Lumbar instability as an etiology of low back pain and its treatment by prolotherapy:
A review

Ross A. Hausera,∗, Danielle Matiasa, David Woznicab, Benjamin Rawlingsa and Barbara A. Woldina
Full Text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9398090/pdf/bmr-35-bmr210097.pdf

Abstract

Background: Low back pain is a significant spinal disorder that affects much of the population at some point during their lives.

Objective: While proper diagnosis is key, diagnosing the underlying cause of low back pain may often be unclear.

Method: In this review article, we discuss lumbar instability as an etiology of low back pain and its treatment by prolotherapy.

Results: Spinal ligaments may be an underlying culprit in the development of lumbar instability with resultant low back pain and associated disorders.

Conclusion: In these cases, adequate treatment consisting of non-biologic prolotherapy or cellular prolotherapy, including platelet rich plasma (PRP), can be beneficial in restoring spinal stability and resolving chronic low back pain.

Keywords: Lumbar instability; degenerative disc disease; facet joint; low back pain; prolotherapy; sacroiliac joint; spinal osteoarthritis.