Conditions of the Back
Back:Your spine is the main support structure of the entire body and protects your spinal cord. It is made up of twenty-four moveable bones (vertebrae) with cushion-like discs between each that act as shock absorbers. The many ligaments and muscles of the back aid a great number of movements, including bending, leaning and turning your shoulders. Much of your activities cause stress to the lower back, or lumbar region. Improper lifting and twisting / bending motions often result in lower back injuries. Lumbar Disc Dysfunction: An injury to a disc in the lumbar region (L1– L5). This can result in pain, decreased range of motion, lumbar instability and loss of normal back function. Lumbar Instability: Described as excessive mobility of the lumbar spine due to ligament and / or muscle weakness. This results in pain and can also lead to possible disc dysfunction. Lumbar Spine Sprain:Occurs when the muscles or ligaments of the back are stretched or torn, resulting in pain and possible loss of function. This is a common and debilitating injury and can be mild, moderate or severe. Lumbar Strain: An inflammation of the tendons that connect the muscles to the bones. Strains typically occur from repetitive or overuse and may cause tenderness, pain or mild swelling. Sacroiliac Sprain / Strain:An injury to the sacroiliac joint (between the sacrum and the upper part of the hip bone) causing pain, injury and/or misalignment of the muscles and ligaments.
