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What are the phases of lumbar degeneration?
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Progressive Lumbar Degeneration

Phase 4

 

 

 

Incidence:
Most often after 65 years but not always

Onset:
Phase three vertebral subluxation that were not
corrected.

Histopathology and X-ray:
Most vertebrae have lost their form and function
Fusion is complete
Spinal form is destroyed
Discs have completely degenerated
Muscular atrophy and infiltration with calcium
Calcification of most spinal ligaments
Nerve system failure
Nerve transmission is lost
Bone deformity
Nerve death and atrophy
A terminal condition has been created

Most common symptoms:
Little movement
Chronic, unremitting pain in most areas
Difficulty in walking
Wasting of most leg muscles
Severe Fatigue
Chronic bowel and bladder malfunction
Poor circulation
Numbness
Failure of related organ systems is evident
Untimely death

Corrective time:
None possible, care at this point for relief and
comfort only

% of Recovery:
None

 

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