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eskielover · Aug 13, 2009, 05:08 AM

(((((White_Iris))))),

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there is presence of degenerative changes, normal lordotic curve. Retrolisthesis of L5 on S1 and markded narrowing of the interspace with vacuum phenomenon and hypertrophic spurring. no acute fracture seen.

I am sure you have looked up the technical jargon by now.....but thought just in case. Most of the treatments are non-surgical at least at first....there are many ways of relieving the pain rather than surgery....only as last resort.....Internet has much information on your condition even down to the specifics of the L5-S1. I was interested because my psychologist had back surgery after a long time of PT & wanted to know more about it......this gave me a chance to research as it is always best if surgery isn't necessary.

degenerative changes:Gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with corresponding impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging.

normal lordotic curve:Lordosis is an anatomical condition which exists in the lumbar or cervical spines of affected patients. Normal human spines demonstrate typical lordotic curvature. These curves are necessary to help distribute weight and shock throughout the spinal column. In hyper-lordotic patients, these curves are mildly or greatly exaggerated. Normally, this condition is not problematic and causes no pain or symptoms. However, severe lordotic curvatures can cause health concerns and should be monitored by a qualified physician. In contrast, loss of lordotic curve can also be an issue, since the spine is subjected to abnormal stress.

Retrolisthesis of L5 on S1:Retrolisthesis is the posterior displacement on one verterbra on the one below it [As opposed to anterolisthesis]. This can be from degenerative changes or from trauma. This site provided some information on different possible treatments:
http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic...on/92877/36797

This is a case history of treatment by a chiropractor:
http://www.idealspine.com/pages/AJCC...00/Norwood.htm

markded narrowing of the interspace with vacuum phenomenon:
Narrowing of the interspace means that the gap is no longer there where the cushioning is supposed to be.....being compacted together

vacuum phenomenon is a gap condition that has fluid or gas between the disc. What does this mean?? Loss of the cushioning effect of the disc.

hypertrophic spurring: herniated disc
This internet site talks about this with the L5-S1 & treatments:
http://www.spine-health.com/conditio...herniated-disc