WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS?

Lumbar spondylosis can cause a variety of symptoms, some of which are described below:

• Back pain
• Numbness
• Weakness
• Neurological claudication affecting the lower back and leg during standing or walking
• Disc bulging

Treatment Of Lumbar Spondylosis

• Conservative treatments such as therapeutic exercises, massage, physical therapy, over-the-counter or prescription pain medications, hot/cold therapy, or epidural steroid injections can be used to control the discomfort caused by spinal degeneration in some circumstances. If you have lumbar spondylosis, we will collaborate with your referring physician, chiropractor, or other ancillary treatments such as physical therapy to assist you manage your condition.
• If you have tried conservative therapy for lumbar spondylosis and your pain persists, you may be suitable for minimally invasive, endoscopic spine surgery.
• When compared to traditional open-back surgery, we can help you get relief from your pain with fewer complications and a shorter recovery period using this sophisticated procedure.

Surgery may be necessary to prevent additional neurological impairments and restore function.

There are several surgical options for decompression, including:

• Discectomy: removal of a herniated disc
• Laminectomy: to remove bone spurs or a section of the vertebra known as the lamina.
• Laminoplasty: altering the location of the lamina to make room for nerve tissue.
• Spinal fusion: uniting a portion of the spine with or without tools (for example, rods and screws).