LUMBAR = adjective
(anatomy) relating to the lower back region

Lumbar vertebrae: The five vertebrae situated in the lower back region of the spine, labeled L1 to L5.
Lumbar spine: The portion of the vertebral column located in the lower back, comprising the lumbar vertebrae.
Lumbar pain: Discomfort or soreness experienced in the lower back region.
Lumbar support: Cushioning or ergonomic design intended to provide support to the lower back while sitting or standing.
Lumbar region: The area of the body encompassing the lower back, specifically the region between the thoracic spine and sacral spine.
Lumbar puncture: A medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle into the lumbar area of the spine to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes or to administer medication.
Lumbar disc: The intervertebral disc located between adjacent lumbar vertebrae, providing cushioning and flexibility to the spine.
Lumbar radiculopathy: Compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine, resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates down the leg.
Lumbar lordosis: The normal inward curvature of the lumbar spine, which helps to maintain balance and absorb shock during movement.
Lumbar laminectomy: Surgical removal of a portion of the vertebral bone (lamina) to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in the lumbar region.
Lumbar fusion: Surgical procedure aimed at stabilizing the spine by fusing together two or more lumbar vertebrae.
Lumbar disc herniation: Condition characterized by the protrusion or rupture of the intervertebral disc in the lumbar spine, often causing nerve compression and back pain.
Lumbar stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar region, which can lead to compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots and result in pain, weakness, or numbness in the lower extremities.
Lumbar strain: Injury to the muscles or ligaments in the lower back, often caused by overuse, sudden movement, or improper lifting techniques.
Lumbar adjustment: Chiropractic manipulation or manual therapy techniques performed to restore proper alignment and function to the lumbar spine.
Lumbar degeneration: Progressive deterioration or breakdown of the structures in the lumbar spine, including the vertebrae, discs, and facet joints, often associated with aging or wear and tear.
Lumbar facet joint: Small synovial joints located between adjacent lumbar vertebrae, contributing to spinal stability and movement.
Lumbar instability: Condition characterized by excessive movement or abnormal motion in the lumbar spine, leading to pain, weakness, or dysfunction.
Lumbar spondylosis: Degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, including osteoarthritis, disc degeneration, and bone spurs, often resulting in pain and stiffness.
Lumbar epidural: Injection of medication into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord in the lumbar region, commonly used to relieve pain and inflammation or administer anesthesia during childbirth.
Lumbar discectomy: Surgical removal of a portion of the herniated or damaged lumbar disc to alleviate nerve compression and relieve symptoms such as pain and numbness.
Lumbar instability syndrome: Condition characterized by abnormal movement or laxity in the lumbar spine, leading to recurrent episodes of low back pain and dysfunction.
Lumbar extension exercises: Physical therapy exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the lower back and improve spinal mobility by moving the lumbar spine into extension.
Lumbar alignment: The proper positioning and curvature of the lumbar spine, which contributes to overall spinal health and function.
Lumbar traction: Therapeutic technique involving the application of traction or pulling force to the lumbar spine, often used to alleviate pain and decompress spinal structures.
Lumbar sympathetic block: Injection of medication into the sympathetic nerves in the lumbar region, commonly used to relieve chronic pain conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) or reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).
Lumbar microdiscectomy: Minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to remove herniated or protruding lumbar disc material, typically using a small incision and specialized instruments.
Lumbar nerve compression: Pressure or impingement on the nerves in the lumbar spine, often resulting from herniated discs, bone spurs, or spinal stenosis, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower extremities.
Lumbar degenerative disc disease: Progressive deterioration of the intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine, characterized by loss of disc height, decreased hydration, and structural changes, often causing chronic back pain and stiffness.
Lumbar radiculitis: Inflammation of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine, typically caused by compression or irritation, resulting in radiating pain, numbness, or weakness along the affected nerve pathway.
Lumbar compression fracture: Fracture or collapse of one or more vertebral bodies in the lumbar spine, commonly caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or spinal metastases, often resulting in severe pain and loss of height.
Lumbar stabilization exercises: Physical therapy exercises aimed at strengthening the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine and promoting spinal stability to prevent or manage low back pain and dysfunction.
Lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection: Interventional pain management procedure involving the injection of corticosteroids into the epidural space adjacent to the affected nerve root in the lumbar spine, commonly used to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain associated with radiculopathy or spinal stenosis.
Lumbar foraminal stenosis: Narrowing of the neural foramen, the openings through which spinal nerves exit the spinal canal, in the lumbar spine, often resulting in compression or impingement of the exiting nerve roots and causing symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower extremities.
