Spine, Back & Neck
Lumbar Spondylosis
Age-related change in the discs and joints of the lower back.
Also called: Age-related low back changes, Low back arthritis, Spondylosis.
Lumbar spondylosis describes wear-related change in the lumbar discs and facet joints. It is extremely common on imaging in people with no symptoms at all.
The same imaging findings can accompany very different levels of function from one person to the next, which is why a report on its own is not treated as the full picture.
Why this matters
Stiffness after sitting, difficulty standing straight first thing, and discomfort with extended standing are the patterns people most often describe.
These changes can gradually shift how a person moves through the day, and small adjustments in habits and mechanics are often as relevant as anything else.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
Reduced segmental movement changes the information the lower back sends to the brain, which is one reason movement and balance are assessed alongside the painful area.
Evaluating how well the low back segments are moving, rather than only how the report reads, helps guide what can realistically be expected from care.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Eye movement or neurological screening when appropriate
- Grip or motor-function testing when appropriate
- Palpation and spinal function
- Other examination procedures based on the individual
Not every person receives every test. What we perform depends on your history, your age and what the examination shows as we go.
Scope of care
What this does — and doesn't — mean
What we do
- • We evaluate chiropractic and musculoskeletal function.
- • We look at nervous-system-related functional findings that fall within our scope.
- • We assess movement, balance and coordination findings.
- • We measure stress-response patterns with the NeuroInfiniti evaluation.
- • We make individualized chiropractic care recommendations and re-measure over time.
What we don't claim
- • We do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a replacement for medical care, testing or medication.
- • No outcome is promised. Results vary from person to person.
Common questions
- Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
- Generally no. The first visit is an evaluation visit. Dr. Geran reviews the findings and makes recommendations at the follow-up visit.
- Do I need imaging before I come in?
- Not usually. If your history or examination suggests imaging is needed, we will say so and help arrange the right next step.
When medical evaluation may be needed
Some symptoms need medical evaluation first. If anything in your history or examination suggests that, we will say so and help point you in the right direction.
Related at Foothills Chiropractic
- Low Back Pain & Sciatica — Low back pain is common, but the place that hurts is not always where the problem is being driven from.
- Back Pain — One of the most common reasons people look for a chiropractor — and rarely as simple as one sore muscle.
- Cervical Disc Herniation — Disc change in the neck, sometimes with arm symptoms.
- Cervical Spondylosis — Age-related change in the neck joints and discs, often seen on imaging.
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