Synovial Cysts Cause Back and Leg Pain, Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation Offers Relief
A cyst. What does that make you think of? For some Tonawanda back pain sufferers, it would be a clue to the basis of their pain. But the diagnosis of a synovial cyst as the reason for pain is an intriguing one. Back pain and leg pain may result from a synovial cyst which is where Tonawanda chiropractic care at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation comes in to help. Tonawanda chiropractic care with the Cox® Technic is documented to help reduce back pain and related leg pain because of a synovial cyst without Tonawanda back surgery.
SYNOVIAL CYST FACTS
First, let us take a look at what synovial cysts are. Synovial cysts are uncommon lesions associated with facet degeneration and commonly found in the lumbar spine at L4-S1. (1) 33% to 40% of synovial cysts are associated with degenerative spondylolisthesis and instability of the affected joint. (2,3) Synovial cysts may produce sciatica/leg pain. (4) Synovial cysts appear in females mostly in their sixth decade of life, bringing about radicular pain and neurological deficits. These cysts are commonly seen at L4-5 which is also the site of maximum mobility in the lumbar spine. MRI is the diagnostic instrument of choice as it displays the texture of the cyst (more or less fluid). (5) When synovial cysts appear lighter on MRI T2 images, they are probably more fluid filled and less likely gelatinous or calcified, making them potentially easier to reduce. (6) Synovial cysts have been documented to disappear especially if the cyst wall is not calcified. (7) Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation works to help Tonawanda back pain sufferers dealing with synovial cyst get rid of them, too.
SYNOVIAL CYST CAUSES
Wilby et al portray a channel that connects the facet joint capsule with the ligamentum flavum, the area where the synovial cysts form. At surgery for these cysts, they discovered that fragments of articular cartilage and bone were in the walls of the channels in 89% of the cysts. This debris jams and prevents the channel from draining and triggers granulation tissue and scar formation likely leading to synovial cyst formation. (8) Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation works on scar tissue to enhance the spine’s fluidity.
SYNOVIAL CYST TREATMENT
Conservative treatment of lumbar spine synovial cysts is suggested as some are included to vanish without surgery. (9) Conservative treatment is practical. If the cyst doesn’t respond, then surgery is an option. (5) Cox® Technic has a record of conservative care relief for synovial cysts. (10) As implemented at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation, Cox® Technic succeeded in relief when an epidural steroid injection did not. (11) In another case, a 75 year old man with back and leg pain and a synovial cyst treated for 3 months/16 visits felt 80% relief. (12) Cox® Technic at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation is relieving for numerous Tonawanda back pain sufferers with synovial cysts.
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Ted Siciliano on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about his pain reducing care with Cox® Technic protocols for a patient with a synovial cyst.
CONTACT Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation
Schedule a Tonawanda chiropractic visit for diagnosis and treatment of back pain because of a synovial cyst or other reason. The diagnosis of a cyst as the pain generator is more than just a clue to your pain’s source. It’s the beginning of a back pain relieving Tonawanda chiropractic treatment plan at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation.