Abstract The aim of the present study was to determine the association between abdominal muscle strength and quality of life among older adults with lumbar osteoarthritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of Osteoarthritis changes on an X-Ray does not mean that pain has to be present. Which part of the spine is affected by Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis can affect any part of the spine. [medicalmediaimages.com]

A limitation of the present study is that a cross - sectional rather than a prospective design was applied. [bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com]

• Prolonged Immobilization

  OA can result from a wide variety of conditions such as history of faulty posture, occupational tasks, prolonged immobilization, obesity, or repetitive mircotrauma.4, 7 Some evidence shows that there is a genetic component to osteoarthritis. [pivotalphysio.com]

• Back Pain

  Low back pain is responsive to therapies that are effective for osteoarthritis in other locations. Osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine does cause low back pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Low Back Pain

  Table 1 Associations between low back pain and spine radiographic features Study (year) Ref. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Spine Pain

  Epidemiology and risk factors for spine pain. Neurology Clinical. 2007;25:353-71 [pivotalphysio.com]

  Here are some common symptoms of OA in the spine: Stiffness of the spine Spine pain that is worse after standing or sitting Pain in the low-back which spreads to the hips, buttocks or legs Pain, numbness or weakness in legs Difficulty with gait How is [medicalmediaimages.com]

  Other symptoms depend on the disease stage and may include: stiffness and limited motion of the lumbar spine; pain and limited chest expansion; arthritis involving the shoulders, hips, and knees; kyphosis (curvature of the spine) in advanced stages, sometimes [uclahealth.org]

  pain caused by degeneration, including but not limited to osteoarthritis Regardless of the term used, spinal osteoarthritis is common in older adults. [arthritis-health.com]

• Buttock Pain

  Similarly, if the low back is affected, the patient may experience buttock pain and sciatica (leg pain). Stiffness can occur after periods of inactivity or rest, such as waking up after a nap. [spineuniverse.com]

  Pain can be felt from the center of the low back and may expand to the pelvic area or the sides of the buttocks. Pain can also go into the thighs but rarely spreads to the knees. [medicalnewstoday.com]

• Acute Low Back Pain

  The first stage is significant dysfunction caused by acute low back pain. The second stage is the longest phase where there is relative instability at the degenerated segment7. The patient in this stage is susceptible to intermittent bouts of pain. [pivotalphysio.com]

  Sign in Published on Mar 15, 2010 Acute Low Back pain self-treatment Once every hour: * 20 reps of every movement then directly * 30 reps of every movement then finish with * 40 reps of every movement Usually, your acute low back pain resolves the first [youtube.com]

  Evaluation and treatment of acute low back pain. Am Fam Physician 2007; 75: 1181-8. PubMed Hill JC, Whitehurst DGT, Lewis M, et al. [nhi.no]

  Efficacy of paracetamol for acute low-back pain: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2014;384(9954):1586–96. Google Scholar 105. Chou R, Huffman LH. [link.springer.com]

• Paresthesia

  In more severe cases, it may cause pressure on nerve roots with subsequent sensory and/or motor disturbances, such as pain, paresthesia, or muscle weakness in the limbs. [davidrobertsphysio.co.uk]

  Paresthesias (abnormal sensations) may develop, such as numbness or tingling. As mentioned earlier, spondylosis is often associated with aging. [spineuniverse.com]

  This could lead to neck and/or low back pain, arm and leg pain, paresthesias (needles and pins), and muscle weakness. [njspinespecialists.net]

  If severe, it may cause pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots with subsequent sensory or motor disturbances, such as pain, paresthesia, imbalance, and muscle weakness in the limbs. [en.wikipedia.org]

The primary provider will be able to evaluate to see if further workup is needed. A diagnosis usually can be made based on specific symptoms, a thorough physical examination and x-ray results. [aans.org]

See Workup for more detail. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The difference between the pain scores in two active treatments arms was not statistically significant at the Vf whereas the differences between the pain scores of two active treatment arms vs the placebo arm were statistically significant validating [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Spinal Osteoarthritis Treatment If you are seeking the most advanced treatment for Spinal Osteoarthritis in Atlanta, you can count on the caring team from Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians. [orthosportandspine.com]

If the anticoagulant treatment was prescribed in cardiology, the cardiologists' agreement is necessary before interrupting the treatment. An epidural injection is not recommended during treatment with an antiplatelet drug. [arthrolink.com]

Prognosis of Lumbosacral Spondylosis without Myelopathy If treated early then the prognosis for Lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy is good for the patient and they can live a healthy life-style. [epainassist.com]

Treatment and prognosis Simple analgesia is the mainstay of treatment for most patients. [radiopaedia.org]

Use of proper mechanics, proper posture, body mechanics and awareness of the do’s and don’ts for a healthy back is necessary for a good long-term prognosis. [twinboro.com]

Specifically, the diagnosis, prognosis, and management are components of discussion in patients with spondyloarthritis of the spine. [statpearls.com]

For a positive prognosis, don’t ignore symptoms and talk to your doctor if you have pain, numbness, weakness, or swelling in your back — or in any part of your body. [healthline.com]

These findings suggest a different etiological process may exist between SOA and FOA and supports the potential for separate clinical phenotypes. [acrabstracts.org]

Etiology (cause): OA is most often atraumatic in nature, which means there was no specific trauma which caused the condition. [pivotalphysio.com]

To address prevention and treatment, understanding the etiology of LBP is important, because it may differ within the large majority of patients in whom we describe the etiology as mechanical or non-specific origin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSION: This study established epidemiological baseline data for degenerative lumbar osteoarthritis in adults, especially for people younger than 45 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiology and impact of low-back pain. Spine. 1980;5(2):133–42. PubMed Google Scholar 29. Fujiwara A, Tamai K, Yamato M, An HS, Yoshida H, Saotome K, Kurihashi A. [link.springer.com]

Epidemiology and risk factors for spine pain. Neurology Clinical. 2007;25:353-71 [pivotalphysio.com]

These findings are consistent with central (spinal) sensitization, a pathophysiological state implicated in chronic pain. [fasebj.org]

“[T]hese findings suggest the pathophysiologic processes may vary across different OA phenotypes in the lumbar spine. [rheumatologyadvisor.com]

Elucidating these transitions would improve our understanding of the underlying pathophysiological processes and may indicate the potential for separate clinical phenotypes. [acrabstracts.org]

Intervertebral disc: anatomy-physiology- pathophysiology-treatment. Pain Practice. 2008;8(1):18-44. Rubin, DI. Epidemiology and risk factors for spine pain. Neurology Clinical. 2007;25:353-71 [pivotalphysio.com]

Instead treatment is normally aimed at reducing pain levels and preventing further degeneration. [clinic-hq.co.uk]

Prevention It is possible to limit the effects of osteoarthritis by treating directly at the onset of symptoms. Taking care of joints that have a risk of osteoarthritis should done as early as possible. [health.ccm.net]

Outside the flare-ups, the therapist will give advice on preventive care for the joints and recommend joint physiotherapy exercises with the essential aim of strengthening the abdominal muscles. [arthrolink.com]