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It is often thought that degenerative disc disease is just a “natural” part of getting older.  The common belief is, as we age, our intervertebral discs lose their flexibility, elasticity, and shock absorbing abilities. The annulus fibrosis, the ligaments that surround the discs become brittle. When brittle, they are more easily torn. At the same time, the soft gel-like center of the disc, called the nucleus pulposus, starts to dry out and shrink. The development of bone spurs, and a gradual thickening of the ligaments that support the spine and the combination of damage to the intervertebral discs can all contribute to degenerative arthritis.   You cannot deny that our bodies change as we age.  Our bodies basically wear out. For some reason, there are people seem to go through these changes earlier in life and faster. It can be a combination of genetics, lifestyle, or a trauma of your spine.

Not everyone has pain, even though most people have some level of degenerative changes in their spine as they age.  Everyone is different.  It is important to realize that not everyone develops symptoms as a result of degenerative disc disease.

You should be able to recognize the symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease. It can cause several different symptoms, such as back pain, leg pain, and weakness as a result of compression of the nerve roots.  The worn out discs are the source of pain because they do not function as well as they once did.  As they shrink, the space available for the nerve roots also shrinks. The discs between the intervertebral bodies will begin to wear out and the entire lumbar spine becomes less flexible. The end result is usually people complaining of back pain, stiffness especially at the end of the day.

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Patients typically undergo 15 to 20 treatment sessions.  Each treatment lasts between 30 – 45 minutes.  This, of course, depends on your individual case and is determined after a thorough evaluation.

Following each session, a cold pack and electric muscle stimulation are usually applied to help pain relief and speed the healing process.

It is important to note that many patients get substantial, immediate relief after just a few treatments.  Some after just one.

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It’s hard to imagine that the pain in your legs and feet could be a result of your back. Well, one cause for foot and leg pain is Sciatica. Sciatica is a condition that can cause mild to severe pain when a herniated lumbar disc compresses on the roots of the sciatic nerve which travels down the leg. The most commonly reported symptoms of sciatica are posterior thigh, lower leg and/or foot pain. At times this leg or foot pain can be much more debilitating than the accompanying lower back pain. Some people have even thought that the back pain is a result of the leg or foot condition, when really they have it “back”wards.  The usual chain of events goes something like this…A patient will experience moderate to severe pain, which begins in the buttocks and can run down the leg and at times even continue to the foot. It is very common for people who suffer from sciatica to experience pain that radiates beyond their knee.  This in turn leaves the patients surprised to learn that when they have gone for treatment on their legs or feet, they end up being treated for herniated discs in their BACKS. But by treating their back and relieving the pressure on their sciatic nerve, reduces if not eliminates their leg and foot pain.

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