Lumbar spondylolisthesis: Forward displacement or slippage of one vertebra relative to the adjacent vertebra below it in the lumbar spine, often resulting from degenerative changes, trauma, or congenital abnormalities, and leading to symptoms such as low back pain, sciatica, or spinal instability.
Lumbar facet syndrome: Condition characterized by pain and dysfunction in the lumbar spine due to inflammation or degeneration of the facet joints, the small synovial joints between adjacent vertebrae, commonly exacerbated by movement or prolonged sitting and standing.
Lumbar laminotomy: Surgical procedure involving the partial removal of the lamina, the bony arch of the vertebra, to decompress the spinal canal and relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots in the lumbar spine, commonly performed for conditions such as spinal stenosis or herniated discs.
Lumbar radiculopathy treatment: Therapeutic interventions aimed at managing symptoms associated with compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine, including pain management, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and in some cases, surgical intervention.
Lumbar discography: Diagnostic procedure involving the injection of contrast dye into the intervertebral disc spaces in the lumbar spine under fluoroscopic guidance to identify the source of disc-related pain and assess disc integrity, commonly used in the evaluation of chronic low back pain or suspected disc pathology.
Lumbar retrolisthesis: Posterior displacement or backward slippage of one vertebra relative to the adjacent vertebra above it in the lumbar spine, often resulting from degenerative changes, trauma, or spinal instability, and leading to symptoms such as low back pain, sciatica, or spinal dysfunction.
Lumbar disc herniation surgery: Surgical intervention aimed at decompressing the spinal nerves or spinal cord by removing the herniated portion of the intervertebral disc in the lumbar spine, commonly performed for patients with severe or persistent symptoms such as radiculopathy or spinal cord compression.
Lumbar radiculopathy exercises: Therapeutic exercises prescribed to patients with lumbar radiculopathy aimed at improving spinal mobility, strengthening supporting muscles, relieving nerve compression, and reducing pain and dysfunction associated with radicular symptoms such as sciatica or paresthesia.
Lumbar radiculopathy symptoms: Clinical manifestations associated with compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the lumbar spine, including pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or sensory disturbances that typically radiate along the distribution of the affected nerve, commonly observed in conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or foraminal encroachment.
Lumbar spine fusion: Surgical procedure involving the joining or fusion of two or more adjacent lumbar vertebrae using bone grafts, metal implants, or bone morphogenetic proteins to stabilize the spine, correct spinal deformity, alleviate pain, and restore spinal function, commonly indicated for conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or spinal instability.
Lumbar spinal stenosis treatment: Therapeutic interventions aimed at managing symptoms associated with narrowing of the spinal canal or neural foramina in the lumbar spine, including conservative measures such as medication, physical therapy, epidural injections, and lifestyle modifications, as well as surgical options such as decompressive laminectomy or spinal fusion for patients with severe or refractory symptoms.
Lumbar spine degeneration: Progressive deterioration of the vertebral discs, facet joints, and supporting structures in the lumbar spine due to age-related changes, wear and tear, or underlying conditions such as osteoarthritis, resulting in loss of disc height, reduced spinal flexibility, spinal instability, and symptoms such as chronic low back pain, stiffness, and functional impairment.
Lumbar disc herniation symptoms: Clinical manifestations associated with compression or irritation of the spinal nerves in the lumbar spine caused by herniation or protrusion of the intervertebral disc, including localized low back pain, radicular symptoms such as sciatica, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower extremities, and neurological deficits such as bowel or bladder dysfunction, typically exacerbated by movements such as bending, lifting, or sitting for prolonged periods.
Lumbar disc replacement surgery: Surgical intervention aimed at replacing the damaged or degenerated intervertebral disc in the lumbar spine with an artificial disc prosthesis to restore spinal function, preserve spinal motion, alleviate pain, and reduce the risk of adjacent segment degeneration, commonly indicated for patients with symptomatic disc pathology such as herniation, degenerative disc disease, or discogenic back pain who have failed conservative treatment measures.
Lumbar spine surgery complications: Adverse events or outcomes associated with surgical procedures performed on the lumbar spine, including infection, bleeding, nerve injury, dural tear, hardware failure, spinal instability, adjacent segment degeneration, pseudoarthrosis, or failed back surgery syndrome, which may require additional interventions, revisions, or long-term management strategies to address and mitigate the risks and complications.
Lumbar spine anatomy: The structure and organization of the vertebral column in the lower back region, including the lumbar vertebrae, intervertebral discs, facet joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels, which collectively provide stability, support, mobility, and protection for the spinal cord and nerve roots while facilitating various movements such as flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral bending of the trunk and pelvis.