Slowing Degenerative Disc Disease

 

 

 

Degenerative disc disease of your neck and spine is not actually a disease.  It refers to the "aging" process of our discs and joints that may become swollen and break down, causing pain and soreness.  The rubbery discs between the vertebrae normally allow for flexing and bending of the neck and back, like shock absorbers. In time, they become worn, and they no longer offer as much protection as before.  While some experts would classify degenerative disc disease as a "normal" sign of aging, there are many things we can do to prevent and slow this process in our spine as we age.  Another term often used when describing degeneration of our spine is arthritis.  This simply is defined as swelling and pain of the discs of the spine and joints throughout the body.  This condition, however, can be quite painful and limit our daily physical movements.  Things to do to prevent or slow degeneration of the spine include eating a healthy diet, physical exercise, yoga, stretching, proper sleeping positions, adequate water intake, gut balance and of course chiropractic care.  Neurologically based chiropractic care has been proven to reduce swelling and inflammation of the joints and discs, while aiding in bone density buildup while reducing cartilage damage.  As seen in the above photo, numerous disc disease can be prevented and helped reversed while under expert chiropractic care.  At our office, we use both manual chiropractic adjustments as well as decompression to revive those shock absorbers (spinal discs) by allowing the disc to become rehydrated therefore decreasing or eliminating pain.  When the disc is fully hydrated, it can do its job to bend and flex the neck and spine properly without pain or soreness.  Don't let others tell you that neck or back pain is a "normal" sign of aging...it is your body's way of sending you a signal that something is not functioning properly!  Adjust the cause of the pain and the symptoms will ease!

 

 

Yours in health,

Dr. Nicholas J. Knutson, DC

Owner/Doctor

MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC

10917 Black Dog Ln., Suite 101 

Charlotte, NC 28214

Tel (704) 394-8556

Fax (704) 395-8556

mtnislandchiro.com

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