poor posture
- Poor ergonomics
- Mental health issues
- Trauma
- Genetics
- Smoking
- Lifestyle
- Obesity
Generally, as we get older, the dehydration in the discs leads to reduced disc space, and hence the posterior longitudinal ligament is affected, which detaches from the periosteum leading to extrusion.
Hence the extruded disc gets calcified and osteophyte formation happens at the site.
What are the clinical symptoms of Lumbar Spondylitis/Lumbar Spondylosis?
The clinical symptoms include-
- Pain attacks
- Morning stiffness
- Tenderness
- Weakness
- Numbness
- Tingling sensation
- Difficulty in walking
What is the choice of treatment?
The choice of treatment depends upon the severity of the condition, adverse case scenarios lead to surgical management, and options include-
- Laminectomy
- Disectomies
- Foraminatomies
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion
- Foraminatomies
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion
Medications also play a role in dealing with pain management, however, that is only temporary relief and may lead to addiction or dependency upon medications.
The choice of medications can be
- Acetaminophen
- NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory drugs)
- Muscle relaxants
What would be the best choice of treatment for Lumbar Spondylitis/Lumbar Spondylosis?
The best choice of treatment for Lumbar Spondylitis/Lumbar Spondylosis would be Physiotherapy, it is a noninvasive permanent solution for back pain and is of great help to people tired of medicines and for those who do not wish to go for surgery.
The treatment includes-
- Cryotherapy
- Electrotherapy
- Mobility exercises
- Chiropractice
- Osteopathy
- Mobilizations
- Stretchings
- Traction
- Postural analysis and correction
- Weight distribution management
- Kinematic chain
Also, proper ergonomic advice must given to the patient like comfortable sitting positions, lifting techniques, restricting unwanted movements, avoiding prolonged activities, workplace modifications, etc.