Bertolotti's Syndrome | An atypical cause of low back pain and sciatica

Reader questions about Bertolotti's Syndrome from a man who has had this proven. What is Bertolotti's Syndrome? A good question, the answer is that we would like to try to help you understand in this article. Feel free to get in touch via our Facebook Page if you have any questions or input.

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Here is the question that a male reader asked us and our answer to this question:

Man: Hi, I have been diagnosed with Bertollotti syndrome and operated twice for this. Have been told that this is a congenital error and rare disease. I'm not getting better, but worse. Think I have to 2% disabled myself after 100 years of consecutive working life. Has constant pain around the clock. Have tried most things. The only thing that helps me is to walk and keep warm.

Reply:

So sad to hear that you are affected by this disorder.

Bertolloti's syndrome is a rare, congenital condition - which normally does not become symptomatic until the late 20s or early 30s. To put it simply, it is so that with this condition the lower vertebra (L5) will gradually 'merge' with the upper part of the sacrum (S1). This merger between these two joints can take place in different ways, but leads to a change in the biomechanics and how you load your back, as the L5 mid-range pulley and joint will no longer function adequately as a shock absorber and support beam under load.

This leads to a change in your movement and that the next intervertebral disc gets the load - namely L4 (fourth lower back vertebra). Over time, it has been seen that this disc will (much faster than normal) be broken down until a disc disease or disc prolapse occurs in this disc, which in turn puts pressure on the L5 nerve root. This pressure against the nerve root provides the basis for sciatica symptoms / ailments and radiation down one or both legs.

Surgical procedures, injections and blockade treatment are the preferred treatment methods for this problem. Otherwise recommend training and physical treatment with a physical therapist with a public operating supplement, as this is a chronic disorder that you will unfortunately unfortunately have to live with for the rest of your life.

Regards
Alexander v Vondt.net