Jesse Morse, M.D.
@DrJesseMorse
Micah Parsons He’s dealing with a sprained facet joint at the L4-5 level. While still annoying and can be painful, this is much better diagnosis than a herniated disc. Given the amount of energy and force that he generates during his rushing attempts, this is likely where the majority of the translational energy is going from his upper to his lower body and vice versa. An epidural, where cortisone is injected into this area can be helpful, but often only a temporary solution. Parsons would benefit from some really good physical therapy, OMM, and eventually restrengthening the individual lumbar ligaments with stem cells. At the end of the day this injury is almost always due to a combination of multiple ligaments being weaker or injured leading to this problem. More annoying than concerning.