| The Lower Back |
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Lumbar
Spine The Lumbar Spine is the part of your spine commonly
 referred to as your "lower back". It consists
of five large vertebrae, (L1 - L5). Although this is an area of the spine
that many people recognize when they think of pain, the nerves that exit
this portion of the spine have responsibilities for vital body functions.
This area of your spine has the largest and strongest vertebrae and some
of the largest muscles supporting it.
The nerves that
exit from these areas are large and control Many organs and tissues also get their nerve supply from nerves that exit from the lumbar spine. These include the large intestines, appendix, male or female reproductive organs, the bladder, prostate gland, and others.
If the organs supplied by these nerves are affected, the possible results include, constipation, diarrhea, cramps, varicose veins, bladder problems, menstrual problems, infertility problems, bed wetting, urination problems, and poor circulation, among others. |
some very large muscles. These muscles include
the large and small muscles of the lower back, the muscles of the thigh,
legs, calf muscles, and feet. The sciatic nerve has its origin from
the nerves that exit from the lumbar spine. In addition to the muscles,
many joints in this area are also supplied by nerves from the lumbar
spine including the hips, knees, ankles and feet.
Subluxations in these areas can have a vast affect
including pain in the lower back, legs, or sciatic pain. Numbness in
the back and legs is also possible. Muscle spasm or weakness can also
result. Scoliosis and joint problems are also possible.
