How can I explain the variations in the numbers of ribs and lumbar vertabrae within the evolutionary?
Q. progression? For example,the number of ribs in the intermediate stages of the horse varies from 15 to 19 and finally settles at 18.The number of lumbar vertabrae also alledgedly swings from 6 to 8 and then returns to 6 again..Do you know of any evidence that can cite or refute this argument
Asked by . - Sun Oct 28 10:01:00 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1. we have 5 lumbar vertabrae, not 6. people who have 6 are missing the top portion of their sacrum, because it is free; just like people with 4 lumbars have an extra segement to their sacrum. This is explained(along with most other varaition) by genetics. The spine actully starts as twice as many segements as there are bones in the adult. When its develpoing the top of one 'prebone' will fuse with the bottom of the one above it forming a hodgepodge of intermixed structures. in embrylogy there are lots of structures that look like other things and often been mistaken as precursors or analogs to totatly unrelated objects. in conclusion genetics rocks.
Answered by Briana C - Sun Oct 28 10:34:31 2007

How can I manually deflate a Mustang power lumbar support?
Q. The lumbar support in a 2005 Mustang will not deflate. It was inflated completely and the driver held the inflate button down until a series of "clicks" were heard. Now, when pressing the switch either way, the motor can be heard spinning, but nothing happens.
Asked by Wayne W - Fri Dec 12 10:20:13 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. disconnect the air line under drivers seat. have to remove the seat
Answered by Abe - Fri Dec 12 17:48:01 2008

What can be done for chronic pain on my lumbar verterbrae?
Q. I fell and hurt my lumbar spine. Even with narcotic pain relievers I still hurt. I am in therapy but else, maybe even surgically can be done?
Asked by Wanda - Mon Jul 26 01:09:49 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

How long does it take to recover from a lower lumbar spinal fusion?
Q. I had spinal fusion on my L5 S1 lumbar in August. I was released for normal activity by my doctor after three months. I still have more bad days then good. Any words of wisdom? When will it get better?
Asked by Josh P - Fri Jan 16 16:28:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First, don't smoke. Smoking is a primary cause in most failed fusions. Stay away from second hand smoke. Don't do any heavy lifting. Engage only in low impact exercise or sports. This may hurt for a long time. Spinal fusion is not like a broken leg. The spine is a complex structure, with lots of nerves involved, and it also acts as a shock absorber for the weight of your body. You may face many more months of healing before you see the pain fade away. It would be best to speak to your physician and see if an appropriate course of physical therapy will help you along this difficult path. By the way, this is where a lot of patients get addicted to pain killers. Don't add that grief to the misery you still suffer.
Answered by Hoot - Fri Jan 16 16:36:30 2009

What is the most fuel efficient crossover vehicle that has power lumbar electric seats with no moon roof?
Q. Every crossover vehicle rated over 20 mpg city that we've examined, doesn't have power seats with lumbar controls, which makes riding in and exiting the vehicle tiring, uncomfortable, and difficult. The marketing ploy of packaging extras like a sun/moon roof, spoilers, body trim, etc. in order for the customer to obtain the power adjusting seats adds unnecessary expense to the cost of the vehicle. When will Detroit cease this nonsense?
Asked by J B - Mon Oct 8 15:23:00 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Power lumbar controls are a luxury. Most cars still use manual controls. If you want it, work harder to buy the higher trim level. And what does Detroit have anything to do with this? All automakers make you get the top level trim to get all the toys.
Answered by I-Love-GM - Mon Oct 8 20:28:49 2007

How long do I need to wait till I can go back to everyday activity after a lumbar puncture?
Q. I had a lumbar puncture yesterday and with my 2nd job I am lifting boxes from I would say 5-20 lbs each and standing for 4 hrs. I just want to make sure I am okay with going back to everyday activities the day after the procedure.
Asked by jennyk0103 - Tue Oct 21 13:43:54 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I guess it depends on how it went and how much pain your in. I had it done on Saturday and i'm only just starting to get back to normal now. Don't know about you but for me the procedure itself went terribly; very painful and the doctor took numerous attempts before she even got to the spinal fluid. As a result there has a lot of tissue damage and bruising. I couldn't bend my back at all for at least three days and the area of insertion was unbelievably painful to the touch. Now the pain has almost all gone but i am still taking strong pain killers. Lifting objects and bending my back does still cause problems even now but by Saturday i think i should be back to normal. So it all depends on how the procedure went really, you should be 100% [cont.]
Answered by gman0674 - Thu Oct 23 20:34:43 2008

