What is sacralization?

Sacralization is a congenital anomaly in which the transverse process of the last lumbar vertebrae fuses to the sacrum or ilium. The fusion may occur on one side or both. It has been thought it may be a cause of back pain.

How do members experience sacralization?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with sacralization*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for sacralization*

Who has sacralization on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 11
30s 8
40s 9
50s 9
60s 8
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 41