Research done by Dr Chris Wambui this time of arthritis is also Known as osteoarthritis of the spine and is mostly caused by osteoarthritis and on this case patient experiences pain in the on the lower area of the spine as there is degeneration of the spinal disc with may have spurs and lower range of motion which cause permanent sensation of stiffness
Signs and symptoms
Dr Chris wambui an herbal practitioner at Health Link Natural clinic states signs and symptoms as below
That there is anything sensation after physical activity
There is stiffness in the affected area especial in the morning when one wakes up
Muscle spasms and creaking sound in the affected area
Chronic pain and soreness in the 5th and 6th vertebrae
Lastly there is decreased range of motion
Causes of lumbar arthritis
Dr Chris Wambui states causes of lumbar arthritis that:
Bacterial infections as in chlamydia or salmonella causes lumbar arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis as results psoriasis which is skin infection also causes lumbar arthritis
Inflammatory bowel disease also causes lumbar arthritis as it causes pressure to the lower back as in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
Osteoarthritis causes lumbar arthritis
Obesity as a lot of fats causes pressure on the spine
Poor nutritional status causes lumbar arthritis
Lesly fevers also can cause lumbar arthritis
Risk factors
Research done by Dr Chris Wambui states that lumbar arthritis as always caused harm and the following predisposes one to the condition
Degeneration of vertebral disc as in this there is wearing of spine disc which can result to lumbar arthritis
Injuries and trauma to the spine can also cause the disease
Congenital defects also predispose someone to the disease
Cigarette smoking can even lead to TB of the spine
Alcohol consumption
Gender as it mostly affects younger men that 45yrs and below
Obesity is also a factor due to excess weight it causes stress to the spine
Lifting and bearing heavy loads causes lumbar arthritis
Diagnosis
According to Dr Chris X-rays can show any issue with bone density, cartilage loss and bone spurs and also blood test also determines which kind of arthritis one presents with
Complications of Lumbar Arthritis
Dr Chris Wambui states lumbar arthritis results to:
Spinal nerve compression
Spread pain and stiffness up the spine to neck and ribs
Fusion of the vertebral bones
Forward curvature of the spine
Prevention and management
Dr Chris Wambui at Health Link Natural clinic through research came up with the following as remedies to prevent and manage lumbar osteoarthritis:
Loosing weight to reduce pressure on the spine
Eat food that reduce inflammation to bowels
Changing lifestyle e.g. to stop smoking and alcohol consumption
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as electrical device is put on the lower spine to stimulate nerves