Does a real Tempurpedic mattress have good lumbar support?
Q. I was wondering if a real Tempurpedic mattress has good lumbar support especially after it's several years old. Please give your opinion, thanks.
Asked by Zoe B - Sun Jun 1 22:11:01 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. well a real tempurpedic has a 20 year warranty on it so the age of it won't matter unless its older than 20 years , and i have one its the classic and there really isn't lumbar support what it does is allow the heavier parts of your body to sick farther without pressure so depending on they way you sleep your body gives its own lumbar support on the bed iv had one now for 5 years and i love it and on top of that there is no motion in the bed when you move so you won't wake up your spouse or whom ever is in the bed
Answered by Jordan B - Sun Jun 1 22:32:37 2008

What are the nerves of the lumbar spine?
Q. I have an assignment about spondylosis of the lumbar spine, and I have to mention the normal anatomy of the lumbar spine. I'd like help with what nerves are involved in the lumbar spine. Thanks in advance. Thanks for your answers =)
Asked by love_cherryforever - Sun Apr 22 10:39:31 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Together, your spinal cord and your brain make up your central nervous system, which controls most of the functions of your body. Your spinal cord runs approximately 15 to 17 inches from the base of your brain to your waist and is composed of long nerve fibers that carry messages to and from your brain. These nerve fibers feed into nerve roots that emerge between your vertebrae the 33 bones that surround your spinal cord and make up your backbone. There, the nerve fibers organize into peripheral nerves that extend to the rest of your body. For more info, click on the link below.
Answered by Sandy - Mon Apr 30 08:46:30 2007

After having my Lumbar area fused will this take away a lot of my flexibility?
Q. I'm going to have spinal fusion for Scoliosis on Aug 31 and I'm going to have to have my middle and lower part of my back fused and I've heard that getting my Lumbar area fused would take away a lot of my flexibility. Is this true?
Asked by Lucinda Price - Tue Jul 28 22:15:59 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Join Scoliosis Support V bullitin for more information
Answered by London - Wed Jul 29 14:00:08 2009

can you have bulging disc in lumbar and cervical spine at the same time?
Q. i go to pain management and they found bulging disc in my lumbar spine but the joint that connects my neck to my spine always hurts (severe sometimes) and i have difficulty turning my head too. I also have abnormal reflexes and absent reflexes on my left side(arm and leg) would this be bulging disc or lesions that can cause M.S.
Asked by bombayjac1993 - Tue Feb 23 15:37:52 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The answer is yes. I have 3 bad discs in my neck and two in my mid back. Fun. I hope you are seeing a spine doctor.
Answered by hocfecit - Tue Feb 23 17:06:09 2010

Could anyone recommend a lumbar support/lower back cushion for the car?
Q. I have been getting some serious lower back pain riding around in my stick-straight car seat. Does anyone know of a good lumbar cushion and where I might buy it? (The cheaper the better, haha.) Thank you!
Asked by TheHotPinkLady - Mon Mar 23 00:30:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you can buy good supports from any medical supply store- they are not cheap, though. sorry.
Answered by caylo2ooo - Mon Mar 23 00:43:41 2009

the posterior partial dislocation of lumbar spine will be a problem or not?
Q. i had injury 6 years ago. i can feel that there is a slight posterior dislocation in 3 of my lumbar spine but i had no any pain till now. will it be a problem?
Asked by doRina - Thu Apr 2 07:22:58 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

Should lumbar puncture be performed on my preterm infant?
Q. My baby is in specialist care unit at the moment as she came out early. She's got an infection, but doctors don't know what causes it. Blood tests were carried out, but apparently they also didn't help figure out the causes. Now they want to carry out a lumbar puncture to collect a fluid sample. Should it be done? Will it leave any long-term risk?
Asked by fantasyvn2008 - Fri Jun 5 07:13:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Of course it should be done. My nephew was prem and needed surgery when he was under 5lbs. He`s absolutely fine, now. It`s only natural to be worried, but the Doctors in special care know what they are doing.
Answered by L - Fri Jun 5 07:21:46 2009

