Dr. Luis Lombardi - Blogger
Expert in Non-Traumatic Spine Surgery
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Structure and Function of the Lumbar Spine
Dr. Luis Lombardi performs non-traumatic spine surgery through his private practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Luis Lombardi draws on experience in treating a variety of back pain conditions, including those involving the lumbar spine.
Of the 26 individual vertebrae that combine to form the spinal column, the lowest five make up the region known as the lumbar spine. The vertebrae in this area are the largest in the spine, as they bear the majority of weight placed on the spine by the trunk and head.
Each vertebra of the lumbar spine consists of a vertebral body at the front and a series of attached posterior elements. The body and posterior elements surround a large gap, known as the spinal canal, through which a sac with nerves called cauda equina passes. A series of spinal nerves branch out from the spinal canal between each pair of vertebrae, where there is also a cushioning disc to absorb shock and a pair of facet joints to facilitate movement.
While the facet joints between the vertebrae link one to the other, a network of ligaments connect multiple vertebrae and let the spine work as a whole. Tendons connect the bones to the back muscles, which in the lumbar spine include the multifidus and spinalis. If a patient is experiencing pain in the lumbar spine, the non-traumatic procedures that Dr. Lombardi performs can provide therapeutic intervention without harm to these essential structures.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Some Basic Spinal Care Tips
An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Luis Lombardi has garnered international recognition as an expert on non-traumatic spinal surgery. The author of numerous scientific articles on spinal care and treatment, Dr. Luis Lombardi also contributed a chapter titled “Percutaneous Diskogenic Pain Treatment” in the book Decision Making in Spinal Care.
Here are some basic spinal care tips:
- Sleeping posture is vital in spinal care. As much as possible, experts recommend sleeping on the back, though sleeping on the sides is also acceptable. However, sleeping on the stomach should be avoided as it imparts excess pressure on the spine. Using a supportive mattress and a pillow that aligns the neck properly are also important to providing complete rest to the spine while sleeping.
- Wearing the right pair of shoes can help support the back as well. Shoes that fit perfectly, that check pronation or supination (or roll) of the foot and provide a platform that helps to align the spine and the body are recommended.
- Spinal care also means paying attention to problems like back pain, hip pain, or weaknesses in the spine. Experiencing these issues once in a while is common, but they also could be symptoms of serious spinal problems. It is not a good idea to self-medicate to relieve these symptoms or over stress the body by doing physical activities like a workout. It is better to consult a medical professional to treat the symptoms over time.
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