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Arthritis in the Lower Spine
Arthritis in the lower spine is one of the most common causes of lower back pain, originating in the lumbar spine and the sacrum. Arthritis in the lower spine mainly affects older patients and is more frequently diagnosed in women than in men.
Spinal arthritis sufferers typically experience persistent joint stiffness, limited range of motion and localized pain. Also known as lumbosacral arthritis, it is a leading cause of disc degeneration and could produce symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis.
Spinal stenosis, or a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar region, is a common cause of sciatica. Degeneration of the vertebral discs or cartilage on the facet joints can irritate or compress the large sciatic nerve that runs down the back of the leg. In addition to tenderness in the area of degeneration, a sciatica patient might experience weakness, numbness, tingling or a burning sensation in the buttocks or legs.
Lumbar spinal arthritis has no cure, but symptoms generally can be managed through non-surgical or conservative treatments. For instance, to help support the lumbar spine during daily activity, your doctor may suggest you wear a brace. Other conservative treatment options for the symptoms of arthritis in the lower spine include:
- Exercise
- Weight loss
- Massage
- Chiropractic therapy
- Acupuncture
If conservative treatment is not enough to alleviate chronic lower back pain, your doctor may suggest surgery. The award-winning doctors at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) can gently treat the symptoms of lower spine arthritis using minimally invasive, outpatient procedures. Contact the medical professionals at LSI for a free review of your MRI or CT scan and to learn more about how our revolutionary endoscopic techniques can help you rediscover a life without pain.
Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.
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