Yes, it is possible to fracture your L-4 vertebra from doing Pilates, especially if exercises are performed with improper form, excessive weight, or pre-existing conditions that weaken the spine. Activities that involve twisting, bending, or high-impact movements can place strain on the lumbar vertebrae. It's essential to practice Pilates under the guidance of a qualified instructor and to listen to your body to minimize the risk of injury. If you have concerns about your spine or any pre-existing conditions, consult a healthcare professional before starting a new exercise regimen.
!. Ligamentous strain 2. Interspinous ligament tear 3. L4 or 5 compression fracture 4. Fracture of the spinous process
The vertebrae in the lower back are called the Lumbar vertebrae. They are L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5.
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At the level of the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae, in the small of the back.
The L2-L3 vertebrae are located in the lower back, specifically in the lumbar region. They are the second and third vertebrae from the top of the lumbar spine, just below the L1-L2 vertebrae and above the L3-L4 vertebrae.
What the radiology report indicates is that you've got a herniated disk at the L4/5 vertebrae, which is pressing forward into the spinal cord passageway. The foramen is the narrow passage in the vertebrae where the spinal cord runs through.
lumbar: L1,L2,L3,L4,L5 sacrum coccyx
That is the disc between the fourth and fifth vertebrae in the lumbar region of your spine, just below your waistline.
In laymen's terms it means your disc are thinning and being compressed (squashed) by your vertebrae. This is a normal occurence as we age. Sometimes it can be due to a traumatic injury. Some people may experience some pain, while others never do. Most symptoms can be relieved by losing weight, seeing a good phyical therapist and consistently doing the exercises they prescribe. Many people also find relief doing inversion therapy (hanging upside down) as this stretches out the spine and relieves the pressure between the disc and vertebrae. In most people taking an anti-inflammatory such Motrin and using ice packs along with these conservative treatments will provide adequate relief.
A lumbar puncture is typically performed in the lower back, between the third and fourth or fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae. This location allows for the needle to be inserted into the subarachnoid space to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes.
In rare instances, such as a spinal fluid blockage in the middle of the back, a doctor may perform a spinal tap in the neck.