Question 1

any care tips for lumbar spine?

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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 2

what is lumbar spine straightening?

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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 3

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 4

can you tell me some tips or info on lumbar spine disc problems?

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Core Exercises: Typically core strengthening exercises are the best to help relieve pressure and forces in the spine.  I would try and google some or look them up on youtube to see descriptions.  If you can do them yourself, wonderful otherwise ask your doctor to get a referral to a good physical therapist for further assistance.

Question 5

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

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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

i was wondering what are the facets in the lumbar spine?

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Joints of the spine: The facets of the spine are part of the system of joints of the spine. If you think of the back of the spine where there are portions that line up like shingles on a roof-these contact points allow for support and movement.  The facets are these contact points and are very important for structure and support. In cases where there these are compromised, pain can ensue.

Question 7

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

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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 8

how long is the recovery of lumbar spine fusion?

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Physical therapy: After a lumbar spine fusion with instrumentation, most patients are mobilized within a day or two. They progress with physical therapy. The incisions are usually healed within a week. Ultimately, the fusion needs to become solid. This may take about 3 months. During that time physical therapy is key in getting the patient moving and overcoming the pain from surgery which can be significant.

Question 9

what can i used for pinched nerve in the lumbar spine

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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 10

can lumbar spine epidural injections really work for anyone?

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

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