What is lumbar spondylosis?
Lumbar spondylosis is the term given to normal wear and tear of the lumbar (lower back) spinal discs. As we age, spinal discs lose moisture and shrink, bone spurs develop, and bones because weaker. While many people over 50 experience mild lumbar spondylosis, most experience no symptoms.
What are the causes for lumbar spondylosis?
Aging is the predominant cause of spondylosis, also known as spinal arthritis. Other common causes may also include herniated or bulging discs, bone spurs, spine abnormalities, arthritis of the spine.
