Lumbar Spondylosis

Lumbar Spondylosis

Spondylosis or Spinal osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder that may leads to loss of normal spinal structure and function. Spondylosis may affect the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (low back) regions of the spine. Cervical /Neck (Cervical Spondylosis) and lumbar /low back (lumbar Spondylosis) are commonly seen.

Causes:

Wear and tear of the cartilage and bones in low back is the main cause for lumbar spondylosis. This could be due to:

• Age - elderly persons are more prone to develop spondylosis.

• Dehydrated or drying spinal discs.

• Herniated disc.

• Injury to the low back.

• Stiffer ligaments in the low back.

• Overuse of spine.

Symptoms:

• Muscle spasms in your lower back.

• Grinding or popping sensations when you sit or stand up.

• Numbness in the lower back and feet, and toes.

• Pain in the buttocks.

• Sciatica (leg pain).