What are the symptoms of Lumbar Spondylosis?

Symptoms of Lumbar Spondylosis are: (1) Symptoms started with back pain on one side only. (2) Unable to lie on the back due to pain. (3) Numbness anywhere from the knees to the ankles. (4) Difficulty in walking. (5) Pain when exerting physically e.g. climbing the stairs. (6) Low back pain. (7) Back pain worse with exercise. (8) Lower back pain when lifting heavy things or slouching. (9) Tingling or pricking numbness in the legs even when keeping still. (10) Hip pain

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Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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Back pain gets worse when I lie on my back
Abnormal gait
Lying on my back causes more pain
Shuffle when I walk
Difficulty walking in a straight line with one foot directly in front of the other
Transient gait disturbance
Walking difficulties
Drop foot
Need to hold into something for supoport while walking
Shuffling when walking
Gait is too unstable to walk following a straight line (e.g. like a tightrope)
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What is Lumbar Spondylosis?

A condition in which the lower backbone (lumbar spine) becomes damaged due to wear and tear of the intervertebral disks. Risk factors include repetitive back strain, carrying heavy loads, and obesity.

Typical Symptoms of Lumbar Spondylosis

Symptoms started with back pain on one side only
Unable to lie on the back due to pain
Numbness anywhere from the knees to the ankles
Difficulty in walking
Pain when exerting physically e.g. climbing the stairs
Low back pain
Back pain worse with exercise
Lower back pain when lifting heavy things or slouching

Diagnostic Questions for Lumbar Spondylosis

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Was pain on one side of your lower back your first symptom?
Does lying on your back make the pain worse?
Do you have numbness in your lower legs?
Is walking difficult for you?
Does pain improve with rest but worsen with movement?

Treatment of Lumbar Spondylosis

Treatment aims to relieve pain and strengthen the surrounding muscles and posture. This can be achieved through lifestyle changes such as exercise, improved posture, physical therapy, or use of medications. In some cases, procedures like spinal injections or surgery may be necessary to protect the nerves in the spine.

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References

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