Disc Degeneration

[Amanda Y]

What Sort Of Damage Is Done?

Disc degeneration is a normal part of aging. As such we can all expect to suffer from some degree of it over time. When we overtax our backs by using improper lifting techniques or by standing on hard surfaces for long periods we can damage these discs much more quickly. This degeneration can be quite painful and may have an enormous impact of the sufferer’s quality of life. By living in a state of chronic pain you can see the effects on both your physical state of well-being as well as your mental well-being.

When you have trauma to your discs they may begin to dry out and lose their ability to cushion the vertebrae. Since there is very little blood supplying them they simply do not have the ability to repair themselves. Untreated, the resulting pain can radiate to other parts of the body including the thighs, buttocks, or hips. This pain may increase when you lift, sit, twist, or bend. So, what can be done to help treat degenerative disc pain?

 

[Theresa]

Disc Degeneration

Degenerative disc "disease" causes pain? How do you explain how a "dehydrated" disc causes pain?

LOTS of people are walking around with squashed, dehydrated, or herniated discs, and yet with no pain or other symptoms. How do you explain that?

 

[Sidepocket8ball]

Disc Degeneration

I am just thinking that this is more like a Blog post than a post for a discussion forum.

If you do not already Blog you might want to consider starting one.

 

[carpediem0x]

Disc Degeneration

Thanks for dropping by and taking time to comment on my post..hope this gives some information that might help you..

 

[Pompal 09.]

Disc Degeneration

Thanks for dropping by and taking time to comment on my post..hope this gives some information that might help you..

No, it doesn't. You posted an excerpt from A&P 101. Would you care to expand on it and answer the questions I asked above?

OR, how about sharing your own thoughts on how to work with degenerative disc pain? What would you do, and why? Explain your clinical reasoning.