Lumbosacral Spondylolysis: Natural Relief

Lumbosacral spondylolysis may seem like a mouthful, but it is actually a common disorder, especially in athletes, daaannncers, and people who carry heavy loads. It can result in pain or discomfort involving the back, causing a considerable health burden in many countries.

This condition is then best prevented through proper posture and by knowing your physical limits. However, once you have it, you have to learn how to avoid further injury. You should also know how to get pain relief.

Pain or discomfort from lumbosacral spondylolysis may be achieved through pharmaceutical products; however, long term use of drugs eventually results in side effects. Fortunately, there are more natural ways to afford relief from pain due to lumbosacral spondylolysis.

What is lumbosacral spondylolysis?

Lumbosacral spondylolysis is a defect of a part of the vertebrae, called the pars interarticularis, involved in ensuring a strong attachment among the bones of the vertebra.

What causes lumbosacral spondylolysis?

This condition is caused by many factors, such as:

• Fractures or repeated/ accumulated microfractures involving the vertebrae. This results in weakening of the structures of the vertebrae, predisposing to lumbar spondylolysis.
• Too much stress on the backbone. This puts much stress on the pars articularis, eventually leading to its damage.
• Weak supporting structures. Strong supporting structures prevent stress on the pars articularis, protecting the vertebrae from spondylolysis.
• Growth and development. Yes, even normal growth can lead to spondylolysis, especially if a person has a genetic predisposition.
• Abnormalities of the pars articularis. People born with abnormalities of the pars articularis are of course predisposed to damaging it.
• Repeated carrying of heavy loads. This is especially true when the back is hyperextended, such as when you carry a big, heavy box and you lean back to maintain balance.
• Repeated hyperextension of the back. This puts repeated stress on the pars articularis, eventually causing damage and leading to spondylolysis.

Natural treatment for lumbar spondylolysis

Although many analgesics are prescribed for pain due to lumbar spondylolysis, there are also natural ways to achieve pain relief. For example, acupuncture is a more natural means to achieve pain relief.

 

How does acupuncture give relief for lumbar spondylolysis?

Read about how acupuncture works in the next article.