What causes lumbar spondylosis?

The discs between the vertebrae can gradually lose water and height, while the small spinal joints may become rougher and less flexible. The body can form extra bone around stressed areas. These changes are often described as spinal osteoarthritis or arthritis of the lower back. They may cause stiffness or aching, but imaging changes do not always explain the intensity of symptoms. If nearby nerves become crowded, pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness may extend into a leg.

Regular, manageable movement helps preserve function. Walking, gentle mobility work, and a tailored strengthening programme can support the hips, abdomen, and back. Avoid suddenly increasing lifting or exercise loads. A physiotherapist can adjust activities to your symptoms and help with posture, pacing, and safe technique. Treatment for Lumbar Spondylosis is chosen according to symptoms, examination findings, and how daily activities are affected.

Book an assessment when back pain or stiffness persists, limits normal activity, or is accompanied by leg symptoms. Get urgent help for new bladder or bowel problems, numbness around the groin, rapidly worsening weakness, fever with severe pain, or serious injury.

Ask whether your symptoms fit lumbar spondylosis, whether a nerve is affected, which exercises are appropriate, and how progress will be monitored.