I was told once by a chiropractor that this was possible and when I looked at the x-rays I could see what she was talking about...however, I cannot find any information about it online. It is supposed to be characterized by extra bone that resembles the beginning formation of another vertebrate, but is not fully developed. They are usually found at the very top of the cervical vertebrae and at the very bottom of the lumbar. They are not supposed to be too serious, but an annoyance that will give you continued back and neck pain. Any ideas from anyone?
2007-01-23 03:19:46 · 2 answers · asked by frustrated 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yeah my gf has an extra one in her lower back. It is just an extra one, thats all. I think it gives a little more back pain but nothing more really. People are born with extra bones all the time, just in different areas. Hope that made you feel a little btr.
-dave
2007-01-23 04:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by dave k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was14 i was diagnosed with a lubar sacral spine in my L5 area, i couldnt remember if they said there was an extra bone or that one was missing, but it does cause me grief at times. Some days it is extremely painful, other days i don't notice it. They only way i was told i could help myself was by doing back arches on all fours or squats, to keep the back muscles strengthened.
2007-01-25 20:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