Lumbar Spine and SI Joint

Low back pain is very common.  Muscle, nerve, and spine injuries, as well as arthritis, "wear and tear," and poor posture, are frequent causes of low back pain.  Dr. Mukund I. Gundanna is a caring orthopedic lumbar spine surgeon in Central Texas with advanced fellowship training in state-of-the-art spine surgery.  In fact, Dr. Gundanna at Brazos Spine is the only orthopedic surgeon in the Bryan, Texas area that performs spine surgery.  If you are bothered by lumbar spine pain and stiffness, request an appointment online or call (979) 774-0411 to schedule your preferred appointment.

About the lumbar spine

The lumbar spine is composed of five large bones.  The lumbar spine is located in your lower back, just below your waistline.  The lumbar spine provides back stability and movement.

Low back pain is caused by abnormalities in the soft tissues, nerves, discs or vertebrae of the lumbar spine. Strain from over exertion, poor posture, lifting activities, physical stress, or injury can contribute to low back muscle spasms, pinched nerves, or tightening of the lower back muscles.  Symptoms of lumbar spine problems include:

• Sciatica- pain that spreads to the buttocks, legs, and feet
• Back stiffness
• Back movement limitations
• Numbness or tingling
• Weakness
• If you experience loss of bowel or bladder control, seek medical attention immediately.

Dr. Mukund I. Gundanna has expertise in the following state-of-the-art lumbar spine surgeries to help alleviate low back pain and correct low back problems:

• Artificial disc replacement
• Microsurgical decompression for herniated disc
• Minimally invasive posterior and transforaminal fusions
• Minimally invasive trans-sacral stabilization
• Minimally invasive far-lateral stabilization
• Minimally invasive sacro-iliac (SI joint) stabilization
• Posterior dynamic stabilization
• Anterior lumbar fusion
• Complex / revision surgery
• Surgery for lumbar trauma 

Request an appointment online or call our Central Texas Lumbar Spine Surgeon at (979) 774-0411 to schedule your preferred appointment.