Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.

This curve helps keep the discs and muscles in proper alignment. The lumbar spine rests upon the sacrum. The place where they meet is called the lumbosacral joint, or L5-S1. Above and below each ...

Researchers assessed physiologic changes of the spine as well as the frequency of low back pain among astronauts during and after spaceflight.

or L5-S1. The muscles in your lumbar spine work with your abdominal muscles to move your torso and lower back. These muscles include: Above and below each vertebra is an intervertebral disc.

Objectives Evidence comparing the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation is controversial. We sought to compare short-term and long-term ...

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious condition that occurs when the nerve roots in the lower back are compressed, often due to a herniated lumbar disc. This compression can lead to severe ...

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) affects millions globally, with annual healthcare costs exceeding $100 billion in the United States alone, driving increasing interest in minimally invasive radiological ...

The MRI scan demonstrated evidence of mild degenerative disc disease at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 interspace without significant compression of neural structures, with normal appearing vertebral bodies ...

particularly in the L4-L5 and L5-S1 segments. In regard to other spinal changes, spaceflight was associated with moderately decreased range of motion as well as significant disc dehydration and ...