Rush’s spine and back team boasts a wealth of expertise, ensuring that you receive the best possible care to improve your health and functionality. At Rush, we provide prompt and comprehensive care for a variety of spine and back issues, ranging from common problems such as muscle strains and herniated discs, to more complex conditions like spinal deformities and spine tumors.
Spinal instability can contribute to low back pain, but practicing the “big three” exercises can help. Developing a strong core is crucial as it stabilizes your spine, aiding in maintaining a healthy and pain-free lower back. It’s important to note that the muscles and ligaments surrounding your spine can weaken due to aging or injury, potentially making movements like twisting, stretching, lifting, and bending more difficult.
Maintaining good posture is essential not only for preventing back pain but also for enhancing your overall health and appearance. Conversely, poor posture can lead to back pain, negatively impact the position and function of your abdominal organs, inhibit proper breathing and oxygen intake, cause headaches, and even affect your mood.
Lumbar spondylosis, an age-related degeneration of the vertebrae and disks in the lower back, is marked by the breakdown of one or more of the disks separating the spine’s bones. This condition, commonly referred to as degenerative disk disease and osteoarthritis, is quite prevalent.
Our team at Rush is dedicated to identifying the source of your pain, whether it be affected muscles, ligaments, nerves, organs, or another issue. If you’ve been experiencing back pain for an extended period of three to six months, it would be classified as chronic back pain. To aid in confirming your diagnosis, we offer services such as X-rays of the spine.
Alternatively, UC San Diego Health’s orthopedists are available to address your back pain needs. Our facility boasts some of the nation’s top spine surgeons, physiatrists, and anesthesiologists. We are also recognized as a Center of Excellence for complex spine care by Optum, attesting to our commitment to providing high-quality care.
Exercises for Better Spine Health
Lumbar Spondylosis Information
UC San Diego Health Spine Care
