How Does It Affect the Daily Life Because of Lumbar Spondylitis?

The term spondyloarthritis is often used to denote the condition in the lower back, that results in inflammation of the joints in the spine-a condition also known as spondylitis.

Spondyloarthritis affects the lower part of the back and influences a patient’s life significantly with respect to performing daily activities.

There are various manners of the way that lumbar spondylitis would affect a patient’s daily life, from physical disabilities to psychological influences.

Here’s how lumbar spondylitis can influence various aspects of life:

Chronic Pain and Discomfort

One of the most prevalent effects of lumbar spondylitis is persistent lower back pain. The pain was mild to severe, as it often worsened with activity or when one sat for any extended period. Symptoms include touching one’s toes, carrying groceries, and even standing too long. These daily activities are burdened with pains that frustrate those experiencing them and decrease their productivity.

Reduced Mobility

Spondylitis of the lumbar can cause stiffness of the back and pelvis, thereby impairing free mobility. Walking continuously, climbing upstairs, or getting in and out of a car may be particularly laborious. Social life can also be affected because going on any outings and participating in sports may become problematic.

Impact at Work

Actually, for most of them, it can be said that the condition of lumbar spondylitis may have an adverse impact on their work performance. This happens in jobs that either require physical labor or involve sitting for protracted periods. Reduced productivity, and the constant pain or chronic fatigue briskly make some modify their job environment or tasks.

Emotional Consequences

Furthermore, chronic pain can be emotionally devastating to frustration, sadness, and anxiety due to one’s limitations. This more often than not affects relationships and overall quality of life.

Lifestyle Changes

The condition often requires that patients adopt some lifestyle modifications, which might include frequent physical therapy, light exercises such as swimming or yoga, and a diet not cause inflammation in the body.

Dr. Navin Tiwari
Consulting Neurologist