Is straightening of lumbar spine curable?

Messarger · 03-04-2011, 10:35 PM

Hi all. Went for an X ray today. It shows that i got this lower back injury, probably because i was too zealous with dead lifting. Have learnt my lesson. Anyway, I would like to know if this is curable, and how should i go about curing it? I am considering surgery.

Thanks.

Alle_Gory · 03-05-2011, 11:54 PM

The spine isn't supposed to be straight. It's supposed to have a natural curve to it. Nothing too extreme. If you're worried about it, then go to a chiropractor. If you get a good one he might be able to help.

A sign of a good chiropractor is that he won't sell you his service as a cure all for all your problems.

Fuglydude · 03-06-2011, 02:42 PM

Chiropractors are great for stuff like that. If you want more a more traditional medical approach go see a spinal specialist. Most spine guys are neuro or orthopedic surgeons with an addition 1-2 year spine fellowship.... last time I checked most of us here don't have these qualifications, so its probably not the best place to ask something like this.

03-04-2011, 10:35 PM	#1
Messarger Don Juan Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 83	Is straightening of lumbar spine curable? Hi all. Went for an X ray today. It shows that i got this lower back injury, probably because i was too zealous with dead lifting. Have learnt my lesson. Anyway, I would like to know if this is curable, and how should i go about curing it? I am considering surgery. Thanks. __________________ There's nothing i cant handle.

03-06-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
Fuglydude Master Don Juan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 1,546	Chiropractors are great for stuff like that. If you want more a more traditional medical approach go see a spinal specialist. Most spine guys are neuro or orthopedic surgeons with an addition 1-2 year spine fellowship.... last time I checked most of us here don't have these qualifications, so its probably not the best place to ask something like this. __________________ "Nice guys finish last. Awesome guys finish on her face." - Charlie Sheen.

03-05-2011, 11:54 PM	#2
Alle_Gory Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: T-Dot Age: 26 Posts: 4,242	The spine isn't supposed to be straight. It's supposed to have a natural curve to it. Nothing too extreme. If you're worried about it, then go to a chiropractor. If you get a good one he might be able to help. A sign of a good chiropractor is that he won't sell you his service as a cure all for all your problems.