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Q: abnormal vertibrae lower back

asked by: matt82583 on September 29th, 2008

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Well I have back pain and I have had it for a long time. Probably going on 7 years now. Im only 25 and Im trying to find out if there is anything I can do about the pain. i been through physical therapy with no luck, went to a chiropractor but that was really expensive. But my chiropractor told me when he seen my xrays, I have a vertibrae in my lower back that is abnormal. Its kinda a mix between the two. So I really dont have much movement in my lower back. When it does move, it puts strain on it. I just want to know if anyone might now the name of this.

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replied on September 29th, 2008

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Can you call your chiropractor and ask for the diagnostic name? Let her/him know that you are doing research --- you're entitled to the answer!

littleonefb

replied on October 2nd, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

could be something called transitional lumbosacral junction. Not that uncommon either. I have it and no problem with movement in my spine, but have had 2 spine surgeries for spinal stenosis.

What you need is a full evaluation by a spinal surgeon, either and orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spines or a neurosurgeon that specializes in spines.

Once you have had a full evaluation, and an MRI, the spinal surgeon can than provide you with the answers you need. What is the cause of your spinal pain, what kind of treatments are best to relieve your pain etc.

X-rays will not provide the information needed to evaluate your spine and what is causing it. X-rays only show bones, you need to have an MRI that will show if there is nerve compression and what the causes may be etc.

Good luck

Fran

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