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This page describes 5 of the most common lower back injuries that we see in our clinics. These injuries can be sustained in a number of ways, from sporting injuries, to trips/falls or as a result of biomechanical abnormalities. Please have a read through the conditions listed and if you have any concerns that you may be suffering with any of the symptoms described, or anything that sounds similar, then please give one of our clinics a call to arrange an assessment appointment with no obligation for follow-up.
Description
This occurs when a vertebrae in your spine moves forwards (anterolisthesis) or backwards (retrolisthesis) over the vertebrae below it. A diagnosis for this is based upon imaging such an X-Ray. There are different gradings from I-V dependent on the amount of slippage.
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Description
Often referred to as a slipped disc, there are a number of injuries that can affect the discs in the spine. These are often broken down to refer to the specific type of injury which occurs: Bulge, Prolapse, Herniated. The disc may push on the root of a nerve causing pain to radiate in to the lower limb(s).
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Description
Most people will experience lower back pain during their lifetime. MLBP is the term used to describe pain in the lumbar region caused by strain on muscles of the vertebral column and abnormal stress. A person could have an acute episode which lasts 2-4 weeks, or a chronic injury that last longer than this.
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Description
Osteoarthritis is characterised primarily by stiffness and pain in the joints, which tend to be worse in the morning and can take up to 30 minutes to ease up.
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Description
A break or fracture of a lumbar vertebrae usually due to a high trauma mechanism of injury.
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Once fracture has healed
Content provided by Neil, one of our expert physiotherapists.
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