I fell down the stairs about a month ago and landed really hard on my butt and now have lower back pain. But it comes and goes. Some days the pain is bad and others it’s hardly noticable. Will seeing a chiropractor make my back feel better?
Would you recommend a chiropractor for this back pain?
I am a 17 year old female who is experiencing some lower back pain. I play tennis, and run quite often. On my most recent physical, my physician told me that I had a mild case of scoliosis. Would a chiropractor be a good idea? I have heard visiting a chiropractor could cause more trouble than relief.
can anyone help me interpret these MRI findings? And would disk replacement get rid of the pain?
Second MRI done Today
EXAMINATION: LUMBAR SPINE MRI WITHOUT INTRAVENOUS CONTRAST.
HISTORY: Lower back pain.
COMPARISON: None.
TECHNIQUE: Multiplanar MR imaging of the lumbar spine was
performed utilizing a 1.5 Tesla system. Sagittal and axial T1 and
T2 images obtained from the lower thoracic spine to below the
lumbar sacral junction.
FINDINGS:
The study is of good technical quality.
For the purposes of this dictation there are presumed to be five
lumbar vertebrae. Numbering is based upon the anatomic
configuration of the lumbosacral junction. Please correlate with
plain film radiographs prior to intervention.
Retroperitoneum: The visualized retroperitoneum is normal.
Vertebral bodies: Bone marrow signal intensity is normal.
Alignment is anatomic. There are no findings to support
spondylolisthesis or spondylolysis.
Conus: The conus terminates at T12. Visualized portions of the
cord demonstrate normal signal intensity.
L1/2: Normal.
L2/3: Normal.
L3/4: Normal.
L4/5: Mild settling of the disc in the sagittal plane with disc
desiccation. Shallow concentric disc Protrusion. Central/left
paracentral annular tear. The neuroforamina are patent.
L5/S1: Settling of the disc in the sagittal plane with disc
desiccation. Shallow central disc protrusion. No significant
encroachment on the thecal sac. Neural foramina are patent.
and this is the first one
LUMBAR SPINE MRI WITHOUT CONTRAST
HISTORY: Low back pain.
COMPARISON: Lumbar spine series, 29 January 2007.
TECHNIQUE: Examination was performed on a GE Signa EXCITE 1.5 Tesla
scanner. Sagittal T1, fast spin-echo T2 images were acquired through
the lumbar spine along with angled axial T2-weighted fast spin-echo
images through the disc spaces of L3-L4 through L5-S1.
FINDINGS: There is a transitional vertebral situation as there are 25
cervical/thoracic/lumbar segments on the scout images as opposed to
the usual 24. Hypoplastic ribs are noted on the inferior most
rib-bearing vertebra on the comparison plain films. For the purposes
of this interpretation, the inferior most lumbar-type segment will be
referred to as L5 and 13 rib-bearing vertebrae will be assumed.
Marrow signal of the bones imaged is normal without fractures,
contusions, or destructive lesions of bone. There is disc desiccation
at L4-L5 and L5-S1 and relative disc space narrowing at L5-S1
associated with endplate irregularity and mild signal dropout adjacent
to the endplates consistent with sclerosis with slight endplate
marginal spurring. There are several small endplate invaginations
(Schmorl’s nodes) at L2-L3 and L3-L4 not associated with adjacent
marrow edema. Alignment is normal without spondylolisthesis or focal
kyphosis of the lumbar segments. The central canal and neural foramina
are widely patent.
At L4-L5, there is broad posterior disc bulging that anatomically
appears to be inconsequential not resulting in significant central
canal or foraminal stenosis. There is, however, increased signal
amongst the posterior annulus fibrosis at L4-L5 suggestive of annular
tear which can be contributory to nonspecific back pain symptoms.
There is circumferential disc bulging at L5-S1 without significant
encroachment on the central canal, nerve roots, or neural foramina.
There is a focus of high signal amongst the anterior midline annulus
fibrosis at L5-S1 also suspicious for annular tear, again possibly
contributory to nonspecific back pain symptoms.
