Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment for low  Back Pain

Our Spinal cord is the body’s support system; and a significant part of the CNS ( Central Nervous System ). It coordinates the functioning of our body and brain. Our Vertebral section ( spinal cord) consists of various discs stacked on the top of our spinal cord, but the discs degenerate due to aging. The disc is the shock absorber of the lumbar region; hence their degeneration causes pain.

         Age is the primary cause of this degenerative disease, but some other reasons lead to the degeneration, such as:-

  1. Any medical history, such as an accident in the past, can lead to an injury that can be noticed quite later. 

  2. To a great extent, hereditary and genes determine degenerative disorders, so a person who has a history of degenerative disease in hereditary must be more cautious.

  3. Long sitting hours due to work may cause less flexibility of the spine. It is imperative to take healthy short breaks and stretch your arms, limbs, and back to increase blood circulation, benefiting overall health.

  4. Lack of a healthy lifestyle leads to various deficiencies that may cause degeneration of the spine.

 Treatment

  1. Gentle exercises- Gentle exercises increase blood circulation, hence reducing tension and pressure in the lower back. 

  2. Epidural Steroid injection - It is a steroid-based injection used for reducing pain and inflammation.

  3. Heat and Ice-  Heat helps regulate blood flow relieving tension in muscles, whereas ice pads effectively affect inflammation. Using them in the right way on the advice of the doctor may help a lot.

  4. Surgery - It is in the most advanced case, but it is durable and practical. Sometimes the disc may collapse with each other due to degeneration or due to an accident. The accident may or may not be huge, but how it impacts us concerns us.

 The lower back is the terminal point of the spine. Hence it has to relay a lot of pressure. These days most problems are caused in the lower back area due to long working hours, so we should pay attention to sitting posture, use ergonomic devices and furniture. We should also take care of a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy food and exercise.

If you are having any spine-related problems, do not ignore or else it will have fatal consequences. Do reach out to us to consult with our spine surgeon in Kandivali, as our team is very collaborative in taking overall care of your spine health. Dr Akhil Tawari, one of the best and experienced orthopedic doctor in Kandivali in the suburbs of Mumbai. He is known to offer an array of spinal treatment solutions, both surgically and nonsurgically. You can reach out to him by visiting his website, where you’ll also find more information about his advanced spine treatments.

Location: 29, Godavari, Shantivan, Sant Dnyaneshwar Rd, Shantivan, Nensey Colony, Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066, India

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