A herniated disc can be painful for someone trying to live through daily life, but there are many options available to treat the condition. For approximately 90 percent of patients with herniated discs, conservative treatment relieves most of the pain and discomfort associated with the condition, according to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons. Conservative… Read More
A Primer on Herniated Discs
The spine consists of more than 20 bones, or vertebrae, that have discs for cushion and support. The discs are filled with a jelly-like substance, also referred to as the nucleus of the discs. As humans age, the spinal discs can wear out or degenerate, and a disc will lose its ability to cushion the… Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease and the Option of Surgery
Degenerative disc disease, which is an umbrella term for chronic pain and discomfort caused by the degeneration of a spinal disc, can be treated through conservative, or non-surgical, methods for most patients. Unfortunately, there are patients with the condition who will undergo conservative treatment for months without seeing any improvement in their condition. For these… Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease and the Effects of Steroid Injections
Degenerative disc disease, a condition that results in chronic pain and discomfort from a damaged spinal disc, is commonly treated with nonsurgical methods. Some of the nonsurgical methods of treatment include medication, back education, the use of heating pads or ice packs, physical exercises and more, according to Medscape. A patient with degenerative disc disease… Read More
Conservative Treatments for Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease occurs when a damaged spinal disc, either near the neck area or the back area, causes an individual pain. The pain is caused by degeneration that happens because the injured disc cannot repair itself. Cervical disc degeneration, which is less common than lumbar disc degeneration, can lead to neck pain and stiffness…. Read More
An Introduction to Degenerative Disc Disease
It is common for an individual to experience diminishing spinal discs as they gradually age. Sometimes, an individual will develop what is known as degenerative disc disease. Although it’s not technically a disease, degenerative disc disease is a condition in which a damaged disc causes pain. According to Cedars-Sinai, “a wide range of symptoms and… Read More