Synovial Cysts Cause Back and Leg Pain, Amelia Chiropractic Clinic Offers Relief
A cyst. What does that bring to mind? For some Fernandina Beach back pain sufferers, it would be a hint to their pain’s source. But the diagnosis of a synovial cyst as the culprit causing pain is a curious one. Back pain and leg pain may develop from a synovial cyst which is where Fernandina Beach chiropractic care at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic is effective. Fernandina Beach chiropractic care with the Cox® Technic is shown to help decrease back pain and related leg pain because of a synovial cyst without Fernandina Beach back surgery.
SYNOVIAL CYST FACTS
First, let us discuss what synovial cysts are. Synovial cysts are uncommon lesions affiliated with facet degeneration and usually found in the lumbar spine at L4-S1. (1) 33% to 40% of synovial cysts are linked with degenerative spondylolisthesis and instability of the affected joint. (2,3) Synovial cysts may trigger sciatica/leg pain. (4) Synovial cysts occur in females mostly in their 6th decade of life, resulting in 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 look lighter on MRI T2 images, they are likely more fluid filled and less likely gelatinous or calcified, making them possibly easier to ease. (6) Synovial cysts have been reported to disappear particularly if the cyst wall is not calcified. (7) Amelia Chiropractic Clinic works to help Fernandina Beach back pain sufferers dealing with synovial cyst get rid of them, too.
SYNOVIAL CYST CAUSES
Wilby et al describe a channel that joins the facet joint capsule with the ligamentum flavum, the area where the synovial cysts form. At surgery for these cysts, they found that fragments of articular cartilage and bone were in the walls of the channels in 89% of the cysts. This debris blocks the channel from draining and provokes granulation tissue and scar formation probably leading to synovial cyst formation. (8) Amelia Chiropractic Clinic works on scar tissue to improve the spine’s fluidity.
SYNOVIAL CYST TREATMENT
Conservative treatment of lumbar spine synovial cysts is recommended as some are included to vanish without surgery. (9) Conservative treatment is practical. If the cyst does not respond, then surgery is an option. (5) Cox® Technic has a reputation of conservative care relief for synovial cysts. (10) As used at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic, Cox® Technic was effective at 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 Amelia Chiropractic Clinic is relieving for many Fernandina Beach 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.
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Schedule a Fernandina Beach chiropractic visit for diagnosis and treatment of back pain due to synovial cyst or other issue. 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 Fernandina Beach chiropractic treatment plan at Amelia Chiropractic Clinic.