--- title: "Lumbar Spondylosis Treatment in Faridabad: Physiotherapy Relief" description: "Lumbar spondylosis causing lower back pain and stiffness in Faridabad? Our physiotherapists design evidence-based programmes to reduce pain and improve" url: https://realign.clinic/blog/lumbar-spondylosis-physiotherapy-faridabad markdown: https://realign.clinic/blog/lumbar-spondylosis-physiotherapy-faridabad.md category: Pain Management date: Jan 15, 2026 author: Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.) readTime: 7 min read type: blog --- # Lumbar Spondylosis Treatment in Faridabad: Physiotherapy Relief > Lumbar spondylosis is age-related wear of the lower spine. Physiotherapy is the most effective conservative treatment to restore function and reduce pain. **Category:** Pain Management | **Date:** Jan 15, 2026 | **Author:** Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.) | **Read time:** 7 min read --- ## 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. > **Research:** Research published in Spine (2020) found that core stabilisation exercises reduced lumbar spondylosis-related pain by 52% and improved functional capacity by 38% compared to general exercise alone. ## 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.](/contact) ## Understanding Lumbar Spondylosis: What the MRI Actually Shows Lumbar spondylosis is a general term for age-related degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. An MRI of a 50-year-old in Faridabad will almost always show some spondylotic changes — but here is what most patients are not told: these findings are extremely common in people with NO back pain. Studies show that 80% of 50-year-olds have disc degeneration on MRI without any symptoms. Spondylotic changes on imaging do not predict pain severity, disability, or treatment outcomes. ## Spondylosis vs Spondylolysis vs Spondylolisthesis: Know the Difference - **Lumbar spondylosis:** Age-related degeneration — disc narrowing, osteophytes, facet changes. Common, often asymptomatic. - **Spondylolysis:** Stress fracture of the pars interarticularis (bone arch). Common in fast bowlers and gymnastics. - **Spondylolisthesis:** Forward slippage of one vertebra on another. Can cause nerve compression and leg pain. ## Physiotherapy Treatment for Lumbar Spondylosis at Realign Clinic Faridabad > The most important thing I tell patients with a lumbar spondylosis diagnosis is: the report describes structural changes, not your destiny. I see patients every week in Faridabad with "severe" spondylosis on MRI who are in tremendous pain — and equally, patients with similar MRI findings who have no pain whatsoever. What determines your pain and function is not the degeneration itself but how your muscles, movement patterns, and nervous system have adapted. That is exactly what physiotherapy addresses. *— Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.), BPT Orthopedics, Realign Rehab Clinic, Faridabad* ### Lumbar Spondylosis Key Evidence - ✦ **80% of 50-year-olds have disc degeneration** on MRI without any back pain (Brinjikji et al., AJNR 2015) - ✦ **Exercise therapy reduces spondylosis-related pain by 30–50%** (Cochrane, 2021) - ✦ **Core strengthening reduces lumbar pain recurrence** by 50% at 1 year (Cochrane 2010) - ✦ **Spinal extension exercises benefit facet-dominant spondylosis** — identified by directional preference assessment ### Extension-Based Exercise Therapy Many lumbar spondylosis patients have extension preference — spinal extension exercises (prone press-ups, standing back extensions) reduce and centralise their pain. This aligns with the McKenzie methodology — identifying the directional preference unique to each patient and using it therapeutically. ### Core Stabilisation and Lumbar Strengthening Deep spinal stabilisers — transversus abdominis and multifidus — provide the dynamic segmental stability that protects degenerative segments from excessive loading. Progressive core training reduces pain recurrence and improves long-term spinal health. ### Flexibility and Posture Correction Thoracic mobility, hip flexor flexibility, and hamstring length all influence lumbar loading. For Faridabad office workers with prolonged sitting, thoracic extension mobilisation and hip flexor stretching are often transformative for spondylosis-related pain. ## Home Exercises for Lumbar Spondylosis ### Cat-Cow Mobilisation On hands and knees. Arch the back upward (cat), then let it drop downward (cow). 10 slow repetitions, twice daily. Safe, gentle lumbar mobilisation — appropriate for most spondylosis presentations. Maintains segmental mobility and reduces morning stiffness. ### Prone Press-Up (McKenzie Extension) Lying face down, hands under shoulders. Press up through the arms, leaving the hips on the floor. Hold 10 seconds, 10 reps. Effective for extension-preference spondylosis. If this causes increased leg pain, do not continue — your pattern may be flexion preference, needing different exercises. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Lumbar Spondylosis ### Q: Is lumbar spondylosis curable? The structural degeneration visible on MRI is permanent — like grey hair, it is part of ageing. However, pain and disability from spondylosis are highly treatable. Most patients achieve excellent pain control and full function with physiotherapy and lifestyle modification. The goal is not to reverse the degeneration but to restore normal pain-free movement and activity. ### Q: Can lumbar spondylosis cause leg pain? Yes — when osteophytes or disc bulges compress nerve roots (lumbar radiculopathy), leg pain following the dermatome of the affected nerve develops. This requires targeted neural mobilisation, directional preference exercises, and sometimes epidural steroid injection in addition to physiotherapy. See our [sciatica treatment guide](/blog/sciatica-pain-relief-physiotherapy-faridabad) for more detail. ### Q: Should I avoid exercise with lumbar spondylosis? No — the opposite is true. Evidence consistently shows that appropriate exercise is the most effective treatment for spondylosis-related back pain. The key word is "appropriate" — your physiotherapist will design exercises that match your specific pattern and severity. Complete rest worsens outcomes in almost all back pain studies. ## Book Lumbar Spondylosis Physiotherapy in Faridabad Call **+91 9818185589**. Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad. Also see: [back pain treatment](/conditions/back-pain-treatment), [slip disc recovery](/conditions/slip-disc-recovery-through-physiotherapy). ### References - Brinjikji W et al. (2015). Systematic literature review of imaging features of spinal degeneration in asymptomatic populations. AJNR, 36(4):811–816. - Hayden JA et al. (2021). Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Content reviewed by Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.), BPT, MIAP. --- *Published by [Realign Rehab Clinic](https://realign.clinic) | NIT-5, Faridabad | +91 9818185589*