Hello It means . There is degenerative changes present in the lower back vertebral column. Called as osteoarthritis. Small structures of bones get wear and tear and now they become free loose body in surrounding. Know as osteophytes formation. But still the space between this vertebra is not reduced.

Osteo arthritic changes. Lumbar means lower back spinal bones. O A changes means there is degeneration of bones started. We call osteophytes thorn like structure in some cases they are seen as projections from bones

O.A changes means osteoarthritic changes in lumbar vertebrae. It denotes degenerative changes.

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O.A means Osteoarthritis changes in lumbar vertebrae. It means degeneration of bone.

Osteoarthritis is a form of arthtitis and it is causing degeneration of your spine. However the disc space is still intact. This does not show the other tissue very well. X rays show only bones. But we surely know that spaces between vertebrae are maintained. So the level of arthritis is not advanced. You definitely need exercises and treatment. We are located in Bangalore www.physiowise.in

Sir. It is just degenerative changes in your lower back which happens dur to aging process..Just do few back streching n stenghthening ex's regularly .. Regular walks if painless should be done .. Do hot water fomentation if u r I pain.