Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
What Is Lumbar Spondylosis?
Lumbar spondylosis refers to age-related degenerative changes in the lumbar (lower) spine, including disc dehydration, disc height loss, osteophyte (bone spur) formation, and facet joint degeneration. It is extremely common — present in over 80% of adults over 40 on imaging — but it is important to understand that imaging findings do not always correlate with pain. Many people with severe spondylosis on MRI have no pain, while others with minimal changes have significant disability.
Symptoms of Lumbar Spondylosis
Common symptoms include: chronic lower back ache that worsens with prolonged sitting or standing, morning stiffness that eases with movement, referred pain into the buttocks or thighs (not true sciatica), reduced range of movement in the lower back, and muscle spasm. When osteophytes narrow the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) or foramen (foraminal stenosis), nerve symptoms such as leg pain, numbness, or weakness may occur.
Physiotherapy Treatment at Realign Rehab Clinic
Spinal Mobilisation and Manipulation
Skilled manual therapy techniques restore segmental mobility in stiff lumbar facet joints, reducing pain and improving movement. Grade I-II mobilisations are used for acute pain; Grade III-IV for chronic stiffness.
Core Stabilisation
The deep stabilising muscles (transversus abdominis, lumbar multifidus) are consistently found to be inhibited in people with chronic lower back pain. Our progressive core rehabilitation programme retrains these muscles to protect the spine during daily activities.
Postural Correction
Lumbar spondylosis is exacerbated by sustained poor posture. We correct sitting, standing, and sleeping postures and provide ergonomic advice for work and home environments.
Electrotherapy for Pain Relief
IFT (interferential therapy), TENS, and ultrasound therapy provide effective short-term pain relief that enables active rehabilitation. Heat therapy relaxes muscle spasm; cold therapy reduces acute inflammation.
Exercise Therapy
Specific lumbar extension exercises (McKenzie method where appropriate), flexion-based exercises, and aerobic conditioning all have evidence for reducing spondylosis pain. We tailor exercise selection to each patient's presentation.
Lifestyle Advice
Weight management, ergonomic workplace setup, avoiding prolonged static postures, and staying active are essential for long-term spondylosis management. Our team provides comprehensive lifestyle guidance alongside hands-on treatment.
Get Treatment in Faridabad
At Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad, we help patients with lumbar spondylosis return to comfortable, active lives without surgery. Book your consultation today.