About Easley Spina Bifida Occulta

Spina bifida occulta is a congenital defect often missed at birth but "found" later in life on an xray. It is the failure of union of part of the vertebra (termed the lamina) and creates instability of the spine.

Spina bifida occulta leads to a higher incidence of posterior disc herniation.

Spina bifida occulta is also found far more frequently if spondylolisthesis is present.

A thorough, clinical examination that may include imaging is important to your recovery.

Lumbar Spine Exam Description

In office, Young Chiropractic uses Cox Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression to widen the canal space, drop the intradiscal pressure and increase the disc height to relieve pain.

You will welcome the Cox Technic manipulation that gently "pulls you apart," as many patients describe the treatment or say they need. Depending on the severity of your pain and symptoms, gentler Protocol I may be applied until 50% relief of pain or more restoring Protocol II may be applied to guide your recovery.

In office adjunctive care may hasten your recovery.

Note: Cox Technic treatment may gently relieve the pain as Dr. Husbands describes in his case report of a 24-year-old male with a complaint of acute low back pain as the result of a bending and pulling injury. He presented with a significant right laterally flexed antalgic lean. He appeared to be in severe pain. X-rays revealed an L6 vertebra (transitional segment) and spina bifida occulta. The examination also found that he had radicular leg pain. In just 3 treatments with flexion distraction, he was greatly improved. (1)

At home you may want to avoid sitting for long periods of time, wear a support brace if recommended, take nutritional supplements that help rebuild disc cartilage, do exercises that strengthen your spine, sleep on a supportive mattress, sit in an ergonomically designed chair, and modify your daily activities as needed.

Contact Young Chiropractic today for an examination and gentle care of your spina bifida occulta.