Question 1

i have osteophytes in my lumbar spine along with mild scoliosis. what's the prognosis for something like this?

Accepted Answer

That depends more on: Other factors including: smoking status, body weight, exercise routine and your family history of arthritis/spine issues.  A mild scoliosis usually is not a factor and osteophytes are typical findings as we age.  So by themselves, the mild scoliosis and osteophytes do not predict any prognosis.

Question 2

would like to know what does this mean in a report - lumbar spine curvature is lost - paraspinal spasm, &scoliosis with convexity to left is seen?

Accepted Answer

Malalignment: Normally when you look at the low back of a person from the side there is a small curve known as lordosis.  When this curve is reduced or straightened it can be from muscle spasm which tends to straighten out the normal curves in the spine.  When you look from the back, the spine is normally straight, but in scoliosis it is curved.  It may take an MRI to determine the cause of your condition.

Question 3

what does it mean to have mild dextro scoliosis of the lumbar spine with mild degenerative changes l5-s1?

Accepted Answer

: If you are not having back problems these are not significant. Scoliosis is a twisting of the spine and a mild amount is common. L5-S1 is the lowest portion of the spine and compression of the nerves in that region is unlikely with only mild degeneration.

Question 4

degree of scoliosis is 5 in lower thoracic & 7 in mid lumbar spine. should i get a brace/treatment? i'm 24yr/old woman.i've consistent back pain tho.

Accepted Answer

Most wouldn't: I don't even refer cases out with that minor level of deviation. Your doc is in a better position to sort out any back pain issues but many with scoliosis at higher degrees  have no pain at all.

Question 5

xray - "straightened lumbar spine, likely secondary to muscle spasm. mid lumbar scoliosis." what can you suggest for her? she's been having back pains

Accepted Answer

Moist heat, NSAIDs : This x-ray report suggests that this young patient is having muscular lbp w/ secondary muscle spasms which can 'reverse' the normal lordosis of the lumbar spine and cause it to straighten... Esp.W/ non- standing x-rays. Heat, Ibuprofen , gentle massage, and avoidance of aggravating activities can be helpful the first week or so. If symptoms persist consider seeing an orthopedist. Good luck!

Question 6

can i reverse this issue? 27 yo male. my mri report below. mild scoliosis of the lumbar spine. l4-5: there is a 2 mm in ap diameter broad-based posterior disc bulge. there is mild right lateral recess narrowing. is this curable?

Accepted Answer

:  The anatomic findings can not be changed by any exercise or medicine only by surgery- but if any symptoms- they can by PT.

Question 7

excruciating lower back pain (left side) for months, always hurting. when i get up from sitting position, cannot walk right away. took x-ray. what does non acute findings, early arthritic changes to the lumbar spine and mild curvature, scoliosis mean?

Accepted Answer

: It means you have early signs of west &amp; tear in the spine, in addition to mild curvature that is consistent with scoliosis. These are not new findings (nonacute) and have likely been there a while. These findings are not uncommon in folks who have no pain, so they may have nothing to do with your pain. Please follow up with a clinician to discuss further evaluation &amp; management of your pain.

Question 8

my chiro xray shows lateral pelvic tilt & (as a result) curve in lumbar spine. doc said the curvature in the spine is not scoliosis. how is it not?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: The presence of a tilt on an X-ray does not necessarily mean scoliosis. There can be positional curves which show up on imaging that have to do with either posture or muscular tension. Scoliosis represents a curvature to the spine which reflects an abnormality of how the bones interact with each other. This difference can be subtle. A trained radiologist can tell the difference.

Question 9

what does levoconvex curvature of the lower thoracic and lumbar spine mean?

Accepted Answer

Means direction: It means which side the spine is curved .'  Levo ' means left ' Dextro ' means towards right . Good Luck

Question 10

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.

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I have osteophytes in my lumbar spine along with mild scoliosis. what's the prognosis for something like this?

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Would like to know what does this mean in a report - lumbar spine curvature is lost - paraspinal spasm, &scoliosis with convexity to left is seen?

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What does it mean to have mild dextro scoliosis of the lumbar spine with mild degenerative changes l5-s1?

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Degree of scoliosis is 5 in lower thoracic & 7 in mid lumbar spine. should i get a brace/treatment? i'm 24yr/old woman.i've consistent back pain tho.

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Xray - "straightened lumbar spine, likely secondary to muscle spasm. mid lumbar scoliosis." what can you suggest for her? she's been having back pains

A member asked:

Can i reverse this issue? 27 yo male. my mri report below. mild scoliosis of the lumbar spine. l4-5: there is a 2 mm in ap diameter broad-based posterior disc bulge. there is mild right lateral recess narrowing. is this curable?

A member asked:

Excruciating lower back pain (left side) for months, always hurting. when i get up from sitting position, cannot walk right away. took x-ray. what does non acute findings, early arthritic changes to the lumbar spine and mild curvature, scoliosis mean?

A member asked:

My chiro xray shows lateral pelvic tilt & (as a result) curve in lumbar spine. doc said the curvature in the spine is not scoliosis. how is it not?

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What does levoconvex curvature of the lower thoracic and lumbar spine mean?

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What is lumbar spine straightening?

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