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O.A. changes in lumber vertebrae shown.
Disc spaces are maintained
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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.
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Be causes about activities u are performing and have a proper exercise plan to reduce the severity and symptoms.
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Avoid sudden twisting movements
Avoid prolonged positions of any short
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If pain cryo/ hot water bags can be used
More calcium rich nutrition
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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
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If any pain. Rest for 2 days n them start with basic lower back exercises.. meanwhile hot pack advisable.
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Never bend directly from your hips with knee locked.. always bend ur knees and reach floor if needed
And sleep with a pillow under knees to avoid increase in disc pressure
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O.A changes means osteoarthritic changes in lumbar vertebrae. It denotes degenerative changes.
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OA is changes in knee.
It can be .during age factor and dedication of calcium
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
O.A means Osteoarthritis changes in lumbar vertebrae. It means degeneration of bone.
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Mr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Bangalore
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
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Ms. Rakhi Mutha (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Pune
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.
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