Flatback Syndrome
Flatback Syndrome, also known as Failed Back or Straight Back, is a condition of the spine in which there is a loss of normal curvature. The malalignment of the spine can lead to symptoms of pain and fatigue and affect upright posture.
Symptoms
- Low back pain
- Low back fatigue
- Occasional leg/buttock pain
- Difficulty with standing upright
- Poor core and back stability
Tests may include
- X-rays
- CT Scan
Treatment
Unfortunately, the problem is a structural issue with the spine and there are no non-surgical means of correcting Flatback Syndrome. Contact DOCS Health to schedule an appointment with one of our spine specialists.
Doctors who treat this condition
Unless otherwise indicated, the physician is a member of DOCS Health Medical Group and has medical staff privileges at DOCS Surgery Center, DOCS Surgical Hospital, or both. Physicians denoted with an asterisk (*) are independent physicians who are not part of DOCS Health Medical Group, but do have medical staff privileges at DOCS Surgery Center, DOCS Surgical Hospital, or both.