Degenerative disc disease is the term used to describe the normal changes in your spinal discs as you age. Spinal discs are
soft, compressible discs that separate the interlocking bones (vertebrae) that make up the spine and act as shock absorbers, allowing the spine to flex,
bend, and twist. As we age, our spinal discs break down, or degenerate, resulting in conditions such as:
- Loss of fluid in the discs.
- Tiny tears or cracks in the outer layer (annulus or capsule) of the disc.
- Herniated disc (resulting from an injury or a fall).
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The Symptom:
Some people may have severe pain, depending on the location of the affected disc. An affected disc in the neck area may
result in neck or arm pain, while an affected disc in the lower back may result in pain in the back, buttock, or leg. The pain may start after a major
injury (a car accident), a minor injury (a fall from a low height), or a normal motion (bending over to pick something up). It may also start gradually for
no known reason and get worse over time. In some cases, you may have numbness or tingling in your leg or arm.
The Treatment:
Your chiropractor will ask about your symptoms, injuries or illnesses, any previous treatment, and habits and activities
that may be causing pain in the neck, arms, back, buttock, or leg. Your chiropractor will check your range of motion, areas of tenderness and any nerve-
related changes, such as numbness, tingling, or weakness, or changes in reflexes, and any other conditions, such as fractures, tumors, and infection.
Further imaging tests may be recommended if your symptoms developed following an injury, nerve damage is suspected, or your medical history suggests
conditions that could affect your spine, such as bone disease, tumors, or infection.
- Apply ice or heat (whichever feels better) on the affected area;
- Use acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen).
- Prescription medications.
- Physical therapy
- Exercises
- Surgery (the last resort!)
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