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Spinal misalignment: Warning signs and modern treatment methods.

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Spondylolisthesis, or spinal misalignment, is a condition where a vertebra shifts out of its normal alignment toward the front.

Although it can occur in any part of the spine, it is most commonly found in the lower back, particularly at the L4-L5 level. This condition can cause severe back pain, especially when moving or changing position.

 

 

Warning signs that should not be ignored.

 

If you notice the following symptoms, it may be a sign of spinal misalignment.

 

  • Lower back pain, especially when standing for long periods, walking long distances, sitting for long periods, or bending over.

  • Pain radiating from the back down to the buttocks or thighs.

  • A numb or tingling sensation, like an electric shock, in the back, radiating down one or both legs.

  • Muscle weakness or problems with bowel and bladder control (in cases of prolonged nerve compression).

 

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📚 📚 What is a herniated disc?

 

 

 

When should you see a doctor?

 

You should consult a specialist at S Spine and Joint Hospital if you have any of the following symptoms:

 

  • Lower back, thigh, hip, or buttock pain that lasts for more than 3-4 weeks.

  • My back pain worsens when I walk or stand for long periods.

  • The back pain worsens when moving while sleeping or changing position.

  • There is numbness or tingling radiating down the leg.

 

 

Accurate diagnosis

 

Our specialists will conduct a thorough physical examination, including leg movement tests. If a spinal disc herniation is suspected, further tests will be ordered.

 

  • X-ray imaging

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

 

This will help doctors accurately assess the severity of nerve displacement and compression.

 

The treatment that is right for you.

 

At S Spine and Joint Hospital, we offer a variety of treatment approaches tailored to each individual's symptoms and severity:

 

1. Non-surgical treatment.

 

  • Behavior modification and self-care.

  • Weight control

  • Use pain medication as directed by your doctor.

  • Anti-inflammatory injection

  • Physical therapy

  • Using a back brace.

 

2. Surgical treatment.

 

For severe cases or those that do not respond to non-surgical treatment, we offer the most advanced surgical technique: Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF), which has the following advantages:

 

  • The surgical incision is small.

  • Use a precise guidance system.

  • Reduce muscle injury.

  • Recovery is faster than with open surgery.

 

 

📚 Spinal displacement can be treated with the TLIF guided screw fixation technique.

 

 

 

The best protection

 

To reduce the risk of spinal misalignment, the following should be observed:

 

  • Stretch your muscles before every workout.

  • Strengthen your core muscles.

  • Avoid sports that involve excessive twisting, such as golf and tennis.

  • Do not lift objects that are too heavy for you.

  • Maintain a healthy weight.

 

 

At S Spine and Joint Hospital, we have a team of expert spine and joint specialists ready to provide you with close care and the most advanced treatment technologies, so that you can return to your normal life as quickly as possible.

 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your symptoms, please do not hesitate to contact us to schedule a diagnosis with one of our specialists.

 

information :

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slipped-disc/

Dr. Chumphol Kakanant

Spine specialist

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