Bilateral, Lateral Shift – This presentation of a Bilateral, Lateral Shift is much less common.

The patient is unable to stand upright and be centered.

Right Lateral Shift –The patient’s shoulders are shifted to the right and the hips are shifted to the left.

Left Lateral Shift – The patient’s shoulders are shifted to the left and the hips are shifted to the right.

Acquired Lateral Shift Deformity –This deformity has the ability to present 3 different ways.

Acquired Lordotic Deformity – The patient is locked in an upright position (extension) and is unable to bend forward (flex).

Commonly, the patient is worse after periods of sitting or sleeping and upon initial standing, the patient demonstrates a worsening of being stuck in the forward bent posture.

Acquired Kyphotic Deformity – The patient is hunched forward (flexion) not able to stand erect.

Three Types of Acquired Spinal Deformity.

Upon onset of the problem, the patient loses the ability to stand upright and is stuck in a deformed position. Patients will describe that prior to experiencing pain, the patient was able to stand upright and appear normal.

There are 3 types of acquired spinal deformities. Acquired Lumbar Deformity – Herniated discs can lead to more severe presentations affecting a persons ability to stand upright.Herniated discs in the middle region of the Lumbar spine (元-L4) tend to affect the thigh. The affected Nerve Roots (L5 or S1) lead to foot drop weakness walking. Again, this correlates with the most common area affected by a herniated disc, L4-L5, L5-S1. Most commonly, we hear the term “foot drop”. Leg Weakness – Weakness can occur in the foot, lower leg or thigh affecting the ability to walk or rise from seated positions.The nerve root commonly affected by a herniated disc is L5 or S1 Nerve Root. Leg Numbness or Tingling –Commonly, a herniated disc in the lumbar region will produce numbness or tingling in the foot, but can also produce these abnormal sensations in the butt, thigh, or lower leg.Activities such as bending, walking, sneezing, coughing, or sitting can lead to greater exerted onto the disc and irritate the nerve to produce leg pain. The pain can shoot into the butt, thigh, lower leg, or foot. Leg Pain –A herniated disc can lead to pain that shoots down one or both legs.The pain can vary in intensity, frequency, and randomly provoke you throughout the day with daily movements and postures. Low Back Pain –The most common reason for lower back pain is a herniated disc.The most common region for herniated discs is the Lumbar Spine (L4-L5, L5-S1), followed by the Cervical Spine (C5-C6, C6-C7), and herniated discs in the Thoracic Spine is more uncommon. This is why majority of patients with herniated discs can resolve pain and return to function without surgery. Therefore, it is important to clinically determine the involvement of the disc and nerves to reflect the patient’s presentation. On the other hand, greater than half the population has a herniated disc and yet, has no symptoms. The Nucleus begins to protrude and bulge through the Annulus Fibrosis until it tears through the Annulus Fibrosis resulting in a herniation.Ī herniated disc has the ability to irritate nearby nerves resulting in pain, numbness, weakness, inability to move and loss of spinal movement. While there are several types of terms describing a herniated disc, the premise of what is happening is the same. The Nucleus is intended to stay within the Annulus Fibrosus. The Annulus Fibrosis is a strong circular exterior surrounding to protect the Nucleus. The intervertebral disc is made up of primarily 2 components: An Inner Shell (Nucleus Pulposus) & An Outer Shell (Annulus Fibrosis). The intervertebral disc is a shock absorber of the spine and provides stability while maintaining ability to bear and transfer weight throughout the spine. You Do Not Need a Referral to Schedule an Appointment.

We Work Collaboratively With Orthopedic Surgeons & Pain Specialists to Better Serve the Patient. Majority of Herniated Discs Will Resolve With Therapy. Majority of Herniated Discs Do Not Require Surgery.

We Provide Therapy For Patients Suffering With Herniated Discs. A Herniated Disc Describes a Problem of the Substance Between the Spinal Vertebrae (bones). The Back & Joint Rehab Center Specializes in the Evaluation and Treatment of Spinal Disc Herniations.

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