Which specialist treats lumbar spondylosis?

Lumbar spondylosis describes age-related changes in the lower spine that can affect joints, discs, or the space around nerves. Back pain and lower-back pain may occur, but similar symptoms can come from degenerative disc disease, sciatica, or spinal stenosis. The clinician checks strength, sensation, reflexes, walking, and spinal movement, then uses imaging selectively to connect findings with your symptoms.

Prepare a timeline of pain, stiffness, leg symptoms, and activities that make them better or worse. Bring scan reports and your medication list. Treatment may include physiotherapy, posture and activity advice, and anti-inflammatory medication when medically suitable. Keep moving within tolerable limits and follow the prescribed exercises; the specialist can adjust the plan if pain, weakness, or function changes.

Arrange medical review for persistent lower-back pain, repeated flare-ups, or symptoms that interfere with work, sleep, or walking. Seek emergency care for new loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin, or rapidly worsening weakness in a leg. Urgent assessment is also needed after major trauma or when fever accompanies severe back pain.

Ask which findings point to lumbar spondylosis and whether a nerve is involved. Ask whether imaging would change management, which activities and exercises are suitable, and how anti-inflammatory medication fits your health history. Discuss the symptoms that should prompt urgent contact and when your progress should be reviewed.