Posts Tagged ‘lumbar vertebrae’

can anyone help me interpret these MRI findings? And would disk replacement get rid of the pain?

Second MRI done Today EXAMINATION: LUMBAR SPINE MRI WITHOUT INTRAVENOUS CONTRAST. HISTORY: Lower back pain. COMPARISON: None. TECHNIQUE: Multiplanar MR imaging of the lumbar spine was performed utilizing a 1.5 Tesla system. Sagittal and axial T1 and T2 images obtained from the lower thoracic spine to below the lumbar sacral junction. FINDINGS: The study is [...]

What treatment should I try for back pain due to an extra lumbar vertebrae?

I found out about 3 or 4 years ago that I have an extra lumbar vertebrae (L6), as well as slight scoliosis. I used to play softball and volleyball but I had to quit because of back pain. I’ve been to physical therapy, a chiropractor, more physical therapy geared towards strength training, and a deep [...]

Bad lower back pain?

In my lumbar vertebrae i get pains that go off and on. ive been to the doctor a few times for back spasms and pain. Last night everytime i would move the pain in my back is so great that it would wake me up. Today just walking through the halls at school i had [...]