Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease is an age-related condition that happens when the discs between the vertebrae in your back breaks down and causes pain. As you age, changes in your spine can lead to the loss of cushioning, fragmentation, and herniation in your back Not everybody experiences symptoms of degenerative disc disease, it differs for each patient. If you are experiencing pain in your buttocks, arms, or legs, you may have degenerative disc disease. Other signs include numbness and tingling in the arms and legs. At Cleary Family Chiropractic, treatment for Degenerative Disc Treatment may include hot or cold packs, physical therapy, stretching techniques, and surgery in more severe cases. While Degenerative disc disease can happen naturally, there are things you can do to prevent it. Alcohol and nicotine have proven to be damaging to your bones. Living a healthy lifestyle goes a long way to preventing back and other problems. If you are experiencing any signs of Degenerative disc disea...