Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Other spondylosis, lumbar region
Moderate
ICD-10: M47 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: स्पोंडिलोसिस · தமிழ்: முதுகெலும்பு தேய்மான நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಸವೆತ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: వెన్నెముక అరుగుడు రోగం · বাংলা: মেরুদণ্ড ক্ষয় রোগ · मराठी: पाठीचा कणा झीज रोग · ગુજરાતી: કરોડરજ્જુ ઘસારો રોગ
About this condition
Spondylosis is age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal discs and joints in the lower back, similar to arthritis of the spine. As the discs dehydrate and shrink with age, bone spurs may develop, causing stiffness, pain, and reduced flexibility. This common condition affects many adults over 60 and can range from mild discomfort to significant pain that radiates into the legs.
Common symptoms
lower back pain
stiffness after rest
pain radiating to legs
reduced flexibility
grinding sensation in spine
muscle weakness
When to see a doctor: within 2 weeks if symptoms interfere with daily activities
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | स्पोंडिलोसिस · कमर में गठिया · रीढ़ की हड्डी घिसना · पीठ में अकड़न |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முதுகெலும்பு தேய்மான நோய் · இடுப்பு மூட்டுவலி · முதுகெலும்பு தேய்வு · முதுகு விறைப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಸವೆತ ರೋಗ · ಸೊಂಟ ಸಂಧಿವಾತ · ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಕ್ಷೀಣತೆ · ಬೆನ್ನು ಗಟ್ಟಿತನ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వెన్నెముక అరుగుడు రోగం · నడుము కీళ్ల వాపు · వెన్నెముక క్షీణత · వెన్నెముక బిగుసు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মেরুদণ্ড ক্ষয় রোগ · কোমরের বাত · মেরুদণ্ড ক্ষয় · পিঠ শক্ত হওয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पाठीचा कणा झीज रोग · कंबरेचा संधिवात · पाठीचा कणा क्षीण होणे · पाठ ताठ होणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કરોડરજ્જુ ઘસારો રોગ · કમરનો સંધિવા · કરોડરજ્જુ ક્ષય · પીઠ કડક થવી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other spondylosis, lumbar region?
lower back pain, stiffness after rest, pain radiating to legs, reduced flexibility, grinding sensation in spine, muscle weakness.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2 weeks if symptoms interfere with daily activities
Is Other spondylosis, lumbar region common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other spondylosis, lumbar region?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 2 weeks if symptoms interfere with daily activities.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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