Conditions we care for

The condition known as Narrow Lumbar Canal , consists of the decrease of the spinal canal at the bottom of the spine that produces pressure on the spinal cord. 1/3 is considered mild, 1/2 is moderate.

What are the symptoms

• Pain
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Lack of strength
• Cramps

What are its causes?

Narrow lumbar canal is associated with genetic factors and degenerative diseases such as spondyloarthrosis. If detected in time, patients may recover their mobility and functionality almost entirely.

Treatment for narrow lumbar canal (mild to moderate)

the Centro de la Columna Vertebral, we treat narrow lumbar canal by applying an antineuritic treatment, regenerating root myelin, as well as the Ovando Sanders© formula. We complement this with physical therapy, rehabilitation with the McKenzie therapeutic program, massages, humid heat, electrical stimulation and ultrasound.

Cervicalgia appears as pain in the area of the cervical vertebrae, and is caused by accidents, bad movements, and bad posture or for genetic reasons. It can be acute or chronic depending on its duration. Most of the symptoms will subside with rest, but if they persist, you need to seek medical assessment.

Symptoms

Pain in the neck region, usually appearing suddenly, which increases with movement and subsides with rest. It is usually related to a blow, accident or whiplash suffered by the neck in the recent past.

Sometimes the pain has no apparent cause, appears and evolves slowly and is accompanied by cramps, muscle weakness, tingling, stinging and numbness in the neck or arms, headaches and dizziness that make sleeping difficult, as discomfort worsens when lying down.

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis should be performed by means of imaging studies, such as a tomography, as well as a clinical assessment by a physician.

At the Centro de la Columna Vertebral we offer our exclusive combination of medications applied intravenously, which have the primary function of relieving pain, as well as stimulating the regeneration and recalcification of the fractured vertebra (if applicable), thereby shortening the period of impairment.

For the most severe cases of pain and disability, we can complement our treatment with physical therapy as well as the application of local infiltrations with different types of medications for the immediate discomfort control.

Chronic low back pain is the presence of pain in the lower back area: from where the lungs begin to the buttocks. This pain can persist for days or weeks, and although it can disappear it can return after a short period of time, so it requires special attention.

Symptoms

• Acute pain in certain postures
• Pain with no apparent cause
• Numbness in the legs or buttocks.

Chronic low back pain is not necessarily localized, that is, it can affect the entire back area in a non-specific way. When the discomfort persists for weeks or months and does not subside after rest or analgesics, it is time to seek professional medical help.

Diagnosis and treatment

A medical assessment is essential to locate and identify pain, which can affect different structures of the spine and the tissues that support it. The diagnosis can be complemented with imaging studies such as an MRI.

At the Centro de la Columna Vertebral,we treat chronic low back pain by applying myorelaxant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory treatment using the ©Ovando Sanders formula, as well as physical therapy that includes strengthening exercises, moist heat, electrical stimulation, massages and ultrasounds.

A cervical sprain or whiplash syndrome is the result of a combined extension and flexion injury to the soft tissues of the cervical spine. This causes the injury of ligaments and stretching of the muscles of the spine. This is due to the mechanisms of energy acceleration and deceleration that are transmitted to the neck.

Symptoms

• Neck pain and stiffness, muscle weakness
• Headache and backache.
• Vertigo, in some cases

Some know it as a “muscular contraction” in the back or as muscle pains in the arms.

Diagnosis and treatment

Medical evaluation and exploration are essential to verify the origin and characteristics of the neck pain. This diagnosis can be complemented by imaging studies, such as an MRI, to rule out damage to the structures of the cervical spine.

At the Centro de la Columna Vertebral,recommended treatment includes: intravenous drug therapies, physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Unlike recommending only medicine or medicine for muscle pain, in our sports medicine area we make use of hot packs, ultrasound for back pain and spinal hygiene.

Spondylolisthesis is the sliding of one vertebra over another. It can cause pressure on the nerves of the spine, causing pain, usually in the lower back. It is important not to confuse it with other conditions such as non-specific low back pain, so medical consultation is essential for its diagnosis.

Symptoms

• Grade I Spondylolisthesis: No symptoms.
• Grade II Spondylolisthesis: Low back pain that can radiate pain into the legs, pain increases when the trunk is tilted back (extension).

Diagnosis and treatment

The origin of spondylolisthesis can be trauma, congenital or degenerative conditions. To be diagnosed correctly, imaging tests such as x-rays or MRIs must be performed.

At the Centro de la Columna Vertebralwe have an antineurotic treatment, which regenerates root myelin, as well as the ©Ovando Sanders formula..

We complement this with physical therapy, rehabilitation with the McKenzie therapeutic program, massages, humid heat, electrical stimulation and ultrasounds.

In its early stages, Grade I and II Spondylolisthesis can be treated without the need for surgical intervention, so it is important to diagnose it in time.

Hypertrophy in yellow ligaments is the increase in size due to inflammation of the elastic tissue that passes through the anterior face of the spinous processes.

Symptoms

• Pain.
• Numbness
• Lack of strength

How is it treated?

At the Centro de la Columna Vertebral we treat yellow ligament hypertrophy by applying analgesic treatment through the formula ©Ovando Sanders, complemented by physical therapy, strengthening exercises with the McKenzie program, moist heat, massage and electro-stimulation

Lumbago or Low back pain is any type of pain in the lumbar region of the cervical spine. Most of the causes are unspecific, associated with muscle fatigue or factors such as overweight. However, sometimes it can be a symptom of another disease.

Symptoms

Pain in the waist region usually appearing suddenly, which increases with movement and decreases with rest.

Sometimes the pain has no apparent cause, appears and evolves slowly and is accompanied by muscle weakness, cramps, tingling, stings and numbness in the waist and legs, which makes it difficult to walk and stand.

Most commonly, the discomfort decreases significantly when sitting or lying down.

Diagnosis and treatment

Lumbago or low back pain can be treated with pharmacological and conservative measures; if it is caused by an underlying disease (such as a herniated disc), this cause should be treated at the same time as the symptoms. For this reason, the clinical interview is indispensable, as well as imaging studies to determine the state of the spine and its internal components.

At the Centro de la Columna Vertebral we have a treatment based on the exclusive combination of medications applied intravenously. Its main function is to calm the pain, as well as to stimulate the regeneration of the damaged structures in the back and to relax the lumbar muscles.

The treatment is complemented by physical therapy, as well as the application of local infiltrations with various types of medication for the immediate control of the discomfort.