Lumbar compression most commonly occurs due to gradual wear and tear of the spinal bones due to pressure on the spine compressing the spinal nerves. It causes cauda equina syndrome. Loss of bowel and bladder control, numbness of the legs, inner thighs, back of the legs, pain in one or both legs, difficulty walking, etc. Some types of lumbar compression can be prevented by regularly exercising to keep the spine flexible, strengthen the back muscles, sleep on a firm mattress, maintain a good posture and weight, and lift weights safely.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the MRI (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but I have no clinical information to go by and why this MRI was needed.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your problem well. The decision to undergo kyphoplasty is based on several factors. It is essential in cases of severe wedge compression fractures.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are 12 thoracic vertebrae and five lumbar vertebrae. The fusion of the body of the vertebrae between the thoracic spine is called a thoracic fusion.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is suggestive of compression of the spinal cord in the thoracic spine.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of the times the dull pain is benign and not a matter of worry. You also had a test to rule out any serious issues.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, first of all you have given incomplete information.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Numbness in your leg while sitting, usually happens due to sciatic nerve compression.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your problems and can manage your symptoms if you follow the below-mentioned guidelines.
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