Lumbar Spine Movement Intervertebral Degenerative Disc Disease chiropractor 3D animations.
Shows degenerative disc disease at L4-5 in the lateral view, and the limitations in flexion-extension, lateral flexion and rotation due to the disease. The pathology illustrated includes disc degeneration and collapse, vertebral body lipping, facet joint osteophytes and nerve root radiculopathy.
When you sit, stand up, bend or twist, large compressive forces are applied to your spine. There are several factors that determine the ability of your inter-vertebral discs to handle these forces:
your inherited make-up
disc health – worsened by smoking, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, weak muscles, and obesity
ageing
poor posture – while sitting, standing and lifting
heavy loads during home, work or sporting activities.

DISC INJURY
Lumbar Spine Movement Intervertebral Degenerative Disc Disease chiropractor 3D animations.