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What Does Lumbar Spondylosis With Disc Space Narrowing And Facetal Arthropathy Mean?

the results of my xrays say Lumbar spondylosis with disc space narrowing appreciated at L4/5, L5/S1. There is no spondylolisthesis, lysis or loss of height of the vertebral bodies. Multilevel facetal arthropathy is noted(prominent at L4/5,L5.S1). Effacement of the normal lumbar lordotic curve may reflect lumbar muscle spasm. Lumbar spondylosis with disc space narrowing and facetal arthropathy appreciated at L4/5, L5/S1. could you please explain in plain english, im in constant pain thats all i know. regards Margaret
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welcome to Health care magic.
1. Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative changes seen after heavy work / age related - appearance of osteophytes, sclerotic margins.
2.Disc space narrowing is seen when the disc looses its hydration - degenerative disc disease.
3.Normal lumbar lordotic curve is lost due to the muscle stiffness - reaction to pain.
4.You need to do back pain exercises and physiotherapy treatment.
5.Fcetal arthropathy - is due to inflammation of the vertebral joints.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Does Lumbar Spondylosis With Disc Space Narrowing And Facetal Arthropathy Mean?

welcome to Health care magic. 1. Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative changes seen after heavy work / age related - appearance of osteophytes, sclerotic margins. 2.Disc space narrowing is seen when the disc looses its hydration - degenerative disc disease. 3.Normal lumbar lordotic curve is lost due to the muscle stiffness - reaction to pain. 4.You need to do back pain exercises and physiotherapy treatment. 5.Fcetal arthropathy - is due to inflammation of the vertebral joints. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.