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Lower back pain
Tingling in feet
Tingling in legs
Leg numbness
Foot numbness
Stiff lower back
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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 lower back pain on one side only
- Unable to lie on the back due to pain
- Numbness anywhere from the knees to the ankles
- Difficulty walking normally
- Pain when exerting physically e.g. climbing the stairs
- Lower back pain
- Back pain worse with exercise
- Lower back pain triggered by lifting objects or bending forward
Diagnostic Questions for Lumbar Spondylosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Did you have lower back pain on one side only when your symptoms started?
- Does lying on your back make the pain worse?
- Do you have numbness in your lower legs?
- Do you have difficulty walking normally?
- 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.
Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
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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