Degenerative Disc Disease-
Normally, the spine and all its ligaments and muscular support are stable, only moving in certain ways. However, with severe degenerative disc disease, the normal stability of a spine can become lax and lead to abnormal weakness in certain areas. Instability can both lead to pain as well as injury to the spinal cord or spinal nerves, both of which can cause neurological symptoms. Instability can also occur as the result of a trauma which tears supportive soft tissues or breaks bones of the spine.
Symptoms-
-Lower back pain that is generally made worse with sitting
-Back pain intensified by bending, lifting and twisting
-Walking and running may feel better than prolonged sitting or standing
-Desire to change positions frequently so alleviate pain
Treatment-
Treatment for degenerative spine disease varies considerably depending on the specifics of each case. Some patients benefit from conservative therapy with rest and physical therapy and some cases call for spine surgery. The faculty of the Spine Institute will prescribe a path of treatment that is unique to each patient and their particular condition.
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