Lumbar Conditions

Lower back pain can affect anyone—whether from injury, poor posture, or natural aging. As a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Ashana provides comprehensive diagnosis and individualized treatments to help patients return to an active life. His approach emphasizes motion preservation, precision care, and targeted pain relief for all lumbar (lower back) conditions.

Annular Tear

An annular tear occurs when the outer layer of a lumbar disc tears, allowing fluid to leak out and irritate nearby nerves. This can cause deep lower back pain, sometimes radiating into the legs. Dr. Ashana’s diagnostic expertise ensures accurate identification and personalized conservative or surgical treatment for recovery.

Bone Spurs

Bone spurs (osteophytes) develop as the spine responds to wear and tear. They can pinch nearby nerves and limit flexibility. When other treatments fail, Dr. Ashana treats bone spurs using advanced surgical techniques to restore comfort and spinal mobility.

Facet Joint Syndrome

Facet joint syndrome results from inflammation in the small joints that link the vertebrae. This often causes stiffness, pain during bending, or tenderness near the spine. Dr. Ashana utilizes targeted therapies such as injections and minimally invasive procedures to reduce inflammation for long-term relief.

Failed Back Syndrome

Persistent pain after spine surgery is known as Failed Back Syndrome. Dr. Ashana offers expert revision spine care, identifying the underlying issues and developing corrective plans for improved spinal health and better surgical outcomes.

Lumbar Disc Herniations

A lumbar disc herniation occurs when a disc slips or ruptures, pressing against nerves and causing shooting leg pain (sciatica). When other treatments fail, Dr. Ashana uses endoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries to take pressure off the nerve.

Lumbar Stenosis

Lumbar stenosis causes narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, leading to numbness, pain, or heaviness when walking. Dr. Ashana performs decompression procedures designed to relieve nerve pressure and improve endurance and flexibility.

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

With age or injury, spinal discs lose hydration and flexibility, causing chronic stiffness. Dr. Ashana provides regenerative and structural treatments designed to preserve motion, reduce pain, and restore disc health where possible.

Lumbar Radiculopathy

Lumbar radiculopathy—commonly called sciatica—causes burning pain, tingling, or numbness down the leg. Dr. Ashana uses precision diagnostic tools to identify the affected nerve and applies targeted therapies for lasting symptom relief.

Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis happens when one vertebra slips forward over another, creating instability and nerve irritation. Dr. Ashana offers stabilization and minimally invasive fusion treatments that correct alignment and alleviate pressure.

Spondylolysis (Pars Fracture)

This stress fracture in the spine’s small bony arch often affects athletes and active individuals. Early evaluation by Dr. Ashana helps prevent worsening injury, and guided rehabilitation supports healing.

SI Joint Pain

SI joint dysfunction causes pain in the lower back and hips, often due to uneven motion in the pelvis. When other treatments fail, Dr. Ashana uses minimally invasive, navigation and robotic guided procedures to realign and strengthen the SI joint.

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