Lumbar Spondylosis: Cause, Symptoms & Treatment

old man suffering from lower back pain called lumbar spondylosis

What is Lumbar Spondylosis?

The spinal cord of the human body is divided into five regions from which the third is the lumbar spine. It includes five large vertebrae which balance most of the body’s weight and support mobility. The degeneration of lumbar vertebrae is termed as lumbar spondylosis which affects the disks, associated joints, muscles, cartilage, and bones in the lumbar region. Being difficult to manage and progressive with age, this chronic lower back pain is inflammatory and also called spine arthritis. In deeper phenomena, bone spurs (new bone formation) may occur due to degeneration at the edges of vertebrae. These bone spurs compress the spinal nerves generating pain, stiffness, tenderness, weakness, and numbness in the back, arms, and legs. The long persisting pain in the lumbar region for more than 3 months affects almost 10% of people in younger age, 30% of adults, and almost 80% in old age. The treatment of Lumbar Spondylosis is very essential to control and manage the intolerable pain and for this, Ayurveda is the safest solution to improve overall spinal health.

Causes of Lumbar Spondylosis

Age Factor-As we age, the bones get degenerated thus leading to back pain.
Activity and Occupation- Activities and work like bending, lifting, twisting, and sustaining non-neutral postures, driving for a long time increases the chances of getting degenerative changes in bones, ligaments, and cartilages due to load on spine.
Hereditary- Genetic factors likely influence the formation of Osteophytes and disc degeneration.
Herniated or Bulging Disc- The disk acts as a cushion in between the vertebrae in the spine. Due to wear and tear, the soft cushion gets shrunken thus causing pain.

Arthritis of The Spine- Degeneration of bones causes lumbar spondylosis.

Symptoms of Lumbar Spondylosis

Pain in the axial spine- It is confined to the lower back area or region.
Numbness in the affected area when standing or walking- This is due to nerve compression. Lack of blood circulation in the body causes numbness.
Joint or muscular stiffness upon awakening- Stiffness that typically gets worse in the morning or at night is the common symptom that patient experiences.
Muscle weakness or tingling in the back, buttocks, and legs- Chronic stress can lead to muscle weakness. If not timely treated these symptoms can invite other complications such as sciatica pain and ankylosing spondylitis.
Tenderness in the area of nerve compression- Due to herniated disc, osteoarthritis, or some Injury, tenderness may occur

Lumbar Spondylosis Ayurvedic treatment

Lumbar spondylosis is considered as Vata Vyadhi in Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic treatment for lumbar spondylosis involves detoxification and elimination of toxins, Kati Basti, Patra Pinda Sweda.
An Ayurvedic medicine for balancing Vata Dosha not only heals the problem but also relieves the pain. Lumbar spondylosis treatment in Ayurveda works on treating the root cause and heals the body within.
Ayurvedic medicines, natural remedies, and therapies relax the muscles and relieve inflammation of the nerves and surrounding tissue.
Ayurvedic treatment for lumbar spondylosis focuses on managing the pain through effective yoga asana and exercises. The Ayurvedic treatment for Lumbar Spondylosis is considered the optimum and top most effective management as it is risk-free for all ages.

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Faq's

Is there any Ayurvedic treatment for Lumbar spondylosis?

Yes, Ayurvedic medicines and Panchkarma are preferred that heals muscles, nerves, and surrounding tissue of affected areas.

Is walking good for Lumbar Spondylosis?

Yes, walking is advised as it increases flexibility by creating antagonist movement of muscles, regulating ligaments action in back, legs and hip.

What is the main cause of Lumbar Spondylosis?

Aging and Osteoarthritis are the main cause, where aging leads to wear and tear of ligament, cartilage, and bones.

What happens if Lumbar Spondylosis is not treated?

If lumbar spondylosis is left untreated then extra bones start developing in between vertebrae and finally get fused which leads to restricted movement of spine thus causing pain.

Can one lift weight if diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis?

No, one should always avoid heavy weight lifting because it might aggravate back pain which may last longer than usual.

Is massage with oil good in lumbar spondylosis?

Massage is good for relieving lumbar spondylosis pain. It also helps to cure muscles spasm and to improve the movement of affected areas

Is cycling advised for patients of lumbar spondylosis?

Some exercises are especially for it but one should never practice them without a doctor’s prescription. Cycling is a good exercise as it improves blood circulation and heals stiffness of nearby nerves and muscles.

Does lumbar spondylosis affect every age group?

Due to lifestyle changes and not eating a healthy nutritious diet, more than 80% of men and women aged 40 and above are more likely to show the symptoms of spine degeneration.

Which food items are good to treat lumbar spondylosis?

All the seasonal fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants
Add more fluids to your diet. Fresh fruit juices, vegetable juices, and soups.
Plant based Omega-3 fatty acids are highly beneficial.
Omega-3 fatty acids are highly beneficial.
Avoid eating food high in fat and cholesterol.

What is the difference between spondylolisthesis and spondylosis?

Spondylolisthesis is termed as a movement of one vertebra over the one below it (Slippage) and Spondylosis is termed as a crack or stress fracture in a specific part of the vertebra which is mostly due to wear and tear