Question 1

mri of lumbar spine showed regions of focal fatty replacement and/or hemangiomas within the lumbar spine and chronic wedge deformities. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Not too much: The area of fatty replacements and/or hemangiomas within the lumbar spine are not significant, and pose no future problem for you.  However, the chronic wedge deformities may be due to prior trauma with injury to the vertebral bodies, or possible osteopenic compression fractures.  Discuss with you doctor about possibly osteoporosis or other bone abnormality, and how  to limit further injury.

Question 2

any care tips for lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

Paraspinal Muscles?: Paraspinal muscles position the spine. Keeping these healthy reduces arthritis, disc and nerve (radiculopathy) problems. 
I have severe lumbar arthritis, Not getting surgery. I do core strengthening and flexibility exercises every day. 
Google exercises on core muscular strengthening, low back mobility, hamstring stretching.
Then do the exercises as often as needed. Every day is not too often.

Question 3

what is lumbar spine straightening?

Accepted Answer

Decrease in : The normal curvature of the lower back which places disproportionate amount of force on the lower lumbar disks and joints leading to accelerated degeneration of these structures compared to ones with a normal curvature.

Question 4

how can you tell if your lumbar spine is overlapped ?

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Overlapped ??: An "overlapping" lumbar spine is not a recognized diagnosis.  Whomever suggested this is likely not a physician.  If you have a symptomatic problem with your lumbar spine see an orthopaedic surgeon or start by seeing your pcp.

Question 5

please answer! what possible diagnoses would be related to straightening of the lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A few diagnosis can: Relate to lumbar spine straightening. The most common is paraspinal or ilipsoas spasms are the most common cause. Other issues can be related as well, including postural issues, inflammatory issues such as ankylosing spondylitis, or sacral issues that can lead to lumbar straitening. Hope that helps!

Question 6

what is spondylosis lumbar spine like?

Accepted Answer

It varies: For many folks it is painless. It is simply part of the aging process. Depending on your genes, some degeneration begins during the teen years; everyone has some by the mid 60s. In other folks, spondylosis can be associated with pain, stiffness, nerve compression and symptoms like leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, trouble walking, even trouble controlling the bladder or bowels.

Question 7

what can i used for pinched nerve in the lumbar spine

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: The answer depends on the meaning of the pinched nerve. I need further information to comment on this. A complete neurological exam is necessary to make sure there is no ruptured disc or other symptoms like pain radiating to legs. If it means simple low back due to muscle spasm, then simple stretches, ibuprofen, and moist heat may help. But i need further medical information regarding pinch nerve.

Question 8

buldging disks in my lumbar spine, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Depends if they are: Causing problems. A study of asymptomatic patients (no pain or other issues) showed that roughly 40% have bulging or mildly herniated discs and no issues. You may want to be more careful and work on core strengthening to help support those discs. Exercise, hydrate, and keep in shape and as long as you don't notice symptoms, you may just be part of that 40%!

Question 9

can lumbar spine epidural injections really work for anyone?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: They work better to treat conditions with nerve compression but not as well to just treat back pain.

Question 10

what do i do about an injury from lumbar spine hyperextension?

Accepted Answer

Rehabiliatation: Most hyper-extension lumbar injuries respond with conservative measures, including anti-inflammatory meds, therapy, and time. Sometimes bone injury, such as spondylolysis, can occur which may require more aggressive treatments sometimes years after the initial injury.

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