The conus terminates at the T13-L1 level. Portions of the cord imaged
are normal without masses, syrinx, or cord signal abnormality.
Incidentally noted on the scout images are wedge compression
deformities of T8 and T9 that morphologically are likely chronic
associated with endplate irregularity and are devoid of significant
adjacent marrow edema.
IMPRESSION:
1. Degenerative disc disease changes at L4-L5 and L5-S1 with probable
annular tears at posterior midline L4-L5 and anterior midline L5-S1
which can be contributory to low back pain symptoms. No significant
disc herniations, central canal or foraminal stenoses.
2. Incidental note of wedge compression deformities of T8 and T9
demonstrated on the scout images (nondiagnostic sequence). Recommend
correlation with clinical history for thoracic spinal trauma and
review of systems for pain referrable to the thoracic spine. Recommend
correlation with plain films.
Can deep tissue massage help my lower back pain? My chiropractor is all booked up and I won't take pills…
I am not into muscle relaxers and strong pain killers when not needed. I have had some bad lower back issues before (most of the time when I run on a treadmill). I have very strong abs since I’m in ballet and we are required to do tons of strengthening exercies before class starts. Would an hour of deep tissue help to straighten my back up?
I only have lower back pain. I had food poisoning the weekend before last though. I also have tingling down my legs
Painful Back Pain, Chiropractor or Doctor?
Im a 25 year old male who does a lot of heavy lifting at my job. Ive been having some painful lower back pain and cant take much more of the pain.. Ive been told by some to go see a chiropractor and ive been told by others to see a doctor because chiropractors only offer quick fixes and their procedures can leave u with more pain.. Please help provide insight!
-thanks-
Can I Treat Myself, or a Chiropractor For Lower Back Pain?
For At Least 5 years now i’ve suffered from lower back pain it hurts more when im not doing much but at work it ease’s off a bit, i can’t lift my right leg very high it just hurts.I’ve tried Physiatrists (give Me exercises which never worked),Osteopathy (told me to come back when its worse) i need to know know is is worth the money to see a Chiropractor or try and treat myself?
Can someone who has had spinal decompression tell me did it relieve the pain for lower back and neck ?
Curious about JMT,Accupuncture, spinal decompression and chiropractic adjustment ( what work for buldging discs,pinched nerves and degenerative disc disease causing neck pain, arm and hand numbness and lower back pain.
What are possible causes for my lower back and leg pain?
I’m 22 and since about a year ago, I’ve been having lower back pain that’s been getting worst. I don’t do sports and there was no injury to the area. It comes and goes but it’s causing me more pain now and the pain is also in my legs. The pain is worst when I lie down at night and its a sharp pain radiating to a dull pain. The leg pain feels like nerve pain and it’s been making my legs very weak and I have trouble walking at times. I also get this weird tingling sensation in my lower body and it makes my legs weak and knees buckle. I’ve been to several doctors and they told me it was muscle pain at first, told me to exercise, and gave me anti-inflammatory meds. None of that worked, and they are having xrays dones and my CT scan is schedule for monday. I’m pretty nervous, and the doctory said she does not know what it is without the test results and does not know what the problem could be. Anyone have similar experiences and can tell me what it was or any ideas what it could be?
Will CT scans always be helpful to find out problems relating to my back pain? Seems like some of you think that I should not be getting a CT scan. What is the worst possible problem that could be causing my pain? I just want to be prepared. I don’t do any lifting or heavy exercise, so the slipped disc thing seems weird… Does it just happen?
What causes lower back pain in the morning?
I wake up every morning with lower back pain which it goes away by mid day. Its been more then a week. I had this problem in the past, but it went away, now is back. How do I know if its my mattress? My husband doesn’t get any pain from sleeping in the mattress.
What should I do? I went to see a Chiropractor and all he did was to pop my back.
What causes lower back pain in younger people?
I am only 21 but have been suffering from lower back pain recently. Does anyone know what could be causing this or any exercises that could improve the pain. I am thinking it could be bad posture, but again this just started happening this past month. Help!
