ATHEROSCLEROSIS SYMPTOMS Low Back Pain
A systematic search of the literature.
ATHEROSCLEROSIS SYMPTOMS Low Back Pain research indicates there is a close association between vascular disease and Lumbar Disc Degeneration.
FROM THE CHIROPRACTIC COALFACE
Every chiropractor knows that managing the smoker suffering from low back pain is more demanding, and the likelihood of failure of conservative treatment is greater. Likewise smoking has been identified as the greatest risk factor in lumbar surgery. Various reasons have been promulgated for this baffling phenomenon. Most relate to decreased oxygenation of damaged lumbar tissue in the various phases of healing, but repeated coughing is thought to be a factor too. There are almost certainly others too.
Anatomy
Four paired lumbar arteries and the middle sacral artery feed the lumbar spine. They, together with atheromas of the aortic artery are thought to tbe cause of atherosclerosis symptoms LOW BACK PAIN.

It is postulated that a diminished supply of blood to the lumbar spine could result in a variety of back conditions. Kauppila et al did a systematic search of the literature for all research associated with atherosclerosis, degenerative disc disease and low back pain to confirm or deny such an association. Twenty-five suitable papers were found.
Results
Conclusion
Aortic atherosclerosis and stenosis of the feeding arteries of the lumbar spine were associated with DD and LBP.
ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Damage to the inner lining of the artery, called the intima, is a deadly disease. The best cure is prevention. However there is much to be done. First you MUST get your cholesterol down if it's raised. The easiest is to eat certain fibre rich foods, and the most delicious you can get from this Eggplant recipes link. Some unknown substance in Eggplant, known in Europe as Aubergine has been proved to lower the bad fraction of cholesterol.Secondly, a glass of red wine ... read more from this Cholesterol alcohol link.
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