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What are the phases of lumbar degeneration?
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Progressive Lumbar Degeneration

Phase 3

 

 

 

Incidence:
Most often 40 to 65 years

Onset:
Phase two, a vertebral subluxation that remained
uncorrected.

Histopathology and X-ray:
Beginning of bone fusion evident
Advanced spur and arthritic formation.
Abnormal calcium production
Soft tissue decay is very evident
Vertebral deformity started
Disc function is lost and disc are degenerated
Poor nerve function; neurological transmission is
seriously impaired
Muscular atrophy and wasting of pelvic and lower
limb muscles

Most common symptoms:
Constant episodic low back pain (comes and goes)
Greatly reduced movement
Over-all stiffness
Leg weakness and fatigue
Increasing back and pelvic problems
Leg and foot problems and/or swelling
Poor circulation
Numbness in feet and toes
Some coordination problems when walking
Pain, which tends to appear for no apparent reason
Urinary difficulties
Varicose veins
Digestive difficulties

Corrective time:
Usually 30 to 42 months, however a degree of
permanency may remain

% of Recovery:
Dependant on severity and patient compliance

 

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