Lumbosacral Arthritis

Lumbar and lumbosacral arthritis affects the lower back and pelvic girdle, causing lower back pain, inflammation, and the loss of motion in those areas. With lumbar and lumbosacral arthritis, the normally soft discs between the vertebrae of the lower back gradually lose their elasticity and their ability to cushion the bones effectively.

Beginning at about age 20, the discs of the spine begin to lose their elasticity and become dehydrated.  The lumbar discs become less supple and lose some of their height.  This alters the position of the vertebrae and the connecting ligaments, sometimes leading to tears in disc tissue. Bony spurs may develop on the vertebrae, representing further degeneration of the spine.

While the exact cause of lumbar and lumbosacral arthritis is not known, some degeneration of the spine is thought to be the result of the normal aging process.  Sometimes an old injury or a direct blow to the spine will add to the arthritis. People who are overweight, sedentary or have suffered back injuries are at greater risk. Those whose occupations require heavy lifting, long periods of sitting or driving, or other repetitive pressures on the backbone are also at risk of arthritis in this part of the spine.

Proper treatment can provide relief from the pain. There are remedies that can help you control this pain. While many people with chronic low back pain are tempted to limit their physical activity and exercises, this is ill advised. You may find that you need to rest more frequently, but exercise should become part of your daily regimen. By increasing physical fitness, your back may become stronger and you may increase your overall feeling of well-being. You should work with your doctor or physiotherapist on developing an exercise program designed to strengthen your lower back.

BAXOLVE™ provides you with an effective means of reducing the pain you are experiencing from lumbar and lumbosacral arthritis.

Pain Gate Control: TENS programmes one and two will provide you with a comfortable tingling sensation. This masks the pain, providing you with immediate pain relief. This is most appropriate if you are experiencing sever, acute pain.

Endorphin Release:TENS programmes three and four use endorphin release, the bodies’ own natural pain relieving hormones. You will experience a comfortable tapping sensation. Thirty to forty minutes of this type of stimulation is required for endorphins to be released. Endorphins remain circulating in the body after treatment has ceased providing residual pain relief. This makes it most appropriate if you are experiencing dull, aching, chronic back pain that is often associated with lumbar and lumbosacral arthritis.

The BAXOLVE™ Belt: Works by supporting the spinal and abdominal muscles. Lumbar support when applied firmly and comfortably assists lower back pain by helping to restrict painful movements. This improves posture and positional awareness. The belt also provides warmth to the affected area by stimulating local circulation, generating a feeling of well-being.

BAXOLVE™ Optional Accessories With the addition of the optional leads and pads you can use the BAXOLVE TENS unit on other areas where the pain may be present such as your Knees and other joints. Simply place the pads over the site of pain to activate immediate and ongoing pain relief from the programmes mentioned above.

This Combination: Two proven therapies, TENS and lumbar support, will provide you with breakthrough technology to combat your back pain