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What are the phases of lumbar degeneration?
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Progressive Lumbar Degeneration

Phase 1

 

 

 

Incidence:
Most often birth to 20 years

Onset:
Usually a traumatic incident producing
vertebral sublixations that remain uncorrected
Vertebral subluxation produced as an adaptation
to a pelvic malfunction

Histopathology and X-ray:
Vertebral subluxation and disc stress are evident.
Nerve pressure resulting in rupture of nerve roots.
Toxin production and absorption into surrounding
tissue at site of subluxation affecting other nerve
systems.
Normal nerve function is hampered.
Can have loss of normal spinal curve
Minimal Soft tissue damage at this point.

Most common symptoms:
Some stiffness
Occasional twinges of pain seem to go away
Tightness in lower back area
Some numbness in toes and calves
Cramping in legs thought to be growing pains
Occasional gas, bloating, and digestive difficulties
Severe Menstrual pains
Abdominal cramps
Fatigue when standing

Corrective time:
6 to 18 months

% of Recovery:
100%, however dependant on patient compliance

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