Question 1

what does changes to your lower spine mean?

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Ambiguous: That is, unfortunately, one of the more ambiguous and out of context questions. I am sorry. Can you re-phrase the question with some context or specifics?

Question 2

my spine pops all the time. does that mean i have extra mobility? that would be a good thing, right?

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Spine popping: The normal range of motion in most joints is accompanied by various popping, clicking, or snapping sounds. This is normal. If you are getting lots of such sounds from your spine, it does imply that you have good range of motion, and this is a good thing. For example, if you practice  yoga, you will notice a lot more of these sounds in your spine as you increase your flexibility and range of motion.

Question 3

what does a cyst by my spine mean?

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Facet cyst: Cysts usually are related to the facet joint and may cause pressure on a nerve. If they do not pressure the nerve then they can be ignored.

Question 4

what is pars defect at your spine mean anyway?

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A defect in vertebra: This refers to a defect in the bone that connects the upper and lower facet joint of a vertebra.  It is thought that most these arise as stress fractures that do not heal. The vast majority cause no symptoms.

Question 5

disc in neck spine is pushing out. what does that mean?

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Disc bulge: Intervertebral discs are soft structures between the bony vertebrae of the spinal column that function as 'shock absorbers'.   They care referred to as bulging, herniated, slipped, etc. when they become malpositioned due to age or trauma.  These discs may press on nerves as they live the spinal canal, creating pain and weakness.  Practicing good ergonomics and core strengthening is important.

Question 6

please can you explain to me what spondylotic changes to the spine mean i would be really greatfull thank you.

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Descriptive term: Spondylosis refers to degeneration of the spine.
Spondylosis is not a clinical diagnosis
as with many other terms to describe spinal problems, spondylosis is more of a descriptive term than it is a diagnosis. Literally it can be translated to mean that one has both pain and spine degeneration, regardless of what is causing the pain or where the degeneration is occurring.

Question 7

what can it mean if my neck seems hunched over and my spine seems more prominent in that area? is that normal?

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Osteoporosis: Depends on the age and underlying diseases. Poor chronic posturing problems chronic osteoporosis and long term increase of "kyphosis".

Question 8

what is meant by posterior osteophytic spurring of the cervical spine?

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Bone spurs: Posterior osteophytic spurs of the cervical spine are bone spurs around the back of the disc space and in front of the spinal cord. They are normal findings in age related degenerative disease  but they may cause pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Pressure on a nerve may cause pain, weakness or numbness. Spinal cord compression may cause pain and loss of coordination or other symptoms.

Question 9

what is the treatment for a wedge fracture of the t-spine?

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Spinal fracture: The treatment depends on if this is a new fracture or old and on the age of the patient and the mechanism of injury. If it's an old healed fracture there is no treatment necessary at this stage if it's an acute fracture then bracing may be an option versus surgical intervention.

Question 10

what does 'mild' osteoarthritis of the spine really mean?

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Nothing: It means you're 38! like wrinkles of skin or gray hair, your spine also normally ages. These findings are reported as "arthritis" or degenerative disk disease or spondylosis. None of these implies any pain or need for further treatment nor restriction if activities.

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