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What are the phases of lumbar degeneration?
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Progressive Lumbar Degeneration

Phase 2

 

 

 

Incidence:
Most often 20 to 40 years

Onset:
Phase 1, a vertebral subluxation that has not been
corrected.

Histopathology and X-ray:
Vertebral subluxations increase in severity
Vertebral margins roughen.
Joint surfaces become rough and irregular
Abnormal calcium production
Bone spurs are evident at edges of vertebrae
Disc narrow and show signs of degeneration, decay
and dehydration
Normal nerve function and transmission not possible
Muscular atrophy and wasting has begun

Most common symptoms:
Increased stiffness, usually in the morning
Numbness and tingling in toes and feet
Low back pain radiating into legs
Groin pain
Abdominal bloating and gas
Constipation or diarrhea
Bowel problems
Clumsiness
Reduction of normal reflexes
The back that always goes out syndrome
Tired feeling in the back when standing

Corrective time:
18 to 30 months

% of Recovery:
Dependant on severity and patient compliance

 

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