Lumbar Spine (Low Back) The five lumbar vertebrae, L1 to L5, are the most massive ones. Their main function is to support the cervical and thoracic spine. The lumbar region also absorbs most of the stress of lifting and carrying objects. Therefore, many spinal problems occur in the low ba...
Learn what a lumbar spine MRI is, what the process is like, why it’s used, and how an MRI of the lumbar spine can be part of your overall health routine.
Lumbar spine fusion is a common procedure associated with a high cost burden and risk of serious complications. We aimed to summarise systematic reviews on the effec- tiveness of lumbar spine fusion for most diagnoses. We found no high-quality system- atic reviews and the risk of bias of ...
Herniated discs can occur anywhere in the spine, but they are most frequently found in the lumbar, or lower back, region of the spine. A ruptured disc is most common in people over thirty years old because, after this point, spinal discs begin to lose their fluid as part of the natural...
She is also certified in secondary special education, biology, and physics in Massachusetts. Cite this lesson Lumbar degenerative disc disease obviously affects the back and spine, but did you know it also affects the rest of the body? Read on to learn more about the anatomy of the spine,...
Lifting while twisting the spine A fall or movement that occurs suddenly and puts a great deal of stress on the lumbar area Chiropractic Care for the Lumbar Spine Chiropractic care is a very popular, effective treatment for lower back pain. A chiropractor can help patients manage their back pai...
Which spinal nerves affect which parts of the body? The nerves of thecervical spine go to the upper chest and arms. The nerves in your thoracic spine go to your chest and abdomen. The nerves of the lumbar spine then reach to your legs, bowel, and bladder. These nerves coordinate and co...
After 22 weeks, the swimmers' test results showed increased bone mineral density on the lumbar spine, hips and neck, along with a reduction in body mass in the lower body. Furthermore, a 2015 randomised controlled trial in the American Journal of Health Promotion unveiled that women between ...
The largest vertebrae are the ones that are located in the lower back. This section of the back is called the lumbar region. Because these vertebrae are so large and carry the biggest load of the back, they are sometimes fractured. A lumbar compression fracture is the fracturing of lumbar ...
The spinal column usually has about 30 vertebrae. The column is divided into levels:The cervical (C) region includes the 8 vertebrae (C1 to C8) that form the neck. The thoracic (T) region includes the 12 vertebrae (T1 to T12) that form the upper to middle back. The lumbar (L) ...