lumbosacral

Low back region

Lumbosacral refers to the lower back and sacrum together—the region where the lumbar spine meets the triangular bone at the base of the spinal column.

Medical contexts use it for anatomy, pain, and conditions affecting this area: lumbosacral strain, lumbosacral plexus.

The lumbosacral joint bears much of the body's weight and is a common site of back problems.

anatomy

vertebrae

Interlocking bones of spine

pelvisBony basin at waist
coccyxFused vertebrae forming tail
spinalOf the backbone

intervertebral · discs · foramina · facet · joints · psoas · lordosis · ligaments · musculoskeletal · dermatome

pathology

sciatica

Lumbar nerve inflammation

herniated discSpine cushion rupture
radiculopathyCompressed spinal nerve condition
stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing

degenerative · bulging disc · arthritis · inflammation · nerve compression · instability · referred pain · impingement

symptoms

pain

Bodily or emotional distress

numbnessLoss of sensation
tinglingSlight stinging sensation
radiatingSending out from center

weakness · stiffness · shooting · ache · spasms · tenderness · chronic · acute · sciatic · leg pain

treatment

brace

Device providing structural stability

beltStrap securing trousers
physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
decompressionReduction of pressure

stabilization · orthopedic · corset · rehabilitation · ergonomics · traction · injection · laminectomy · discectomy · exercises

Opposites

spinal region

lumbosacralcervical

Of the neck

thoracic · neck · cranial · cephalic

body position (superior-inferior)

lumbosacralcranial

Of the skull

cephalic · head and neck · upper body · superior

Family

lumbar, sacrum, sacral, sacroiliac

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