WHAT IS DDD?
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) occurs when age-related wear and tear on the spinal discs result in neck/back pain.
Nearly everyone’s discs degenerate overtime as part of a natural phenomenon of ageing, but not everyone will feel pain. If your worn-out discs are causing you pain and other symptoms, you most likely have DDD.
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Age is the biggest risk factor, but other factors can also speed up the process of degeneration.
Repeated daily stresses on the spine & occasional injuries overtime will eventually result in damages and changes to your discs which includes:
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The intervertebral disc is made up of two parts: a soft, gelatinous inner part & a tough outer part.
Any injury or wear & tear can cause the inner part to protrude through the outer part causing a herniation. It is most commonly due to improper heavy lifting or underlying DDD.
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If you have a herniated disc, you may experience:
The kind of treatment will differ depending on the severity of your symptoms. Here are the options available:
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The goal of treatment is essentially to relief pain, improve range of motion and flexibility & prevent further deterioration.
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- Poor posture
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity
- Strenous physical work
- Smoking
- Multiple injuries
- Loss of fluid which will reduce the effectiveness of the disc as a cushion
- Weakening of the outer structure of your disc leading to herniated/slipped disc.
- Pain and numbness that extends to your arm or leg depending on the spinal level affected, usually one-sided
- Weakness, tingling, aching or burning sensation
- Pain that worsens on certain movement.
- Pain that worsens after sitting/standing
- Ice/heat pack
- Spinal adjustments
- Electrotherapy
- Traction and decompression therapy
- Physical therapy which includes stretching and strengthening exercises
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