What is a lumbarized S1?

Question

I have back pain and I have been diagnosed with lumbarized S1, I don't know what it means or implies, anybody know something about it?

Answer 1

S1 lumbarized simply means the first sacral vertebra is lumbarized (not fused with the others)

The sacrum bone in the posterior pelvis comes from the fusing of 5 sacral vertebrae, which are numbered from superior (S1) to anterior (S5). The sacral bones fully fuse typically by adulthood, but sometimes the S1 vertebra does not fuse with the others. When this happens, it's called lumbarization...I think people with a certain blood type are more prone to this, I read it recently in one of the medical journals.

Answer 2

I think it means that the first segment of your sacrum is only partially fused to the second segment, and the resulting movement (which shouldn't happen with a normal sacrum) can cause pain. I think it's hereditary.

Answer 3

I agree with the 1st answerer.

However, my advice to you is to start wearing a SACROILIAC BELT (aka SI belt) around your pelvis.

What it does is that by providing the correct balance of resistance and resilience, the SI belt re-establishes the joint’s normal motion,  thus relieves stress and instability at these weight bearing structures. The price of SI belts are in reasonable range these days, average cost is about $40 USD. I know a lot of people who wear SI belts, and I've read some astonishing testimonials about it. There are many  si belts out there, but Serola SI Belt seems to be the best one as far as quality, comfort, and price are considered. Check out their website for more: http://www.serola.net/product_new_sac_be...

I think you buy directly from their website at: http://serolabelt.com/new-serola-sacroil...

Hope it helps, take care of your back!