Lumbar degeneration usually refers to degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, also known as lumbar spine aging, which is usually associated with ageing, trauma, disease, chronic strain and many other factors, patients may experience changes in the physiological curvature of the lumbar spine, narrowing of the intervertebral space, vertebral body edges of the formation of bony cumbersome, small joints with osteophytes and other manifestations.
Lumbar intervertebral discs will continue to undergo degenerative changes with age, which is a normal physiological manifestation. However, with the onset and progression of degeneration, patients may exhibit symptoms of lumbar discomfort, such as pain in the soft tissues around the lumbar vertebrae, and may also cause limitation of lumbar spine activities.
Patients can slow down the degenerative changes of the lumbar spine by actively exercising and maintaining good living habits. If patients have obvious symptoms of lumbar discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to find out the cause of the disease and carry out targeted treatment, and pay attention to the prevention of cold and warmth in normal times, and avoid prolonged standing and sitting.