What is this spinal condition called?!


Question: What is this spinal condition called!?
At any given moment 5 vertebrae are moving while 5 are stationary!. 6 of mine move while 4 are stationary!. This causes a lot of pain!. What is this condition called!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Keren,
The symptoms that you describe resemble those of spinal instability!. I shall briefly explain - the human spine is made up of 24 spinal bones, called vertebrae!. Vertebrae are stacked on top of one another to create the spinal column!. The spinal column gives the body its form!. It is the body's main upright support!. The back portion of the spinal column forms a bony ring!. When the vertebrae are stacked on top of each other, these bony rings create a hollow tube!. This bony tube, called the spinal canal, surrounds the spinal cord as it passes through the spine!. Just as the skull protects the brain, the bones of the spinal column protect the spinal cord!. The spinal cord only extends to the second lumbar (low back) vertebra!. Below this level, the spinal canal encloses a bundle of nerves that go to the lower limbs and pelvic organs!. The Latin term for this bundle of nerves is cauda equina, meaning horse's tail!. An intervertebral disc fits between each vertebral body and provides a space between the spine bones!. The disc normally works like a shock absorber!. It protects the spine against the daily pull of gravity!. It also protects the spine during heavy activities that put strong force on the spine, such as jumping, running, and lifting!. An intervertebral disc is made up of two parts!. The centre, called the nucleus, is spongy!. It provides most of the ability to absorb shock!. The nucleus is held in place by the annulus, a series of strong ligament rings surrounding it!. Ligaments are strong connective tissues that attach bones to other bones!. Spinal instability can cause spinal stenosis!. Spinal instability means that the bones of the spine move more than they should!. Instability in the lumbar spine can develop if the supporting ligaments have been stretched or torn from a severe back injury!. People with diseases that loosen their connective tissues may also have spinal instability!. Whatever the cause, extra movement in the bones of the spine can lead to spinal stenosis!. You would be advised to contact your doctor who will make the necessary arrangements for examination and diagnosis of this problem!. The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition!. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions!.

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