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If you are over 20 and have pain in your lower back or neck, you may have degenerative disc disease. This article will help you to identify if you have this painful condition and the types of treatments available.
If you feel discomfort and pain in your spine and want to know more about available treatment options, contact one of our offices at JIS Orthopedics today! We have locations in New Albany and St. Clairsville, Ohio for your convenience.
Our expert orthopedic specialists will educate you about the cause of your spine pain and provide a treatment plan that can help relieve pain. Give us a call or book your visit online!
Degenerative disc disease is a condition that can usually be identified by pain resulting from the wearing down of spinal discs.
Your spinal discs are found between your vertebrae. They are similar to rubbery cushions that function like shock absorbers.
It is normal for your spinal disks to wear down over time. However, when the damage reaches the point that bones rub together, this can begin to cause pain. At his point, you may have already developed degenerative disc disease.
Intervertebral disc degeneration can cause further spine problems, such as:
All spinal discs are subject to wear and tear over time. Disc degeneration generally starts to occur after 20 years of age. You may begin to experience pain for the following reasons:
The following factors can all contribute towards degenerative disease:
Several symptoms may indicate that you have degenerative disc disease. The following lists some of the possible symptoms you may feel:
Most patients suffer from either cervical or lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration affecting either your cervical or lumbar spine.
You could feel pain in the following ways:
There are several treatment options for degenerative disc disease. Treatments aim to provide pain relief and slow down the degeneration of the disc disease.
Some of the treatments include the following:
Looking after your spinal health can help prevent or slow down degenerative disc disease. A balance of strengthening and stretching exercises for your abdominal muscles and back muscles can help.
The following are some of the names of specific exercises that could help:
If you feel discomfort and pain in your spine and want to know about available treatment options, contact our team of experts at JIS Orthopedics today! We have locations in New Albany and St. Clairsville, OH for your convenience.
Our expert orthopedic specialists can answer any questions or concerns regarding the cause of your chronic low back pain. Call us today or book your appointment online!
Medically reviewed by Derek Snook, MD
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