Overview
Lumbar spinal osteoarthritis (LSO) is a degenerative joint disease affecting the facet joints and intervertebral discs of the lower spine. It is a common cause of chronic low back pain, particularly in older adults.Diagnosis
Diagnosis is typically based on clinical presentation and imaging findings 1.
Imaging (e.g., X-ray, MRI) may reveal joint space narrowing, osteophytes, and subchondral sclerosis 1.Management
Chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, is a management option for low back pain 1.
Co-management and treatment management by doctors of chiropractic are supported 1.Key Recommendations
Doctors of chiropractic are well-suited to diagnose, treat, co-manage, and manage the treatment of patients with low back pain 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)References
1 Globe G, Farabaugh RJ, Hawk C, Morris CE, Baker G, Whalen WM et al.. Clinical Practice Guideline: Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics 2016. link