The lower back, also known as the lumbar spine, is made up of interlocking bones, ligaments, nerves, joints and muscles. These components provide flexibility, strength and support for the whole upper body. Because the lumbar system bears the load of the upper body, it is susceptible to injury. Discomfort due to injury, stiffness or inflammation requires a lumbar spinal treatment solution.
Types Of Lower Back Pain
There are a wide variety of causes of lower back pain. The following list described the types of pain that can occur in the lower back:
MECHANICAL: The pain is caused by movement in the spine and involves spinal structures.
ORGANIC: Caused by disease, for example, spinal cancer.
IDIOPATHIC: The cause is unknown.
THE CAUSES OF LOWER BACK PAIN:
SPRAINS AND STRAINS: These are ligament, tendon or muscle sprains and strains, often caused by or related to overuse.
DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE: Discs become worn out over time, causing discomfort due to a lack of cushion for the vertebrae.
HERNIATED DISC: The soft tissue of the intervertebral discs tears, making the inner soft disc tissue push through the outer layer. Also called a bulging disc or slipped disc, the herniation pushes on the nerve roots causing discomfort.
SCIATICA: Results from a pinched sciatic nerve, which is the nerve that runs down the lower back through the hips, buttocks and down each leg.
SPONDYLOLISTHESIS: When the vertebra slips forward and out of position, disrupting the spine’s alignment, it can compress the nerve roots. This occurrence is often caused by either a fractured vertebra (spondylolysis) or disc degeneration.
SPINAL STENOSIS: This is the narrowing of the inside spaces of the spine which can be caused by a herniated disc or bone spurs caused by spinal osteoarthritis. This puts pressure on the spinal nerves and results in pain.
Abnormal Spinal Curvature: Also referred to as scoliosis
Arthritis: Joint inflammation
Fibromyalgia: Long-term joint, tendon and muscle pain
Spondylitis: Joint inflammation in the spinal bones
Spondylosis: A degenerative condition causing a loss of spinal structure and function
Diagnosis Of Lower Back Pain
After conducting a complete medical history and physical exam, our team of specialists will determine the area of pain and how much it affects range of motion for the patient. Using state of the art equipment, Bonex uses imaging tests such as X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs to find issues in the discs, bones, tendons and ligaments in the back. The doctor may use an Electromyography (EMG,) or nerve conduction test, if a problem with bone strength is suspected.
Treatment Of Spinal Lumbar
Treatment for spinal lumbar includes a variety of medications, like muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, narcotics, and corticosteroid injections.
For some patients, physical therapy is required. This uses a variety and combination of stretching, massage, strengthening exercises, and back and spine manipulation.
Surgery
While surgery is really only necessary for extreme cases after all other treatments have failed to be effective and provide relief, it can be an emergency situation when there is noticeable neurological loss, including a loss of bladder or bowel control.
Types of surgery for lumbar spinal treatment include:
A discectomy will relieve pressure from a nerve root when it is compressed by a bone spur bulging disc. A foraminotomy is another surgical option that opens a space in the spinal canal, known as the foramen, around the nerve root. A spinal fusion reduces painful motion and strengthens the spine.
Why Bonex?
At Bonex Klinik, innovative treatment plans are designed specific to cervical spine and neck treatment that addresses the source of pain. Our expert team of clinic staff is able to successfully explore which options of treatment are best for you after a thorough assessment.
Using top-tier technology, Bonex Klinik doctors are able to address the source of pain and create a simple to understand patient care plan getting you back to life as soon as possible. We recognize that in seeking treatment you have many options. You will find an excellent team of healthcare professionals at Bonex Klinik with a specific collaborative planning team that will help you achieve the pain free outcomes you desire. From diagnosis to discharge, cervical spine treatment is developed by your highly trained team of specialists specific to what you require.