how painful are the shots in the lumbar region given for heartworm disease?
Q. my dog needs 2 shots 24 hrs apart for heartworm disease in the lumbar region and was worried it would be extremely painful of a procedure. Is it?
Asked by Jill R - Tue May 4 21:12:06 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It will be painful but there will be adequate painkillers given. My cat has just had his cornea sewn back together which is horrid to think about but he is fine and pain free now. It'll be ok.
Answered by orchidfrog - Tue May 4 21:14:33 2010

what is the therapy needed for a lumbar ache?
Q. i am diagnosed by a doctor of 'lumbar radiculopathy'...what is it? what therapy do i need. my lumbar area aches when i start to bend my back and even when i try to jump.it really pains me,please help.
Asked by aRJie - Thu Oct 9 22:58:05 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here is a great site you need to look at. Good luck
Answered by Chas - Thu Oct 9 23:02:31 2008

How serious is lumbar disk disease with myelopathy?
Q. My husband got his MRI back today (he's 26) and that was the diagnosis. He is in the Army and he really likes it so hope this won't affect that. They gave him some medicine and they are gonna do a spinal tap thing and see how that goes. If that goes good they will try physical therapy. His only restriction as of now is no running. I have no ideal how severe it is becuse I didn't go and he didn't ask! Also the paper is labeled as illness/ disease.
Asked by miss renee - Thu May 27 14:48:56 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Lumbar disk disease, itself, is rarely serious. Myelopathy is generally a serious condition that requires immediate surgery, however, if he has radiographic evidence of myelopathy but not symptomatic signs, this is less serious and often thought to be "fluke" finding. If he's having clinical signs of cord compression: weakness, tripping, falling, footdrop, inability to eliminate his urine or contain his bowels, this is a very serious condition that needs to be addressed right away. Scary things are often found on MRIs, but the clinical picture doesn't add up...it takes consideration of both the imaging studies as well as the clinical picture to make a more accurate prognosis.
Answered by mistify - Thu May 27 21:35:53 2010

What does a leftward curvature of the lower lumbar look like?
Q. I've been told i have that, an would also like to know if it's a way of saying i have scoliosis?
Asked by hugable_gem - Mon Nov 13 01:21:00 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Its a curve of the lower portion of the back, possibly from scoliosis. Its not a front to back curve, its a left sideways curve. Be careful about it because they can cause all sorts of alignment problems and possible pain. Good luck!
Answered by Lindsay - Mon Nov 13 01:24:19 2006

How do I get the lumbar support on my 2003 Ford Windstar to deflate?
Q. When I push the button to inflate, I hear the motor and can feel the seat back firming up. But when I push the button for it to deflate, I hear nothing and the seat back remains firm.
Asked by oellafella - Tue May 1 00:47:20 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you Have a possible bad switch , You can remove it but be careful no to break the plastic . If that does not help check the exhaust port that lets the air out It may be restricted. good luck
Answered by JT B ford man - Tue May 1 05:15:17 2007

What would be the cause of sharp burning pain in left lumbar abdominal region to umbilical region?
Q. It started this morning, but stopped after taking ibuprofen. Now its hurting even worse. It hurts when I bend over or move in general the worst, but still hurts when just sitting. What's wrong?
Asked by amazing me - Sun Nov 25 22:03:21 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If I'm reading this right, the pain is traveling back to front. Knee jerk reaction is the kidney. You're beyond Over the Counter Meds. See the MD or emergency room - they live for this sort of thing. Sooner the better - no false bravery.
Answered by Thomas K - Sun Nov 25 22:14:49 2007

What do they do for fracture in lower lumbar spine?
Q. What do they do for an older person that falls and has a compression fracture in their lower spine? How do they diagnose this? If it is Xray can MRI pick up more breaks that Xray missed? How long would they usually give a person OFF work to heal? Would they use a back BRACE or therapy or something? What would the pain exactly feel like? If you can answer all these questions- u get 10 pts!
Asked by Krispy Cakey - Thu Mar 25 10:13:29 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They usually use an X-ray, but sometimes MRI's are used for more difficult cases. Depending on how severe the injury is, Im going to say from 6 months to a year. Yes you will wear a brace and possibly physical rehab and a chiropractor. The pain can range from a constant dull ache to very sharp pains, the pain is usually constant. If you think you have broken your spine please go in!! You could cause further damage by putting this off!!
Answered by Foodie Girl - Thu Mar 25 10:22:57 2010