Degenerative Disc/Degenerative Disc Disease
What it is :
To understand degenerative disc disease, it is first important to understand the make-up of your spine. In between each vertebra in your spine is a disc, which acts as a spacer and shock absorber. When healthy, these discs are flexible, like a wet sponge.
But injuries or just aging can cause the discs to lose their fluid content and wear thin – beginning the degenerative disc disease process. This allows the vertebrae to rub together, becoming rough, worn down – or even fused together. The result is a degenerative disc.
Degenerative discs are at the root of many other spinal problems, such as instability, stenosis and spondylosis.
Where it occurs:
Degenerative discs, which are the result of degenerative disc disease, can appear in the:
The Symptoms:
Patients with degenerative discs/degenerative disc disease may experience symptoms including:
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Pain |
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Numbness |
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Tingling |
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Weakness |
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Stiffness |
What are my treatment options?
Treatment options for degenerative discs/degenerative disc disease include chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, DRS treatment and MCU therapy.
