Degenerative Cervical Disc Disease
One of the unfortunate things about getting older is that our bones and discs begin to deteriorate and oftentimes leads to pain. Though it is possible to have degenerative disc disease and not experience pain, many people that experience lumbar and/or cervical pain do indeed suffer from degenerative disc disease. Statistics show that 60% of people over the age of 40 suffer from some form of degenerative cervical disc disease.
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Degenerative Cervical Disc Disease is not something that we can self diagnose. You will need to see a healthcare provider and get the appropriate examinations performed. Aging is not the only factor when determining the cause of degenerative disc disease. Regular wear and tear and excess movements can also contribute to this condition. Keep in mind that it is possible for you to have pain from herniated discs, pinched nerves and not have excessive degenerative cervical disc disease.
With a name like degenerative cervical disc disease it is no wonder why people would get discouraged by this diagnosis. However, there are many ways for you to treat this condition and slow down the effects of degenerative cervical disc disease. An effective treatment approach will identify the specific cause of your neck pain and treat it with a targeted relief plan.
Common ways to treat Degenerative Cervical Disc Disease
If you do have herniated discs or pinched nerves in the neck, you may want to consider treatments such as physical therapy and Muscle Balance Therapy. With proper stretching and exercises you can eliminate pain from herniated or bulging discs in the neck. This type of rehabilitation does take time and if you are looking for immediate short term relief you may want to consider topical pain cream and proteolytic enzymes, which can be found in our product, Heal-n-Soothe.
To summarize, degenerative cervical disc disease can be painful but it can also be managed with the proper treatment methods. Although we cannot completely prevent our discs from deteriorating, we can make a considerable effort by paying attention to how you treat your neck. Be fully aware of your posture when sitting and make sure you try not to carry to much stress in your upper back and neck.
Dr. Brian Paris
Dr. Brian Paris, D.C. is the Medical Advisory Board Lead at The Healthy Back Institute. With over 20 years of clinical experience in pain management and postural restoration, Dr. Paris empowers patients to live pain-free without drugs or surgery.
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