A diagnosis of degenerative disc disease does not have to mean a life of pain. Here are tips and treatment options for reducing pain from these conditions.
They say that nothing lasts forever. This could not be truer when discussing the human body. We spend years “torture testing” our bodies, with repeated turning, bending, and twisting. As with anything, time and use take their toll on every part of us. Your neck is certainly no exception. One […]
In the human spine, between vertebrae, we have discs between in order to absorb the shock and pressure, and to enable smooth movement. It is important for an active lifestyle to have healthy spinal discs, but among the other unfortunate effects of aging, these spinal discs tend to degenerate as […]
Being diagnosed with a disease can be quite hard at first; it takes a toll on not only the body but the mind too. Suddenly lifestyle changes need to be made and more effort needs to be put into staying healthy. Keeping symptoms at their minimum is a hassle, and […]
Chronic pain can affect a person of any age. There are certain diseases and conditions that can be due to the age factor. It is important that a person should take care of the spinal region without any damage. It is one of the important parts of the body that […]
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Rheumatology related illnesses and disorders are on the rise because of changes in lifestyles brought about a new globalized world, which has technology at its heart. This has increased people with sedentary lifestyles and has made many prone to spending hours glued to screens whether […]
Degenerative disc disease, or DDD, is basically pain stemming from a degenerated disc in the spine. With continued disc degeneration, the inflammatory proteins within the disc will burn out, and the disc will have a hard time moving on the micro level, which can cause intense pain. Many people who […]