Motion Specific Release

Few phrases on an imaging report sound more unsettling than degenerative disc disease. The name can suggest that the spine is damaged and destined to deteriorate. In reality, it describes changes in the spinal discs that become increasingly common with age and are often found in people who have no pain at all.

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) becomes more common with age. It occurs when the spaces surrounding the nerve roots in the lower spine become narrowed. However, narrowing seen on an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI does not always produce symptoms. When the nerves are affected, standing or walking may bring on pain, heaviness, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the buttocks and legs. Sitting or leaning forward often provides relief. The Good News A diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis does

The sacroiliac (SI) joints connect the spine to the pelvis and help transfer forces between the upper body and legs. When pain develops in this region, simple activities such as walking, climbing stairs, getting out of a chair, or turning in bed can become surprisingly difficult. But pain felt near the SI joint does not always come from the joint itself. The lumbar spine, hips, muscles, ligaments, and other structures can produce similar symptoms, making careful assessment es

Low back pain can change the rhythm of your entire day. Sitting, sleeping, working, exercising, or simply putting on your shoes may suddenly become difficult. When the pain is intense and no clear cause has been identified, it can also leave you wondering what is wrong and whether it is safe to keep moving.