Lumbar Spondylitis

Lumbar Spondylitis is the formation of new bone where the ligament gets stressed.

Symptoms of Lumbar Spondylitis

The symptoms include :

• A muscle spasm occurs in the lower back. 
• A feeling of grinding or popping up during sitting and standing up  
• Pains in the buttocks area 
• Pain in the leg due to pinch in the Sciatica nerve 
• Instability in the spine 
• Restricted range of movement 
• Bowel and bladder difficulties due to nerve compression

Treatment for Lumbar Spondylitis

The conservative treatments are beneficial. Listing a few :

• Medications for pain control 
• Muscle relaxants to relieve the spasms
• Physical Therapy provides relief through exercises 
• Spinal Injections for chronic back pains 
• Steroids are administered mainly for pains related to herniated discs and similar 
• Yoga provides good support to the back and spine 
• Lifestyle modifications maintaining a healthy weight and eating nutritious food 
• Usage of a Brace controls the pain by limiting the movements

The treatments mentioned above, combined with the doctor’s advice, would maximise beneficial results.